Animal Origami
Stop by Pet Project to enjoy a self-led craft activity, where you’ll make adorable origami animals inspired by the ceramics
Stop by Pet Project to enjoy a self-led craft activity, where you’ll make adorable origami animals inspired by the ceramics
Decorate a wooden peg doll inspired by your own memorable journey or story. Your creation will become part of a
Mark the summer solstice and join artist Jane Young to create your own still life masterpiece. Take inspiration from Josephine
Be inspired by the textiles on display in Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion and explore the art of
Join us this summer as we support local wildlife in the museum’s parkland by building your own birdhouse from recycled
There are creatures big and small hiding all over The Bowes Museum – peeking out from paintings, playing on ceramics,
Create your own adorable automata animal with moving parts using simple mechanics and recycled materials. Find inspiration from the mechanical
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
Take action for climate and nature this Great Big Green Week and venture through the parkland, discovering the rich ecosystem
Take inspiration from shapes and textures in the parkland and create an outdoor-inspired collage using natural materials to highlight the
Help support the museum’s green initiative and bring more biodiversity to the beautiful parkland. In this drop-in session, you can
Let your imagination run wild in this fashion collage workshop and use mannequin templates to design your dream outfit by
Investigate the world of butterflies and explore how their numbers are declining due to habitat loss and climate change. Inspired
Let the elegance of the 18th century Rococo style inspire your creativity in this hands-on workshop with artist Jane Young.