Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Wildflower Seed Bomb Workshop. Photo courtesy of The Herbert.

Head along to the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP for their inaugural Final Friday event celebrating the beauty of nature on Friday 26 April.Learn how to make wildflower seed-bombs to use in your garden, craft a pompom bumble bee, and step into the wonderful world of flower pressing and herbarium making - all while enjoying a drink at our bar, and some live music and entertainment.

Wildflower Seed Bomb Workshop from 6.00pm - 8.30pm. Free. Drop-in.Join in with this hands-on experience where you can create your own wildflower seed bombs! These eco-friendly bombs are not only fun to make but also serve as vital habitats for our beloved bees and butterflies. Learn about the importance of native wildflowers while crafting your bombs, and then take them home to scatter in your garden. Watch as these seeds sprout into vibrant blossoms, adding beauty and sustenance to your outdoor space.

PomPoms Pollinators. Photo courtesy of The Herbert.

PomPom Pollinators Crafting from 6.00pm - 8.30pm. Free. Drop In.Indulge your creative side this Spring by crafting adorable pom-pom bees! Join us for a fun-filled crafting session where you'll learn how to fashion pom-poms into buzzing bees. Decorate them with vibrant colours and take home your own fuzzy pollinator to adorn your living space or give as a thoughtful gift.

New Photography Exhibition. Photo courtesy of The Herbert.

After the End of History: British Working Class Photography 1989-2024 Exhibition. 6.00pm – 9.00pm. Free. Drop In.

While you’re there, explore the Herbert’s newest exhibition. Curated by Johny Pitts, this exhibition highlights the perspectives of practitioners focusing on their communities and the wider world. Questioning the fate of working-class culture post the 'End of History,’ it explores identity, creativity, and imagery produced by the working class over the past three decades.

That’s not all. The Herbert shop will be open, filled with amazing items and some fantastic souvenirs for you to take home. Money spent in the gift shop will go straight back into conserving our collection for future generations to enjoy!

Quaff and Foss Workship. Photo courtesy of The Herbert.

Quaff and Foss workshop! Cost £15.00. Buy your ticket for this event with Curious Oddities artist, Tom Ellis. Join Tom on a quest to create your very own fossil, as you sculpt and shape clay into the remnants of creatures that once roamed the Earth. In this evening workshop, you can relax and a purchase a drink at the Herbert Bar while taking part. Experience the thrill of discovery as you mould clay with various tools and artefacts into the bones and imprints of dinosaurs long gone. With each stroke and indentation, you'll breathe life into your own unique fossil. So, prepare to travel back through the ages and craft your very own prehistoric masterpiece. Book you ticket £15.00 times: 6pm – 8.30pm: https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1773/quaff-and-foss