MakeIt! Summer Solstice

Know your henge from your dolmen!

Some of the oldest structures in the United Kingdom are henges, like Stonehenge in Wiltshire or dolmen, which are tombs made of giant slabs of stone that are covered in earth. Sometimes they line up with the sun, moon or stars at special times of the year, the summer equinox or solstice, when the sun rises above Stonehenge is famous the world over.

We'll be making our own mini-henges in celebration of the summer solstice; suggested donation £2.50 per participant.

Activities run downstairs in our learning space (11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm) and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome.

No booking is necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.

For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.

 


Whitsun Half-Term: Ecology & Climate Week - Recycle & Reuse

Looking after our planet with a fashion twist!

Fast fashion, the disposable society, things that endanger the very life we've been looking at this week. We're very pleased to have A:dress Fashion with us for the day, taking the flotsam & jetsam of life and recycling it into something a little more sustainable and usable! To learn a bit more about A:dress and what they do look for them on Instagram and Facebook.

Activities run downstairs in our learning space (11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm) and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome.

No booking is necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.

For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.

Donations towards materials for this activity are gratefully received, we would suggest £2.00 per participant

 

 


Whitsun Half-Term: Ecology & Climate Week - Honey Bees

We're heading into nature for Whitsun!

We're joined by local artist and tutor Catharine Farr, who'll be exploring the lifecycle of honey bees through arts & crafts. To learn a bit more about Catharine go to her website by clicking here

Activities run downstairs in our learning space (11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm) and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome.

No booking is necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.

For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.

Donations towards materials for this activity are gratefully received, we would suggest £2.00 per participant

Catharine Farr finding inspiration in nature

 


Whitsun Half-Term: Ecology & Climate Week - Native Bees

We're heading into nature for Whitsun!  Please note this workshop starts later than normal (1.30pm)

We're joined by local artist and tutor Catharine Farr, who'll be exploring native (British) wild bees through painting. To learn a bit more about Catharine go to her website by clicking here

Activities run downstairs in our learning space (12pm-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm) and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome.

No booking is necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.

For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.

Donations towards materials for this activity are gratefully received, we would suggest £2.00 per participant

Catharine Farr finding inspiration in nature

 


Whitsun Half-Term: Ecology & Climate Week - Bee Puppets

We're heading into nature for Whitsun!

Taking our lead from our insect collections and everything zumming about around us we're making bee hand puppets today.

Activities run downstairs in our learning space (11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm) and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome.

No booking is necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.

For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.

Donations towards materials for this activity are gratefully received, we would suggest £2.00 per participant

 

 


Easter Holidays - Nature Art: The Wild Escape

A week inspired by the natural world!

  • Wednesday 12th April - Colouring: The Wild Escape
  • Thursday 13th April - Make a creature out of natural materials with Catherine Farr
  • Friday 14th April - Nature-inspired dreamcatcher with Catherine Farr

Catherine Farr is a local artist and teacher, to learn more about her visit https://www.catherinefarr.com/

Activities run downstairs in our learning space (11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm), are FREE and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome.

No booking is necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.

Activities are FREE with but a donation (suggested £1.00 per child) towards workshop materials is appreciated.

For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.

 


Easter Holidays - Easter Eggs, Bunnies and Chicks

Three days of Easter fun!

  • Wednesday 5th April - Easter egg & chick garland
  • Thursday 6th April - cardboard egg decorating & Easter Bunny Wreath
  • Saturday 8th April - woven paper Easter baskets

Activities run downstairs in our learning space (11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm), are FREE and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome.

No booking is necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.

Activities are FREE with but a donation (suggested £1.00 per child) towards workshop materials is appreciated.

For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.

Please note that the Museum is closed on Good Friday (7th April)

 


Easter Holidays - William Harvey

We're celebrating William Harvey's 445th birthday!

William Harvey developed the idea of blood circulation and is one of Folkestone's most famous folk; we'll be making Tudor mouthwash in his honour!

Activities run downstairs in our learning space (11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm), are FREE and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome.

No booking is necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.

Activities are FREE with but a donation (suggested £1.00 per child) towards workshop materials is appreciated.

For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.

 

 

 


Medieval Week - February Half-Term

Castle Life

Its February Half-Term and we're heading back to the days of yore and exploring medieval life. Today its all about building and living in a castle; everyone gets to build their own (miniature) castle too!

Activities run downstairs in our learning space (11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm), are FREE and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome.

No booking is necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.

Activities are FREE with but a donation (suggested £1.00 per child) towards materials is appreciated.

For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.


Medieval Week - February Half-Term

Jesters

Its February Half-Term and we're heading back to the days of yore and exploring medieval life. Today its all about having a laugh - find out about court jesters and make a jesters hat and wand.

Activities run downstairs in our learning space (11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm), are FREE and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome.

No booking is necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.

Activities are FREE with but a donation (suggested £1.00 per child) towards materials is appreciated.

For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.