Dutch Landscapes: Paintings from the Royal Collection
Sat 12 Nov 11 - Sun 11 Mar 12
Dutch Landscapes: Paintings from the Royal Collection , brings together 38 remarkable works from the ‘golden age’ of Dutch painting, generously lent by Her Majesty ... view details
Forthcoming Events
The display of the collections and exhibitions are accompanied by a vibrant events programme. Gallery talks and lectures, family fun days, outdoor festivals, theatre and music are some of the delights on offer.
See below for upcoming events.
Madame Paquin - foremost French couturier 1 March, 10.30 - 12.00,
Curator Rosemary Harden, from the Fashion Museum, Bath, will give a lecture on this remarkable designer and the archive, to complement the exhibition Paquin Winter 1911 – the Centenary of an ...more
Tapestry Talk - Paintings in Thread 7 March, 2.30,
Textile conservator Alice de Keijser will be talking about her ongoing tapestry project and the tapestry objects on display. ...more
Wedding Fair 11 March, 10.00 - 4.00,
See our range of opulent wedding rooms decorated for the occasion, sample our award winning wedding food and meet excellent local suppliers, from photographers to florists. With Rosie our wedding ...more
Afternoon Lace Workshop 11 March, 1.00pm - 3.00pm,
Join Ann Allison for this afternoon workshop to make a plaited lace bracelet. No previous knowledge of bobbin lace making needed. Booking required on 01833 690606 or info@thebowesmuseum.org.uk. ...more
Lace Lecture 13 March, 2.15 - 4.30,
Join Beth Walsh for this fascinating lecture on the subject of Historic Lace in Contemporary Design . This talk explores the use of historical designs in new ways and contexts. It also looks at how ...more
Cloth of Stitch - Day Workshop 14 March, 10.00 - 3.30,
Learn how to develop basic needlelace stitches into exciting fabrics including contrasts of texture, colour & medium, with Beth Walsh. The workshop enables participants, whatever their experience ...more
Painting Masterclass - Expressive Landscape 16 March, 10.00 - 4.45,
Using a Dutch Master painting of the period as the basis for composition, join artist Linda Birch for an opportunity to develop the theme as watercolour, together with the addition of textural ...more
Beadwork Workshop 29 March, 10.00 - 4.00,
Join Helen Windthorpe Kendrick for this embroidered beadwork workshop. A 1911 beaded dress by French designer Jeanne Paquin is the inspiration to create a striking beaded embroidery. In this ...more
Tapestry Talk - Paintings in Thread 4 April, 2.30pm,
Textile conservator Alice de Keijser speaks about her ongoing tapestry project and the tapestry objects on display. ...more
Easter Eggstravaganza! 9 April, 11.00 - 4.00,
Join Education Officer Amy Longstaff for these fun drop-in activities which include eggscellent Easter baskets complete with treat; beautiful bunny ears and decorating an egg cup. Children must be ...more
Painting Masterclass - People in Landscape 20 April, 10.00 - 4.45,
Join artist Linda Birch to look at ways and means, and the significance of, adding figures to a landscape. Morning refreshments are served on arrival. Booking is essential as places are limited. For ...more
Tapestry Talk - Paintings in Thread 2 May, 2.30pm,
Textile conservator Alice de Keijser will be talking about her ongoing tapestry project and the tapestry objects on display. ...more
Flower Market 6 May, 10.00 - 4.00,
Spring is bursting out all over at this flower market in the beautiful grounds of The Bowes Museum. Free event with free parking. ...more
60 Glorious Years 3 June, 10.00 - 4.00,
Join us for this vintage 50’s outdoor event to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Watch this space! ...more
Painting Nature - Silk Painting 6 June, 10.00?12.00 or 1.00?3.00,
Join Education Officer Amy Longstaff to create your very own silk painting. Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom there is no charge for the event. ...more
Tapestry Talk - Paintings in Thread 6 June, 2.30pm,
Textile conservator Alice de Keijser will be talking about her ongoing tapestry project and the tapestry objects on display. ...more
Painting Nature - Watercolours 7 June, 10.00?12.00 or 1.00?3.00,
Create your very own watercolour painting with Education Officer Amy Longstaff. Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom there is no charge for this event. ...more
'Our Sporting Life' Family Fun Day 10 June, 11.00 - 4.00,
The Bowes Museum is celebrating the opening of a new exhibition, Our Sporting Life, with a fun packed day of drop in fun for all the family. Activities include making medals and trophies, a blow ...more
Summer Market 22 July, 10.00 - 4.00,
The summer market is back! This fabulous outdoor event takes place in the beautiful grounds of The Bowes Museum. ...more
