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The Hepworth Wakefield is closed on Friday 25 September

Closed all day

On Friday 25 September, The Hepworth Wakefield will be closed all day for a private event. This includes our galleries, shop and café. The gallery will reopen to the public on Saturday 26 September at 10am. We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience.

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Family Workshop: Clay Studio

Family Workshop: Clay Studio

Sunday 4 October, drop-in 11am - 4pm, FREE with an exhibition ticket

Explore textures and shapes in Barbara Hepworth's sculptures and make your own clay artwork to take home.

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Toddler Tuesdays

Toddler Tuesdays

First Tuesday of the Month*, 10.30am - 12pm. £11 for one child with one adult + £5 additional adult/£4 additional child. (Ticket includes free parking in our main car park and 50% discount off gallery entry on the day.)

Enjoy a playful morning with your little ones and join specialist early years artists to explore The Hepworth Wakefield. For families with children aged 1 - 4.

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Mothering: Creative wellbeing for parents

Mothering: Creative wellbeing for parents

First Tuesday of the Month (unless otherwise stated), drop-in 1 - 3pm, FREE

Take time out to relax, socialise and be creative. Enjoy the artwork, play with your child, or simply have a chat with other parents - with a different exhibition to explore each month.

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Autumn Lunch

Autumn Lunch

Friday 9 October, 12pm or 1.15pm, £28 / Members £25

Celebrate the season with a two-course set lunch showcasing the best of autumn's flavours and ingredients. Perfect for those attending our talk with Tom Stuart-Smith and Katy Merrington later in the afternoon.

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Tom Stuart-Smith & Katy Merrington in Conversation

Tom Stuart-Smith & Katy Merrington in Conversation

Friday 9 October, 2.30pm, £25 / £23 / Members £15

Landscape architect and designer of The Hepworth Wakefield Garden, Tom Stuart-Smith will be in conversation with the gallery's Cultural Gardener, Katy Merrington.

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Family Workshop: Sculpt in Ink

Family Workshop: Sculpt in Ink

Sunday 11 October. drop-in 11am - 4pm, FREE with an exhibition ticket

Explore Barbara Hepworth’s sculptures and transform an ink and string print into a Hepworth-style paper sculpture to take home.

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October half-term

October half-term

Saturday 24 October - Sunday 1 November 2026, 10am-5pm

Imagine and play with us every day during October half-term! With an array of activities including workshops, Art Pods and Explore & draw kits, it's the perfect opportunity to get creative as a family.

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Family Workshop: Sculpture Creatures

Family Workshop: Sculpture Creatures

Sunday 25, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 October, Sunday 1 November, drop-in 11am - 4pm, FREE with an exhibition ticket

Make your own imaginary creature inspired by the sculptures in the Mrinalini Mukherjee exhibition. Roll, shape and press into plasticine, add shapes, string and textures to make a fun character to take home.

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Slow Down - Creative Wellbeing Workshops

Slow Down - Creative Wellbeing Workshops

Every fourth Wednesday of the month*, 10.15 - 11.45am, FREE

Slow down, look and connect at The Hepworth Wakefield. Spend time looking and drawing in the gallery with guided exercises.

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Dementia-friendly Creative Café

Dementia-friendly Creative Café

Every fourth Wednesday of the month, 1.30 - 3.30pm, FREE

The Hepworth Wakefield invites people living with dementia, their carers, friends and family to talk, make and imagine with us inspired by our exhibitions and art collection. No need to book, just drop in.

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