Chatsworth Family Festival: Periscope and kaleidoscope workshops with Abigail Reynolds
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May | Ring Pond
12.45 - 1.30pm
2 - 3.15pm
Artist Abigail Reynolds has created sculptures that are also looking devices and that can be discovered around Chatsworth as part of our Picturing Childhood exhibition. Join her to make your own looking device.
Saturday: Periscope Workshops - After a quick look at her artworks in the garden, you will make your own periscope then head out to look for unexpected and displaced views.
Sunday Kaleidoscope Workshops - After a quick look at her artworks in the garden, you will make your own kaleidoscope and collect small objects from the garden to go inside. Your kaleidoscope will transform these natural shapes and colours into incredible patterns.
Sunday, 11.30am - 12noon | Marquee
Storytelling – The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone by TH White is the inspiration behind the ‘Anthronauts’ artworks by Abigail Reynolds in the house and garden. Join the artist for a reading from her favourite parts of the book, and to discuss how they inspired her Chatsworth commission.
How to book your place
All activities are free with spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
On arrival at the garden, head to the booking marquee to reserve your place.
Also at the Chatsworth Family Festival...
Draw-along with Lydia Monks
Monday 27 May | Marquee
11am, 1pm, 3pm
Join best-selling children’s book author and illustrator Lydia Monks for a draw-along
Drawing workshop with Bethan Woollvin
Saturday 25 May | Marquee
11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm
Join children’s book author and illustrator Bethan Woollvin for a beastly workshop focusing on her medieval adventure "I Can Catch a Monster".
Circus Skills
Saturday - Monday | Big Top Tent
Drop in on a circus skills workshop for all ages and abilities, and learn how to juggle, hula hoop, spin a diablo, walk a tightwire and more.
Pre-historic plant hunter walks
Saturday - Monday | The Stickyard
Join the learning team to explore the gardens for prehistoric plants and trees.
Concerteenies
Saturday - Monday | Various Garden locations
Take part in interactive workshops and creative storytelling experiences with Concerteenies, a Sheffield-based award-winning producer of musical events and activities for children and their adults.
Mini Olympics
Saturday - Monday | Salisbury Lawns
Join in a series of games and activities designed to get you moving. Can you score the most goals or be the fastest in the race?
Into Wilderness Bushcraft
Saturday - Monday | Serpentine Grass area
Develop a deeper understanding of nature through bushcraft, with the team from Into Wilderness.
Water Super Soaker Battle
Saturday - Monday | The Cascade
Grab a super soaker and see how many of your friends and family you can catch!
