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 11 October
Guided Watercolour with Moira Spencer – Get creative with watercolour in this fun and experimental workshop, exploring playful techniques, vibrant colours and expressive painting methods to bring a mischievous pit cat and mouse scene to life.
Sunday 8 November
Sculpture with Harry Malkin – Dive into the 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.
Saturday 14 November – Special Adult Art Workshop, pre-bookable
Stained Glass Workshop with Ruth Kersley – Be introduced to the fundamentals of stained glass and learn how to create your own glass collage, known as appliqué. Learn how to safely cut and shape coloured glass before arranging your pieces to create a design inspired by the appearance of a traditional leaded stained-glass panel.
Sunday 14 March 2027
Plaster Carving with Sean Barry – Learn the art of plaster carving with artist Sean in this hands-on, creative workshop. Discover traditional carving techniques as you chip, scratch and shape your way into a block of plaster, gradually revealing your design from within. Experiment with different tools and textures as your ideas take shape, creating a unique three-dimensional sculpture to take home.
Sunday 9 May 2027
Guided Watercolour with Moira Spencer – Delve into the colourful and dynamic world of watercolour in this guided experimental workshop, discovering and applying new tips and tricks along the way to create a painting inspired by mining allotments.
Sunday 13 June 2027
Applique with Ali Taylor – Discover the art of visible mending! Explore decorative Applique and Embroidery techniques that make a bold and colourful design feature of a rip or hole.
Sunday 11 July 2027
Pinhole Photography with John Arnison – Work alongside photographer John Arnison as he demonstrates the fascinating process of enlarging a negative in our very own darkroom. Experiment with pinhole photography to capture your own light-exposed images. You’ll then develop your photographs using traditional darkroom chemicals and techniques, watching your images magically appear before your eyes.
(All art materials are included in the workshop price)
