Young Artist Studios

Level up your creativity and build your art skills in a fun, relaxed space where you can experiment, make mistakes, and try new things. This creative day at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is all about exploring different art techniques and discovering your own style through artist-led workshops and open studio time.

When you arrive, you’ll be welcomed into a chilled, supportive environment and introduced to the creative team and lead artist. They’ll guide you through hands-on activities designed to spark ideas, boost confidence, and help you develop your skills—whether you’re into drawing, painting, mixed media, or just want to try something new.

Lunch, snacks, and drinks are provided, so you can focus fully on making and having fun. In the afternoon, you’ll have time to finish and develop your own artwork, as well as enjoy some free-flow creative time. This is your chance to explore other materials and activities using a wide range of art and craft supplies—follow your curiosity and see where it takes you.

You’ll be creating alongside other young people who love art just as much as you do, making it a great opportunity to meet like-minded peers, share ideas, and enjoy a full day of creativity in an inspiring setting.

Thu 30th July - Artist Siti Musa doing Fragmentations of Nature (Lino fabric printing)

Fri 31st July - Artist Gayatri Pasricha doing Chinese Ink Painting Scrolls

Thu 6th August - Artist Wan Yu Fish Making Paint from the Earth

Fri 7th August - Artist Tarla Patel doing Zine Making

Thu 13th August - Artist Jo Essen doing Wire Sculptures

Fri 14th August - Let's Animate

Thu 20th August - Artist Caitriona Dunnett doing a Cyanotype Masterclass

Fri 21st August - Artist Caitriona Dunnett doing Alternative Photographic Processes

When you arrive at the Herbert Art Gallery, please make your way to the main reception area, coming through the entrance on Bayley Lane.

You will see a member of our staff, wearing a purple or grey CV Life uniform. This person works in the ticket and shop area of the museum.

Let them know that you are here to attend the HAF programme and they will direct you to our Learning and Engagement Team, who will check you against the register and lead you to the workshop area.

Parent's are not required to stay, but they are welcome should the young person need their support.

Snacks and drinks are available during the day, but we do recommend bringing your own bottle of water with you too. Lunch will be served in the museum café, where you can enjoy the social environment of the museum. When you arrive in the morning, you will have a menu with three hot meal options to choose from.

For any young people arriving independently, we request that parents/carers alert us to this in advance, and also make us aware if your child is travelling home independently at the end of the day.

We offer a relaxed and nurturing environment, where older children can spend time exploring their interests in art and develop their art skills through practical activities.

You will have the opportunity to explore exhibitions in the museum, guided by our Learning and Engagement team.

Young people will have opportunities to work and learn directly with practicing artists.

You will meet with other young people who share similar interests, and hopefully make friends along the way. For anyone who prefers to work independently, we will respect this and ensure you have space to enjoy your time with us in your own way.

Each day offers something new to learn and experience, whilst also allowing young artists to revisit their favourite art skills during the open studio activities in the afternoon.

We welcome repeat visitors, so please feel free to book more than one day with us.