The Great Swan Heist Trail
We need your help! Word is spreading that thieves plan to steal the museum’s iconic Silver Swan. It’s up to
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Insight to Architecture with NORR
Gain insight into architecture with NORR architecture firm, who will show you how architects design buildings, share their expertise, answer
Artist Makers: Snow Scenes
Winter transforms the world into a landscape of wonder, with frosted trees and fields blanketed in snow. Join artist Claire
Artist Makers: Magical Mobiles
Join Claire Bentley to create a beautiful, suspended artwork inspired by the movement and spirit of winter. This event is part
Artist Makers: Seasonal Decorations
Be inspired by all the seasonal shapes and designs to create beautiful winter-themed decorations from polymer clay to take home.
Artist Makers: Hibernation Habitats
It’s chilly outside so create snug little homes for wildlife with Tom Kindley. Design imaginative dens and make them come
Artist Makers: Tree Treasurers
Join Jane Young to make your very own joyful winter tree ornament. Using different textures, colours and a variety of
Artist Makers: Festive Printmaking
Explore simple printmaking techniques with Zoe Allen to create beautiful snowflake designs. Your creations can be turned into gifts, cards,
Artist Makers: Snowflake Screenprinting
Create your own festive snowflake with Bex Harvey. Using screen printing techniques, you will experiment with layering to add depth
Winter Lino Printing
This winter, try your hand at creating homemade printed gifts in our lino printing workshop. In this guided session with
In conversation with Mike Thornton
In conversation with Mike Thornton: Cornish the Miner Master In 1966, Norman Cornish makes a life-changing decision when he retires
Fyfe Dangerfield In Concert at The Bowes Museum
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Brit-nominated singer-songwriter Fyfe Dangerfield, best known as the frontman of the critically acclaimed
In Conversation with Nathan Coley
Join Turner Prize nominated artist Nathan Coley for an evening in conversation. Coley is known for his striking text-based artworks
Bat Boxes
Join us this autumn you build your own bat box from recycled materials or decorate a ready-made one. Take your
Regal Beasts with Maddie Agnew
Create a Victorian-style portrait of your pet in this playful workshop with artist Maddie Agnew. Take inspiration from the museum’s
