For events in and  around  Walsall, please go to www.walsall.gov.uk/whatson

Please note that Talks and  Lectures are normally free of  charge, however, workshops are charged £1 for each participant.  All ages are welcome unless otherwise stated and children under twelve years must be accompanied by an adult.  To avoid disappointment please pre-book your place at Talks and  Workshops.  Telephone 01922 654 400 or email [email protected]

Capture : Alex Reuben - Dancing to New Orleans
25 March

2pm

A special screening of Alex Reuben's extraordinary film, commissioned as part of Capture4.  The filmmaker will introduce the film and answer questions from the audience afterwards.
 

Sugarcraft
25 March 11am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 4pm
Demonstrations and workshops with Zaitun Pearce and Sarah Pearce. Decorate a cake and make a card.

In Conversation
25 March 

1pm
With Exhibitions Curator Emily Marsden

Mix It Up; Baby Palace - Parent and Baby Sessions
5 April
10.30am - 11.45am, 12.30pm - 1.45pm, 2.15pm - 3.45pm
Sensory sessions for under 2s, exploring texture, shape, pattern, light and sound. Please book to guarantee a place. Sessions are free and limited to 15 people.

Folk Stories
8 April

1pm - 2.15pm
Master storyteller Clive Dennis Cole will be exploring and performing traditional folklore for family groups and all ages. Sessions last approximately 40 minutes.
Free.

Snowdrop
11 April

12pm - 2pm, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Meet Peter Clare, creator of Snowdrop, see how the lifesize mechanical elephant moves - you can even have a ride. Height restrictions.

Holiday Workshops
20 April
11am - 12.15pm, 1pm - 2.15pm, 2.45pm - 4.00pm
Cut, tear, draw, layer and change. Drop in sessions with artist Kate Sullivan exploring the collections and

Talk
William Hogarth - Industry and Idleness
29 April 

2pm
Talk and tour of the exhibition with Jo Digger, Collections Curator.

Making Connections Past, Present and Future
29 April

1 June
11am - 12.15pm, 1.00pm - 2.00pm, 2.45pm - 4.00pm
Create your own artwork using assorted materials on the theme of past, present and future in response to current exhibitions with artist Sarah Cole. You are welcome to bring an object with you to the workshop.

In Conversation
13 May

2pm
Curator, Deborah Smith, and Kerry James Marshall discuss Along The Way.

Workshops
27 May
11am - 12.15pm, 1.00pm - 2.15pm, 2.45pm - 4.00pm
Explore the exhibition and make colourful textile prints with Nicola Griffiths.

The Art Factory

Every Sunday from 12-5pm, with the exception of the first Sunday of each month when an artist leads the session from 1.30pm-3.30pm.

The Art Factory, set up in the Garman Ryan Collection each Sunday, offers a range of exciting, creative activities and materials for you to use to explore the artworks on display. Choose from a range of activity sheets, gather the materials you need, find the artwork and enjoy! It is free of charge and on the first Sunday of each month, an artist will be on hand to offer new ideas and approaches.