Adult Art Workshops
Be inspired by the Art Collection of National Coal Mining Museum for England, with our exciting Adult Art Workshops which run the second Sunday of the month.
Each month, enjoy different sessions with visiting artists using a variety of mediums, inspired by the art within our Collections.
Sunday 9 November 2025
Wire Sculpture with Sean Barry – Sculpt with wire as you explore industrial architecture in three dimensions, transforming simple lines into bold building forms. Using a variety of hand tools, you’ll bend, twist, and shape wire to create playful structures that capture the essence of architectural design.
Sunday 14 December 2025
Textile Printing with Ali Taylor – Explore traditional printing techniques to create vibrant fabric designs inspired by mining and industrial architecture. Play with shape, contrast, and texture to craft your own unique textile piece.
Sunday 11 January 2026
Portrait Photography with Jon Arnison – Explore the art of portraiture, by studying inspiring portrait photographers, working with a live subject, practice creative direction and natural light techniques. Learn how to put your subject at ease, experiment with unconventional poses, and refine your shots through thoughtful composition and post-processing.
Sunday 8 February 2026
Recycled Magazine Quilling with Sylvia Pearson – Join us for a playful paper-quilling workshop where you’ll transform recycled magazines into colourful, textured artworks of feathered friends — from tuneful canaries to clucky allotment chickens and racing pigeons.
Sunday 8 March 2026
Mixed Media Sculpture with Harry Malkin – Dive into the dynamic art of sculpting in this hands-on, practical workshop using wire, modelling putty, and newspaper. Follow Harry’s expert step-by-step guidance as you bring to life your very own mini mining figure.
Sunday 10 May 2026
Wooden Relief Carving with Sean Barry – Work with craftsman Sean in this practical workshop, using traditional woodworking tools and techniques to create your own carved masterpiece.
Sunday 14 June 2026
Watercolour Landscapes with Moira Spencer. Delve into the colourful and dynamic world of watercolour in this guided experimental workshop. Discover and apply new tips and tricks along the way to paint a vibrant mining landscape.
Sunday 12 July 2026
Batik with Ali Taylor – Use wax resist to create striking designs on cotton fabrics. Inspired by the traditional Indonesian art of batik, you’ll develop a variety of pieces experimenting through applications of wax and dye.
(All art materials are included in the workshop price)
