Upcoming events
Please note
All events require advance booking of five days unless otherwise stated.
You can book a place at any of our events at the Museum shop, over the phone on 01225 464640 or via email to admin@meaa.org.uk.
All workshops include free admission to the Museum!
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Tibetan Scroll Painting
SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
2pm – 4pm
Children’s Workshop: learn about the symbolism of Buddhist art and make your own Tibetan style scroll painting to take home.
Cost: £5 – purchase a ticket at least 5 days in advance
Ikebana Workshop
SATURDAY 25th SEPTEMBER
2pm – 4pm
Ikebana artist and teacher, Mieko Zuckerman, leads this wonderful workshop covering the basics of the Japanese art of flower arrangement.
The workshop will include an introduction to ikebana and then a hands-on lesson in putting an arrangement together.
The ticket cost covers the workshop and materials (bring your own favourite bowl).
Cost £20 (£18 for MEAA Friends) – purchase tickets at least 5 days in advance (seats limited -book early to avoid disappointment!)
The Big Draw: A Future Museum
Saturday 23rd October – Sunday 31st October
As part of the Big Draw 2010
All week in the Museum’s Family Activity Area (first floor – jade gallery): The Museum of East Asian Art is housed in a converted Georgian building. But what if we were to build a new East Asian themed Museum? Come along to our activity area and design what the new Museum of East Asian Art might look like!
Food For Thought: Handling Session
Monday 25th October
3pm – 4pm
As part of Heritage Open Week
Handle items that would have been used in Chinese dining, in this family friendly handling session.
Cost: FREE but please book your place in advance
Food For Thought: Tour of the Museum
Tuesday 26th October
3pm – 4pm
As part of Heritage Open Week
Learn some fun facts about food and drink in ancient China in this family-friendly tour of the museum.
Cost: FREE but please book your place in advance
