Family Days take place every Thursday at Hastings Contemporary during the school holidays. Our summer holiday dates are 24 July, 31 July, 7 August, 14 August, 21 August and 28 August.

The gallery will be full of creative activities and crafting stations, plus an artist-led workshop in our studio. Children go free and there’s no need to book – just turn up and enjoy!

Thursday 24 July

Mermaid mask making with Nikki Shaill. Make colourful mermaid masks, lobster claws, fish tails and other creations inspired by the underwater world.

Thursday 31 July

Cyanotypes with Alexandra Văcăroiu. Create unique cyanotype prints on pebbles using plants collected from the beach.

Thursday 7 August

Sea creature collage with Laura Ribbons. Create your own collages of mermaids and other sea creatures, real or imagined, using found materials, flour-based glue and coffee paints.

Thursday 14 August

Create sea creature mesh sculptures with Georgia Scott.

Thursday 21 August

Mythical map-making with Andy Evans. Create your own mythical maps of Hastings using clay paint, inspired by old nautical sea charts.

Thursday 28 August

Create your own seaside postcards using watercolour and collage with Pip Johnson.