Art V Science : High Voltage Art

Dates

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Monday 1 April | 10am - 1pm
Drop and leave program

Dates
-
Ages
8-12 years
Cost

$45 per person 

Ages

Developed for children aged 8 to 12 years old

Registration

Please arrive at 9.45am to complete participant registration and consent details.

Essential information before you book

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Get ready young creators for an electrifying adventure into the realm of simple circuits. 

Explore the fundamentals of circuitry while crafting your own artwork complete with a glowing circuit and theatre in a box to take home. LED your creativity shine bright as you merge science and art in this illuminating workshop. 

So, what are you waiting for? Book now for this high-voltage adventure! 

During this program participants will:

  • Be introduced to the basic principles of circuitry through the use of copper tape, gumdrop LED’s and coin cell batteries.
  • Apply their learning to create a functional paper based circuit 
  • Extend their skills further to produce a tiny theatre in a box to take home.

Participant reviews from our previous program:

  • "I got to learn brand new things" - Isla 10 years
  • "It was fun and fantastic!" - Jennifer 10 years
  • "I like how we make electric science" - Yvie 9years
  • "Best holiday program ever!" - Vanessa 8 years
  • "We got to learn new things and create! I loved it!" - Olivia 8 years 

Please note National Companion Cards are accepted at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Due to the nature of this workshop, companion card bookings should be made by contacting reception@museum.wa.gov.au


Drop and leave programs

Drop and leave programs enable juniors to experience the Museum independently, discover and learn something new in an area of interest and access materials and resources that would not normally be available at home. All programs are managed and monitored by our experienced Learning and Engagement staff.