Find out what's happening at the Herbert this summer
From art masterclasses to learn to skate demonstrations, there's plenty for families to enjoy at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum over the school holidays in summer 2022. Read more about what's coming up on the event pages below!
Visualise your hopes, dreams and ideas about the future through writing, drawing and collage in this free, drop-in workshop, suitable for all. Participants will be able to use their creativity to contribute to Twenty Years, an interactive installation by Bennett and McDermott.
From clay sculptures to rainbow rosettes and 3D cityscapes to tie-dye totes, get hands on with our series of daily craft workshops. Sessions are aimed at kids aged 3+, but all are welcome to attend.
Find out how street art can be used to enrich public spaces, sketch out your own designs and contribute to a collaborative mural in this workshop led by local artist Katie-O, aimed at 11-16s.
Develop your own personal response to art using a hybrid sketchbook and diary using your imagination and the crafting resources available in this workshop led by therapeutic arts and drama practitioner Lindsay Jane Hunter. Aimed at ages 11-16.
Design and decorate your own ceramic plate or mug under the guidance of an artist in this hands-on workshop, aimed at ages 8-16. Finished pieces will be taken away by the artist for firing and glazing after the session, and will be available to collect on 9 August.
Explore how the hidden stories behind the artworks in our collection can be animated through movement in this workshop from local performing arts company Highly Sprung. What would a painting say if it could speak or look like if it could move? Aimed at ages 11-16.
Create your own zine using paper and print ephemera, photo printing, photocopying and printmaking techniques in this workshop for 11-16s. Using the statement, "TELL ME MORE" as a starting point, participants will explore storytelling and identity.
Develop your skills in drawing still life objects from observation and create your own oil painting on canvas board to take home in this workshop aimed at 11-16s.
Learn to paint flowers from observation including shading, toning and blending techniques in this workshop aimed at 11-16s, led by a local artist.
Use specialist tools and learn the techniques of lino-cutting in this workshop for 8-16s. All materials will be provided, and participants will be able to create their own unique design to take home on the day.
Published illustrator Jessica Hartshorn (Jessi Illustrates) leads this workshop on illustrating comics, books and short stories, covering character development, storyboarding, backgrounds and planning your designs. Aimed at ages 11-16.
Come and hear the tales behind the works that make up the Turner Prize 2021 legacy installation at this free event in our covered court.
Learn some basic skateboarding skills in these free, drop-in sessions led by Henry Matthews from Project Number 5. Three 20-minute sessions will be filled on a first come, first served basis, but others are welcome to watch along. Aimed at ages 7+.
Learn key knots and simple macrame techniques to create a beautiful wall hanging in this workshop aimed at 8-16s.