Get creative this February half term at Abbot Hall, with hands-on activities inspired by the Simon Starling: Boat Works exhibition.
Boat Works Collage
Using images from 'Simon Starling: Boat Works', collage a boat and imagine where it would row, sail or float! Draw inspiration from the exhibition, or from your favourite boats. Self-led activity in the Coffee bar in the Creative space.
This self-led activity is available daily from the Art Cart.
Painting Blocks Workshop
Join this free artist-led workshop and paint a toy block to help add colour and creativity to our Creative space.
Sessions take place on Thursday 19 February from 10.30 to 11.30am and 2 to 3pm.
Concertina Crafts
Trace, cut and decorate various concertina shapes that connect with our 'Simon Starling: Boat Works' exhibition. What shapes will you create?
This self-led activity is available daily from the Art Cart.
Exhibition Art Trail prompt
Sully the Cat has added a new prompt to the Abbot Hall Art Trail! One of the pieces in the 'Simon Starling: Boat Works' exhibition includes live plants. What types of plants can you spot? Find the clues in Gallery 8.
Self-led activity available on the Art Cart.
Activities from the Art Cart are included with gallery admission. Activities in the Creative space are free. Lakeland Arts Members and Annual Pass holders go free.
| Season (14 Feb 2026 - 21 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 03:30 |
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