Online booking for our events is recommended
Part of a series

Make your own beautiful hair bobbles and celebrate your hair in this intergenerational family workshop.

Join artist Ikesha Avo from IYA arts to make your own hair accessory. Create colourful hair bobbles with your family using custom-made beads from IYA ARTS. Style your creations to wear the same day or take home to gift to a loved one.

  1. 11.30am – 12pm

    Fri 21 Aug 2026

  2. 1.15pm – 1.45pm

    Fri 21 Aug 2026

  3. 2.30pm – 3pm

    Fri 21 Aug 2026

  4. 11.30am – 12pm

    Sat 22 Aug 2026

  5. 1.15pm – 1.45pm

    Sat 22 Aug 2026

  6. 2.30pm – 3pm

    Sat 22 Aug 2026

Hooray, you're coming for free! Why not give a little back and donate when booking your ticket?

For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
This workshop is suitable for children aged five and over. Only children require tickets. Adults must remain with their children at all times.
Duration:
30 mins
Booking guidance:
Advanced booking required

Need to know

This is a free, but ticketed event. Tickets go on sale Fri 14 Aug at 10am.

The museum is open every day 10am – 5pm.

If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history?

Our building is accessible and we have lifts on every floor. If you need any help, please ask our friendly Hosts at the Information Desk when you arrive.

You'll find everything you need to know on our access page.

Our family-friendly cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have lunch boxes for kids, sandwiches, pastries, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

You’ll also find our shop with a curated range of gifts and souvenirs, including posters, prints, toys, books and jewellery.

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Prams and buggies are welcome in the museum. We also have a buggy park if you'd prefer to leave it behind. Space may be limited during busy events.