October Workshops Programme

Join us throughout the bairns' October holidays for a host of heritage inspired craft activities with some spooky Halloween fun too!

WHAT'S ON IN OCTOBER?

A host of activities for pre-school and primary aged children. Book through the box office.

TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER

Toys from the Past
Date
: Tues 11 October, 10.30 - 11.30am
Age: P1 - 3
Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT

Sailors Souvenirs from Around the World
Date
: Tues 11 October, 2.00 - 3.30pm
Age: P4-7
Cost: Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT

WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER

Toddler Time - Drop in
Join us for a laid-back, fun-filled afternoon of craft activities and play.
Date: Wed 12 October, 2.00 - 4.00pm
Age: 3 - 5 years
Cost: Free, drop-in event, no booking required

THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER

Shetland Themed Collages
Have a look around the galleries to find inspiration to make your own Shetland themed collage
Date: Thurs 13 October, 10.30 - 11.30pm
Age: P1 - 3
Cost: Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT

Shetland Themed Collages
Date
: Thurs 13 October, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Age: P4 - 7
Cost: Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT

TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER

Giant Shipwreck Collage - Drop in
Help us to create a giant shipwreck collage, take inspiration from the galleries or come up with your own ideas.
Date: Tues 18 October, 10.30 - 3.30pm
Age: All ages, family drop-in event
Cost: Free, drop-in event, no booking required

WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER

Super-sized spiders
Are you brave enough to come along to see if you can spot any spiders in our crofthouse in the museum? Make a giant spider to take home to suprise your family!
Date: Wed 19 October, 10.30 - 11.30pm
Age: P1 - 3
Cost: Free, booking essential. Limited Spaces - Book here

Brilliant Birds and Birdhouses
Date
: Wed 19 October, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Age: P4-7
Cost: Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT

THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER

Pictish Print Making
Create your own Pictish inspired lino print
Date: Thurs 20 October, 10.30 - 12.00pm
Age: P1-3
Cost: Free, booking essential. Limited Spaces - Book here

Date: Thurs 20 October, 2.00 - 3.30pm
Age: P4-7
Cost: Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT

SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER

Scary Sunday
Date
: Sunday 30 October, 2.00 - 4.00pm

Whoo! It's all gone spooky at the Museum! Come along for some Halloween fun.

Shetland design a neepie lantern competition
Bring along your Shetland designed neepie lantern for a chance to win a prize.
Rules: strictly no pumpkins allowed!

Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Come along in your fancy dress to take part in our spooky scavenger hunt through the museum!

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