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Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures

17 May - 27 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 - 27 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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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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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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Ice Cream and Dessert Pairing with Fennell’s Ice Cream

Saturday 19 July, 1pm, £30 per person / 10% off for Members

Join us for a delightful afternoon celebrating the art of flavour! We've partnered with Fennell's, renowned for their handcrafted ice cream, to create a special dessert pairing event.

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Italian Banquet in The Hepworth Wakefield Garden

Saturday 26 July, 6pm & 7pm, £67.50 per person / 10% off for Members

Indulge in the art of Italian dining amidst the beauty of a summer evening in The Hepworth Wakefield Garden.

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Family drop-in: Print

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

Explore Barbara Hepworth’s sculptures in the galleries and make a collagraph print inspired by the artworks you have seen. Suitable for families with children aged 2 - 12 years old.

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In Conversation: Caroline Walker and Alex Hyde

Saturday 6 September, 1.30 - 2.30pm, Exhibition entry & in conversation: £16 / £13 Student / £7 Member / In conversation: £10 / £8 Student / £7 Member

Join artist Caroline Walker and author Alex Hyde in conversation to celebrate the launch of the new book Caroline Walker: Mothering.

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