Take part in a programme of exhibition tours, artist-led events and hands-on family activities inspired by The Box’s Summer of Expression season. Designed to encourage visitors of all ages to explore their own creativity, the programme offers opportunities to engage more deeply with the exhibitions and discover new ways of making, thinking and creating. | AD
- Creative Calm Family Yoga: 2, 16 and 30 August
Explore the Gillian Ayres: A Life in Colour exhibition in a calm, joyful and mindful way with a family yoga experience inspired by the vibrant colours and expressive paintings on display.
- Family Fun: Express Yourself (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-27 August)
Drop in on selected dates throughout the summer holidays for free family craft activities inspired by The Box’s exhibitions – see online for the full timetable.
- ‘Gillian Ayres: A Life in Colour’ Curator’s Tour (5 August and 10 September)
Join The Box’s contemporary art curator to explore the Gillian Ayres exhibition in more detail. - Bitesize: A Look at ‘Echoes of Us’ (5 August)
Join The Box’s engagement officer to look around the ‘Echoes of Us’ exhibition, discovering more about what’s on display and why it was selected. - Quiet and Calm Family Crafts (6 and 27 August)
Free bookable craft sessions in a quieter, more relaxed environment for children who prefer smaller groups.
- Live Music Fridays (7, 14 and 21 August)
Enjoy acoustic sets by local singer/songwriters Calvin Thomas, Kate Hall and Jamie Yost while you treat yourselves to something tasty from The Box Kitchen & Bar.
- Messy Play for Grown-Ups: Artist-Led Art Workshop (14, 21 and 28 August)
Unleash your creativity this August at The Box and we’ll do all the cleaning up! Inspired by the abstract art of Gillian Ayres, relax, paint and have fun in these special workshops hosted by local artist Jayne Ashenbury. Come to one or the whole series – it’s up to you. Glass of Pimm’s or fruit punch included.
- This is Me: Mixed-Media Portraits (16 August)
Aged 10-13? Work with artist Azza Gassim and use acrylic paints, markers and magazine cut outs to create a unique mixed-media portrait
- Tiny Tales (21 August)
Theatrical storytelling sessions for younger children, combining books, songs and imaginative play in partnership with Theatre Royal Plymouth.
More information about all The Box’s exhibitions, displays and events can be found at www.theboxplymouth.com/events/summer-of-expression
