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.

Slow Saturday Craft Café 23 November
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
23
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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Slow Saturday Craft Café 30 November
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
30
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.
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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.
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A Supportive Conversation with Dr Esther Aslan: Reflections
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
11
December
2024
10:00 am
11:30 am
The arts have a valuable role to play in supporting mental health, but are artists equipped to deal with the specific challenges involved?
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Slow Saturday Craft Café 14 December
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
14
December
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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Drawing Course - Drawing in Colour with Sarah Watts
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Parklands, Great Linford MK145DZ
15
January
2025
6:30 pm
8:30 pm
Drawing in Colour is an introduction to drawing using a variety of materials including; colour pencils, coloured chalk pastels, oil pastels, and watercolour paints.
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Full Day Drawing from Observation with Julia Roach
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Parklands, Great Linford MK145DZ
18
January
2025
10:00 am
4:00 pm
Develop confidence and discover new ways of looking in this full day workshop with artist Julia Roach.
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Creative Workshops
Shibori Tye Dye for Beginners
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
8
February
2025
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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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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