Activities and Events
To book a place or find out more about an activity contact The Shire Hall Gallery on 01785 278345.
Once you have reserved your place over the telephone, you can download a booking form and photograph consent form and return them to us by post along with a cheque to cover the cost of the workshop.
Cheques should be made payable to Staffordshire County Council.
Please note - workshop places are limited, so please call the gallery before completing a booking form to ensure your place.
Activities Booking Form||| (PDF, 19KB)
Please note: our bookable activities are suitable for ages 14+ but participants aged 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Completed booking forms should be returned to:
Shire Hall Gallery, Market Square, Stafford ST16 2LD
Click on the following links to go directly to the section you require:
The Shire Hall Gallery is a member of Heart of England Galleries|||. To find out what's on the across the West Midlands, visit the website!
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Art Cart: Valentine’s Day Special
Tuesday 14 February
10:30 – 4:00
It’s Valentine’s Day so join us for some special themed makes to decorate with love hearts and flowers! Who will get your Valentine this year?
FREE drop in, suitable for all ages
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Silver Skills
Saturday 25 February
10:00 – 4:00
Join Miranda Sharpe and discover jewellery making with silver. Learn basic jewellery making skills as you choose to make and finish a ring, bangle or pendant from a range of silver wires.
£30 including materials
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Staffordshire on Film
Saturday 3 March - 11:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 – 2:00
Take a guided tour through the architecture of Staffordshire’s past as Ray Johnson MBE presents footage from the Staffordshire Film Archive. Ray will be on hand to explain the work of the Film Archive and to answer any questions about the Staffordshire Collection.
FREE drop in, suitable for all ages
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A Touch of Glass
Saturday 10 March - 9:30 – 4:30
A whistle stop introduction to Stained Glass with Jenny Newall. With hands on, step by step guidance produce your own piece of personalised stained glass artwork to take home using copperfoiling and glass etching techniques.
£30 including materials
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Saturday Solo
Saturday 31 March - 12:00 – 2:00
We are delighted to welcome back Sarah Whittingham, Stafford’s Musician in Residence and Manchester Camerata’s violinist, who will once again give informal recitals during the day. www.manchestercamerata.co.uk|
FREE drop in, suitable for all ages
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Out of the Box
Monday 2 - Thursday 5 April - Daily
Out of the Boxis a mobile sensory experience developed by artists Beeston Jones designed to stimulate the senses of early years children through exploration and play. www.staffordshire.gov.uk/explore
FREE drop in, suitable for the under 5s
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Easter Art Cart
Tuesdays 3 and 10 April - 10:30 – 4:00
These egg-stra Art Carts are bound to brighten up the Easter holidays! We have colourful new ideas for you to make and take home.
FREE drop in, suitable for all ages
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Animal Antics
Saturday 14 April - 10.00 – 4.00
This event certainly isn’t for the squeamish! Dare you meet, hold and stroke some of Animal Antics’ more unusual pets – tarantulas, toads, lizards and even snakes!
FREE drop in, suitable for all ages
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Fantastic Feather Fascinators
Saturday 21 April - 10.30-12.30 or 2.00-4.00
You’ll love this fresh new twist on the Easter bonnet! Create your own unique fascinator, hair accessories or mini hat in a half day workshop with Sally Reay. Ideal for weddings, fancy dress parties and festivals!
£10 including materials
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Art Cart
Every Sunday 1:00 – 3:30
A special make every Sunday for the whole year round! Have fun creating your own piece of artwork to take home. Based on our changing exhibitions programme, there’s always something new to try!
FREE drop in, suitable for all ages
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