Get creative this autumn at The Workhouse, Southwell

There’s plenty to inspire aspiring artists this autumn at The Workhouse, Southwell as the National Trust property brings a creative flavour to its activities during October. The Workhouse paupers had little opportunity be creative but if you look carefully you can see their graffiti on the walls, what were they drawing and why were they not discovered by Master? Visitors, however, can be more open about their artistic efforts this autumn with a range of opportunities to suit all. Why not release your inner Banksy but not on The Workhouse walls! We will provide special brick-wall paper for visitors to express their views and reactions through graffiti, as well as give those with more traditional artistic aspirations the opportunity to put pencil to paper as part of Big Draw on 9 October, 12noon-4pm. Pumpkins are ‘so last year’; why not create a scary squash for Hallowe’en? The Workhouse’s recreated vegetable garden has knobbly and weirdly shaped vegetables ready to turn into fearsome creatures or even a tasty warming soup. Pick one up at Harvest Weekend on 1 and 2 October, 12noon-4pm and find out how the paupers prepared for the winter months ahead. During half term week children can follow a new trail with George the Cat as he explores the nooks and crannies of The Workhouse building or get creative with a craft session to make their own spooky critters on 26 October, 12-4pm. At the end of the week on 29 October Museums at Night returns to The Workhouse with ‘Sinister Stories’, an evening exploring the darker side of life within the institution (booking required, please call 0344 2491895 tickets adult £10, child £5 plus 5% booking fee). For more information please see: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouse Or call 01636 817260