‘You Never Wore That Mum!’
1 October, 2.30, £12.00 Adults, £11.00 Friends of The Bowes Museum (includes afternoon tea)
Helen Cannam shares the story of one of her dresses which is on show in the current Laura Ashley exhibition. Booking required on 01833 690606.
Laura Ashley and Me
15 October, 2.30
Join these gallery talks to hear women’s stories of how they came to own some of the dresses on show in the current Laura Ashley exhibition.
Floral Heaven
15 October, 10.30 - 2.30, (inc lunch and refreshments) £52.50 Adults. £50.00 Friends of The Bowes Museum
Join international florist Jonathan Moseley, who will be demonstrating beautiful arrangements full of autumn colour. Booking required on 01833 690606.
Children’s workshop – Printing Patterns
28 October, 11.00 – 3.00
See the wonderful patterned garments in the current Laura Ashley exhibition before trying out printing your own patterns in this drop in workshop. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.
Laura Ashley and Me
12 November, 2.30
Join these gallery talks to hear women’s stories of how they came to own some of the dresses on show in the current Laura Ashley exhibition.
Much More Than Paper
16 November, 10.00 – 4.00, £48.50 Adults, £47.00 Friends of The Bowes Museum
Create unique gift wrap or bespoke wallpaper with the help of Northern Print. Booking required on 01833 690606.
Festive Fashion
30 November, 10.00 – 3.00, £20.00 Adults
Join designer Phil Woodhead of Buckley Womenswear to make a Christmas gift or decoration inspired by the current Laura Ashley exhibition. Please bring along a basic sewing kit. Booking required on 01833 690606.
Laura Ashley and Me
3 December, 2.30
Join these gallery talks to hear women’s stories of how they came to own some of the dresses on show in the current Laura Ashley exhibition.