Pitman by Eliot Smith Dance
Experience the world of the Pitmen Painters at The Bowes Museum, the famous amateur art group from Ashington, through powerful
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George Laing Memorial Lecture and Lunch
Come and hear Emma talk about her life in heritage and culture and her job at The Foundling Museum in
Artist Makers: Expanded Knitting
How long is a ball of wool? How soft is it, and how many colours are actually too many? Can
Artist Makers: Autumn Garlands and Masks
Join artist Betty Brown, as she works to create some Autumn masks and garlands to mark the season.
Pride Outside: Access Obstacle Course
Join disabled sculptor and drag king Lady Kitt on this professional development session. Lady Kitt will share their practice around
Needlework Bags with Take a Stitch 2 Durham
To celebrate The Bowes Museum’s exhibition in the Fashion & Textiles Gallery Stories in Stitch, create your own needlework bag
The Future we Build with Ross Forbes
Join Ross Forbes, Programme Director at Redhills Durham, as he delves in to the history of mining and the mining
From Murder to Medicine and Midsummer Mayhem
Please note: This talk is now SOLD OUT. Join Heather Birkett, Garden and Outdoor Manager at Acorn Bank in Cumbria,
Artist Makers: Do you want to make a snowman?
Join artist Zoe Allen to make your own wintery wonderland. Snowflakes will be dancing at The Bowes! Drop-in session, free
Artist Makers: Winter Swans
Join artist Cath Hodson as she leads a printing workshop inspired by the beautiful Silver Swan automaton. Drop-in session, free
Artist Makers: Creative Clay
Join artist Charlie Brookes and get into the festive spirit as you use the collection and landscapes to create some
Artist Makers: Festive Creations
Join artist Jane Young and get into the festive spirit as you use the collection and landscapes as inspiration to
Linocut Card Making Workshop
Please note: Both workshops are FULLY BOOKED. In this 2-hour workshop, artist Cath Hodson will take you on a crash
Artist Makers: Ceramics from the Past
Join artist, Charlie Brookes to be inspired by the Museum’s ceramic collection. Try different techniques and experiment with materials. Suitable
Artist Makers: Automata of the Natural World
Dive into the natural world with artist Betty Brown and learn how to make automata plants and animals. Suitable for
