Explore and Draw for All Ages - Shipley Art Gallery

Pop into the gallery to draw and explore. You can also relax and play in the Sensory Space.

This is a free activity for all ages, which you can do at your own pace. Please note, it is not a taught class.In the gallery you'll find our special drawing activity cards, and a range of art materials. Use the cards for inspiration, and enjoy exploring the gallery and drawing as you go. You'll find cards which invite you to:

Choose where you'd like to draw: there are floor cushions and mats, comfy sofas, tables and quiet corners. Explore the gallery and draw as you go.

This event is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities.

Make your ‘Ways to Play’ adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro. Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable.

Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro.