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Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures

17 May - 26 October 2025. Exhibition entry is £13 / £11 / FREE for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 18s. Ticket includes entry to all our gallery spaces on the day of visit.

★★★★ The Guardian
One of 'the exhibitions you must see in 2025' Art Fund

This major retrospective - the first in over 25 years - will chart the development of Chadwick’s art from her renowned degree show piece In the Kitchen (1977) through to her Piss Flowers (1991–2).

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Caroline Walker: Mothering

17 May - 26 October 2025. Exhibition entry is £13 / £11 / FREE for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 18s. Ticket includes entry to all our gallery spaces on the day of visit.

'The stunning parenting paintings every mother should see.' ★★★★★ The Guardian

Caroline Walker: Mothering will bring together works made over the past five years with new paintings Walker will make for the exhibition exploring themes of motherhood and early-years care.

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The Hepworth Family Gift / Hepworth At Work

On permanent display. Exhibition entry is £13 / £11 / FREE for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 18s. Ticket includes entry to all our gallery spaces on the day of visit.

The Hepworth Family Gift consists of 44 full size, rarely seen working models - surviving prototypes in plaster and aluminium made in preparation for the works in bronze Hepworth executed from the mid-1950s to the end of her career.

Please note, due to essential maintenance there are currently protective cubicles around the artworks in this exhibition. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your visit.

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English Wine Dinner with Under the Bonnet

Please note, this event has been postponed

Celebrate British Wine Week with a special dinner in collaboration with Under the Bonnet, the London-based natural wine importer.

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Family Workshop: This is Me

Sun 22 June, Sun 20, Tue 22, Wed 23, Thur 24, Sun27 July, Sun19 Oct 2025, drop-in 11am - 4pm, FREE with an exhibition ticket

Create a life size self portrait and make a story of you inspired by our new exhibition, Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures.

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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, then join our friendly team in the studio for relaxed and informal creative activity.

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Dementia-friendly Creative Café

Fourth Wednesday of every 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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'New Ceramics': Radical Legacies since the 1970s

Friday 27 June, 5 - 6pm, Talk & exhibition £24 / Talk only £12 / The Hepworth Wakefield Members & Crafts Council Members £10 (includes exhibition entry) / Live stream (via. Teams) £5

To coincide with the opening of The Hepworth Wakefield Ceramics Fair on Saturday 28 June, and in celebration of the Elizabeth Fritsch: Otherworldly Vessels exhibition, we are working in partnership with the Crafts Council to bring together an exciting group of artists and ceramics specialists for a special round table discussion.

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Family Workshop: Clay Studio

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June, Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 & Sunday 24 August, 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. Suitable for families with children aged 2 - 12 years old.

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The Hepworth Wakefield Ceramics Fair

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June 2025, 10am - 5pm. In advance: £2.50 fair only / £8.50 fair and exhibitions / On the day: £3.50 fair only / £10 fair and exhibitions / FREE for Members and under 18s

The Hepworth Wakefield Ceramics Fair is the go-to place to buy and explore all things pottery. You’ll find over 60 of the UK’s best independent ceramicists and potters plus family activities, street food new exhibitions and discounted exhibition entry.

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Toddler Tuesdays

First Tuesday of the Month, 10.30am - 12pm. £7 for one child with one adult + £2 per additional child/adult

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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Brunch Takeover with Tony's Chocolonely

Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July, drop-in 11am - 3pm, from £12 / 10% off for Members

Join us for a special brunch takeover by Tony's Chocolonely - chocolate partner for The Hepworth Wakefield's summer exhibition, Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures. Enjoy delicious sweet and savoury brunch creations alongside a Tony's Chocolonely-inspired drinks menu.

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