Events this month in Bury

Workshops celebrating Springtime.

Due to popular demand booking is necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. We ask that that there is a minimum of 1 adult to 4 children. If you would like to bring a group to an activity at the Art Gallery or Museum this must be booked in advance.

Each donation can go towards saving or improving up to three lives so whether you are a regular donor or a curious first timer we'd be delighted to see you there.

Workshops celebrating Springtime.

Due to popular demand booking is necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. We ask that that there is a minimum of 1 adult to 4 children. If you would like to bring a group to an activity at the Art Gallery or Museum this must be booked in advance.

Young sculptors are invited to play with clay at a pottery workshop in Whitefield Library & Adult Learning Centre.

It’s a chance to make a character from a favourite book, or an animal, object or favourite person. There are many books in the library to provide inspiration, or bring your own favourite item along to copy from.

Make sure that you wear something that is easy to clean as you can get very messy with clay!

The session takes place on Thursday April 8 from 10am to noon. The cost is £7 per child, but accompanying adults can help free of charge.

Places are limited and must be booked by calling the library.

Ex members of the infamous Xentrix regroup & come up with THIS!

This all-day filmmaking workshop is an exciting new addition to Young Arties. Participants will learn the skills and have the opportunity to make a short film inspired by the gallery and museum collection. All equipment is provided.

Workshops suitable for those aged 13 - 16 years.
Places are limited and booking is essential.

Through the Eyes of A Child explores childhood toys and games and pastimes and
offers visitors a refreshingly different perspective on how to view art work and museum objects. The exhibition encourages young children to embrace their imagination and let loose their creative side... If you are looking for something different to do with your children over the winter months then you must see Through the Eyes of A Child.

The short reign of Edward VII and the years that followed it up until the outbreak of war in 1914, are known as the Edwardian period. It was a time of great social change stamped with its own particular character; simultaneously both decadent and optimistic, but full of hope as the new century began. Many people considered this period to be the Age of Optimism. So many things had been invented so quickly– ‘the electric Hoover, the safety razor, the teddy bear and the paper cup’ that it was thought that war would be averted due to the surplus of helpful inventions.

This exhibition features some of the objects invented during the Edwardian age, although some of them may not actually date fom the period 1901 - 1910.

The gallery containing the permanent collection will be closed for refurbishment from 19 January until 30 April. Some of Bury’s larger paintings have been brought together and the concepts behind them explored.

The paintings cover a wide spectrum of art, from everyday life to ancient mythology, from grim realities to elegant fantasies.

Art workshops exploring a range of themes, using a variety of media. The activities are free, but booking is necessary. Suitable for children aged 4-12 years.

This week: Edwardian Art Nouveau lettering