Our programme of Events are varied throughout the year and delivered across Milton Keynes.

Upcoming Events

We offer both drop-in and ticketed Events and Workshops working with our Artists or led by one of our Projects.

Browse our upcoming events below.

Adult Wellbeing
Art Journalling for Wellbeing
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
2
October
2024
10:30 am
12:30 pm
Free sessions as part of our ongoing Wellbeing Programme, designed for anyone who wants to take a break from everyday pressures alongside like minded people.
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Family First Saturday
Funny Faces - Family First Saturday, October
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
5
October
2024
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Create your own funny face portraits using drawing, tracing and colourful collaging.
Reserve your place
Adult Autumn Workshops
Creative Knitwear Repair with Sarah Hunt
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
12
October
2024
10:00 am
1:00 pm
Spend a slow and sociable Saturday morning learning how to mend and make beautiful your old or damaged knitwear.
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Adult Autumn Workshops
Portrait Drawing from Life
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
12
October
2024
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
Join artist Julia Roach for this afternoon session where you will be introduced to a number of techniques to approach portrait drawing using a live model.
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Creative Workshops
Quiltmaking with Ciara Callaghan
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
17
October
2024
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
Exploring traditional quiltmaking, textiles and design, resulting in a small quilt or wall hanging to take home.
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Adult Printmaking Courses
Collagraph Printing with Susan Erskine-Jones
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
19
October
2024
10:00 am
4:00 pm
Collagraph is a printmaking technique using a plate that is made from textured materials glued to a backing plate much like a collage.
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Creative Workshops
Shibori Tye Dye for Beginners
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
26
October
2024
10:00 pm
4:00 pm
Learn how to make instant indigo vats, transfer your design to the Shibori dye and basic Shibori stitching techniques in this one day workshop with artist Emi Fujisawa.
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Family First Saturday
Celebrating Light - Family First Saturday, November
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
2
November
2024
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
As the nights draw in, we take inspiration from our ancestors from a range of cultures celebrating light! Join us in making colourful lanterns to keep the darkness at bay
Reserve your place
Adult Wellbeing
Art Journalling for Wellbeing
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
6
November
2024
10:30 am
12:30 pm
Free sessions as part of our ongoing Wellbeing Programme, designed for anyone who wants to take a break from everyday pressures alongside like minded people.
Book now
A South Asian Schools Resource
Celebratory Event: Rangoli and Dance
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
7
November
2024
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
Please join us on Thursday 7th November for an event celebrating South Asian culture with a family friendly Rangoli workshop and dance performance.
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Autumn Ceramic Courses
Hand Build a Vase with Andrew Macdermott (Sat 09 Nov)
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
9
November
2024
10:00 am
1:00 pm
Join ceramicist Andrew Macdermott as he guides you through the process of creating your own hand built vase out of clay.
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Autumn Ceramic Courses
Norwegian gnomes with Andrew Macdermott (Sat 09 Nov)
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
9
November
2024
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
Join ceramicist Andrew Macdermott for this festive workshop creating ceramic Norwegian gnomes to decorate your home with this winter.
Book now
Autumn Ceramic Courses
Hand Build a Vase with Andrew Macdermott (Sun 10 Nov)
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
10
November
2024
10:00 am
1:00 pm
Join ceramicist Andrew Macdermott as he guides you through the process of creating your own hand built vase out of clay.
Book now
Autumn Ceramic Courses
Norwegian gnomes with Andrew Macdermott (Sun 10 Nov)
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
10
November
2024
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
Join ceramicist Andrew Macdermott for this festive workshop creating ceramic Norwegian gnomes to decorate your home with this winter.
Book now
Slow Saturday Craft Café
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
16
November
2024
11:00 am
3:00 pm
The perfect place to catch up with a friend this holiday season to craft together or to simply take a few hours out for yourself while slowing down with a making activity
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Adult Wellbeing
Art Journalling for Wellbeing
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
4
December
2024
10:30 am
12:30 pm
Free sessions as part of our ongoing Wellbeing Programme, designed for anyone who wants to take a break from everyday pressures alongside like minded people.
Book now
Family First Saturday
Festive Crowns - Family First Saturday, December
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
7
December
2024
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Tis the season! Join us for this festive workshop making and decorating your own reusable Christmas crowns.
Reserve your place
A view from outside The Barn from the garden with families are taking part in a creative activity in the distance.

Family First Saturdays

Join us on the First Saturday of each month* for some family friendly self-led creative activities designed by our Artist Associates and inspired by our latest Artist Projects.

Pay what you can on the door, with a suggested donation of £4 per child. All materials provided. Adults should also note that we have hot/cold drinks and snacks available from the café!

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*There will not be a session in August while we focus on our Summer Programme, but if you're looking for more dates for your diary then don't forget to join us for Heritage Open Day, Saturday 14 September.

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The Barn Café

At Milton Keynes Arts Centre
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am–4pm*

The Barn Café offers a unique setting for our visitors to sit and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Open Garden and the historic Great Linford Manor Park.

We offer drop-in art activities inspired by our Projects and our simplified menu of hot/ cold drinks and snacks are supplied by companies committed to reducing their environmental impact, so that you can rest and play easy.

*Please note that the Arts Centre is occasionally closed for private events; it is advisable to check ahead by calling 01908 608108 or emailing

“Went to family consequences with my two granddaughters – really good time was had by all three of us!! Would definitely recommend – will keep an eye out for activities during holidays.”
Diane

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