Tag: Ferens Art Gallery

A highly interactive show that lets you, the audience take control from your smartphones: Robo Bingo a show that stretches bingo to its absolute limits! This show is for ages 18+. Make sure your phones are charged and at the ready for this interactive show! Tickets £8, booking essential.

Discover how works on paper are conserved with Richard Hawkes, an experienced paper conservator, who has treated many works on paper from the Ferens permanent collection over the years. Richard is the Founder and Director of Artworks Conservation based in Harrogate. Wednesday 18 March, 2pm-3pm. Booking essential. This talk will look back at highlights of […]

Join us to discover the science and art of conservation. Larry Keith, Head of the Conservation department at the National Gallery, will talk about a rare and beautiful early Renaissance painting – Christ between Saints Paul and Peter, c.1320 by Sienese artist Pietro Lorenzetti. This panel painting is the oldest work in the Feren Art […]

Join us for a ceramics workshop where you will craft a beautiful stoneware vase from start to finish. This session will guide you through the process of building your vase using the coil method to create a smooth, refined finish. Once your vase takes shape, you’ll explore the art of surface decoration by applying coloured […]

Ships sailing on the Humber have used rope and netting for thousands of years. Come and find out how rope is made, have a go at fixing a fishing net and make your own wool braids and create your own rope art at Ferens Art Gallery this Easter. Suitable for all ages. Takes place: 1pm […]

What does an art technician do? Art technicians use huge technical skill to make sure works of art are safely packed, moved, unpacked, installed and deinstalled without damage. A lot of the work takes place behind the scenes – planning a method of install, measuring up, and ensuring the correct equipment is used. Find out […]

Take your first steps with bobbin lacemaking, now officially classed as an Endangered Craft. All resources are provided This event takes place from 10:15am – 3:45pm. There will be a break for lunch.

Help us celebrate the launch of ‘The Wonders of Moominvalley’ exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery with a day filled of Moomin family fun. Join artists Jemma Brown from Square Peg and artist Jodie Smith from Happy Doodles to make your own Moomin themed dioramas or to try some whimsical Moomin inspired nature printing, and join […]

Create your own art prints responding to artworks in the Ferens Gallery. Using decommissioned wooden letterpress blocks, you’ll be guided in traditional hand-printing techniques to create your own unique word-based art. All resources are provided This event takes place from 10:15am – 3:45pm. There will be a break for lunch.

Join Debutots this summer as we delve into the world of Moomins at Ferens Art Gallery, as we take you and your little one on a multi-sensory interactive storytelling adventure! Debutots is an award-winning service, specialising in running interactive storytelling and dramatic play classes for young children. These engaging and entertaining sessions help to promote […]

Step into whimsical worlds with an established professional illustrator. In this playful workshop you’ll develop ink and watercolour techniques to explore scene, character and storytelling. All resources are provided This event takes place from 10:15am – 3:45pm. There will be a break for lunch.

This hands on workshop will introduce you to the key skills and techniques required to make a beautiful botanic painting. From covering ideas development to building style and confidence with paint; each participant will have a plant of choice to study from to produce your own unique nature inspired artwork. Kayliegh Smith is a Hull […]

Join professional paper artist and illustrator Alex Bennett for a hands-on creative adult workshop making a 3D paper lamp. In this session, participants will construct a beautifully detailed paper lamp, designed in elegant white paper. All components will be provided, with opportunities to personalise your creation through optional backdrops and architectural additions. The workshop also […]

Join us for a shadow-puppet making workshop with shadow puppeteer Anna from the acclaimed Indigo Moon Theatre as we celebrate the world of Moomins at Ferens Art Gallery this summer! Anna will guide you through the process of making your own Moomin-inspired shadow puppets out of card in this interactive session. All materials will be […]

Join us at the Ferens Art Gallery this summer as award-winning animators My Pockets help you make your own mini stop-motion animation capturing the magic of Moomins! The team will guide you through the process from start to finish in this interactive workshop, as you create your own animation inspired by Tove Jansson’s iconic stories. […]

Join professional paper artist and illustrator Alex Bennett at Ferens Art Gallery for this hands-on workshop inspired by the wonderful world of Moomins! Alex will guide you through the process of making your own shadow-box, cutting out intricate paper designs inspired by Tove Jansson’s iconic stories. We will be celebrating Moomins all summer at Ferens […]