Miniature / Chinese New Year workshops, the Museum of Childhood

Children's museum workshops are always popular things to do with kids at half term, and this year the Museum of Childhood has organised a lovely array of events based on the theme of the miniature.
We love the museum of childhood’s Small Stories Exhibition, where a dozen tiny houses built over the last three centuries have opened their doors and welcomed in visitors. A feast of detail, history and storytelling, this exhibition has delighted both children and older visitors. 
Now you can go further into the world of the miniature - hunt for little people, create tiny tea-time treats and mini rooms and try on costumes that make you small! Children can also try their hands at making miniature books with craftspeople from the London Centre for Book Arts, creating wallpaper with print-maker Ling Chui and carving a piece of miniature bespoke furniture with 3D artist Ling Chui.
To celebrate Chinese New Year, there will also be one-off sessions on February 19 where children will make Chinese shadow puppets and the Yellow Earth Theatre Company will retell the story of the New Year Monster!

The timetable

Miniature Worlds 16–20 Feb. 10.30 – 4pm. Drop-in all ages.
Miniature Book-Making 16 – 20 Feb. 10.30am, 11.45am, 2pm, 3.15pm. £5 per child (with a parent/carer). Ages 5–12.
Miniature Wallpaper 16–18 and 20 Feb. 11.15am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm. £5 per child (with a parent/carer) Book now Ages 5–12.
Miniature Furniture 16–18 and 20 Feb. 11.30am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm, 4pm. Ages 5–12.
Chinese Shadow Firecracker 19 Feb 10 – 12pm, 1.30–4pm. Drop-in all ages.
Chinese New Year 19 Feb 10.45am, 12.00pm, 2.15pm, 3.30pm, 16.15pm. Yellow Earth Theatre Company want to tell you the story of the New Year Monster but they need your help - bring your own puppet to join in! Sign up on the day Age 4+