School's out for half term! Step into a world of legends with Story Explorers, our day-long skills workshops for ages 8-12.
In expertly devised days designed with fun in mind, your child(ren) will be in safe hands in an inspiring and friendly environment, led by our experienced Learning team. We'll meet legendary heroes, discover mighty beasts and venture deep into magical lands in a series of interactive workshops and activities. Adventure awaits—are you ready to explore?
Arrive in the morning with a drink and a packed lunch, wearing clothes you don’t mind getting messy - we’ll take care of the rest!
Programme:
Tuesday 17 February: Mighty Heroes with author & illustrator, Bethan Woollvin Explore the great story heroes from myths and legends to Marvel and DC through fun games and activities and meet award award-winning author & illustrator, Bethan Woollvin as you step into the world of Robin Hood with an interactive storytelling session and creative writing workshop inspired by the book.
Wednesday 18 February: Legends with Tom Hardwidge, Creative Director of Tall Story Games Dive deep into the world of legends, travel through magic forests, and meet strange beasts and mighty characters along the way, including the fearsome basilisk, magical unicorns and an immortal phoenix. You’ll build new stories featuring legendary creatures and you’ll dream up and design your own legendary video game character with Tom Hardwidge, Creative Director of Tall Story Games, exploring theme, genre, abilities, and personality. Thursday 19 February: Magical Maps with director, Tristan Jackson Pate Discover some of the extraordinary fantasy maps created by authors such as Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, L. Frank Baum. Have you ever wanted to be the tour guide to a fantasy world? Well, now’s your chance! You’ll work with director, Tristan Jackson Pate, an award-winning theatre director & writer and professional audio guide creator for UK sightseeing tours including City Sight Seeing Oxford, and create an audio guide to your own magical landscape! We believe in making the arts accessible to all. Bursaries are available to cover fees and travel costs for low-income families. To apply, please email us at learning@storymuseum.org.uk
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Visitor information
Address
The Story Museum, Rochester House, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BP
01865 807600
Opening times
Please visit website for opening days/hours: Getting Here | Plan Your Visit | The Story Museum
Open daily during the Oxfordshire state school holidays.
