Free Tate Liverpool + RIBA North Workshop

Bugs Are Us Easter family workshops

Daily
5–21 April 2025

Yinka Shonibare CBE, Grain Weevil 2000. Tate. © Yinka Shonibare, courtesy Stephen Friedman Gallery, London.

Get busy with the bees in our hive of free creative activities for families

You'll be buzzing with excitement with our bug-themed activities in our Learning Space this Easter holiday! From dragonflies to beetles, take inspiration from the creepy crawlies in Tate’s collection to construct multi-coloured neon replicas of your favourite bugs. Use the materials from our pick 'n' mix recycled craft box to make a 3D model of your bug.

On Saturday 5 April 13.00-15.00 there will be a free facilitated workshop with artist Colette Whittington. Make a zingy patterned 3D paper bug and learn how to print bug patterns and textures before building your own model of your favourite bug. Personalise them however you like!

Check out John Hoskin's Black Beetle, Louise Bourgeois' Spider, Mark Wallinger's King Edward and the Colorado Beetle, Yinka Shonibare's Grain Weevil and Andy Warhol's Happy Butterfly Day for inspiration!

Our Learning Space is open every day for visiting families- a space to relax and create with art games, colouring-in, books, toys and more!

Share your experience with us on social media using @tateliverpool and #TLfamilies.

Mark Wallinger
*King Edward and the Colorado Beetle* (2000)
Tate
© Mark Wallinger

John Hoskin
*Black Beetle* (1957)
Tate
© reserved

Louise Bourgeois
*Spider* (1994)
ARTIST ROOMS Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. Lent by The Easton Foundation 2013
© The Easton Foundation

Tate Liverpool is temporarily located at RIBA North, Mann Island, a short distance (425m) along Liverpool’s iconic waterfront. There is step free access to the main entrance. There is a lift to the first floor gallery, or alternatively you can take the stairs.

Toilets are located on the first floor
The nearest Changing Places toilet is located at the Museum of Liverpool
Ear defenders are available to borrow. Please ask a Visitor Engagement Assistant

Additional seating is also available. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance.

To help plan your visit to Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information of what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.

For more information before your visit:

Email visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk

Tate Liverpool + RIBA North

Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, Mann Island

Mann Island
Liverpool L3 1BP
Plan your visit

Dates

Daily at 10.00–16.00

5–21 April 2025

This workshop is at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, Mann Island while our Albert Dock home is closed for redevelopment. Find out more about the transformation project here.