If you finish work or university early on a Friday, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery has got you covered.  Crafternoons is a weekly, free, drop-in social event. It is an opportunity to try out a new craft or art technique, or to practice the skills that you’ve already got in a calm social environment. You can expect drop in sessions that will have you sketching museum objects, crafting decorations, or learning a new printing technique.   The sessions will often be themed around a gallery or event going on at the museum, so there will always be time to have a look around before and after.  Good to know:  – Every Friday, 12 pm – 4pm – Drop in, no booking required. – Free activity  – Locations may change depending on the activity. Ask a member of staff where to find us on the day.    What to expect:   February Sessions 13th, Mixtape making: Designing a front cover and Playlist for someone special 20th, Paper Cutting: Making decorations to celebrate the Chinese New Year 27th, Still Life Drawing Practice your draughtsmanship while handling some museum objects March Sessions 6th, Poetry writing: Gain poetic inspiration from, prompts, museum objects, and a calm space 13th, Cereal Box Design: Design new iconic characters for an imagined cereal brand 20th, Prayer Beads: Celebrating Eid by making your own personal set of prayer beads 27th, Mug Plant Pot Painting: Use paint pens to create a decorative mug for holding your plants