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Shadows and light: Exploring death through art

10:30am-2:30pm on Saturday 21 March

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Cambridge Museum of Technology, PYE Building, The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane 01223 398650, CB5 8LD

Attendees will be able to look through different examples of death-related art and design, and then create their own piece(s) to take away.

There will also be opportunities to try your hand at hojalata (Mexican tin art), printmaking, decorating sugar skulls, collages and badge making.

There is no need to book, just drop in!

This event is being held in association with Dying for Life (https://www.dyingforlife.co.uk/) as a precursor to their main event at the Cambridge Crematorium (CB3 0JJ) on Saturday 9 May 2026.

There is no need to book, just drop in!

Booking required:
RECOMMENDED

Additional Information

Booking required:
RECOMMENDED
Age: All Ages
Format: Hands-on Activity
Timing: In person, Drop in, Booking not required
Cost: Free
Event Capacity: 50
Theme: Society
Accessibility: Accessible toilet, Full access

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