Family Story Tour: Deadly Beauty
Come along for a journey through the galleries, as we explore the interesting stories and fascinating facts behind the art
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Family Open Day
Join us for a free day of family-friendly activities. Enjoy a variety of events, from artist-led creative sessions and dance
Artist Makers: Recycling Reimagined
Join artist Jane Young for a hands-on, mixed media workshop where you’ll craft a recycled decorative container to use in
Artist Makers: Garland of Tales
Join artist Jane Young to create a hanging garland using colourful papers and twine, inspired by a winter scene from
Artist Makers: Winter Garlands
Artist Betty Brown will be getting us into the festive spirit with a drop-in snowflake making workshop. Create snowy garlands
Artist Makers: Expanded Knitting
How long is a ball of wool? How soft is it, and how many colours are actually too many? Can
Artist Makers: Autumn Garlands and Masks
Join artist Betty Brown, as she works to create some Autumn masks and garlands to mark the season.
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
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
