October Half Term Storytelling and Craft: Mami Wata the African Goddess of Water
This Black History Month, join writer and cultural facilitator Dr Michelle Yaa Asantewa for a vibrant storytelling and activity session inspired by the powerful West African water spirit, Mami Wata. For ages 3+
- Booking essential
Join a morning of storytelling, crafts, and creative play inspired by Mami Wata, the African goddess of water.
Through storytelling, rhythm, movement, and simple craft, children and families will explore themes of nature, water, culture, and belonging. Volunteers will help you create a colourful Mami Wata greetings card, decorated with mermaids, cowries, and fish, to take home.
This session is part of our October Black History Month programme, including a breakdown of the hit film Sinners and an African drumming session during half term.
Suitable for children aged 3 to 6. Children must be accompanied by one adult. Booking is essential.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child | £3.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Location fully accessible. Please see the access page on our website for our full access statement. Assistance dogs only.
- Meeting point
Exhibition Space in the Stableyard.
- Suitability for children
suitable for 3-6 year olds
- What to bring and wear
Wear clothes suitable for crafts including glue.
- Other
- Buggy area. - Kids menu available at the Potting Shed Cafe - Baby changing facilities in the Stableyard , Snuff Mill and Potting Shed Cafe. Booking only for children. Due to space limitations, The child must be accompanied by one adult only.
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