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• Josephine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion

  Dec 20th 2025

  Discover the timeless elegance, craftsmanship and innovation of Joséphine Bowes’ textile collection in this captivating display. From opulent historical textiles to the cutting-edge creations of French haute couture, highlights include iconic designs from Yves Saint Laurent, Jeanne Paquin and Elsa Schiaparelli, as well as intricate embroideries and breathtaking lacework. Examples of Joséphine’s style influences from the mid-18th century will also be on show, alongside rare surviving pieces from her personal wardrobe and material from the archives.

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• Pippa Hale: Pet Project

  Dec 20th 2025

  Showcasing a solo commission by acclaimed artist, Pippa Hale, Pet Project sees the museum’s renowned ceramic collection re-imagined into a vibrant and interactive experience for all ages. With larger-than-life, soft recreations of animal figurines that can be played with, art and animal lovers can explore a display of the original ceramics that inspired them and share their own cherished items with the community. Be inspired as you learn about the traditional decorating and manufacturing techniques, as well as the cultural stories behind the collection, and create your own charming figurines to take home.

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• Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the age of rail

  Dec 20th 2025

  Commemorating the Stockton and Darlington Railway’s bicentenary, this special exhibition brings together historic fashion, toys and artworks that reflect on how the engineering marvel reshaped lives and culture. See the world’s first toy train set up close, gifted by Edward Pease, the ‘Father of the Railway’, to his son, garments from key moments in the region’s railway history and artworks that capture its journey through the picturesque landscapes of Teesdale.

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• Nathan Coley: You Create What You Will & Tate Modern on Fire

  Dec 20th 2025

  For the first time together, The Bowes Museum hosts Nathan Coley’s works, You Create What You Will (2014) and Tate Modern on Fire (2017.) Known for his thought-provoking public works, Coley explores how belief systems shape our cities, institutions and identities. Gaze up to the 5 and half metre illuminated text installation and wander around a mini burning version Tate Modern. Learn about the references behind the artworks, think about the roles of museums in society and reflect on your relationship with art.

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• Claire A Baker: In Progress and Process

  Dec 20th 2025

  North East award winning artist, maker and researcher, Claire A Baker has been commissioned to create a trio of flags titled In Progress and Process, in response to The Bowes Museum’s collection. Weaving together the past and present and exploring unfinished narratives these flags highlight the dynamic relationship between historic crafted artworks and contemporary practice. The series of flags, Process I, Process II, and Process III, show a visual journey of making and remaking, whilst a stitched tapestry design In Progress, inverts the traditional two-dimensional format of flags, transforming it into an interactive, tactile experience.

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• LGBTQ+ Object Trail

  Dec 20th 2025

  Explore the Bowes collection of items of LGBTQ+ history and learn the unheard stories along the way

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• Artist Makers: Steam Train Masks

  Jan 3rd 2026

  Inspired by the Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the Age of Rail exhibition join artist Betty Brown to create your own mask in the shape of a steam train. Using recycled packaging materials and colourful wrapping papers, you’ll design a unique creation that you can wear while celebrating this engineering marvel.

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• Artist Makers: Clay Companions

  Jan 10th 2026

  Ever wanted a dog with wings or a cat with roller-skates? Let your imagination blossom in this hands-on interactive session where you’ll use clay to sculpt your own magical pet led by artist Jennifer Cuthill.

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• Artist Makers: Patchwork Pets

  Jan 17th 2026

  Be inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project and create your own playful pet collage using a variety of patterned papers with artist Anna Selway. Bring your creation to life with 3D touches, add pricked-up ears, wagging tails or even a cheeky tongue!

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• Artist Makers: Powerful Printed Words

  Jan 24th 2026

  Inspired by artist Nathan Coley’s powerful text-based installations, this hands-on printmaking workshop allows you to print a word that is meaningful to you. Artist Amy Jowett will teach you how to use traditional letterpress blocks, to print your own bold and colourful banner. Together, these individual creations will form a collective sentence, a shared artwork celebrating shared voices.

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