Bilston Craft Gallery

A gallery full of contemporary craft, displays of historic items, plus events for all ages. Great inspiration for your little art fans as you can hold and touch a number of items. Free to visit.

The gallery has a changing exhibition programme that features some great examples of modern craft such as jewellery, textiles, ceramics, woodwork and more.

This is a great way for kids to explore how innovative makers use a number of different materials today. There are also opportunities to see historic objects, such as more than 100 beautifully decorated boxes from the 18th century, which were used to hold personal items such as snuff, or sweets! You can also see the famous Bilston enamels.

Kids have the chance to explore craft through 3 centuries, with some other great examples of historic art produced in the Black Country. They will also enjoy comparing these with exciting new works, many of which they can handle and touch!

The gallery offers a number of chances to get involved, whatever your age, with seasonal events and creative workshops.

Bilston Craft Gallery’s lively programme of changing exhibitions features the best of contemporary ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, metal, woodwork and more.

Explore 300 years of craft through fine historic examples of applied arts produced in the Black Country in our Craftsense gallery, including the famous Bilston enamels. Compare and contrast these with exciting new works by some of the UK’s leading contemporary craft makers – many of which you can touch!