Winter Warmer

The ARC

A family-friendly afternoon of festive fun, with a special smattering of events focussing on the theme of light.

Advanced Research Centre(ARC), University of Glasgow

Winter Warmers 2023

Join us at the ARC this festive season for a range of free, family-friendly activities for all the family!

Join us on Saturday 9 December for a free, family-friendly Winter Warmer!Drop-in any time between 12:00 and 15:00 to enjoy a whole host of festive activities, with a special smattering of events focussing on the theme of light.All activities are FREE and most are drop-in. You’ll find extra booking links below for sessions that need to be reserved in advance.Our wonderful café, The Western, will be open during the event for soup and sandwiches, coffee and cakes! What's On?WORKSHOPSDNA Decorations Workshop 1: 12:15 – 12:45; Workshop 2: 13:15 – 13:45; Workshop 3: 14:15 – 14:45 Ages 8+ (all children must be accompanied by an adult) Free but ticketed; book <a href="https://DNA-decorations.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://DNA-decorations.eventbrite.co.uk">here</a>Make your very own origami DNA decorations! Starting with just a piece of paper and some clever folding, you’ll leave with your very own colourful DNA helix to hang wherever you choose!Glass Mosaic Winter Workshop 12:30 - 14:30 Ages 8+ (all children must be accompained by an adult) Free but ticketed; book <a href="https://glass-mosaic-winter-workshop.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://glass-mosaic-winter-workshop.eventbrite.co.uk">here</a>Join glass artist Sinhacandra for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make a beautiful glass mosaic decoration for the festive season, perfect for catching winter light. No experience required, and you’ll get to take your crafty creation home with you!Stories and Songs to Light up the Dark 14:15 - 15:00 Ages 3 – 10 (children must be accompanied by an adult) Free but ticketed; book <a href="https://songs-stories-light-up-dark.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://songs-stories-light-up-dark.eventbrite.co.uk">here</a>Join our wonderful storyteller Anna Lehr for some festive tales and songs! Expect stories that bring light into the dark of winter, songs to sing along to, and lots of interactive seasonal fun. DROP-INSActivities are suitable for all ages unless otherwise specified.Virtual Winter Worlds Ages 8+ | Sign-up on the dayStep into some wintery worlds with our VR demos! Our XR Lab Manager, Imants Latkovskis, will get you all set up for exploring some virtual winter wonderlands, each with a unique take on the theme of ‘light’.The ART of UVWe've got plenty of ways to uncover the connections between art and UV light. Come along to our UV invisible writing activity by seeing what happens when you write with UV on a manuscript. There's also the chance to experiment with fluorescent colours by painting onto a large painting replica. Explore Newton's oringal prism experiment by discovering how white light is split into various colours.The Genetics Grotto Festive Forensics Calling all detectives! Santa’s seasonal sack has been stolen! Help us solve this magical mystery by using some of the latest forensic science to uncover the identity of the thief. Jingle Bell Genetics With the help of a few yummy treats and some of your favourite festive characters, step into the Genetics Grotto to learn, hands-on, how our DNA is inherited, and characteristics are passed on within families.Crafting with Colour Join the wonderful illustrator <a href="https://emma-melchor.com/" title="https://emma-melchor.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emma Melchor</a>, who’ll help you play with both colour and light to form some fantastic crafty creations!DIY Virus Snowflakes Make your own paper virus snowflakes and, through their beautiful symmetry, learn about a range of viruses. You can also try out the virus-viewing VR library experience...Light Up (your) LifeJoin researchers from the ARC to discover how we can view cells using fluorescent light and a microscope. Learn about techniques we use in the lab, and investigate some cells for yourself to find hidden structures. Decorate cells and see them light up under our fluorescent microscope – before taking them home to hang on your tree!Festive CraftsLed by the Partick Community Growing Project, come and create some beautiful twinkly festive tree bobbles and scented decorations to bring some extra Christmas cheer.Winter Sky-FramesFeel darker, duller, and greyer at this time of year? Try taking a walk with a sky-frame, a tool for observing the winter sky, and a fun way of noticing the seasonal changes all around us. If you experience a low mood in winter, it may help you too. Plus music from the Byers Road Big Band at 12noon and 1 o’clock! Please note that reserving a ticket here does not give access to the Workshops, which need to be booked separately through the booking links above.Please contact ARCEngage@glasgow.ac.uk with any queries.

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