What's on at North East Museums

February
2026

A photograph of a mum and her toddler crafting. The toddler holds a pink metallic ribbon.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
A child with short blonde hair taking part in a craft activity

Family Crafting: half term

Shipley Art Gallery

20 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Oct

Join our fun crafting session for all.
A photograph of a child making something out of legos.

Lego Coding Workshop with the Kids-Hub

Shipley Art Gallery

25 Feb, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 27 May, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 28 Oct

Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.
A girl with long blonde hair taking part in a craft activity

Holiday Art Class: half term

Shipley Art Gallery

26 Feb

A fun art class for half term for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.

March
2026

A photograph of a mum and her toddler crafting. The toddler holds a pink metallic ribbon.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
A group of people talking together in a gallery space

Creative Conversations

Shipley Art Gallery

4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul

Practice your English and learn new skills
A photograph of a girl with long braids and a young boy with short hair doing crafts.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
Orange, yellow and green embroidered flowers on pale fabric background

Silk Shading Embroidery: Flowers

Shipley Art Gallery

21 Mar

Join us for a hand embroidery workshop with artist Louise Goult.
a needle felted bunny sitting on a green background

Needle Felting Workshop: Spring Bunny

Shipley Art Gallery

27 Mar

Join us for a workshop where you'll make your own needle felted bunny.
A selection of abstract acrylic designed objects

Acrylic Pouring Course: decorative homewares

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Mar, 9 May, 7 Nov

Make a beautiful, functional set of artworks for your home.
A watercolour painting of a small bunch of daisies.

Beginner Watercolour Class: Daisies

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Mar

Discover the quiet joy of painting watercolour daisies in this gentle, hands-on workshop.

April
2026

A group of people talking together in a gallery space

Creative Conversations

Shipley Art Gallery

4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul

Practice your English and learn new skills
A photograph of a young girl crafting.

Family Crafting: Easter holidays

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Apr, 14 Apr

Join us on Tuesdays in the Easter holidays to create springtime crafts.
A photograph of a child making something out of legos.

Lego Coding Workshop with the Kids-Hub

Shipley Art Gallery

25 Feb, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 27 May, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 28 Oct

Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.
A photograph of a girl with long braids and a young boy with short hair doing crafts.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
A photograph of a mum and her toddler crafting. The toddler holds a pink metallic ribbon.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.

Spring Craft Market

Shipley Art Gallery

25 Apr

Browse products from local makers, have a go at crafting activities, and enjoy with refreshments from Urban Bakery
An adult and child sat a table with craft materials.

Drawing and Painting Activities

Shipley Art Gallery

25 Apr

Enjoy a free drop-in drawing and painting activity as part of our Craft Market.
Seagull lightcatcher

Fused Glass Lightcatcher with Kimoci Glass

Shipley Art Gallery

25 Apr

Try your hand at fused glass and create a beautiful light catcher with Kimoci Glass

May
2026

A photograph of a mum and her toddler crafting. The toddler holds a pink metallic ribbon.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
A selection of abstract acrylic designed objects

Acrylic Pouring Course: decorative homewares

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Mar, 9 May, 7 Nov

Make a beautiful, functional set of artworks for your home.
A group of people talking together in a gallery space

Creative Conversations

Shipley Art Gallery

4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul

Practice your English and learn new skills
A photograph of a girl with long braids and a young boy with short hair doing crafts.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
A selection of different watercolour paintings in geometric shapes.

Watercolours for Wellbeing: The Flower of Life

Shipley Art Gallery

16 May

Join us for a gentle, reflective workshop exploring wellbeing through painting.
Two children smiling at the camera and holding up self portraits with paper plates.

Family Crafting: May half term

Shipley Art Gallery

26 May

Join us for Family Crafting over May half term.
A photograph of a child making something out of legos.

Lego Coding Workshop with the Kids-Hub

Shipley Art Gallery

25 Feb, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 27 May, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 28 Oct

Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.

June
2026

A photograph of a mum and her toddler crafting. The toddler holds a pink metallic ribbon.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
Two children smiling at the camera and holding up self portraits with paper plates.

Drawn Together: Creativity for All

Shipley Art Gallery

6 Jun

This event is all about coming together to draw and be creative, in fun and surprising ways!
A group of people talking together in a gallery space

Creative Conversations

Shipley Art Gallery

4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul

Practice your English and learn new skills
A photograph of a girl with long braids and a young boy with short hair doing crafts.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
A watercolour painting of purple lavender with green stems and a watercolour pallet and paint brush next to it.

Masterclass: Introduction to Watercolours

Shipley Art Gallery

27 Jun

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to the beautiful and expressive world of watercolour painting.

July
2026

A person sitting at a table and taking part in a creative activity.

Watercolour Class: Summer Bookmarks

Shipley Art Gallery

3 Jul

Create two beautiful bookmarks in our small and relaxed watercolour painting class.
Three hand embroidered fabric round containers in blue and cream

Hand Embroidery: Fabric Vessels

Shipley Art Gallery

4 Jul

Learn to make a hand embroidered fabric vessel, with artist Louise Goult.
A photograph of a mum and her toddler crafting. The toddler holds a pink metallic ribbon.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
A group of people talking together in a gallery space

Creative Conversations

Shipley Art Gallery

4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul

Practice your English and learn new skills
A photograph of a girl with long braids and a young boy with short hair doing crafts.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
A photograph of a woman and two children crafting.

