Bite-size Talk | Illustrating Discworld
Tuesday 11 November 2025, 2 – 2.30pm | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Paul Kidby is best known for his art based on Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series of fantasy novels and is celebrated in the exhibition Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld: 30 Years of Paul Kidby’s Illustrations.
This talk by our museum curator will take a look behind the scenes of the exhibition, and also delves into Worcester City’s own art collection to show examples of work by other illustrators such as Randolph Caldecott to explore the importance of this wonderful artform.
£4.50 for the talk; book via the link below. If you’d like to visit the exhibition too, advance booking is available online. There are a variety of admission options to choose from. The rest of the Art Gallery and Museum is free to visit as usual. Online booking isn’t available on the day of your visit, but you are welcome to pay in the shop when you arrive.
Check out the full programme of Bite-size Talks 2025.
Christmas wreath making at The Commandery (ages 16+)
Christmas wreath making at The Commandery (ages 16+)
Saturday 29 November, 10.30am – 12.30pm | The Commandery
Settle in for a cosy morning at Worcester’s Commandery as you create a rustic wreath to decorate your door this December. ❄️
In the beautiful wooden-beamed room upstairs at The Commandery, you’ll use natural materials from the surrounding gardens to create your wreath – either following an example or creating your own design.
Sip a tea, enjoy a coffee, and munch mince pies as you craft your wreath.
£25. All resources supplied. Ages 16+ years.
I thoroughly enjoyed making my Christmas wreath. It was very relaxing and therapeutic. Everyone was able to “put their own spin” on their decoration, so was really inclusive. It was a present from my son and I think we will make it our Christmas tradition. Wreath-making attendee, 2024.
Book your spot. If you’d like to look around The Commandery, you can get half-price general admission from the shop on the day of the workshop.
You might also enjoy Autumn Wreath Making on Saturday 4 October 2025!
Autumn wreath making at The Commandery (ages 16+)
Saturday 4 October, 10.30am – 12.30pm | The Commandery
Make yourself an autumnal wreath to adorn your door at home in a cosy and relaxing workshop welcoming in the month of October. 🍂
In the beautiful wooden-beamed room upstairs at The Commandery, you’ll use natural materials from the surrounding gardens to create your wreath – either following an example or creating your own design.
Sip a tea, enjoy a coffee, and enjoy some biscuits as you craft your wreath.
£25. All resources supplied. Ages 16+ years.
Amazing! I was so excited to find this. It did not disappoint! The atmosphere was awesome, venue beautiful, staff and volunteers were wonderful – I am so happy with my creation! – Wreath-making attendee, 2024.
Book your spot. If you’d like to look around The Commandery, you can get half-price general admission from the shop on the day of the workshop.
You might also enjoy Christmas Wreath Making on Saturday 29 November 2025!
The Big Worcester Quiz
Friday 26 September, 7 - 9pm | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Whether you are a Worcester aficionado or a quiz fiend, this is the night for you. Get your team together and join us for a fun-packed evening hosted by Worcester Life Stories author Sheena Payne-Lunn.
Test your knowledge of The Faithful City; how good is your memory of 1970s petrol stations, historic pubs or local shops? Guaranteed nostalgia and lively banter!
£5 per person; teams of up to 5 people. Buy up to 5 tickets for a team, or single tickets and be matched up with your team-mates on the night.
Glass of wine and nibbles included.
Online booking ends on Thursday 25 September. If you’d like to check availability on Friday 26 September, please call 01905 25371.