Creative Lates

Upcoming Dates for Creative Lates

Creative Lates, at Peterborough Museum

Join us on the third Friday of the month for a special programme of art, poetry, performances and more. Enjoy drink offers on the evening plus after-hours access to exhibitions and galleries.

Gleanings: Must Farm
15 May, 6 - 8.30pm

Inspired by our current exhibition Gleanings, curated by Rose Ferraby, and works from the Must Farm collection, this creative workshop invites participants to explore themes of discovery, preservation, and everyday life in the past.

From fragments to finished pieces, the session encourages you to reinterpret history through your own creative lens.

Suitable for all abilities, this workshop offers a relaxed and inspiring environment to connect with art, archaeology, and storytelling. All materials are provided.

Tickets: £15 per person (+booking fee)

This Creative Late is linked with the My Must Farm project. Find out more here.

Drag & Draw
19 June, 6 - 8.30pm

Join us for a fabulous evening of drag and drawing with Peterborough’s dazzling local queens, Teddi and Holly.

Expect big personalities, plenty of sparkle, and a relaxed, welcoming space to get creative. Sketch, scribble, and experiment - whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome.

All materials are provided, just bring yourself and get ready for a fun, feel-good night of creativity and entertainment

Tickets: £20 per person (+booking fee)

Art Meditation
17 July, 6 - 8.30pm

Combining art, meditation and heritage, join us for a guided Art Meditation session set within the inspiring surroundings of the Jurassic Sea Gallery within the museum.

This is not an art class. Instead, it’s an opportunity to explore your creativity in a relaxed, supportive environment and create something that feels personal and meaningful. Take time to pause, enjoy the museum setting, and reconnect with your creative side.

This session is designed for combining mindful awareness with hands-on creative expression.

Feedback from previous participants includes: welcoming, calming, relaxing, lovely, grateful, amazing.

What to expect:

All materials are provided, with a variety of options to choose from and explore.

We begin with a short settling meditation, followed by guided creative time with the materials. A longer meditation then supports deeper reflection and creative flow, giving you the time and space to create your own intuitive piece.

No artistic experience is needed.

Tickets: £15 per person (+booking fee)

"It was brilliant. We love these kinds of events but there aren't many round here."

- Half a Pencil with Poets

"I think these informal activities are better, because people who don't have much experience also feel they can join in."

- Half a Pencil with Poets

"It was a really great activity - had a blast with my friend!"

- Paint your Mate

Past events

Half a Pencil with poets Charley Genever & Zain Awan
Friday 16 January

A fun and relaxed evening with artist, Tony Nero leading hands-on drawing activities throughout the evening and was joined by poets Charley and Zain who were exploring Tony's work through poetry with interactive workshops and alongside creative activities.