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Play as part of a small group of heroes, with unique skills and abilities of your own creation! Battle with monsters and villains to complete your quest and save the kingdom"

"This game will use a simple system inspired by Dungeons & Dragons that allows players of all ages and experience levels to create a unique character to roleplay as, solve puzzles, battle monsters and forge a unique story over the course of the session. All materials will be provided but feel free to plan some ideas for your character such as their name, appearance and any skills or abilities you'd like them to have."

Free

Booked spaces – 8 Maximum.

There are two sessions. The first will run from 16:00-18:00 and the second from 18:00 to 20:00. You are welcome to take breaks as your require them.

Please note that members of the public might be watching the second session as it takes place during the opening event. 

In this workshop you will be using paper, pens, dice and plastic miniatures (all provided).

You will take on the role of an adventurer of your own creation, working as a group to navigate an adapting story, incorporating elements of roleplay, gaming and descriptive narration.

These sessions are beginner friendly and suitable for ages 8 and above, though be advised there will be themes of violence against monsters, danger and conflict. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an Adult.

You may find this workshop tricky if you have difficulties with  reading or writing, however help will be available wherever needed.

Here at Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery, we welcome all participants; if you still aren’t sure whether this workshop is accessible for you or someone you care for, please email us at lincolnmuseum@lincolnshire.gov.uk and we can discuss your access requirements.

Tuesday 13 August from 10.30am to 3.30pm 

In this all day creative writing workshop, we will use our chosen set of values to devise a creation myth to inform the politics and religion of a brave new world. There will be gods, monsters and world building inspired by global tales as we go back to The Beginning.

Tanya Akrofi is a writer, oral storyteller and counsellor from Lincoln. She writes for children and adults alike, blending mythology and folklore with modern challenges to creative empowering narratives.

For the safety of our instructor, if you have Covid symptoms please take a Covid test prior to the workshop. If you feel unwell and cannot attend the workshop due to Covid, please let us know and we will refund you the price of your ticket.

Lunch not included, please bring a packed lunch.

What to expect:

This workshop is taking place in the New Curtois Gallery at Lincoln Museum. This is the main temporary gallery space accessible by ramps via the Main entrance and Orientation hall. To find the New Curtois Gallery, enter the museum and walk forwards through the Gift Shop, turn left when you are in the Orientation Hall and walk towards the tall window. The New Curtois Gallery is accessible through the last large automatic doors on the right.

This session will run from 10.30 - 15.30. This will include a lunch break for which you are invited to bring a packed lunch to eat together as a group. You are welcome to take breaks as your require them.

In this workshop you will be using paper and pens. Be ready to use your imagination!

You will make a collective world map. You can take elements of it home with you.

This session is Intermediate level. Some experience of working with others is important, if not at least a willingness to be part of a group activity.

This may be challenging if you have difficulty with visualising or using your imagination. People will be talking out loud so it may be noisy, to help you with this we have noise cancelling head phones and fidget toys available.

Here at Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery, we welcome all participants; if you still aren’t sure whether this workshop is accessible for you or someone you care for, please email us at lincolnmuseum@lincolnshire.gov.uk and we can discuss your access requirements.

Tuesday 17 Septmber, 10.30 - 3.30pm

In this all day creative writing workshop, we will use our chosen set of values to devise a creation myth to inform the politics and religion of a brave new world. There will be gods, monsters and world building inspired by global tales as we go back to The Beginning.

Tanya Akrofi is a writer, oral storyteller and counsellor from Lincoln. She writes for children and adults alike, blending mythology and folklore with modern challenges to creative empowering narratives.

For the safety of our instructor, if you have Covid symptoms please take a Covid test prior to the workshop. If you feel unwell and cannot attend the workshop due to Covid, please let us know and we will refund you the price of your ticket.

£35  - Lunch not included, please bring a packed lunch.

What to expect:

This workshop is taking place in the New Curtois Gallery at Lincoln Museum. This is the main temporary gallery space accessible by ramps via the Main entrance and Orientation hall. To find the New Curtois Gallery, enter the museum and walk forwards through the Gift Shop, turn left when you are in the Orientation Hall and walk towards the tall window. The New Curtois Gallery is accessible through the last large automatic doors on the right.

This session will run from 10.30 - 15.30. This will include a lunch break for which you are invited to bring a packed lunch to eat together as a group. You are welcome to take breaks as your require them.

In this workshop you will be using paper and pens. Be ready to use your imagination!

