Interactive workshops for Beavers and Cubs to explore WWI themes, and then designing an activity backpack for children to enjoy whilst visiting the WWI centenary exhibition at Nottingham Castle, Trent to Trenches. The backpack included a hat, compass, binoculars, activity booklet and pencil. The activity booklet was designed for children to use whilst visiting the WWI centenary exhibition at the Castle. The project included consulting with and training museum volunteers and staff who administered the backpacks for museum visitors to use.
Organisation
Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Nottingham, UK.
Role
Project Co-ordinator.
Designing and producing resources and leading creative workshops for Beavers and Cubs on the theme of WWI. Designing and facilitating interactive consultation with Beavers, Cubs, museum volunteers and staff. Designing, sourcing and producing backpacks and contents, writing and designing an activity booklet. Providing notes and training for staff and volunteers.
Collaborators and participants
Chilwell and Toton Scouts, Beavers and Cubs and leaders.
Chetwynd Army Barracks, Nottingham, UK.
Nottingham City Museum and Galleries staff and volunteers.
Designers, Joff + Ollie, UK.
Outcomes
Children having fun whilst visiting the Trent to Trenches exhibition.
Children and families learning about WWI through creative activities.
Army families introduced to Nottingham City Museums and Galleries.
Family-learning activities for Army families and serving personnel.
Funding
Nottingham City Council
Arts Council England
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