Handmade Craft Workshops

Sociable, artist-led craft workshops for adults aged 50+, inspired by the gallery’s collection and exhibitions.

Facilitated by artists and inspired by our collections and exhibitions, these free sessions must be booked in advance, and on a week-by-week basis. Email claire.cowell@manchester.ac.uk on the Monday of the week in which you wish to attend.

Upcoming Dates

Block 1

Friday 12 September     
Friday 19 September      
Friday 26 September      
Friday 3 October      
Friday 10 October    

2pm-4pm 
Free, booking essential 

Half term break Friday 24 October to 3 November 2025 

Block 2  

Friday 7 November 
Friday 14 November  
Friday 21 November 
Friday 28 November  
Friday 5 December  

2pm-4pm
Free, booking essential 

Christmas break Friday 19 December to 5 January 2025 

2026

Block 3

Friday 9 January 
Friday 16 January
Friday 23 January
Friday 30 January
Friday 6 February

Half Term Friday 13 February to Monday 23 February

Block 4

Friday 27 February
Friday 6 March
Friday 13 March
Friday 20 March
Friday 27 March
Friday 3 April

Easter break Thursday 2 April to Monday 20 April

Block 5

Friday 1 May
Friday 8 May
Friday 15 May
Friday 22 May
Friday 29 May

Half Term Thursday 4 May to Monday 1 June

Block 6

Friday 12 June
Friday 19 June
Friday 26 June
Friday 3 July
Friday 10 July

Summer break Tuesday 21 July to Tuesday 1 September