An A5 children’s activity book for families visiting the Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham. Activities include spotting and drawing patterns, objects, words; observing the time on clocks; imagining, talking about and drawing memories; drawing stocking designs; spot the difference; and writing a postcard. The activities draw attention to past occupants’ lifestyles and professions, the building, contents and decoration.
Organisation
The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham City Council, Nottingham, UK.
Role
Interpretation Designer.
Researching and photographing a historic building and collections; writing copy and producing original artwork and illustrations; commissioning and working with a graphic designer; printing management; and briefing museum staff and volunteers.
Collaborators
Curator, Social History, Nottingham Museums and Galleries.
Curator, Decorative Arts, Nottingham Museums and Galleries.
Tom Partridge, Graphic Designer.
Outcomes
Printed booklets, pencils and reward badges for children visiting the museum.
Family learning through talking, observing, drawing and writing.
Local, social history revealed through fun, creative activities.
Funding
Nottingham City Council
Arts Council England
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