Join us for the winter Family Festival inspired by the work of artist Peter Paul Rubens.
Find out how Rubens used light and movement in his paintings and discover the ways he used colour to explore different emotions.
Workshops will include sketching classes, fashion catwalks and trails around the Gallery.
Rubens & Women
Book a FREE time slot to see the Rubens & Women exhibition
If you would like to visit the Rubens & Women exhibition during your visit, you need to book a free timeslot in advance. Just use the promo code provided in your order confirmation to reserve your free timed exhibition ticket.
Book your exhibition timeslot[link]
Activities and timings for the day:
Dress and Draw
Dress up in costume and create a sustainable outfit fit for a King or Queen. Parade your costume thorough the gallery.
Playful portraits
11:00 – 11:45, 12:15 –13:00 Lunch 14:00 – 14:45, 15:10 – 16:00 In the Art Studio (Drop in)
In this painting workshop children are encouraged to lead the narrative of designing their portrait to make surreal stories.
In this workshop you will work with each other to design your own playful portraits and get inspired by Ruben’s stories to create your own surreal stories.
Adventure Trail Hourly from 11.00am–3.00pm In Gallery 1 (first-come, first-served)
Join us for a sensory walk: looking, touching, smelling and listening your way through the Gallery. Places on walks are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please meet in Gallery 1 for the beginning of the walk.
Baby Blue 11am–4pm Gallery 10 (drop in)
Got a very little one with you? Come and explore the colour red in this quiet, sensory space. Explore different objects, look at our paintings, and relax.
(for ages 6months – 3yrs)
Quiet Space 10:00am-4:00pm In the Linbury Room
Explore colour and textures in this quieter space with a relaxed approach to noise and movement, you are free to enter and exit as needed. A chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones are also available for both adults and children In the Linbury Room.
The Quiet Space will be available for a relaxed opening from 10.00-11.00. This relaxed session is suitable for any family who would like to visit the festival at a quieter time. To book a space please email learning@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
