FREE
Friday 30 January, 10am-12pm
Black cap to Tombstones
Taking inspiration from National Justice Museum objects in the collection, I have planned a painting and drawing workshop based on the Black Cap, one of the objects representing justice in Tudor times.
I have taken this idea further by applying it to different headgear in different cultures. Headgear carries a symbolic meaning which carries spiritual significance for different communities. In the ‘Make it Yours’ session, we will be learning Acrylic painting techniques and producing paintings on canvas.
Working from the photographs, participants will portray different headgear which will carry spiritual meanings as well as cultural relevance.
In this session, we will be learning Acrylic painting techniques from beginners to advanced level, covering all ability levels and adapting to the needs of participants at an individual level.
About Our Make It Yours Sessions
You’re invited to drop into our Creative Courtyard and make something inspired by the museum collection.
Our creative sessions are free and open to all. Join us to make and create together and contribute to our growing museum! The sessions will be led by artists, makers, and writers, all influenced by this unique museum. Register using the link below.
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Monday 16 and Friday 20 February 2026, 10:30am - 4pm
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Friday 6 and Saturday 7 February, 5pm
Light Night - Welcome to the Lock Up
Thursday 26 March 2026, 6pm
Crime Club: Victorian Criminal Mastermind
Friday 27 March, 10am-12pm
Face and Jar
Friday 27 February, 10am-12pm
Bear with Clay
Friday 13 March, 10am-12pm
Portraits of Escape: Women Surrealists and the Art of Collage
Friday 20 February, 10am-12pm
The Worn Self
Friday 30 January, 10am-12pm
Black cap to Tombstones
Friday 6 March, 10am-12pm
Everyone has a story, that deserves to be told
Saturday 14 February 2026, 7pm
Cocktails and Crime: Don't Look Back In Anger
From Monday 28 July 2025 - March 2026
30 Objects Representing Justice
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YOUth at the National Justice Museum
Friday 6 February, 10am-12pm
Writing in Confinement: the Art of Queer Confession
Friday 13 February, 10am-12pm
Hats Off: Emblems and Insignia
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Ghosts of the Gaol
Wednesday 8 October until April 2026