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Sat 01 AugOnline Entry PortalThe Calderdale Open Art Exhibition is returning in 2026. Open to all amateur and professional artists who are invited to submit original artwork in any 2D format (e.g. paintings, drawings, photography, digital art, textiles). Successful entries will be displayed at Smith Art Gallery.
Multiple DatesFri 09 OctBankfield MuseumIn this third installment of our attachment sessions we focus on fabric manipulation and decoration as we learn how to use tuckmarkers and embroidery / darning attachments.
Multiple DatesSat 10 OctBankfield MuseumIn this third installment of our attachment sessions we focus on fabric manipulation and decoration as we learn how to use tuckmarkers and embroidery / darning attachments.
Sat 10 OctShibden HallSaturday 10 October, 11am to 4pm Experience 15th century life at Shibden Hall with this family-friendly living history day.


Sat 17 OctBankfield MuseumSaturday 17 October, 1pm to 3pm All are invited to join us for the grand opening of our new exhibition in collaboration with the Victoria Theatre - A Magical Couple of Hours: A Celebration of Pantomime. Enjoy lots of fun activities for all the family.
Tue 27 OctBankfield MuseumTuesday 27 October, 10am to 11am, 11.30am to 12.30pm, 1.30pm to 2.30pm Create a collection of creepy creatures in our Halloween-themed craft workshop!
Wed 28 OctBankfield MuseumWednesday 28 October, 10am to 11am, 11.30am to 12.30pm, 1.30pm to 2.30pm In our special Halloween themed craft workshop, you’ll make fizzing potions, spooky slime and your own decorations to take home just in time for Halloween night.
Fri 30 OctBankfield MuseumFriday 30 October, 10am to 11am, 11.30am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 2.30pm Create your own haunting Halloween lantern!
Fri 30 OctShibden HallFriday 30th October, tours at 4.30 to 5pm or 5pm to 5.30pm Explore Shibden Hall by candlelight. Meet some of our resident friendly ghosts and hear their tales of Shibden in days gone by!
Multiple DatesFri 30 OctShibden HallWhat dark and macabre secrets does Shibden Hall hold? What phantoms and beasts hide in the dark woods? Join us for tales of Shibden’s supernatural past.
Multiple DatesFri 30 OctShibden HallWhat dark and macabre secrets does Shibden Hall hold? What phantoms and beasts hide in the dark woods? Join us for tales of Shibden’s supernatural past.
Multiple DatesTue 03 NovBankfield MuseumJoin textile artist Jane Riley for an interactive workshop on the creative uses of yarn as she explores how weavers use colour, texture and fibres.
Multiple DatesTue 03 NovBankfield MuseumJoin textile artist Jane Riley for an interactive workshop on the creative uses of yarn as she explores how weavers use colour, texture and fibres.
Multiple DatesFri 06 NovBankfield MuseumLearn how to neaten and enhance seam allowances, armholes, necklines etc, with commercial or homemade bias binding, and how to ruffle, gather, shirr fabric to give your projects shape and texture.
Multiple DatesSat 07 NovBankfield Museum Join Bankfield Museum's Learning Team for more creative fun every first Saturday of the month. At each session we explore new materials, techniques or art movements and children produce their own masterpiece to take home!
Multiple DatesSat 07 NovBankfield MuseumLearn how to neaten and enhance seam allowances, armholes, necklines etc, with commercial or homemade bias binding, and how to ruffle, gather, shirr fabric to give your projects shape and texture.
Sat 14 NovBankfield MuseumSaturday 14 November, 10am to 4pm, free entry Our Winter Craft Fair is back! Bankfield will be filled with stalls selling a range of local produce including artisan crafts, perfect for buying those special Christmas gifts and treats.
Sun 15 NovOnline Entry PortalThe Calderdale Open Art Exhibition is returning in 2026. Open to all amateur and professional artists who are invited to submit original artwork in any 2D format (e.g. paintings, drawings, photography, digital art, textiles). Successful entries will be displayed at Smith Art Gallery.
Tue 17 NovBankfield MuseumThe ultimate fashion accessory! Explore our collection of fans from feathered to sequined, European to the Far East. This session will allow you to get up close to collections and include the opportunity to carefully handle objects with our curator.
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