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Family Craft Morning: Myths and Legends

Enjoy a morning of crafty fun inspired by the magical world of myths and legends at Dovecot Studios!

Family Craft Morning: Myths and Legends

About Family Craft Morning: Myths and Legends

Enjoy a morning of crafty fun inspired by the magical world of myths and legends.

Learn all about how a tapestry is made with a visit to our exhibition Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song and get inspired by the colours and magic of one of our biggest ever tapestries.

Drop in to our craft corner then display your masterpiece in our pop-up gallery!

Materials will be provided to collage your own creature, try out paper weaving and more.

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