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Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT
Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK’s best loved illustrator.
Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin Blake’s drawings and journey around our wonderful wetland world this summer. New seasonal trails will be launched later in the year, each with a different illustrated guide to collect and keep.
We’ve got a whole host of art and illustration activities aimed at all ages and abilities, with new events and activities to enjoy throughout the year.
Plus there are lots of Quentin Blake goodies up for grabs including the chance to win a one-off, special edition Quentin Blake print.
From Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June (May Half Term)
‘Amara and the Bats’ storytime with Emma Reynolds: Join Emma Reynold's for storytime of children's book, 'Amara and the Bats' in our shop, 1:15pm 1, 2, 3 June
Arts and crafts: Join us in the craft room for junk modelling, sand art, DIY wind chimes, badge making and more, 1-4pm
Chalk pavement painting: Take your creativity outdoors with our chalk pavement paintings (weather dependant).
Children’s art workshops: Join award-winning illustrator Emma Reynolds for storytelling, conversation, and illustration in these art workshops for children, 1, 2, 3 June (book in advance)
Egg to ducking experience: Ever wondered how we hatch eggs at Martin Mere We show you the process from start to finish as part of our egg to duckling activity. Check out our x-ray for a closer look at what the inside of a growing egg looks like!
Nature Up Close: Get a more detailed and closer look at nature with our Nature Up Close exhibition.
Moth trapping: See which species of moths we have at Martin Mere.
Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin Blake’s drawings and journey around our wonderful wetland world this summer. New seasonal trails will be launched later in the year, each with a different illustrated guide to collect and keep.
We’ve got a whole host of art and illustration activities aimed at all ages and abilities, with new events and activities to enjoy throughout the year.
Plus there are lots of Quentin Blake goodies up for grabs including the chance to win a one-off, special edition Quentin Blake print.
From Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June (May Half Term)
‘Amara and the Bats’ storytime with Emma Reynolds: Join Emma Reynold's for storytime of children's book, 'Amara and the Bats' in our shop, 1:15pm 1, 2, 3 June
Arts and crafts: Join us in the craft room for junk modelling, sand art, DIY wind chimes, badge making and more, 1-4pm
Chalk pavement painting: Take your creativity outdoors with our chalk pavement paintings (weather dependant).
Children’s art workshops: Join award-winning illustrator Emma Reynolds for storytelling, conversation, and illustration in these art workshops for children, 1, 2, 3 June (book in advance)
Egg to ducking experience: Ever wondered how we hatch eggs at Martin Mere We show you the process from start to finish as part of our egg to duckling activity. Check out our x-ray for a closer look at what the inside of a growing egg looks like!
Nature Up Close: Get a more detailed and closer look at nature with our Nature Up Close exhibition.
Moth trapping: See which species of moths we have at Martin Mere.
Tue 30 May to Sunday 16 Jul 2023
WWT Martin Mere, Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire L40 0TA
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