Arty STEAM
Explore the exciting world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) through The Bowes Museum’s fascinating collections, featuring wonders
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The Mini Museum
Experience what it’s like to work with museum collections in this two-hour workshop, bound to spark your imagination and curiosity.
Young Curators Taster Day
The museum’s popular Young Curators programme returns in 2025, enabling young people aged 16 – 21 to be involved in
Festive Afternoon Tea
Treat yourself or someone you love to a fabulously festive afternoon tea in the award-winning Café Bowes. Escape the hustle
The Slowest Wave
SURFACE AREA DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘THE SLOWEST WAVE’, PERFORMED BY VANGELINE OF NEW YORK BUTOH INSTITUTE. Come witness the mesmerizing
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
Linocut Card Making Workshop
Please note: Both workshops are FULLY BOOKED. In this 2-hour workshop, artist Cath Hodson will take you on a crash
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
