Artist Makers: Paper Portraits
Turn yesterday’s news into something new! Using old newspapers, magazines and packaging, you’ll create bold and vibrant portraits through playful
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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,
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,
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
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Bring your favourite soft toys along to The Bowes Museum for a picnic filled with games, stories and creative activities,
Bug Hunt
Embark on playful bug hunt to spot artworks around the museum that feature insects, vibrant colours and striking patterns. This
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: Hologram Illusions
Join artist Betty Brown to craft a mesmerising hologram picture. Drawing inspiration from beloved animal objects from the collection, you’ll
Artist Makers: Tiny Treasures
Join artist Jane Young in the Create Space this February half term, where you’ll create your own unique mouse using
