Do ART at the DI!

Date | Occurs 19/04/2018 - 14/06/2018 |
Time | 4pm-5.30pm |
Age range | |
Admission | £45 - 9 wks |
Get creative at the DO ART children’s art club! Be inspired by our visual art exhibitions in the galleries and create your own works of art using a range of mediums such as paint, print and ceramics! All materials included.
*A £1 booking fee will apply
Venue Information
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The Dick Institute
- Elmbank Ave
- Kilmarnock
- East Ayrshire
- KA1 3BU
- Tel: 01563 554300

Sunday: | CLOSED |
Monday: | CLOSED |
Tuesday: | 10am-6pm |
Wednesday: | 10am-6pm |
Thursday: | 1pm-8pm |
Friday: | 10am-4pm |
Saturday: | 10am-4pm |
Wheelchair access | Yes |
Disabled toilet facilities | Yes |
Museum and Gallery spaces | Yes |
Central lending library | Yes |
Permanent collections - local & social history, natural sciences & archaeology | Yes |
Temporary displays & changing exhibitions | Yes |
Events & workshops | Yes |
Car parking | Yes |
Disabled access | Yes |
Temporary & permanent museum & art displays | Yes |
Contemporary and fine art displays | Yes |
School & group visits welcome by appointment | Yes |
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