Join us for an action-packed summer of activities!
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer of creativity across Summerlee Museum, North Lanarkshire Heritage and more? We’ve got an amazing summer programme lined up with an activity for everyone. Whether you’re looking to build, film, draw, design or felt make, we’ve got you covered!
So, what’s on?
PHOTO ID KIT 🕵
Summerlee Photomedia | Most days from 26 Jun – 11 Aug
12 – 4pm | Ages 5yrs+ | FREE (50p per print)
Create your own digital “artist’s impression” in our silly and creative photo station. Mix, match and sketch up something unique in just 5–20 minutes!
No booking required.
Fabulous Felt-Making Workshops 🐑
Bellshill Cultural Centre | Wed 2 & 30 Jul
10am – 1pm | Ages 16+yrs | £15 per session
Discover the relaxing, tactile art of felt making in this calm and welcoming workshop with artist Victoria McElhill. No experience needed – all materials supplied.
LEGO Stair Challenge 🧱
Summerlee Museum: Mon 7 & Tue 8 Jul
Ages 6yrs+ | £3 per session
Test your building skills and see how tall and strong your LEGO tower can be – a brilliant family challenge!
Travelling Gallery – Seedlings: Diasporic Imaginaries🚌
Summerlee Museum | Tue 8 Jul
Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility | Wed 9 Jul
10am–4pm | FREE
Visit this unique art gallery in a bus and explore drawing, sculpture, film and printmaking in this powerful mobile exhibition that combines nature, migration and imagination.
No booking required.
APPLEBOX UNCUT – Kids’ Filmmaking Camp 🎥
Summerlee Photomedia | Thu 17 & Fri 18 Jul
10.30am – 3pm | Ages 8-14yrs | £15 for 2 days
Kids become directors, actors and crew in this fun two-day film course. They’ll make their own short action/adventure film with help from a pro filmmaker!
TWENTY20 Pictures – Teen Film Taster Course 🎬
Summerlee Photomedia | Tue 22 & Wed 23 Jul
12pm – 4pm | Ages 14–18yrs | £20 for 2 days
From scripted stories to music videos, teens will dive into creative filmmaking while learning real-world skills in camera work, editing, lighting and more.
Summer(lee) Art Camp – ART IS MAGIC! 🎨
Summerlee Museum | Tue 29 Jul – Fri 1 Aug
10am – 3pm | Ages 7-12yrs | £22 per day or £80 for 4 days
Let the creativity flow with four fantastic days of painting, clay-modelling, drawing and printmaking led by professional artists. A fun, energetic camp for young artists who love to make and explore.
LEGO Stair Challenge 🧱
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre | Fri 1 & Sat 2 Aug
Ages 6yrs+ | £3 per session
Test your building skills and see how tall and strong your LEGO tower can be – a brilliant family challenge!