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TUE 23 JUL

Swan Cup Creations

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Run by: The Bowes Museum

Take a look at the swan cup in the museum collection and recreate your own cup using air hardening clay.

clock10:30–14:30

Suitable for any age

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Recreate your own cup using air hardening clay. Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom there is no charge for this event. NB: you are not able to drink from the cups, they are purely for decoration. 10:30 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 2:30

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Other Dates

This activity also runs on these dates:

  1. Wed 24 Jul 10:30–14:30

Cost

£3.00 per child

Information about this activity is provided by Culture24

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The Bowes Museum

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP

About this location

The Museum offers one of Britain's most fascinating museum experiences. Founded over 100 years ago, by John and Show more… Joséphine Bowes, the magnificent building contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England. The designated collection contains works by Goya, El Greco and Canaletto. The Museum also houses a number of entertaining interactives and presents a programme of unmissable exhibitions which run throughout the year. Situated in beautiful grounds with acclaimed Café Bowes and Shop, The Bowes Museum provides a great day out for everyone.

The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
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The Museum offers one of Britain's most fascinating museum experiences. Founded over 100 years ago, by John and Joséphine Bowes, the magnificent building contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England. The designated collection contains works by Goya, El Greco and Canaletto. The Museum also houses a number of entertaining interactives and presents a programme of unmissable exhibitions which run throughout the year. Situated in beautiful grounds with acclaimed Café Bowes and Shop, The Bowes Museum provides a great day out for everyone.

The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.

Contact

This activity is organised and run by The Bowes Museum.

Please register in advance.

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