Courses and Creative Workshops

Bowes Museum

If you fancy learning something new, the museum offers hands-on workshops and inspiring courses, designed to spark your creativity and grow your skills.

Whether you’re a complete beginner wanting to try something new or looking to develop your practice, there’s something for everyone.

What's On

From artist-led workshops to curation and conservation, we run a varied, creative programme throughout the year, with many activities included in membership or day admission. Keep up to date on our programme of upcoming courses and workshops below, and be sure to book early to avoid missing out.
Workshop
Every Saturday from 6 September 2025 until 28 Feb 2026
1:00 - 2:00 and 2:00 - 3:00, £12.50 per bisque
Pet Project Bisque Pottery Workshop
Workshop
27 Oct 2025
10:30 – 2:30, half an hour break at 12:30, £35 per person
Regal Beasts with Maddie Agnew
Workshop
1 Dec 2025
1:00 - 3:00, £35 per person
Winter Lino Printing

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