Artist Makers: Dynamic Watercolours
Join Tom Kindley to learn how to lay out your artwork using the rule of thirds to create balanced compositions.
Join Tom Kindley to learn how to lay out your artwork using the rule of thirds to create balanced compositions.
Inspired by the sweeping landscapes found both on the walls and beyond the windows of the museum, join artist Zoe
Turn yesterday’s news into something new with Claire Bentley! Using old newspapers, magazines and packaging, you’ll create bold and vibrant
Join us to explore the clever designs of birds, nature’s master architects. Inspired by their beautiful nests, you’ll create your
Based on objects within the museum’s collection create your own colourful automata with Betty Brown. You’ll colour, cut and assemble
Inspired by this year’s Heritage Open Day theme of architecture, join Jennifer Cuthill to build a collaborative clay city. Shape
Discover the many pieces that make up the museum, but wait, something’s not quite right… they’re all out of order.
Explore the rich textures and patterns of historic garments from the museum’s textile collection with Amy Jowett. Using lace, buttons,
Celebrate National Ride the Wind Day by crafting your very own colourful windmill with Claire Bentley. Using paper to fold,
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day by creating your own colourful corner bookmark with Claire Bentley. Decorate it with bold patterns,
Join Jennifer Cuthill to sculpt a deliciously imaginative clay café, a collaborative creation inspired by Jacob Van Hulsdonck’s Breakfast Piece.
Celebrate Josephine Bowes’ love of animals with a playful pet-themed workshop led by Claire Bentley, inspired by paintings and objects
Bring your favourite soft toys along to The Bowes Museum for a picnic filled with games, stories and creative activities,
Embark on playful bug hunt to spot artworks around the museum that feature insects, vibrant colours and striking patterns. This
Embark on an art adventure in Recycled Garden, an interactive drop-in workshop based in the Blue Picture Gallery. Designed to