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Artist Makers: Animal Antics

There are creatures big and small hiding all over The Bowes Museum – peeking out from paintings, playing on ceramics,

22 May 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

Nature Walk & Survey

Take action for climate and nature this Great Big Green Week and venture through the parkland, discovering the rich ecosystem

23 Apr 2025

Artist Makers: Natural Creations

Take inspiration from shapes and textures in the parkland and create an outdoor-inspired collage using natural materials to highlight the

18 Apr 2025

Plant a Snowdrop for Joséphine

Help support the museum’s green initiative and bring more biodiversity to the beautiful parkland. In this drop-in session, you can

18 Apr 2025

Artist Makers: Fantasy Fashion

Let your imagination run wild in this fashion collage workshop and use mannequin templates to design your dream outfit by

7 Apr 2025

Artist Makers: Wildlife Wonder

Investigate the world of butterflies and explore how their numbers are declining due to habitat loss and climate change. Inspired

7 Apr 2025

Artist Makers: Green Garlands

The Green Man is a popular motif, often referred to in literature, folklore and popular culture, symbolising spring and the

7 Mar 2025

Artist Makers: Fabulous Fans

During the 18th century, hand painted fans were a luxurious and costly accessory. Be inspired to create your own fabulous

7 Mar 2025

Artist Makers: Spring Awakening

Celebrate the world’s re-awakening through the creation of giant flowers and birds, inspired by patterns and textures found in The

18 Feb 2025

Artist Makers: Marking the Moment

Take a moment to slow down, connect with yourself, and embrace the present through mindful abstract mark-making. Using colours drawn

18 Feb 2025