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.

Sun 14 September 2025

Life Drawing (Costumed) with Moira Spencer – Experiment with a range of art materials and patterned papers to capture the human form. Follow Moira’s expertise as you look at proportion, shape and shadows to draw a costumed Pit Brow Lass.

Sunday 12 October 2025

Charcoal Portraits with Harry Malkin – Discover the art of charcoal with artist Harry as he guides you in creating a powerful coal miner portrait using proportion and detail. Be inspired by Harry’s own museum-featured works and bring depth and character to your own piece.

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.

(All art materials are included in the workshop price)