FREE MAY HALF-TERM WORKSHOPS!
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this May half-term? Look no further! 
We’re excited to be taking part in this years MACFEST – A multi-award-winning Arts and Culture Festival held in the North-West Venues and online.
27/05/2025 – Arabic Calligraphy
BOOK ONLINE
Join us at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery for a FREE hands-on Arabic calligraphy workshop! Please see below for bookings.
Session 1 is at 12-12:50pm – tickets here
Session 2 is at: 13:05-13:55 – tickets here
Session 3 is at 14:10-15:00 – tickets here
28/05/2025 – Textile totes inspired by Islamic tile art
DROP IN – 12-3PM
Design your own totes inspired from Islamic art and tile patterns, using a range of everyday objects and shapes.
29/05/2025 – Mandala Painting
DROP IN – 12-3PM
Create your very own mandala painting! Mandalas centre around intricate details, symmetrical and repeating geometric patterns that often show up in Islamic art.
31/05/2025 – Henna Painting
DROP IN – 12-3PM
We welcome local artist Samina who holds the Guinness World Record for World’s Fastest Henna Artist! She will be at the Museum throughout the day offering henna designs for our visitors.
ALL WEEK – Get Crafty Sessions
Crafts, still life drawing, trails, and quizzes, inspired by our galleries!
