Gallery talk: Fire and Police Service
Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomTake a step into Oldham's past at this talk on Wed 13 Nov at 2pm about the beginnings of the fire and police service in Oldham.
Take a step into Oldham's past at this talk on Wed 13 Nov at 2pm about the beginnings of the fire and police service in Oldham.
Photographer Tim Simpson will help you to play with light sources to create your own stunning piece of art in the dark. Your artworks will be displayed as part of our future gallery exhibition The Lights. Attendees will also get to keep their own digital light graffiti image. These sessions are drop in – numbers […]
Join us to celebrate 175 years of Oldham! 12.00pm -1.30pm Craft activities for families 2.00pm - 3.30pm Small Cinema: Monsters Inc. (U) Book tickets here 1.00pm - 3.00pm Make birthday hats and badges 2.00pm - 4.00pm Birthday celebration in the 175 exhibition 2.30pm - 3.30pm Gallery tour 2.00pm - 4.00pm Refreshments 4.15pm - 5.15pm Screening of 100th […]
Contribute to two large-scale artworks: a recreation of the 1876 Oldham Panorama and a new Panorama for 2024.
Join curator Rebecca Hill to take a look at some of the entries in the Oldham Open 2024 exhibition on Wed 16 October at 2pm.
Explore and experiment with Explainers from the Science and Industry Museum on Saturday 12 October from 13.00 – 15.00. Our 175 Exhibition displays the first printed Oldham Chronicle newspaper and lots of other objects that celebrate 175 years of Oldham being a borough. Get creative and explore the people and processes behind the history of […]
Oldham Open 2024 to a chance for artists living, working and studying in Oldham to showcase their artwork at Gallery Oldham.
Studio Dawn is joining us for this Macrame plant hanger workshop at Gallery Oldham. In this workshop you will learn how to make this beautiful macrame plant hanger using a combination of knots and well... more knots! This wall hanging has been specially designed for this workshop so you know you'll be creating a one-of-a-kind […]
Explore the buildings included in the Town Centre Conservation Area guided by Jeremy Sutcliffe. This event is part of our Oldham Histories Festival.
Take a step into Oldham's past at this talk on Wed 11 Sept 2024, 2pm and discover how power was brought to Oldham in Networks of Power.
Our amazing summer school is back with a bang! Join us over the summer break to be explore your creativity for teenagers.Upcycling with artist Amelie Matignon, Amelie is a textile artist originally from France who now lives in Manchester. In these sessions you will design, decorate and upcycle a piece of your old clothing to […]
Our amazing summer school is back with a bang! Join us over the summer break to be explore your creativity for teenagers.This summer is all about collaboration in Gallery Oldham's and Oldham Libraries summer school! Work with a different artist each week to explore all things creative. In this session you will work with Joy […]
Explore how Oldhamers have used nature to improve their lives, from the Beautiful Oldham Society to Northern Roots.
Take a look at stories in the One Seven Five exhibition, celebrating 175 years since the founding of the borough of Oldham, with some of the people who chose them.
Ocean Drifters exhibition
Dive into the wonderful world of watercolour with this 3 week course!Work with and learn from artist Laura Gray as she takes you through the process and medium of watercolours. Each session will support you to create your own artwork to take home and frame pride of place!Session dates:Saturdays 11, 18, 25 May 2024, 10am […]
Art Curator Rebecca Hill will talk about a selection of artwork in Oldham Stories, including our latest acquisition by Zarah Hussain.
Join us in the Education Suite to celebrate Earth Day by turning PVC vinyl banners into reusable food wrap with Plastic Shed, a Community Benefit Society bringing people together to turn plastic waste into new, useful things. Cut down on food waste without creating plastic waste! Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental […]
Batik is the art of creating designs on fabrics using resist techniques. In this new workshop you will work with an artist to design and create your own textile pieces. Please be aware there is a lunch break in this workshop but lunch in not provided. Cost is £35 per person. Book here on Eventbrite Approximate […]
Get an insight into what our Curator and the Society do and how they work together. Specimens and microscopes to use. Drop in.