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Artist Makers Flower Garlands

Join artist Betty Brown using colourful remnants of net and fabric strung on raffia, ribbon and string to make lavish

19 Jul 2024

Artist Makers – Trees

Join artist Jane Young and be inspired by the paintings of trees in the conversation space and the trees in

19 Jul 2024

Bug Hotels

Join the Museum’s friendly team in the wildflower meadow behind the Museum to find bugs at the Bowes. Build eco-friendly

19 Jul 2024

Artist Makers: Animation

The Museum’s animation artist, Lesley-Ann Rose, returns to help you bring your artwork to life! Learn the tips and tricks

19 Jul 2024

Artist Makers: Mask Making

The August bank holiday is carnival time – join artist Betty Brown to make extravagant masks from card which we

19 Jul 2024

Artist Makers: Clay Art

Join the artist Charlie Brookes to explore traditional techniques using a variety of tools, both traditional and modern to create

19 Jul 2024

Artist Makers: Printing

Join artist Cath Hodson in the Create Space to take inspiration from the Museum collection and use a wide variety

19 Jul 2024

Artist Makers Patterns

Join the artist Zoe Allen for a pattern mash-up! Shape Pattern Colour – how many different designs can you find

19 Jul 2024

Half term holiday

Summer half term brings a week full of activities for the family to enjoy. Join the friendly team for a

10 May 2024

Springtime at the Museum

Enjoy a spring time of fun at The Bowes Museum. Explore the brand new Create Space and join one of

2 Apr 2024

Museum Makes

Become an Artist, Designer or Maker in our Create Space. Feel the textures, experiment with materials and immerse yourself in

26 Mar 2024

Family Story Tour

Curious Conversations Let’s get curious in our exciting Curiosity and Conversation Spaces. Join a family tour with our friendly team

26 Mar 2024

Artist Makers

Inspire your curiosity and creativity in these weekly, artist-led workshops. Experiment with different materials and techniques, and create something unique

26 Mar 2024