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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

24 Jul 2025

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

23 Jul 2025

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.

23 Jul 2025

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,

23 Jul 2025

Artist Makers: Windmill Wonders

Celebrate National Ride the Wind Day by crafting your very own colourful windmill with Claire Bentley. Using paper to fold,

23 Jul 2025

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,

23 Jul 2025

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.

23 Jul 2025

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

23 Jul 2025

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Bring your favourite soft toys along to The Bowes Museum for a picnic filled with games, stories and creative activities,

9 May 2025

Bug Hunt

Embark on playful bug hunt to spot artworks around the museum that feature insects, vibrant colours and striking patterns. This

8 May 2025

Recycled Garden

Embark on an art adventure in Recycled Garden, an interactive drop-in workshop based in the Blue Picture Gallery. Designed to

3 Feb 2025

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

29 Jan 2025

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

17 Jan 2025