Little ArtLab provides hands-on creative fun for kids aged 3-5 years to enjoy with their parents and carers. Little ones can experiment, play and create with art-based activities inspired by HOTA Gallery's current exhibitions. 

Have you noticed the patterns and spirals you see when you pick up a seashell or spot a snail in the garden? This Little ArtLab celebrates the opening of Aka Sorbie: Saltwater Heart in our Children’s Gallery with a making activity inspired by the majestic nautilus shell.  

We will create our own bright spinning nautilus-inspired hanging focusing on repeated line and colour. We will first practise drawing our spirals, then fill our shells with curvy waves emanating from the centre, adding dots and organic shapes. There will be the opportunity to play with stencils before we cut our spiral out and watch our three-dimensional creations twirl in the wind!  

Children must be accompanied by an adult or carer and cannot be left unsupervised at any time.