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.
Download the Upcoming Dates PDF.
Upcoming Dates
Summer break Tuesday 21 July to Tuesday 1 September 2026
Block One
- Friday 11 September
- Friday 18 September
- Friday 25 September
- Friday 2 October
- Friday 9 October
Half term holiday: Friday 23 October to Monday 2 November 2026
Block Two
- Friday 6 November
- Friday 13 November
- Friday 20 November
- Friday 27 November
- Friday 4 December
Christmas holiday: Friday 18 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027
Block Three
- Friday 8 January
- Friday 15 January
- Friday 22 January
- Friday 29 January
- Friday 5 February
Half term holiday: Friday 12 February to Monday 22 February 2027
Block Four
- Friday 19 February
- Friday 26 February
- Friday 5 March
- Friday 12 March
- Friday 19 March
Bank holiday: Friday 26 March 2027
Easter holiday: Friday 2 April to Monday 19 April 2027
Block Five
- Friday 23 April
- Friday 30 April
- Friday 7 May
- Friday 14 May
- Friday 21 May
Half term holiday: Friday 28 May to Monday 7 June 2027
Block Six
- Friday 11 June
- Friday 18 June
- Friday 25 June
- Friday 2 July
- Friday 9 July
Summer holiday: Thursday 22 July to Wednesday 1st September 2027