Starting with using different techniques to draw your face, eyes, mouth and nose - you'll move on to drawing a self portrait using these skills. Charlie is raring to get back to seeing you and we can't wait to see your amazing pictures! Join us - all newcomers very welcome.
Join writer, facilitator and performer Ruth Hill at Chippenham Museum for a day of writing and performing. In the morning you will write something inspired by the museum’s exhibition which focusses on local Victorian diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert. Using the exhibition for inspiration, you will write stories, poems and scripts. Ruth will help you create […]
See the world turned upside down! Join Chippenham Museum to learn about the science of photography and create your own camera obscura to take home. Working with Lacock Abbey, the birthplace of photography, this workshop celebrates Chippenham’s connection to Victorian inventor William Henry Fox Talbot. Once resident at the abbey and MP for Chippenham, Fox […]
In this one hour workshop create your own simple mini scrap book inspired by our latest exhibition. Use words, photos and your own drawings to explore this popular Victorian pastime. Wednesday 25 August, 10am / 11.30am / 1pm / 2.30pm £4, booking essential. Ages 6+ (under 8s accompanied) 10am book here, 11.30am book here, 1pm book […]
Join writer, facilitator, and performer Ruth Hill for a series of six creative writing sessions inspired by the museum’s exhibition Kilvert’s World. The exhibition focusses on local Victorian diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert with two of his three remaining diaries on display, on loan from the National Library of Wales. Using the exhibition for inspiration, Ruth […]
Master traditional silver smithing techniques to make your own autumn leaf necklace with Chippenham based designer-maker Barking Hen Jewellery. Inspired by nature, you will make a copper leaf and silver leaf to hang from a silver chain provided. You will be taught how to design, saw, file and shape, silver solder and texture or polish […]
This half term join Chippenham Museum’s Photoclub for some free photo fun. Exhibition ‘Our Photo Journey’ The club’s autumn photographic exhibition and first display together as a group. Museum Trail Take part in the club’s photographic challenge to see if you can find their favorite objects around the museum. Free Photography Workshops Wednesday 27 October, […]
Join Sidney & Tristan from The Last Baguette for fun, relaxed participatory theatre sessions. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music... Expect to play, move, watch and laugh. The details At The Cause, Chippenham 10.30am on Tuesdays: 18th January, 15th February, 15th March, 12th April, 10th May, & 14th June Sessions last 1 hour, […]
Join Sidney & Tristan from The Last Baguette for fun, relaxed participatory theatre sessions. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music... Expect to play, move, watch and laugh. The details At The Cause, Chippenham 10.30am on Tuesdays: 18th January, 15th February, 15th March, 12th April, 10th May, & 14th June Sessions last 1 hour, […]
Join Sidney & Tristan from The Last Baguette for fun, relaxed participatory theatre sessions. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music... Expect to play, move, watch and laugh. The details At The Cause, Chippenham 10.30am on Tuesdays: 18th January, 15th February, 15th March, 12th April, 10th May, & 14th June Sessions last 1 hour, […]
In this workshop we take you back to the days of floral designer Constance Spry, with British grown flowers, using techniques before the advent of floral foam. Using only sustainable methods and beautiful home grown seasonal flowers we will create a lovely arrangement in natural basket ware. £50 per person to include tuition, all flowers […]
Join us at The Cause Arts Centre for a fun packed, 3-day workshop exploring different ways to be silly. We will be creating comedic characters and generally having tons of laughs. Dive into the dressing up box and learn the art of puppetry. Pick your favourite character and make your own comedy sketch to show […]
