Free half-term science and arts events coming to Oxford
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Oxford families can enjoy free science and arts activities during October half-term organised by the Oxford Polish Association.
The Hevelius Project 2026: Stars, Water & Earth will run from 20 to 29 October, offering a programme of hands-on workshops, talks and performances. Events are organised by the Oxford Polish Association in collaboration with the IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival, Bodleian Libraries, and partners in the UK and Poland.
On Monday, 26 October, the Bodleian Libraries will host a full day of public events. Children's creative workshops in Blackwell Hall at Weston Library will run from 10.30am to 1.30pm, inspired by astronomy, water and traditional Polish ceramic patterns. Later that day, a conversation event titled A Ripple Through Time: Ceramics Then and Now will take place in the Weston Library Lecture Theatre from 2pm to 4pm, featuring Polish artist Alicja Patanowska and Oxford academic Professor Lambros Malafouris exploring connections between art, archaeology, materials and human creativity.
In the evening, St Michael at the North Gate Church will host Water & Stars, a piano and vocal concert at 6pm featuring 16-year-old Polish pianist, singer and composer Maria Bialas. Ewa Gluza, chairperson of the Oxford Polish Association, said the project gives young musicians opportunities to perform in Oxford and allows families to see 'such a remarkable piece of scientific history'.
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- Free half-term science and arts events coming to OxfordFamilies are invited to enjoy a week of free science and arts activities across Oxford this October half-term.Oxfordshire Guardian · 24 Oct, 20:00
- Free half-term science and arts events coming to OxfordFamilies are invited to enjoy a week of free science and arts activities across Oxford this October half-term.Oxford Mail · 24 Oct, 20:00
In this story: Oxford Polish Association · IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival · Bodleian Libraries · Alicja Patanowska · Lambros Malafouris · Maria Bialas · Oxford
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