Capital E and Wellington Museums Trust institutions team up

Capital E and Wellington Museums Trust institutions team up for April school holiday programme

Capital E is teaming up with friends at the Wellington Museums Trust to bring young people and their families an exciting selection of workshops and activities during the April school holidays in different venues throughout the city.

Even building issues have not stopped Capital E providing Wellington families with plenty of activities for their children throughout the April school holidays, and with the fantastic venues of the Wellington Museums Trust, Capital E Everywhere is sure to encourage creativity at every turn.

From Saturday 20 April for two weeks, Carter Observatory, the Museum of Wellington City & Sea, City Gallery Wellington and even two Wellington intermediates will be home to a uniquely inspired and fun-filled workshop programme designed to keep children amused and full of bright ideas while opening up all there is to do in the coolest little capital.

Events and Festival Producer, Derek Simpson says, “Thanks to the generosity of the Museums Trust, Capital E can continue providing their usual school holiday entertainment and also create workshops unique to each of the venues. We hope this will encourage young people to recognise the scope of activities available to them in Wellington.”

As well as giving children a sneak peek of these popular tourist attractions, the workshops will also be taking inspiration from the exhibitions on display. Ian Hammond, a Wellington-based designer, will be leading a workshop on kinetic sculptures inspired by Len Lye: Kaleidoscope at the City Gallery and Capital E’s recent Civic Square Installations throughout their National Arts Festival.

“Participants will be encouraged to experiment, design and work together to contribute to building a kinetic sculpture, which will evolve throughout the two week holiday,” Ian explains.

And in true Capital E style, eager partakers will leave with an array of imaginative creations from the day. Whether it’s a pop-up book, a traditional diamond kite to meet the challenge of the Wellington wind or even the pitch-trailer for their epic movie idea - young workshoppers will be left with plenty of mementos from Capital E Everywhere!

For the full workshop schedule and to make bookings visit www.capitale.org.nz or call 04 913 3740.

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