Arts & Culture in Durham

Gallery openings, art trails, and workshops where you'll surprise yourself. Creative stuff that doesn't require a beret.

Arts & Culture

Joyful Craft

If you like craft and would like to spend time with other likeminded people , whilst being encouraged , this is the group for you.

Thu 23 Jul13:30All Saints Church

via All Saints Church

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Family Fridays

Explore centuries of history, art, faith and culture through hands-on activities for young people and families.

Fri 24 JulMining Art Gallery

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Family Fridays

Explore centuries of history, art, faith and culture through hands-on activities for young people and families.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Mining Art Gallery

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Joyful Craft

If you like craft and would like to spend time with other likeminded people , whilst being encouraged , this is the group for you.

Thu 30 Jul13:30All Saints Church

via All Saints Church

Arts & Culture

David Lowton Exhibition

David is a self-taught artist living in the North East of England. He has exhibited his work locally and in...

Sat 1 AugThe Witham

via The WithamLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Art and craft workshops in various venues around north east England and Cumbria

Art and craft workshops for adults in County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria Art and craft workshops in various venues around north east England and Cumbria Upcoming workshops are listed below. You can click on each of the workshop descriptions below to find out more information about what we’ll be getting up to in the workshop and a link to book online. Book a private workshop You can also book a private workshop for yourself and up to four people, see the workshops available to book here . Book me to teach at your event, art / craft group or workplace You can also book workshops for your art or craft group, community group, WI group, event or workplace. Find out more here . Upcoming workshops New workshops are always being added, join my newsletter to be the first to hear about them. Make a junk journal workshop Wednesday, 5 August 2026 Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley Recycle items from around your home to make a journal unique to you. Click on the image to find out more. Metal embossed illuminated monogram workshop Saturday, 15 August 2026 Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley Design and make your own metal embossed illuminated monogram plaque. Great gift idea for weddings and anniversaries. Click on the image to find out more. Metal embossed key / dog lead hanger workshop Saturday, 12 September 2026 Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley Learn the art of metal embossing and make a key or dog lead hanger. Click on the image to find out more.

Wed 5 AugCrafts for Wellbeing

via Crafts for WellbeingLocal gem

Arts & CultureMarkets & Fairs

Durham Craft and Producers' Market

Durham Market Place

Thu 6 Aug10:00BookWyrm

via BookWyrmLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Joyful Craft

If you like craft and would like to spend time with other likeminded people , whilst being encouraged , this is the group for you.

Thu 6 Aug13:30All Saints Church

via All Saints Church

Arts & Culture

Joyful Craft

If you like craft and would like to spend time with other likeminded people , whilst being encouraged , this is the group for you.

Thu 13 Aug13:30All Saints Church

via All Saints Church

Arts & Culture

Gallery Takeover

Take a closer look at the art around you, then make something inspired by what you find. It might be a figure from a portrait, a tree from a landscape or something entirely your own. Guided by a member of the Learning Team, you’ll experiment with clay as you sculpt a unique piece influenced by what

Wed 19 AugBowes Museum

via Bowes MuseumLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Gallery Takeover

Take a closer look at the art around you, then make something inspired by what you find. It might be a figure from a portrait, a tree from a landscape or something entirely your own. Guided by a member of the Learning Team, you’ll experiment with clay as you sculpt a unique piece influenced by what

Wed 19 Aug11:30Bowes Museum

via Bowes MuseumLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Joyful Craft

If you like craft and would like to spend time with other likeminded people , whilst being encouraged , this is the group for you.

Thu 20 Aug13:30All Saints Church

via All Saints Church

Arts & Culture

Joyful Craft

If you like craft and would like to spend time with other likeminded people , whilst being encouraged , this is the group for you.

Thu 27 Aug13:30All Saints Church

via All Saints Church

Arts & Culture

‘A Quest for Light’ – Charles Knights: An Exhibition of Watercolours

A keen watercolour artist, Charles has attended courses in the UK, Europe and North America, and has held five ‘one-man’...

Sat 29 AugThe Witham

via The WithamLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Joyful Craft

If you like craft and would like to spend time with other likeminded people , whilst being encouraged , this is the group for you.

Thu 3 Sept13:30All Saints Church

via All Saints Church

Arts & Culture

Around £1

Craft and Chat

Craft and Chat Occurring Every Monday at for 1 hour, 30 mins Start date Please note that this event will not start until Venue St Barnabas' Church, Burnmoor Address Chester Road, A183 Bournmoor Durham, DH4 6EU, United Kingdom Bring your own craft and join us. Every Monday afternoon at 2pm St Barnabas' Community Centre. £1 towards light refreshments All crafts and everyone welcome. Community event Crafts Event held in a Community Space

Mon 7 SeptSt Barnabas' Church, Burnmoor

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Arts & Culture

Around £1

Craft and Chat

Craft and Chat Occurring Every Monday at for 1 hour, 30 mins Start date Please note that this event will not start until Venue St Barnabas' Church, Burnmoor Address Chester Road, A183 Bournmoor Durham, DH4 6EU, United Kingdom Bring your own craft and join us. Every Monday afternoon at 2pm St Barnabas' Community Centre. £1 towards light refreshments All crafts and everyone welcome. Community event Crafts Event held in a Community Space

Mon 7 SeptSt. Barnabas’ Community Centre

via St. Barnabas’ Community CentreCurated

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