Museum Events

18 August 2023

Batik with Emma Walder

Learn more Batik and create your own fabric design to take home. In this workshop, WTM Art Curator Emma will provide an introduction to the art […]
11 August 2023

Totem Box Art with Helen Hancocks

Have a go at making your own totem box art with Helen Hancocks The workshop will be led by Children’s book illustrator Helen Hancocks whose exhibition […]
11 August 2023

OPEN23 Exhibition Talk with Emma Walder

Open23 Exhibition Talk Join curator Emma Walder to discuss the challenges and considerations of organising an OPEN exhibition. Emma will share some of the ‘behind the […]
11 August 2023

Explore the Historic Dress Collection with Gerry Connolly

Explore the Historic Dress collection with Head of Museum and Exhibitions Gerry Connolly Following the success of the summer series of talks on the historic dress […]
10 August 2023

Ukrainian Renaissance: Art, Craft and History

It has been a year since the UK and West Sussex welcomed Ukrainians who fled to the British shores to find safety and opportunities to build […]
28 July 2023

Interweaving Spaces – Pebbling For Diversity Workshop

Run as a pub quiz, this playful workshop offers an opportunity to represent your cultural background using pebbles and bespoke stickers. “Even a pebble cast in […]
19 July 2023

Exhibition: Open 23

Celebrating amateur and professional artists from across Sussex The biennial WTM OPEN exhibition returns with an extraordinary range of work from local artists on display in […]
4 July 2023

Kids Workshop: Peg Dolls Clothes

Design and make some colourful clothes for a peg doll or more. Look at some dolls’ clothes from the museum’s collection to inspire you. We have […]
4 July 2023

Kids Workshop: Tee Shirt & Tote Bag

Design, draw, print and sew to personalise a t-shirt and tote bag. Come with some ideas of what you wish to design or find inspiration by […]
4 July 2023

Kids Workshop: Paper Doll Craft

Create your own beautiful paper dolls and design paper clothes to dress them. Enjoy using collage, paper and fabric strips.You can make paper clothes in all […]
4 July 2023

Kids Workshop: One Hour, One Craft – For Ages 7-11

Bring the family for an hour of crafts! A family one-hour workshop focusing on one craft. A free, fun, and friendly workshop with a variety of […]
4 July 2023

Kids Workshop: One Hour, One Craft – For Ages 5-7

Bring the family for an hour of crafts! A family one-hour workshop focusing on one craft. A free, fun, and friendly workshop with a variety of […]
4 July 2023

Kids Workshop: Fashion Design Drawing For Ages 12-14

Be inspired by the Museum’s historic fashion drawings and have a go at creating your own! Enter the magical world of fashion as we uncover Worthing […]
4 July 2023

Kids Workshop: Fashion Design Drawing For Ages 7-11

Be inspired by the Museum’s historic fashion drawings and have a go at creating your own! Enter the magical world of fashion as we uncover Worthing […]
4 July 2023

Kids Workshop: Creative Visible Darning

Bring old clothes back to life in this creative workshop. Create something eye-catching out of a torn or worn item of clothing.Sew patterns, embroider words or […]
18 April 2023

Filling The Void: Behind the Scenes

Meet the Designer, Richard Drew. Come and talk to Richard at the museum between 11am and 1pm to find out more about his fascinating 35 year […]
4 April 2023

Dance with Joanne Clifton – Show Dance with a musical influence

Learn to dance with Joanne Clifton! The incredibly talented star of Strictly Come Dancing and many West End shows, Joanne Clifton is coming to Worthing to […]
4 April 2023

Dance with Joanne Clifton – Intro to Charleston

Learn to dance with Joanne Clifton! The incredibly talented star of Strictly Come Dancing and many West End shows, Joanne Clifton is coming to Worthing to […]