Artist Makers: Autumn Garlands and Masks
Join artist Betty Brown, as she works to create some Autumn masks and garlands to mark the season.
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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
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
Artist Makers: Inspiring Nature
Inspired by paintings of trees in and around the Museum, let’s talk about how we can enjoy, care for and
Artist Makers: Autumnal Flower Garlands
The start of autumn will bring in changing colours as the seasons begin to change. Join artist, Betty Brown and
Artist Makers: Firework Fiesta
Spark your curiosity and join artist, Zoe Allen to make firework sculptures. Transform 2D materials into 3D bursts of everything
Artist Makers: Print Making Workshop
Join artist Cath Hodson, as she delves into the Museum’s current exhibition Kith and Kinship: Norman Cornish and L. S.
Hedgehog Houses
Join the Museum’s friendly team to help build habitats for hibernating hedgehogs in the parkland. On days when it’s too
We’re Going on a Plant Hunt
This Autumn we’re hunting high and low to find plants, flowers and animals around the Museum. Listen to stories, sing
Stay in Play – Picnic in the Park
This summer the Museum is encouraging its youngest visitors to get outside and play. There’ll be picnic blankets and play
Bug Hotels
Join the Museum’s friendly team in the wildflower meadow behind the Museum to find bugs at the Bowes. Build eco-friendly
