A table of craft materials with children's hands making sculptures using wire and wool

Family Workshops

Notices

The Turnpike Gallery regularly hosts free drop-in art & craft workshops for families. Come along to meet an artist and try new creative activities inspired by our local heritage and environment. Suitable for families with children aged 5+.

Saturday Family Print Workshops at The Turnpike Gallery

Our summer series of free Saturday art sessions for families will be led by brilliant print artist Sam Selley! Each month they will show you a different print technique and invite you to have a go on our brand new printing press. Suitable for everyone aged 5+, children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

  • Saturday 12th July, 10.30am-12.30pm - Screenprinting

  • Saturday 9th August, 10.30am-12.30pm - Linocut

  • Saturday 13th September, 10.30am-12.30pm - TBC

  • Saturday 18th October, 10.30am-12.30pm - TBC

  • Saturday 15th November, 10.30am-12.30pm - TBC

Turnpike Print On Tour

To coincide with the launch of the Drumcroon exhibition, we are hosting a borough-wide tour of open-access print workshops for all. Be inspired by original artworks from the Turnpike print collection and take part in a beginner printmaking class!

  • National Play Day at Mesnes Park, 6th August 10am – 3pm 

  • Wigan Pride at Believe Square, 16th August 11am – 5pm.

Keep an eye on this page for announcements about upcoming workshops.