Dates: Monday 4 August 2014–Friday 15 August 2014, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

4,5,13,14,15th August

A very special animation project, where you will learn the tricks and techniques needed to be an animator. Working with local professionals Biomation you will work on a brand new animation including scripting, character development and filming.  The finished animation will go on display in the museum to over 100,000 visitors a year. No knowledge of the bronze age needed just the willingness to learn (and a packed lunch!). This experience will look great on CVs and UCAS applications.

FREE.

Parents/Carer permission needed.

To book a place ring York Museums Trust on 01904 687633.

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Date: Monday 4 August 2014, 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Make your own dino mask and decorate it with collage techniques using our special reptilian paper.

Or you can walk with dinosaurs and create your own dinosaur feet, inspired by the museum’s collection of dinosaur footprint fossils.

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Date: Monday 4 August 2014, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

To mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, York Castle Museum will remain open after hours for the public to explore the major new exhibition, 1914: When the World Changed Forever.

Special Price for entry between 5pm and 8pm – £5 (new exhibition only)

This Afternoon talk with the great nephew of Captain Lawrence Oakley, the York man who designed some of the most iconic posters of the First World War. Jerry Rendell will be talking about the man and the creation of his famous silhouettes, as well as signing copies of his book Profiles of the First World War: The Silhouettes of Captain H.L Oakley.

Tickets for the talk are free but limited*.

Please click here to book your place.

*Tickets for the talk are free but admission to the museum will still be required.

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