You will make a collective world map. You can take elements of it home with you.

This session is Intermediate level. Some experience of working with others is important, if not at least a willingness to be part of a group activity.

This may be challenging if you have difficulty with visualising or using your imagination. People will be talking out loud so it may be noisy, to help you with this we have noise cancelling head phones and fidget toys available.

Here at Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery, we welcome all participants; if you still aren’t sure whether this workshop is accessible for you or someone you care for, please email us at lincolnmuseum@lincolnshire.gov.uk and we can discuss your access requirements.

 Friday 30 August 16:30 - 20:30

Using resist wet felting techniques, you will learn how to create a wool felt hat. From design to completion, you will use carded wool, soap, water and your own hands to create your own wizard style felt hat.

What to exect:

This workshop is taking place in the Education suite at Lincoln Museum, accessible by lift and stairs. To find the Education Suite, enter the museum and walk forwards through the Gift Shop, turn left when you are in the Orientation Hall and go through the first door on the left. Head to the left of the space to find the lift and the stairs. The Education Suite is upstairs (on the lift level called Schools).

This session will run from 16:30 – 20:30. You are welcome to take breaks as your require them.

 In this workshop you will be using Carded wool, soap, warm water, cold water, bubble wrap and Neoprene templates.

You will make a felted wool wizard style hat that you can take home.

This session is Beginner level and is appropriate for ages 12 and above.

You may find this workshop tricky if you have difficulties with Fine Motor skills (for example, using scissors), strenuous exercise or pain in your wrists or arms. Please be aware when booking that wet felting is an intense physical process. Felting aids can be provided.

Here at Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery, we welcome all participants; if you still aren’t sure whether this workshop is accessible for you or someone you care for, please email us at lincolnmuseum@lincolnshire.gov.uk and we can discuss your access requirements.

Friday 11 October from 4.30pm - 9pm

Help bring your world to life and create a diorama in this model making workshop. You will use pulpboard, polymer clay, paint and modelling materials to create a miniature building scene, ideal for visualising your world!

What to expect:

This workshop is taking place in the Education suite at Lincoln Museum, accessible by lift and stairs. To find the Education Suite, enter the museum and walk forwards through the Gift Shop, turn left when you are in the Orientation Hall and go through the first door on the left. Head to the left of the space to find the lift and the stairs. The Education Suite is upstairs (on the lift level called Schools).

This session will run from 16.30-21:00. You are welcome to take breaks as your require them.

 In this workshop you will be using pulpboard, scissors, craft knives, tweezers, superglue, raffia, matchsticks, paper, Acrylic paint, PVA glue and model scatter.

You will make a Model Making – Diorama that you can take home.

This session is Intermediate level and is appropriate for ages 18 and above. 

You may find this workshop tricky if you have difficulties with Fine Motor skills (for example, using scissors).

Here at Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery, we welcome all participants; if you still aren’t sure whether this workshop is accessible for you or someone you care for, please email us at lincolnmuseum@lincolnshire.gov.uk and we can discuss your access requirements.

Saturday 21 September 10:00 - 12:30

A fun, creative workshop, guiding you through a playful way to kickstart your creativity.

Roll dice to decide tools, colours, and materials to use as we gamify the creative process. This workshop will inspire ideas for those new to creating and offer a new technique for those with more experience.

What to expect:

This workshop is taking place in the Education suite at Lincoln Museum, accessible by lift and stairs. To find the Education Suite, enter the museum and walk forwards through the Gift Shop, turn left when you are in the Orientation Hall and go through the first door on the left. Head to the left of the space to find the lift and the stairs. The Education Suite is upstairs (on the lift level called Schools).

This session will run from 10am and 12:30. You are welcome to take breaks as you require them.

In this workshop you will be using a variety of materials depending on the choices made in the workshops, these could include scissors, glue sticks, wire, paper, textiles, clay, cardboard and sticky tape.

You will make a unique piece of artwork to take home.

This session is Beginner level and is appropriate for ages 5 and above, with support from an adult.

You may find this workshop tricky if you have difficulties with Fine Motor skills (for example, using scissors). As this workshop is family friendly, the space may be noisy, if you have difficulty with loud noises, we have noise cancelling head phones and fidget toys available.

Here at Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery, we welcome all participants; if you still aren’t sure whether this workshop is accessible for you or someone you care for, please email us at lincolnmuseum@lincolnshire.gov.uk and we can discuss your access requirements.