Little Art Explorers – Magnetic Minds

Little Art Explorers – Magnetic Minds
Weekly term-time sessions at the House of Manannan invite under-5s to get messy and creative, exploring a new art material each time and making bold, child-led artwork inspired by colour, shape, and play.



Get ready to get messy and creative! Every week during term-time, the House of Manannan transforms into a playground of colour and texture for our under-5s. From squishing modelling dough to splashing finger paints, your little creator will dive into a new medium every single session.

We’re turning the exhibition’s big ideas like swirling colours, wild nature, and funky shapes into hands-on fun. Whether they’re building with magnetic tiles or experimenting with sand, your child will lead the way in making “Big Art” every single week!

You’ll start with 30 minutes of play, where your little ones explore colour and shape through sensory toys, simple games, and story time. We then move into 30 minutes of hands-on art making, followed by gentle time in the gallery to look, talk and explore together, keeping everything child-led, relaxed and fun.



This week your little ones will be making patterns and art with magnetic tiles. They will build and connect bright tiles to create their own colourful shapes and designs.

We provide all materials, so children can explore colour, texture, and movement in a relaxed, child-led session.

Children will:

Build and connect magnetic tiles
Create patterns, shapes, and simple structures
Explore colour and spatial awareness
Practice problem solving and early maths skills
Develop fine motor control and hand strength