Family

Story Explorers: Myths and Legends

18 - 20 February 2025
10:00 - 16:00
£44

Half term creative skills courses for children aged 8-12 at The Story Museum. Book one day or all three!

hree days of workshops for young people aged 8-12 themed around ancient myths and legends

Our Story Explorer courses offer young people aged 8-12 the opportunity to explore their creativity, with guest appearances from professional story-makers including authors, artists, musicians and drama practitioners. Sessions are led by our expert Story Leaders and involve plenty of games and fun along the way. It's a great way to make new friends, try new activities and immerse yourself in the world of stories.

Tuesday: Ancient GreeceFrom Atlantis to Mount Olympus, we’re going to explore all things Greek. We will jump into the depths of Atlantis and create our own worlds in den building, retell some of the best Greek myths. In a fun draw along with artist Thiago de Moraes you will journey throught the wold of myth and create awesome monsters

Wednesday: Norse MythologyDiscover Norse myths and learning stories such as how brothers Thor and Loki got along in Asgard and what Treasures for the Gods were created. Survive Ragnarök and take part in a fun Trickster drama workshop.

Thursday: British LegendsExplore tales that have come from a land not so far away – recreating the tale of how Arthur pulled the Sword from the Stone, discovering a dragon’s lair, and inventing your own myths and legends which could spread across the land! Then learn what it takes to be a great Knight in King Arthur's Knight School with Historical Lives.

Story Explorer workshops run from 10:00-16:00. These are unaccompanied workshops for ages 8-12

Days can be booked individually

At The Story Museum we believe that finances should not impact a young person’s ability to access the arts. Therefore, we offer bursaries for the course price and related travel expenses for low-income families. To apply for a bursary place, please email us.

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