Our workshops at the Museum help you explore Richmond’s history, get creative and spend some quality time together as a family.

Workshops are £6 per child, adults are FREE
(You can also book FREE places for children not doing the craft, like under 5s who may not be quite ready for it yet!)

All of our workshops are led by our Museum Expert, Vicky, who has over 15 years of experience of working with families in museums and has an Enhanced DBS check.

Workshops are aimed at children aged 5-11 years old, who must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For children aged 11 and over, we can make the activities more challenging for them.

If under 5s are coming to the workshop at the Museum and not taking part in the main craft activity, we can provide colouring materials for them free of charge.

When booking for the workshops at the Museum, please book places for adults and under 5s, as this lets us know how many chairs we need to put out for the workshop.

May Half  Term 2023: Rag Rugs

Tuesday 30 May to Friday 2 June, 10am to 12noon:
Rag Rugs

Part of the season of workshops celebrating our Summer Exhibition – Artificial Silk: From Kew to the World

Discover how to upcycle the Victorian way! Transform tired old rags into something to treasure, and discover what life was like for the poor living in Victorian Richmond…

Summer 2023: Pretty Patchwork

Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 August, 10am to 12noon:
Pretty Patchwork

Part of the season of workshops celebrating our Summer Exhibition – Artificial Silk: From Kew to the World

Turn simple scraps into something special! Using a WWII Patchwork dress as inspiration, explore the history of patchwork and how we can use it today to help us reduce, reuse and recycle.

Summer 2023: Awesome Applique

Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 August, 10am to 12noon:

Easy Embroidery

Part of the season of workshops celebrating our Summer Exhibition – Artificial Silk: From Kew to the World

Be inspired by an amazing historical survivor – our Georgian embroidered waistcoat! Discover how it helps us explore what life was like in Georgian Richmond and why silk was such an important material at this time…

Then have a go at some simple but effective sewing techniques, and get creative!

October Half  Term 2023: Ghosts of Richmond Palace

Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 October, 10am to 12noon:
Ghosts of Richmond Palace

Discover the stories of the Ghosts that haunt the remains of Richmond Palace…

First, join us on a ghost walk around the Palace’s remains, then head back to the Museum to create your own haunted Palace to take home!

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