Our first Drawing with Anthony Ratcliffe workshop took place yesterday. Using a variety of reference objects, participants developed their observational skills and experimented with detailed drawing techniques. They all created an intricate mounted artwork to take home.

Our Walk and Talk with Anthony Ratcliffe event is now fully booked.

Our Young Makers Saturday morning club members have been taking inspiration from the sketchbooks of our currently exhibiting artist, Anthony Ratcliffe. Using his techniques, the young people selected a variety of interesting objects and made intricate pen drawings of them.

Our Little Big Art Club have been learning about colour mixing and acrylic painting techniques, as they looked at David Hockney's “Nichols Canyon” and were guided in a step by step process to create their own version of this work of art.

Kirkby’s Community Mental Health Team will be holding an information stand at The Kirkby Centre for World mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October from 10am-2pm. Come and have a chat and find out about pathways to holistic self awareness and self care. #MentalHealthAwareness

Making impressions into clay was the theme for this Saturday's Young Makers Art Club. Taking inspiration from the work of artist William George Mitchell, whose sculpture can be seen in Kirkby Library itself. #youtharts #artclubs #clayart

During the Sumner Art Sessions this week in Kirkby Gallery, as funded by Art Friends Merseyside, artist Gill Cowley raffled one of her framed prints of her study of John Lennon, to raise funds for ‘Friends of Kirkby Gallery & Prescot Museum’. Well done to the lucky winner Karen!

On Friday 1 November, drop-in to Kirkby Gallery 12-4.30pm to find out about flexible routes into teaching with Edge Hill University #weareEHU

This Friday, 1 November 12-4.30pm at Kirkby Gallery - find out about routes into teaching with Edge Hill University Culture Knowsley

New themed 2-hour oil painting workshops led by artist Harry Garner, Fridays in November and December at Kirkby Gallery, £20 per workshop. Find out more: mailchi.mp/deafc1212b83/o…

Interested in starting your teaching career? Edge Hill University is holding a drop in session for those interested in a career in teaching on Friday 1 November, 12pm until 4.30pm, at Kirkby Gallery. Flexible routes (including options for those who wish to remain in employment).

There are still a few places available on our new oil painting workshops with artist Harry Garner. You can book for an individual session or register for all five. All materials are provided and beginners are welcome. Email [email protected] to book your place.

The Young Makers Club at Kirkby Gallery have been experimenting with colour, texture and materials in their Saturday morning classes. #CultureKnowsley #youtharts #artclub

We've got fab festive drop-in crafts at Kirkby Gallery over the next three Saturdays - 23 & 30 Nov, 7 Dec 10am to 12.30pm. Kids can make a Christmas gift for someone special for just £2! #KirkbyGallery #CultureKnowsley #xmascrafts

November Greys was the theme of today’s oil painting class with artist Harry Garner. Learning about tone and colour desaturation, participants created wonderful work that was anything but dull. #oilpainting #artclass #CultureKnowsley

This week's Sumner Art Session at the gallery had a very seasonal theme of winter scenes and symbolism, focusing on the work of artist Pieter Bruegel the elder.

Cinderella in Pantomime! Tickets left for this Friday 6th December at 1.30pm - £8 per ticket, plus this Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th, £14/£12. Tickets available in person at Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park or call 0151 443 2200.

Please note, Kirkby Gallery is closed today for a private event. Normal opening hours will resume from tomorrow.