Saturday Family Workshops
Sat 26 Sept · 10:30
The Turnpike Gallery
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The Turnpike Gallery in Wigan will host a series of free creative drop-in workshops led by artist Sophie Strain on 26 September 2026. These monthly sessions are designed for families and will feature various new artistic activities each month. The event takes place from 09:30 onwards at the gallery venue.
Fun and free creative drop-in workshops at The Turnpike Gallery!
Join our free Saturday art sessions for families with artist Sophie Strain! Each month we will be trying new creative activities inspired by our magical Make. Believe. exhibition.
Here's some of the sessions we have planned...
All 10.30am - 12.30pm
Saturday 25th July - Magic Lanterns
Saturday 22nd August - Fantasy Treasure Maps
Saturday 26th September - Clay Tree Spirits
Our workshops are suitable for everyone aged 5+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All sessions are drop-in, no need to book. If the session is full you may be asked to wait until a space becomes available.
Venue address:
The Turnpike Gallery
1st floor Leigh Library
Civic Square
Leigh
WN7 1EB
For more travel and access information go to Plan your visit (theturnpikegallery.org.uk)
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Saturday Family Workshops takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 10:30.
Saturday Family Workshops is held at The Turnpike Gallery in Wigan (Leigh Library, Leigh, WN7 1EB).
Entry to Saturday Family Workshops is free.
Tickets for Saturday Family Workshops can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Saturday Family Workshops
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The Turnpike Gallery in Wigan will host a series of free creative drop-in workshops led by artist Sophie Strain on 26 September 2026. These monthly sessions are designed for families and will feature various new artistic activities each month. The event takes place from 09:30 onwards at the gallery venue.
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Organiser’s full description
Fun and free creative drop-in workshops at The Turnpike Gallery!
Join our free Saturday art sessions for families with artist Sophie Strain! Each month we will be trying new creative activities inspired by our magical Make. Believe. exhibition.
Here's some of the sessions we have planned...
All 10.30am - 12.30pm
Saturday 25th July - Magic Lanterns
Saturday 22nd August - Fantasy Treasure Maps
Saturday 26th September - Clay Tree Spirits
Our workshops are suitable for everyone aged 5+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All sessions are drop-in, no need to book. If the session is full you may be asked to wait until a space becomes available.
Venue address:
The Turnpike Gallery
1st floor Leigh Library
Civic Square
Leigh
WN7 1EB
For more travel and access information go to Plan your visit (theturnpikegallery.org.uk)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Saturday Family Workshops?
Saturday Family Workshops takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 10:30.
Where is Saturday Family Workshops taking place?
Saturday Family Workshops is held at The Turnpike Gallery in Wigan (Leigh Library, Leigh, WN7 1EB).
How much are tickets for Saturday Family Workshops?
Entry to Saturday Family Workshops is free.
How do I get tickets for Saturday Family Workshops?
Tickets for Saturday Family Workshops can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Saturday, 26 September 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 11°C · chance of rain 7% · wind 21 km/h
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