An Evening of Designing and Making

Art and culture after hours…

Experience The Bowes Museum at an intimate late opening, dedicated to designing and making. 

Tickets

Tickets available via Eventbrite (small booking fee applies).

Special Events

DIY Designer T-shirts

Inspired by Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary, design your own DIY Designer T-shirt in this drop-in workshop led by fashion designer Kelly Ewing. With more than 20 years’ experience, including showcasing work at London Fashion Week, Kelly combines craftsmanship and expressive design in this creative, hands-on session. 

Blend art, identity and protest, explore fashion as activism, design personal slogans and customise your t-shirt using painting, printing, stencilling, and embellishment techniques. 

Included in Admission

Artist Workshop – Upcycled Badges  

Inspired by Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary and Westwood’s dedication to preserving the planet, make your own badge using recycled craft materials. Elevate your style and express your individuality with a punk-inspired piece.  

You can also enjoy: 

• After-hours access to the acclaimed exhibition Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary 
• 10% off in Café Bowes and The Bowes Museum Shop during the event
• Late opening of Café Bowes until 6:00pm (table reservations can be made by emailing events@thebowesmuseum.org.uk) 
• Late opening of The Bowes Museum Shop until 7:00pm