Date: Thursday 31 July 2025 - Friday 08 August 2025
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
Venue: Hunterian Zoology Museum
Category: Hunterian

Have you ever wondered how artists conjure up curious creatures? Inspiration can often be found in real-life examples, and hidden in nature.

Join us in the Hunterian Zoology Museum for a free, creative workshop this summer holiday! Meet illustrator Emma Melchor and discover the art of character design. Explore some of the fascinating and peculiar creatures on display, and then learn how to create your own.

You'll get the chance to enter your finished designs into a competition, and the winning design will be turned into stickers!

No experience necessary. All materials provided.

This workshop will be repeated on 31 July and 8 August 2025.

 

About the Artist

Emma Melchor is a freelance illustrator, and the creator behind our loveable Buckie character and Art Explorers trail, which can be seen around the Hunterian Art Gallery. Explore more of Emma's work via @emmitagm on Instagram, or visit her website here.

Additional Information

This event is suitable for children aged 8–12 with an accompanying adult.

This event is free, please book to reserve your space.

See our upcoming summer holiday activities for families and children.

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