Artist Makers: Treasures and Trinkets
The Bowes Museum is like a giant treasure chest, filled with fascinating objects and artworks collected by Joséphine Bowes. Inspired
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Artist Makers: Green Garlands
The Green Man is a popular motif, often referred to in literature, folklore and popular culture, symbolising spring and the
Artist Makers: Fabulous Fans
During the 18th century, hand painted fans were a luxurious and costly accessory. Be inspired to create your own fabulous
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
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
Tour of the Fashion & Textile Storage Vault
On this exclusive 30-minute tour, guided by one of the museum’s curators, you’ll gain rare access to the vault that
Upcycled Plate Painting with Lucy Waters
Join exhibiting artist Lucy Waters for a creative afternoon of plate painting. Using upcycled ceramic treasures from charity shops, Lucy
Mother’s Day Lunch
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious two or three-course Sunday lunch at Café Bowes, overlooking the picturesque parterre. Enjoy fresh,
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Celebrate in style this Mother’s Day. Treat your loved ones to a delicious afternoon tea, served with a glass of
Contemporary Dance Workshop with Eliot Smith Dance
In this Contemporary Dance Workshop, participants will be guided through a fun and energetic session with a professional dancer from
Hive Tour
In this 30-minute Hive Tour, Co-Production Curator, Eleanor Thirlway will discuss the making of the co-produced ‘Bringing the outside in’
Framing Fashion Curator Talk
Fashion enthusiasts can enjoy a 30-minute talk about The Bowes Museum’s Vivienne Westwood exhibition, Framing Fashion, led by Curator of
Handling Table
Volunteers will be allowing visitors to get hands-on access to a range of interesting items from the collections at a
Recycled Garden
Embark on an art adventure in Recycled Garden, an interactive drop-in workshop based in the Blue Picture Gallery. Designed to
Artist Makers: Charlie Brookes
Join ceramic artist Charlie Brookes, as she welcomes spring in this nature inspired creative workshop. Drop-in activity in the Create
