NEWTONGRANGE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Paint a Prehistoric Keepsake: Dinosaur Ceramic Bank Workshop at the National Mining Museum Scotland
A one-hour, child-focused workshop in Newtongrange where kids paint a ceramic dinosaur money bank with acrylics and enjoy dinosaur-themed activities—this guide explains what to expect.
Paint a Prehistoric Keepsake: Dinosaur Ceramic Bank Workshop at the National Mining Museum Scotland.
Step into a relaxed, creative hour in Newtongrange where young dino fans bring a ceramic dinosaur money bank to life with vibrant acrylics and then stomp through dinosaur-themed activities while their work dries.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Paint your own ceramic dinosaur money bank
Children paint a ceramic dinosaur money bank using bright acrylic colours, exploring colour, pattern and texture to create a unique keepsake.
Friendly team to encourage creativity
A friendly team is on hand to encourage creativity and help little artists experiment with mixing colours and adding fun details.
Dinosaur activities while projects dry
While the painted dinosaurs are drying, a range of dinosaur-themed activities—from fun fact sheets and colouring stations to mini challenges and hands-on crafts—keeps curious minds busy.
What the day feels like
A relaxed, hands-on hour for young makers
Over the course of an hour, children choose a ceramic dinosaur money bank, paint it with vibrant acrylics with encouragement from the team, and then take part in dinosaur-themed activities while creations dry—resulting in a bright, take-home keepsake.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for 1 hour.
Cost is £10 per child.
No specific personal gear is listed; the session uses vibrant acrylic paints for decorating ceramic dinosaur money banks.
The workshop is run by the National Mining Museum Scotland in Newtongrange.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Dinosaur Ceramics and Activities workshop?
The workshop lasts 1 hour.
How much does the workshop cost?
The cost is £10 per child.
What do children make in the session?
Children paint a ceramic dinosaur money bank using vibrant acrylic paints.
Are there additional activities during the workshop?
Yes—while pieces dry there are dinosaur-themed activities including fun fact sheets, colouring stations, mini challenges and hands-on crafts.
Who operates the workshop and where is it held?
The workshop is operated by the National Mining Museum Scotland in Newtongrange.