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On the left, white text against a blue-green background reads 'Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep' and 'May half term'. On the right is a photo of someone in the process of painting a crab.

Add detail to your drawings – Make & Take at Home

In this Make & Take we look at how to add detail to your drawings of mini monsters from the deep.

On the left, white text against a blue-green background reads 'Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep' and 'May half term'. On the right is a photo of a painting of a crab.

Finding things to draw – Make & Take at Home

We’re heading to Cornwall’s rock pools this May half term to find creatures to draw. Here’s how to find things to draw in our latest Make & Take at Home.…

On the left, white text against a blue-green background reads 'Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep' and 'May half term'. On the right is a photo of a young woman in a blue hoodie sat on some rocks, painting a crab.

Sketching moving creatures – Make & Take at Home

Mini monsters won’t sit still for anyone. Learn how to draw creatures that are always on the move.

On the left is white text against a green-blue background that reads 'Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep' and 'May half term'. On the right is a photo of a fish-shaped colouring in template.

Fish Sketchbook – Make & Take at Home

This May half term create an ocean inspired sketchbook. Fill the pages of this sketchbook with drawings and paintings as you join in with all the Make and Take at Homes from the week.

Black and white photo of a man working on a wooden boat.

Hegarty’s Boatyard

Runs until Sunday 5 September

Hegarty’s Boatyard is a photographic exhibition by Kevin O’Farrell of the last surviving traditional wooden boatyard in Ireland.

Digital artwork featuring a bright red crab, sand and kelp against a blue-green background.

Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep

Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June

For May half term we’re taking things off-site and online and heading to the shores of our seas. With The Rock Pool Project discover mini monsters on the trail through Falmouth and get crafting with our live online Make and Takes.

Black and white photo across part of Falmouth harbour over to the Docks.

Memories of Falmouth – The Weller Collection

Memories of Falmouth is a brand new exhibition of photography and film taken of Falmouth between 1934 – 1969, providing a fascinating insight into the town during this time.