Artist Makers: Dynamic Watercolours
Join Tom Kindley to learn how to lay out your artwork using the rule of thirds to create balanced compositions.
Archives
Artist Makers: Endless Landscapes
Inspired by the sweeping landscapes found both on the walls and beyond the windows of the museum, join artist Zoe
Hidden Histories
Discover hidden histories and untold stories in this hands-on mixed-media workshop with Amy Jowett, inspired by the museum’s collection. Using
Artist Makers: Paper Portraits
Turn yesterday’s news into something new with Claire Bentley! Using old newspapers, magazines and packaging, you’ll create bold and vibrant
Artist Makers: Architects of the Air
Join us to explore the clever designs of birds, nature’s master architects. Inspired by their beautiful nests, you’ll create your
Artist Makers: Bowes Bespoke Automata
Based on objects within the museum’s collection create your own colourful automata with Betty Brown. You’ll colour, cut and assemble
Artist Makers: Clay City
Inspired by this year’s Heritage Open Day theme of architecture, join Jennifer Cuthill to build a collaborative clay city. Shape
Artist Makers: Museum Reimagined
Discover the many pieces that make up the museum, but wait, something’s not quite right… they’re all out of order.
Artist Makers: Fabric Fossils
Explore the rich textures and patterns of historic garments from the museum’s textile collection with Amy Jowett. Using lace, buttons,
Artist Makers: Windmill Wonders
Celebrate National Ride the Wind Day by crafting your very own colourful windmill with Claire Bentley. Using paper to fold,
Bisque Pottery Workshop
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or
Artist Makers: Mark Your Page
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day by creating your own colourful corner bookmark with Claire Bentley. Decorate it with bold patterns,
Floral Impasto Painting
Taking inspiration from vibrant floral paintings within the collection, this workshop with Anna McIntyre invites you to create your own
Artist Makers: Clay Café
Join Jennifer Cuthill to sculpt a deliciously imaginative clay café, a collaborative creation inspired by Jacob Van Hulsdonck’s Breakfast Piece.
Artist Makers: Playful Paper Pets
Celebrate Josephine Bowes’ love of animals with a playful pet-themed workshop led by Claire Bentley, inspired by paintings and objects
