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 […]
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.
Come and meet our bussy Bees!! Go Buzz Learn all about bees with Gallery Oldham’s beekeeper, Damson from Hive5, make a bee hotel and then watch her inspect the hives on our roof through the balcony window.
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 greetings cards £20 per person – includes all materials and light refreshments included. Book here on Eventbrite Approximate timings 18.15 – Arrival and refreshments 18.30 – 18.40 […]
Find out more about Bani Abidi’s work, with a focus on her new piece ‘The Song’ that explores themes of migration and displacement.
Bani Abidi is a Pakistani artist who works with video, photography and drawing. She studied fine arts at the National College of Arts in Lahore and at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2011, she was invited to the DAAD’s Berlin Artists-in-Residence Programme and has lived in Berlin ever since. The Song […]
Make your own world book day with author and illustrator Sharon Davey. Sharon is a children’s author illustrator with a lively style and enthusiastic spirit. She worked as a set and costume designer for 15 years before moving into illustration - making her the perfect guide for this World Book Day costume making session. A selection […]
Take part in out monthly creative arts sessions for young people aged 10 - 16, explore different materials & techniques in this fun workshopArt Club is back for a new term and better than ever! Working with a different material, technique or artist each session, Art Club allows you to explore your creative side in […]
