Contemporary Dance Workshop with Eliot Smith Dance
In this Contemporary Dance Workshop, participants will be guided through a fun and energetic session with a professional dancer from
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Hive Tour
In this 30-minute Hive Tour, Co-Production Curator, Eleanor Thirlway will discuss the making of the co-produced ‘Bringing the outside in’
Framing Fashion Curator Talk
Fashion enthusiasts can enjoy a 30-minute talk about The Bowes Museum’s Vivienne Westwood exhibition, Framing Fashion, led by Curator of
Ceramics Tour
Curator of Fine Art and Design, Howard Coutts will be introducing the history of Chinese porcelain in a specialist Ceramics
Young Curators Taster Day
The museum’s popular Young Curators programme returns in 2025, enabling young people aged 16 – 21 to be involved in
Recycled Garden
Embark on an art adventure in Recycled Garden, an interactive drop-in workshop based in the Blue Picture Gallery. Designed to
Artist Makers: Charlie Brookes
Join ceramic artist Charlie Brookes, as she welcomes spring in this nature inspired creative workshop. Drop-in activity in the Create
Artist Makers: Vibrant Vases
Take inspiration from Bowes’ bold and beautiful ceramics to brighten up your home this spring. Artist Betty Brown will help
Artist Makers: Patchwork Party Hats
Play with colour and pattern as you cut, layer and arrange geometric shapes to create a striking party hat, decorated
Artist Makers: Clockwork Creatures
Tinker, build and play in this workshop as you join artist Betty Brown to bring creatures to life, creating moving
Artist Makers: Springtime Garland
Get creative this half-term and make a bright and joyful garland with artist Betty Brown, inspired by the arrival of
Artist Makers: Hologram Illusions
Join artist Betty Brown to craft a mesmerising hologram picture. Drawing inspiration from beloved animal objects from the collection, you’ll
Mother’s Day Wellbeing and Art Workshop
Make time to connect with yourself and the present moment this Mother’s Day. In this creative session, you’ll join artist
Mother’s Day Card Making
This self-led activity is perfect for making those last minute cards for that special parent, guardian or friend this Mother’s
Members’ Day
The support of our members is essential to preserving the historic collection, buildings and parkland. To show our appreciation, we’re
