What's on
We know that you can’t visit us at the moment but we have loads of fun activities that you can get involved with from home.
Visit our kids & families page for a range of activities to keep the family entertained!
Looking for resources to help with home schooling?
Head to our schools page for cross-curricular PowerPoints with educational activities inspired by artworks and artefacts from our collection.
We have a huge range of activities for families, individuals, artists, young people and everyone else who visits Gallery Oldham.
Check the calendar on the right for upcoming activities and events.
Details of our current exhibitions can be found here. If you’re interested in finding out more about our exhibitions, check out our free lunchtime talks and tours!
For Kids and Families we have a fun mix of events for families during all school holidays, our monthly Super Saturdays and weekly Go Baby and GO Explorer sessions. Plus the Small Cinema showing family friendly films.
For Young People we have a variety of creative activities, workshops and sessions to develop your skills. We also deliver and support Arts Award.
For adults we offer a range of informative art and craft courses, and group workshops that are suitable for all levels of ability.
GO Baby
Gallery OldhamWe are delighted to announce that GO Baby has finally returned! Our new fortnightly session helps our youngest visitors to explore the galleries collections and exhibition using their senses. Perfect for 0 - 2's and their families our sessions support development and communication in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. All families welcome, breast and […]
Curator Talk: Climate Change Then and Now
Gallery OldhamFree Curator Talk about Climate Change linked to the Manchester Histories Festival 2022 on at Gallery Oldham, Sat 11 June, 11am-12 noon.
Plant Hanger Workshop with Studio Dawn
Gallery OldhamChelsie from Studio Dawn is bringing her brilliant Macrame Plant Hanger workshop to Gallery Oldham. In this session you will learn how to tie multiple knots to make beautiful plant hangers. Macrame has swept the nation as the newest textile craft to come back in to fashion and Studio Dawn is one of the best! […]
Artist’s Talk: The Nature Table
Gallery OldhamJoin artist Sheila Tilmouth for a guided talk through her new exhibition and find out more about the species and habitats that inspire her artwork.
Monthly Life Drawing
Gallery OldhamOur monthly life drawing sessions are back and better than ever! Join us on a Thursday evening or Saturday morning to explore the joys of drawing from the nude model, working with a new model each month test out your sketching and drawing skills with a mixture of short and long poses. Sessions are led […]
GO Baby
Gallery OldhamWe are delighted to announce that GO Baby has finally returned! Our new fortnightly session helps our youngest visitors to explore the galleries collections and exhibition using their senses. Perfect for 0 - 2's and their families our sessions support development and communication in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. All families welcome, breast and […]
Art Club
Gallery OldhamWork with artists from Tactile Arts to explore a new technique in these two hour sessions, they're the perfect taster for you to explore a new artwork and artist! Ideal […]
Artist Talk: Land Marks by Diana Terry
Gallery OldhamJoin artist Diana Terry onsite for a talk exploring the artworks in her Land Marks exhibition on Sat 2 July 2022.
Wet Felting Workshop
Gallery OldhamFollowing Emma's guidance you will learn how to create felt, then create a beautiful pot from the material. About this event In the morning you will learn how to wet felt using wool, water and friction! You will then move onto felting a beautiful pot inspired by the landscape. Who is this workshop for? Anyone […]
Monthly Life Drawing
Gallery OldhamOur monthly life drawing sessions are back and better than ever! Join us on a Thursday evening or Saturday morning to explore the joys of drawing from the nude model, working with a new model each month test out your sketching and drawing skills with a mixture of short and long poses. Sessions are led […]