Young Curators
Please note: This course is FULLY BOOKED. Take our crash course in curating, by getting up close to our collection.
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Charcoal Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop, artist Zoe Allen will lead participants through the Museum’s current exhibition Kith & Kinship: Norman Cornish
Artist Makers: Printing
Join artist Cath Hodson in the Create Space to take inspiration from the Museum collection and use a wide variety
Artist Makers
Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Celebrate in style this Mother’s Day with a delicious Afternoon Tea. Served in the Jubilee room
Mothers Day Lunch
Mother’s Day Lunch Celebrate in style this Mother’s Day at Cafe Bowes with a delicious lunch. A floral gift for
Thaumatrope animation with Victoria Franka
Join multidisciplinary artist, Victoria, to produce an early from of animation by creating the illusion of two images becoming one.
Zoetrope Animation with Victoria Franka
Join the Museum’s Heritage Artist in Residence, Victoria, to create a Victorian era animation inspired by the Silver Swan. Aimed
Automata Workshop
Make your own automaton inspired by the Silver Swan. Construct and create with recycled push-fit parts and junk box curious
Magic Mondays: Fun & Food
Visit The Bowes Museum and see the new Magic of The Silver Swan exhibition and take part in an Artist
Mischa Maisky
Experience the critically acclaimed World Class cellist Mischa Maisky in person, as he performs works by Bach, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Skoryk,
Curated exhibition tour and talk on the importance of drawing
This talk will include a tour of the Modern Makers exhibition and a talk by The Northern School of Art
Colour & Stitch
A hand embroidery session in which you respond to the Modern Makers exhibition or the Museum collection. Led by embroiderer
Stay and Play
Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in
Young Creatives
If you’d like to delve into the world of art then our new monthly Saturday morning art club’s for you.
