We’re celebrating Earth Day at The Burrell Collection with an entire day of workshops, events and activities inspired by our home planet.
Join us on Saturday 22 April from 11am-4pm and try your hand at Tai Chi, get crafty with our take-home creative workshops, join a guided tour led by one of our Curators…plus much more to discover on the day!
Find out what’s on and plan your visit below.
TOURS
CURATOR’S GALLERY TALKS
Join our expert curators as they take an in-depth look at some of the themes, histories, and objects from within our Collection.
1.30PM: Noorah Al Gailani, Curator of Islamic Civilisations (30 minutes)
2.30PM: The Fragrances of the four seasons by Yupin Chung, Curator of Chinese and Far Eastern Civilisations (30 minutes)
LGBTQ+ TOUR (2PM)
Learn about some of the hidden histories from within our Collection and discover something new at The Burrell Collection.
GENERAL TOURS
Our expert Volunteer Guides will take you on a journey through our galleries at various times throughout the day.
FUN FOR LITTLE (AND BIG!) ONES
FACE PAINTING WITH RAINBOW TWISTERS (11AM-4PM)
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS (11AM-4PM)
Visit our courtyard where you will find a whole host of exciting creative workshops to try your hand at. Create your own bird feeder with recycled materials or discover a new creative hobby. All materials will be provided, so don’t miss the chance to bring home a brand new creation to remember Earth Day by!
SESSIONS FOR ADULTS (14+):
QIGONG / TAI CHI WITH BOB LOWEY (11AM-12PM)
Experience the benefits of this ancient Chinese practice, relaxing and unwinding in the beautiful setting of Pollok Park and The Burrell Collection.
MENDING CLUB WORKSHOP WITH RE-JEAN DENIM (TIME TBA)
Discover the power of upcycling in helping to support a safer and more sustainable environment.
HAPA ZOME PRINTING (11AM-4PM)
Quite literally meaning ‘leaf dye’, try this Japanese technique of smashing flowers and leaves into fabric to create something beautiful from nature
PLUS…
Hiding amongst the treasures and artefacts in our galleries, sit hidden 10 origami birds. Find one of these birds and bring it back to its home at reception to find out how you can make your very own to take home!