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As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery is inviting adults to embrace the season with a vibrant lineup of hands-on workshops designed to spark creativity, celebrate tradition, and build new skills.

Sunflower Ceramic Workshop

Saturday 30 August | 10am–4pm | £65

Led by ceramicist Carol Jacobs MACD, this joyful clay workshop is perfect for beginners and curious creatives. Participants will craft sunflower-inspired plaques or platters using terracotta clay, guided through essential hand-building techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment. Finished pieces will be professionally fired and returned for collection.

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Landscape Painting in Oils

Saturday 18 October | 10am–4pm | £65

Artist Cordell Garfield leads this one-day introduction to oil painting. Working from a reference photo, attendees will learn how to map out landscapes, mix colours, and apply paint using a structured, step-by-step approach. Suitable for beginners and improvers alike, each participant will leave with a completed landscape painting.

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Christmas Pudding Workshop with Carmela Sereno Hayes

Saturday 15 November | 10am–1pm | £36.50

Kick off the holiday season with a culinary celebration led by Italian food writer Carmela Sereno Hayes. This festive workshop includes hands-on preparation of Parmigiano Reggiano biscuits, winter berry tiramisu, jam-filled crostata tart, and Carmela’s signature Amaretto & Cranberry Christmas pudding. All ingredients are provided, and participants will take home their creations to bake or steam.

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Luxury Wreath Making with Emma Remington Flowers

Saturday 22 November & Sunday 23 November | £65

Celebrate the season with a classic wreath-making experience using lush forest foliage, pinecones, moss, and festive accents. Led by Emma Remington Flowers, this workshop teaches the art of wiring and design, allowing each participant to craft a unique 12” wreath to take home. Includes all materials, plus tea, coffee, and mince pies.

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Booking is essential for all workshops.

Whether you're looking to explore ceramics, painting, baking, or festive crafts, these workshops offer a warm and welcoming space to learn, create, and connect.