What’s in an Archive and why is it important? Which everyday objects will seem strange and unusual to future generations?

Join us in creating an Archive in a day and add your own everyday marvels!

Bring the whole family to explore our exhibition, enjoy a cuppa and try our hands-on activities.

You can also browse our dressing-up rails, try the Percy Trail and go shopping in the Penny Bazaar!

Free light refreshments included, or bring a packed lunch and use our indoor picnic space.

No need to book, just drop in – it’s all free!

During this workshop you will first design your charms from polymer clay, feel free to come prepared with ideas or let inspiration strike during the workshop!

For the second half of the session you will use a variety of materials to decorate your charms, including acrylic paint and Posca pens, before finally assembling them into a fabulous necklace.

Grab your ticket now before they all get snapped up. See Tickets below.

Calling all women and those who identify as women, we have an afternoon of painty fun for you on #internationalwomensday 8th March. 
This is a women’s only event, an opportunity to paint big and have fun. No creative ability needed, this is about letting go of your inhibitions and being at one with the paint! 
 
Come with friends, come on your own all will be made to feel welcome. It’s time to immerse yourself in the process and have an afternoon of joy 

During this fun and explorative workshop, you’ll learn how to hand stamp designs and patterns using Aidan's brilliant collected of pre-carved wooden and lino blocks. You’ll be experimenting with colour and pattern to create your design and then print this onto your clothing to takeaway and wear with pride! A great introduction to block printing.

Please bring a piece of clothing with you which you’d like to print on.

Please note - this workshop is suitable for children and adults aged 8+. Any under 18s must be accompanied, and adult supervision will be needed at all times.

Join us to make sock bunnies to celebrate Easter!

Our new friendly chat and craft sessions are a great opportunity to learn a new skill and chat to like-minded people in a relaxed environment.

In this workshop we will be making sock bunnies to celebrate Easter. Bring in your own socks or use our odd ones.

No sewing skills necessary, tea and biscuits provided. 

Join this workshop to make a beautiful felt flower wreath to celebrate the spring equinox.

Learn to make simple felt flowers in this workshops and craft them into a beautiful spring wreath to decorate your home.

No experience necessary, materials provided. Includes refreshments.