Leonardo: Fantastic Creatures
See twelve of Leonardo da Vinci’s finest drawings during a visit to the exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing. Then explore the museum looking for inspiration to make a fantastic creature mask based on his intriguing animal sketches.
The children will:
- See real drawings by Leonardo da Vinci during a guided look at the exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing.
- Gain inspiration from this incredible Renaissance artist
- Explore the museum, sketching ideas for their own fantastic creature design
- Make a fantastic creature mask to take home
- Take home a free sketch book
Self-guided pencil sketching around the museum is encouraged after your workshop. Look out for our sketching Stations.
Session availability: We have two sessions available at 10.15am-11.30am and 12.00am-1.15pm. Further sessions may be available.
Suitable for: Year 1-2
Duration: 75 mins
Group size: Max. 35 children
Image: Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2018
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Additional information
Children and accompanying adults will be given access to the exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing for 15mins during this workshop.
We encourage taking lots of photos in the art galleries and museum, but photography is not permitted in Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing.
Planning on having a picnic as part of your visit? Free use of our lunch room is included in the cost of your session.
Eating and drinking is not permitted in the museum or exhibition. Crumbs attract pests and our collections are far too precious to be attacked!
