Gain practice-based insights into designing, developing, and delivering co-creation projects. Join us to discover fresh ideas and actionable strategies to help you craft meaningful co-creation initiatives tailored to your institution

Join us to discover new ideas and practical approaches for putting considerate co-creation into practice at your museum. This study day, led by Stephen Welsh, will help you lay or strengthen the foundations for equitable and sustainable community co-creation.

Based on Stephen’s personal and professional experiences, consider several steps for establishing an empathic and effective approach to co-creation with communities in museums. Stephen will present a variety of case studies and lead practice-based exercises that will address both the operational and emotional aspects of co-creation in museums. Participants will be invited to reflect on their present co-creation activities and aspirations while working in small groups in a conversational and relaxed setting.

Co-Creating with Care in Museums
Study Day, Tuesday 12 May 2026, Central London
Led by Stephen Welsh

About the Workshop Leader

Stephen Welsh (he/him) is a cultural practitioner with over 20 years of experience developing and delivering a wide range of arts, culture and heritage projects. From 2007 to 2020, he was the Curator of Living Cultures and Acting Deputy Head of Collections at Manchester Museum, part of The University of Manchester. Prior to this, he was Project Curator at the International Slavery Museum, National Museum Liverpool. Stephen served as a committee member of the National Lottery Heritage Fund North from 2016 to 2025. He is currently a board member of the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust, and a steering group member of the Association of Independent Museums’ Safe Access programme. To learn more about his practice, visit his website, stxwelsh.com.

Book Tickets

Click ‘Select options’ below to book your place on the study day. Tickets are available on a sliding scale from £137 – £177. Book with colleagues for multiple delegate discounts. Book your ticket online below or email info@museum-id.com if you prefer to be invoiced.

20% of tickets are available at a reduced rate for museum workers who may often be excluded from training and professional development opportunities, including people of colour, LGBTQ+ members of staff, students, freelancers, and those working at small independent museums. Reduced rate tickets are £97 – email info@museum-id.com to check availability and to book a ticket at the reduced rate.

Tickets are non-refundable but may be swapped between colleagues at the same organisation and between different study days (if places are available). If the workshop is postponed, your ticket remains valid for the rescheduled date.