The Inspired by... gallery host an exciting programme of talks, walks, demonstrations and more throughout the year, all linked to our exhibitions.
A Time to Look - Opening Day: Saturday 10 February
Informal soft launch where you can meet the artists. Includes drinks and refreshments.
11am – 3.30pm, drop-in
This Diverse Landscape - Opening Day: Saturday 18 May
Informal soft launch where you can meet the artists. Includes drinks and refreshments.
11am – 3.30pm, drop-in
This Diverse Landscape - Storytelling, Play and Performance with Bidi Iredale: Friday 31 May
Join performing artist and storyteller Bidi Iredale in the gallery to explore the stories behind the exhibition. Additional sessions will also be held on Friday 1 November for The Four Seasons exhibition.
For all the family, min age 5.
1pm – 2pm & 2.30pm - 3.30pm
£3 per person, booking required.
Birds on the Edge events:
Sunday 21 July - Feather Making workshop
Join resident artist Bridget Bailey for a fun workshop for all the family making feathers using intricate textile techniques.
11am – 3pm
Pay as you feel, drop-in
Monday 22 July - Artist in residence day
Artist Bridget Bailey will be hosting textile nest-making demonstrations, showing how making things can bring us closer to nature.
11am – 3pm
Free, drop-in
Thursday 22 August - Mask Making & Storytelling
Join Cleveland Fibre Arts and Performing Artist Bidi Iredale for a fun and interactive session of mask making, performance and storytelling.
11am – 12.45pm & 2pm – 3.45pm
Great for 7+ £7.50 per child, £2.50 per adult, booking essential
Sunday 8 September - Nature Walk
Join artist Bridget Bailey for a walk through nature. Discover nests and you can even build your own! For all the family.
11am and 2pm
Saturday 10 August - Guided Walk - Bird Sound Safari
In our busy lives we rarely make time to listen to the amazing sounds of nature. This immersive forest walk is a wonderful opportunity to join professional Yorkshire Coast Nature wildlife guide Richard Baines on an experience, which will open your ears to the wonder of bird sounds. Learn birdsong through deep listening skills and relax amongst the trees.
8am - 11am