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EVENTS PROGRAMME - 2008 |
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| There will also be children's drop-in holiday activities throughout the season on Thursdays- please telephone 01223 863036 for further details. | |
| March 23-24th | Giant Easter Egg Trail! Complete a circuit of activities and find your way to the treasure. Eggcellent Stuff - decorate a paper spun egg. Straw Barn - take a look at our 17th century barn and have a go at making a mini one using art straws. Wiggly Worm Way - wind you way along the giant wiggly worm path. Illuminating Illustrations - in the setting of the Abbey make like a monk and illuminate a letter with bright colours and fancy patterns. Cottage Conundrum - explore our cottage and see if you can find all of the bogus objects that have been planted. Willow Weaving - have a go at the traditional craft of basket making. 12-5pm |
| April 10th for 10 weeks | History of Art; Reniassance to the Present Day. Every work of art is a product of its time - a cultural history in visual form. This 10 week course will examine the impact of the Renaissance right down to the twentieth century, 2-4pm. Pre-booking required, £58 (concessions £48) |
| April 12th-13th | Garden Willow Weaving Workshop. Learn about and make simple and practical supports for you garden plants at this hands-on willow workshop, 10am-5pm - prior booking essential. |
| April 20th | Japanese Felting Workshop. Explore and make lightweight felt, also known as Nuno felt which is used to make clothing, 10am-5pm. Prior booking essential. |
| April 27th | Life Drawing Workshop led by Ann Biggs, an experienced tutor and local artist, with professional model. These workshops are suitable for all adults - beginners and more advanced, 10am-1pm. Prior booking essential. |
| May 5th | Friends Country Skills Event Day. Travel back to the days of your grandparents for a day of country demonstrations and activities inspired by the Museum collection and displays. 12-5pm. |
| May 17th | As part of Museums and Galleries Month there will be FREE ENTRY to the Museum and Abbey, 12-5pm |
| May 25th-26th | 1940s Fete. All the fun of a village fair during the 1940s, with traditional stalls, games, maypole, dancing, music and races. 12-5pm |
| June 7th-8th | Art Workshops led by Ann Biggs, an experienced tutor and local artist. These workshops are suitable for all adults - beginners and more advanced, 10am-4pm. Prior booking essential. |
| June 29th | Stationery Engines on display and working! 12-5pm. |
| July 20th | Archaeology Discovery Day at Denny.Lots of demonstrations and children's activities. 12-5pm. |
| August 12th - October 9th | Temporary Exhibition "Woad - Into the Blue" 12-5pm daily |
| August 12th, 12-4pm | Farmland Olmpics! Can you face the challenge of the Farmland Olympics? In celebration of the Olympic Games in China come and have a go at fun sporting activities with a rural twist! |
| August 17th | Plant Dyeing Workshop. On this course, students will discover some of the sources of rich, glowing dye colours to be found in the plant world. Participants will learn how to apply natural dye colours to textile fibres, using a variety of materials and techniques, 10am-5pm. Prior booking essential. |
| August 24-25th | Medieval Life at Denny. 12-5pm |
| September 6th-7th | Art Workshop led by Ann Biggs, an experienced tutor and local artist. These workshops are suitable for all adults - beginners and more advanced, 10am-4pm. Prior booking essential. | September 14th | Plant Dyeing Workshop. On this course, students will discover some of the sources of rich, glowing dye colours to be found in the plant world. Participants will learn how to apply natural dye colours to textile fibres, using a variety of materials and techniques, 10am-5pm. Prior booking essential. |
| September 21st | Basketmaking Workshop.Make a basket in a day! Yes, we promise that it is possible. Take home you very own fruit, plant display or planter basket, 10am-5pm -Prior booking essential. |
| September 28th | Woad and Natural Dyeing Day.A day of using the natural environment for art. Demonstrations of natural dyeing and special exhbition in the attractive grounds of Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum. 12-5pm |
| All October | THE BIG DRAW - Arm yourself with a clip board, paper and pencil, wander around the site and draw to you heart’s content. Add some of your drawings to our display and become part of our Big Draw exhibition |
| October 12th | Autumn Felt Workshop.This course will focus on 3-D or hollow felting with the end product being a warm hat or cosey mittens, 10am-5pm. Prior booking is essential. |
| October 19th | Basketmaking Workshop. Make a basket in a day! Yes, we promise that it is possible. Take home you very own fruit, plant display or planter basket, 10am-5pm - prior booking essential. |
| October 26th | Hallowe'en at Denny. Pumpkins galore at our final farewell event of the season. Apple bobbing, face painting, fancy dress contest, ghost walks and lots more.12-4pm |
| There will also be children's drop-in holiday activities throughout the season on Thursdays- please telephone 01223 863036 for further details. | |