What's on at Bury Art Museum
Artist Workshops
Life Drawing
Continuing our series of untutored clothed life drawing sessions in the inspiring gallery spaces of
Bury Art Museum. Booking Essential!
Thursday 27th March 6 - 8pm
Watercolour Workshops with Hugh Templeton
1-3pm, £20 pp, materials provided.2025 dates:
21st January
18th February
11th March
15th April
10th June
Please contact our front desk to book a place on 0161 253 5878
Hugh has taught watercolour painting workshops throughout the UK; in the USA, Istanbul, and for Cunard aboard the QE2. In the 1990’s he ran his highly successful workshops at Bury Art Museum and was filmed in action there by Granada TV 30 years ago!
He has taught both adults and children the techniques of watercolour painting, and his work in schools was described as ‘Remarkable’ in an article by the Times Educational Supplement. Kate Middleton and Hugh Templeton were interviewed recently in Sir James Ratcliffe’s ‘Forgotten 40’ magazine about their work promoting creativity in Primary Schools. During his career spanning more than 40 years Hugh has never lost his enthusiasm and passion for sharing his teaching skills.
Upcycled brooch Workshop with Murron Fraser
11am-1pm, £20 pp, materials provided.Come and have fun being creative in this easy to follow step by step workshop, led by textile artist Murron Fraser. In this workshop you will learn simple embroidery and embellishment techniques to help you create your very own bespoke brooch accessory using upcycled materials! No experience needed, just come along and enjoy being creative! Materials are included however if you have some materials or embellishments you wish incorporate into your brooch, you are more than welcome to bring them along.
Irwell Writers Group
A friendly local writers group that meet every Tuesday in the Museum. Open to all, just turn up!
Tuesdays, 10:00- 12:00, £2pp.
Workshops for Children and Families
The below workshop sessions are for 4-11 year olds. Siblings under 4 welcome, all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Booking is optional and drop ins are always welcome, but if you would like to reserve a place please contact 0161 253 5878 during our opening hours. Please note that these sessions have a limited capacity and can often be busy so be sure to arrive on time to avoid disappointment.
BAM Mini Artists
Every Saturday, 2pm -3 :30pm
Materials provided for a simple self guided workshop. FREE, donations welcome.
Keep an eye on our social media pages Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. for more information about upcoming events.
On Display
You can find both old and new art works in our Permanent Collections Gallery, or take a look into local history downstairs in the Museum.Visit Bury 's Turner's in the upstairs temporary exhibition galleries, or Going to the Match in the Sculpture Centre.
Find all information about current exhibitions and what is on display here.
From home
Ideas to keep creative from home.Thank Art: Drawn into the Now
Draw our models from home in this wonderful film that takes a deeper look into representation within the collection. Part of the ongoing Black Art BAM Project.Keep in touch
There are always lots of recommendations, interesting collection snippets and news from us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Back to Bury Art Museum home page.
Featured images
Image 1:
Life Drawing Event Poster
Image courtesy of Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre
Image 2:
Hugh Templeton Watercolour Workshop
Image courtesy of Hugh Templeton
YouTube Video:
Drawn into the Now
Thank Art its Friday drawing event (online)
Video: Bury Art Museum, Filmed and edited by S.Walton
