Young People’s Events This Summer

Published 1 July 2026
by rachel

Aged 14-19? We’ve got your summer sorted at The Harris. Check out what we’ve got lined-up below, or download our flyer here.

 


The World of Martin Brown: Young Person Illustrator Masterclass

Tuesday, 21 July | 2pm – 3.30pm| No.9

Encounter the art behind the Horrible Histories books this summer by stepping into ‘The World of Martin Brown’. Learn how Martin Brown brings stories to life through his dazzling drawings in this illustration masterclass.

Image of Martin Brown looking into a display case showing a model of a peasent.

Booking required, Free.

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Grow Your Potential with Youth Futures

Thursday, 23 July | 1pm – 3.30pm | No.9

Weekly drop in’s with Steph from Youth Futures. Need help planning your next steps? Steph from the Youth Futures Team is here to support you with whatever’s next. Whether that’s college, an apprenticeship, a job, training, or something else.

Youth Futures Logo

Drop-in, Free.

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Grow Your Potential – Get Ready for Work

Friday, 24 July | 10am – 2.30pm | No.9

Need a hand getting into work or training? Drop in and have a chat with Harriet. She’s here to support you with anything that might be holding you back.

Image of a woman

Drop-in, Free.

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Monthly Art and Creative Workshops for Young People aged 14-19 with Jonny Cosmo

Saturday, 1 August | 11am – 1pm | No.9

Poetry Reel Workshop with word master Jonny Cosmo. Aspiring Poet? Emerging TikToker? In this workshop we will make reels and experiment using visuals to support your poetry and spoken word.

A person with long hair and glasses speaks into a microphone, wearing a beanie and dark jacket, standing against a brick wall backdrop. The tone is casual and engaging.

Booking required, Free

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Digital Illustration

Wednesday, 5 August | 11am – 1pm | No.9

Design your own book cover using Procreate software with guidance from the team from the University of Lancashire’s Young Creative Centre.

Image of a pile of books with an Ipad and pen.

Booking required, Free

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Curator-Led Tour: A Horrible History of Preston

Wednesday, 19 August at 1pm – 2pm & Thursday, 27 August 6pm – 7pm  | The Harris

From failed stone age hunts to stinky streets, discover the gruesome history of Preston in this exclusive curator-led tour of The Harris, with all the nasty bits left in!

The image shows a grand, ornate museum interior with a high ceiling and skylight. Artwork adorns the red walls, and a decorative railing encloses a central exhibit.

Drop-in, Booking required.

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Escape 2 Make Mini Heritage Festival

Tuesday, 25 August | 11am – 4pm | The Studio

Escape2make are bringing their hands-on heritage festival to The Harris! Come join our heritage-based craft demos and workshops including lino-printing, clay carving, weaving and more.

Yellow poster which reads: 'Free creativeworkshops for young people. Who will you be next?'

Drop-in, Free

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Art Challenge! Calling All 14-19 Year Olds

Wednesday, 26 August | 11am – 3pm | No.9

Create a mini exhibition in a day! Work as a team to: Come up with a theme; Make the Art; Describe what it is for visitors; Display it so it looks cool; Admire it!

Bright orange and red artistic sculpture of a face.

Drop-in, Free with snacks provided

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