Family Crafting: Summer holidays

Shipley Art Gallery

21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug

Join us for relaxed crafting in the summer holidays.
A photograph of a child making something out of legos.

Lego Coding Workshop with the Kids-Hub

Shipley Art Gallery

25 Feb, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 27 May, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 28 Oct

Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.

August
2026

A photograph of a woman and two children crafting.

Family Crafting: Summer holidays

Shipley Art Gallery

21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug

Join us for relaxed crafting in the summer holidays.
A photograph of a child making something out of legos.

Lego Coding Workshop with the Kids-Hub

Shipley Art Gallery

25 Feb, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 27 May, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 28 Oct

Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.
A photograph of a girl with long braids and a young boy with short hair doing crafts.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.

September
2026

A photograph of a mum and her toddler crafting. The toddler holds a pink metallic ribbon.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
A photograph of a clear glass bowl with a pink flower.

Fused Glass Bowl Workshop with Kimoci Glass

Shipley Art Gallery

12 Sep

Try your hand at fused glass and create a beautiful bowl.
A photograph of a girl with long braids and a young boy with short hair doing crafts.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.

October
2026

A photograph of a needle felted toadstool. The cap of the mushroom is red with white dots.

Needle Felting Workshop: Autumnal Toadstool

Shipley Art Gallery

2 Oct

Join us for a workshop where you'll make your own autumnal toadstool.
A photograph of a mum and her toddler crafting. The toddler holds a pink metallic ribbon.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
3 needle felted orange pumpkings

Needle Felting Workshop: Pumpkin

Shipley Art Gallery

16 Oct

Join us for a workshop where you'll make your own needle felted pumpkin.
A photograph of a girl with long braids and a young boy with short hair doing crafts.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
A child with short blonde hair taking part in a craft activity

Family Crafting: half term

Shipley Art Gallery

20 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Oct

Join our fun crafting session for all.
A photograph of a child making something out of legos.

Lego Coding Workshop with the Kids-Hub

Shipley Art Gallery

25 Feb, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 27 May, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 28 Oct

Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.

November
2026

A photograph of a mum and her toddler crafting. The toddler holds a pink metallic ribbon.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
A photograph of a needle felted snowman Christmas decoration hanging on a Christmas tree.

Needle Felting Workshop: Christmas Decorations

Shipley Art Gallery

6 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec

Join us for a workshop where you'll make a needle felted snowman or gingerbread man.
A selection of abstract acrylic designed objects

Acrylic Pouring Course: decorative homewares

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Mar, 9 May, 7 Nov

Make a beautiful, functional set of artworks for your home.
A photograph of a girl with long braids and a young boy with short hair doing crafts.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
A photograph of a Christmas wreath decorated with dried oranges, pinecones, ribbons, and other decorations.

Fun Floristry: Make a Christmas Wreath

Shipley Art Gallery

21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec

Join us to design and make your own fresh Christmas wreath with qualified florist Hollie, of Button Rose Floral Design.
A Christmas table display of greenery and candles.

Christmas Craft Market

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Nov, 5 Dec

Join us for a festive craft market at the Shipley
An adult and child sat at a table drawing together.

Make a Christmas Card

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Nov, 5 Dec

Create a Christmas card or small painting using watercolours and coloured pencils.
Two embroidery rings with cream fabric. One has a green and white mistletoe design and the other reads 'Merry Christmas' in red thread with a green wreath border

Hand Embroidery: Christmas Decorations

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Nov

A Christmas embroidery workshop with artist Louise Goult.

December
2026

A photograph of a mum and her toddler crafting. The toddler holds a pink metallic ribbon.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
A person sitting at a table and taking part in a creative activity.

Watercolour Class: Christmas Bookmarks

Shipley Art Gallery

4 Dec

Create two festive bookmarks in our small and relaxed watercolour painting class this Christmas.
A photograph of a Christmas wreath decorated with dried oranges, pinecones, ribbons, and other decorations.

Fun Floristry: Make a Christmas Wreath

Shipley Art Gallery

21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec

Join us to design and make your own fresh Christmas wreath with qualified florist Hollie, of Button Rose Floral Design.
A Christmas table display of greenery and candles.

Christmas Craft Market

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Nov, 5 Dec

Join us for a festive craft market at the Shipley
An adult and child sat at a table drawing together.

Make a Christmas Card

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Nov, 5 Dec

Create a Christmas card or small painting using watercolours and coloured pencils.
Fused glass Christmas Decorations

Fused Glass Christmas Decorations with Kimoci Glass

Shipley Art Gallery

5 Dec

Try your hand at fused glass in this workshop with Kimoci Glass.
A photograph of a needle felted snowman Christmas decoration hanging on a Christmas tree.

Needle Felting Workshop: Christmas Decorations

Shipley Art Gallery

6 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec

Join us for a workshop where you'll make a needle felted snowman or gingerbread man.
A photograph of a girl with long braids and a young boy with short hair doing crafts.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
A festive floral arrangement.

Floristry Workshop: Make a Festive Centrepiece

Shipley Art Gallery

19 Dec

Make your own festive floral arrangement to decorate your table this Christmas season.

Always on show

Craft objects in the Designs for Life gallery

Designs for Life

Shipley Art Gallery

Permanent

Over 300 objects made across the world in the last 2000 years
Henry Rothschild

Henry Rothschild Study Centre

Shipley Art Gallery

Permanent

Nationally significant display of 20th century ceramics.

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