The Minories

The Minories Colchester's Oldest Art Gallery
Registered Charity No 1197486

Last Chance - join Barbara Peirson for a two-day painting class at the Minories. Whether you’re picking up a brush for t...
04/06/2026

Last Chance - join Barbara Peirson for a two-day painting class at the Minories.

Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time, returning to painting after a break, or in need of an injection of playful experimentation, these two days are yours to explore at your own pace, with gentle guidance and plenty of time to play.

You’ll leave with work you’ve made, new ways of seeing, and — we hope — a renewed sense of what’s possible when you give yourself a whole day (and then another) just to make.

See our What's On for more details.

02/06/2026

Join artist Barbara Peirson for 2 days of painting and drawing using the Minories garden as inspiration.

This workshop is open to all levels and all materials are included.

So start your creative summer . Follow the link to join and we look forward to seeing you Monday.

https://www.theminories.org/event/delving-deeper

Here is what’s on at the Minories this June!Until 28 June, Charlotte Bernays presents ‘The constant state of becoming’! ...
01/06/2026

Here is what’s on at the Minories this June!

Until 28 June, Charlotte Bernays presents ‘The constant state of becoming’! This will be the first major exhibition of works by the Wivenhoe-based sculptor!

Also until 28 June, Hazel Albarn presents ‘SHAPESHIFTER’! Inspired by her travels from all around the world, Hazel will bring her unique masks and artworks to our gallery.

All throughout the summer, we will be hosting a series of workshops! The popular Make @ the Minories is back, a two-day painting workshop with Barbara Pierson, a drawing workshop celebrating Harry Becker, and so much more! Book tickets via the link in bio now to avoid disappointment!

On Tuesday 2 June, the second session from our History Talks will be on, this time exploring Roman Colchester with the team from Colchester Heritage Tours. Tickets are almost gone!

On 13 June, step into a sun-dappled midsummer dream as Colchester Pride,The Minories and East Anglian Folklore Centre invite you to our Q***r Midsummer Market! Expect a curated selection of incredible q***r makers offering handmade art, poetry, and treasures, set within the beautiful garden at The Minories.

Also on 13 June, from 6pm, Colchester Pride invites you to a Midsummer Night's Dream Ball! With an incredible cabaret lineup, followed by chilled music and good vibes as we enjoy the sunset and dance the evening away. Tickets available via the link in bio!

On 21 June, from 7pm, Colchester Unite Against Racism has teamed up with The Minories and The Headgate Theatre to bring you Diaspora: The Refugee Music Session, a short series of great and free music gigs by top- notch refugee musicians to celebrate Refugee Week 2026. This event is free, but booking is essential!

Come to The Minories on 5 July for a collage workshop with as part of his upcoming exhibition, "What we did in the Plag...
20/05/2026

Come to The Minories on 5 July for a collage workshop with as part of his upcoming exhibition, "What we did in the Plague".

Book now via our What's On on the website.

Barbara's back - 8th and 9th June. Following the success of her popular evening course, .peirson is offering a deeper de...
19/05/2026

Barbara's back - 8th and 9th June.

Following the success of her popular evening course, .peirson is offering a deeper delve into working with acrylic paints. Moving between your inner world and the natural world around you, you will be taking inspiration from the Minories’ beautiful garden, letting the outside world feed and stimulate the inside world of memory, feelings and imagination.

No particular experience is needed, and no particular style is expected. Whether
you’re picking up a brush for the first time, returning to painting after a break, or in
need of an injection of playful experimentation, these two days are yours to explore
at your own pace, with gentle guidance and plenty of time to play.

Two whole days to slow down, look closely, paint and ponder.

Book via the What's On page on our website.

Our trustee and artist, will be leading a wonderful drawing class based on the works of Harry Becker, following a recen...
18/05/2026

Our trustee and artist, will be leading a wonderful drawing class based on the works of Harry Becker, following a recent acquisition by our sister charity, the VBLF.

Come along for a relaxed day of drawing and guidance - Tuesday 2 June from 10am. See our What's On on the website to book a place.

Hello! Just a quick reminder that today we are hosting 'Mind, Body, Reset - Wellbeing Festival'! This was set to be outs...
17/05/2026

Hello! Just a quick reminder that today we are hosting 'Mind, Body, Reset - Wellbeing Festival'! This was set to be outside in our garden but unfortunately due to the weather it had to be moved inside, and is coexisting with Charlotte Bernays' exhibition 'The Constant State Of Becoming'. To see Charlotte's exhibition as normal, please join us from Wednesday!

10/05/2026

Colchester Artists from Artist Network and occupy empty shop Debenhams windows in our city centre!

Made possible by .vlogand many thanks to team and for prepping windows.

Find .hila .gascoyne

Join us on the 13th and 20th May for this workshop with Wivenhoe artist Jane Watson. You may have seen her work at the r...
08/05/2026

Join us on the 13th and 20th May for this workshop with Wivenhoe artist Jane Watson. You may have seen her work at the recent Wivenhoe Art Trail . So join us for 2 evenings of colourful collaging with paint and gelli plates.

We only have a few tickets remaining so follow the link to join. You only have to sign up for the 13th as you will automatically be enrolled for the session on the

https://www.theminories.org/event/collage-workshop-with-jane-watson



Here is what’s on at the Minories in May!The Arborealists at Staverton Park is closing on Sunday 3 May! Don’t miss out o...
01/05/2026

Here is what’s on at the Minories in May!
The Arborealists at Staverton Park is closing on Sunday 3 May! Don’t miss out on this extremely popular exhibition!
Also closing on Sunday 3 May, Lesley Croxford’s ‘The Shadowland of Poetry’! An artist’s interpretation of poems by Sylvia Plath and T.S. Eliot’s The Wasteland - don’t miss it!
On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May, Lizzie from Easy Tiger Vintage is back at the Minories for yet another fabulous pop-up shop! Don't miss out on a gorgeous range of sized and gender inclusive clothing and accessories!
On Tuesday 5 May, join Peter Chisnall from Colchester Heritage Tours who will take you on a journey back in time including a tale about a hot air balloon! Tickets for ‘History Talks - Greyfriars’ on sale now!
Starting in May and all throughout the summer, we will be hosting a series of workshops The popular Make @ the Minories and Draw @ the Minories are back, along with a Sustainable Fashion Retreat, a two-day painting workshop, collage workshops, and much more!
From Saturday 9 May until 28 June, Charlotte Bernays presents ‘The constant state of becoming’! This will be the first major exhibition of works by the Wivenhoe-based sculptor. There will be an exhibition opening event on Saturday 9 May 12-3pm. All Welcome!
Also from Saturday 9 May until 28 June, Hazel Albarn presents ‘SHAPESHIFTER’! Inspired by her travels from all around the world, Hazel will bring her unique masks and artworks to our gallery.
On 14 May, we will host ‘Women, Power, and The Spaces We Inhabit’, an evening talk on Home, Power, and the Hidden Politics of Everyday Space with art historian Solange Gulizzi! Tickets are going fast, get yours before it’s too late!
On Sunday 17 May our gardens will become a sanctuary to wellbeing, with stalls from health and wellbeing businesses, taster sessions of different types of holistic healing, yoga classes, sound baths and lots more!

Address

74 High Street
Colchester
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Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+441206582067

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