Heart of Teesdale - Children Photography Workshop 24 July, 10.00 - 3.00,
Learn about landscape photography with professional photographer Eva Zandman. Take photos in the Museum grounds and then take a minibus to different Teesdale locations to take further exciting ...more
Heart of Teesdale - Children Photography Workshop 25 July, 10.00 - 3.00,
Learn about landscape photography with professional photographer Eva Zandman. Take photos in the Museum grounds and then take a minibus to different Teesdale locations to take further exciting ...more
Teddy Bear Workshop 26 July, 10.00 - 12.00 or 1.00 - 3.00,
Make a felt teddy bear to take home! Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom there is no charge for this event. £3.00 per child. ...more
Teddy Bear Workshop 27 July, 10.00 - 12.00 or 1.00 - 3.00,
Make a felt teddy bear to take home! Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom there is no charge for this event. ...more
'Toys' Family Fun Day 31 July, 11.00 - 4.00,
Let’s go fly a kite in this fun packed drop in day for all the family. Or why not try your hand at pop-up puppets, peg dolls and sock puppets. Free for children under 16, who must be ...more
Summer School 23, 30 July & 6, 13 August, 10.00 ? 2.00,
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Puppet Workshop 16 August, 10.00 - 12.00 or 1.00 - 3.00,
Be it string, finger, pop up or sock you are bound to have fun in this puppet making workshop! Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom there is no charge ...more
Puppet Workshop 17 August, 10.00 - 12.00 or 1.00 - 3.00,
Be it string, finger, pop up or sock you are bound to have fun in this puppet making workshop! Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom there is no charge ...more
Heart of Teesdale - Art & Craft Workshop 20 August, 10.30 - 2.00,
Create a wonderful tree collage inspired by the beautiful landscape surrounding the Museum, with professional artist Ann Whitfield. Completed artwork will be displayed in the building. All equipment ...more
Heart of Teesdale - Art & Craft Workshop 22 August, 10.30 - 2.00,
Create a wonderful tree collage inspired by the beautiful landscape surrounding the Museum, with professional artist Ann Whitfield. Completed artwork will be displayed in the building. All equipment ...more
Heart of Teesdale - Art & Craft Workshop 24 August, 10.30 - 2.00,
Create a wonderful tree collage inspired by the beautiful landscape surrounding the Museum, with professional artist Ann Whitfield. Completed artwork will be displayed in the building. All equipment ...more
Peg Dolls and Houses Workshop 30 August, 10.30 - 12.00 or 1.00 - 2.30,
A peg can become anything . . . a tiger, a pirate or even a princess. Then you can decorate a box to make a home for your new best friend! Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be ...more
Peg Dolls and Houses Workshop 31 August, 10.30 - 12.00 or 1.00 - 2.30,
A peg can become anything . . . a tiger, a pirate or even a princess. Then you can decorate a box to make a home for your new best friend! Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be ...more
Antiques Market & Book Fair 13 October, 10.00 -4.30,
Antique buffs and bookworms will enjoy browsing and buying at this two-day Antiques Market & Secondhand Book Fair. Watch this space for further details. ...more
Antiques Market & Book Fair 14 October, 10.00 - 4.30,
Antique buffs and bookworms will enjoy browsing and buying at this two-day Antiques Market & Secondhand Book Fair. Watch this space for further details. ...more
Autumn Market 21 October, 10.00 - 4.00,
The beautiful grounds of The Bowes Museum are the perfect venue for this autumn market, with free parking making for a stress free day. ...more
The Big Draw 27 October, 11.00 - 4.00
Free for children under 16, who must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies. ...more
'Creepy Crawlies' Family Fun Day 30 October, 11.00 - 4.00,
It’s a bug’s life in this fun packed day of drop in activities for all the family. Make bug finger puppets, bug door signs, bug magnets and pop-up bug cards. Free for children under 16, ...more
Eat Your Art Out - Printing Workshop 31 October, 10.00 - 12.00 or 1.00 ? 3.00,
Create your own print masterpiece to complement the current exhibition. Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom there is no charge for this event. ...more
Bonfire Spectacular Workshop 1 November, 10.30 - 12.00 or 1.00 - 2.30,
Join Education Officer Amy Longstaff as she prepares for some cracking bonfire celebrations with lanterns, fireworks – blow painting & crayon etching, and rocket bookmarks. Booking required ...more
Bonfire Spectacular Workshop 2 November, 10.30 - 12.00 or 1.00 - 2.30,
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