Derby Museums What's On Oct-Dec 2013

What’s On October - December 2013 derbymuseums.org

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Exhibitions.........................................................

Re:invent the Silk Mill.......................................

Come and tell us what you think......................

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Half Term at the Museum & Art Gallery..........

Half Term at Pickford’s House..........................

Christmas with Derby Museums.....................

Write with Derby Museums..............................

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At a Glance........................................................

We Love Derby...................................................

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Hello. Welcome to your What’s On guide.

The Silk Mill, Pickford’s House & The Museum & Art Gallery.

Last year, when Derby Museums Trust was formed, one of its first promises was that it would reopen the Silk Mill, so it is with great pleasure that we can announce that its doors will open soon, for the second Derby Mini Maker Faire, which will kick off a unique project where members of the public will be working alongside museum staff to fit out the ground floor and decide what exhibits will form the displays. No museum anywhere in the world has worked so closely with future visitors to ensure that they are part of the museum from the start. Read on to find out how you can join in and keep checking our website and in the press for details of dates and times of opening.

The next few months will also see us developing the Joseph Wright Study Rooms at the Museum and Art Gallery, giving everyone a chance to get up close and personal with Wright’s drawings and engravings.

This will open early in 2014, following some work to improve the museum’s fire precautions.

Before that there is a rare chance to see one of the gems of the city’s collections, LS Lowry’s Houses Near a Mill – a real treat from one of the country’s best-loved artists.

And, with Christmas on its way, we can help you prepare for the festive period, with lots of Christmas decoration-making activities to get you in the spirit – while our shop will also be stocked with special gift ideas.

Don’t forget you can now connect with us using social media, so that you can stay up to date with all the news, events and projects happening across all our museum sites – and can share your museum experience with your friends.

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The Silk Mill

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Bartholomew Beal – Saint Mondays and thereby hangs a tale 7 September - 10 November Museum & Art Gallery New work by Bartholomew Beal for the Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award

Bartholomew Beal, an emerging star of the arts world, is the current holder of the biennial Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award. He has translated stories and memories into atmospheric paintings with an ambiguous narrative of their own. His work is intense and ethereal, articulating the balance between the transient nature of people’s lives and the longevity of their story.

Beal describes the characters he paints as ‘quiet figures within an under-described space’ and concedes that his pictures develop as much from ‘trial, error and accident as they do from painterly proficiency’. This work is the product of a year spent absorbing the stories and traditions connected with the industrial history of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Beal’s research uncovered many colourful stories such as the ‘Nailers of Belper’ whose jobs were made redundant by industrialisation.

They were heavy drinkers and a notoriously unruly bunch who set aside ‘Saint Mondays’ to recover from the weekends’ excesses.

– Some of Bartholomew’s work will be available to buy during the exhibition.

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Exhibitions –

The Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award

Drawn by Line and Shade

Derbyshire Community Foundation established the Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award in 1998 with the help of a legacy from the estate of the late Jonathan Vickers, a lifelong lover of fine arts.

Portraits by Young People in Derbyshire 7 September - 10 November Museum & Art Gallery

The Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award, first awarded in 2001, aims to develop a collection of work by rising artists which will be nationally important and will enrich the cultural life of Derbyshire.

The Award brings a rising artist to Derbyshire to produce a body of new work inspired by the county’s landscape, heritage and people.

Through the Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award 2013, young people from Aldercar Community Language College, Anthony Gell Secondary School, Highfields Upper School and Murray Park Secondary School worked with Bartholomew Beal and Derby Museums to create their own portraits.

Taking inspiration from this young, contemporary artist and our Joseph Wright collection, young people have produced work in their own, individual style.

As part of the Big Draw, draw your own portrait and add it to the exhibition.

See their work in the gallery and online at derbymuseums.org

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Saint Mondays… Exhibition guided walk Thursday 10 October 2pm-4pm Meet at the Museum & Art Gallery Artist Alison Lloyd leads a walk on a circular route inspired by the places and stories in Bartholomew Beal’s exhibition.

Free, no need to book, just drop in

Moustaches and Mutton Chops – In the portrait gallery for November To mark Movember, Derby Museums will be displaying images from the 9th/12th Lancers archive featuring some of the finest facial hair of the Victorian era.

A chance to admire past achievements and to compare what you’ve grown over the month!

Make sure you look out for other events in Derby on International Mens Day 16 November.

Exhibitions

Saint Mondays Exhibition Talk Saturday 2 November 11am Museum & Art Gallery Come along and enjoy an introduction to Bartholomew Beal’s exhibition.

Free, no need to book, just drop in

Re:invent the Silk Mill The Silk Mill is in the process of reinventing itself for the 21st century - through reviving the principles of the Enlightenment and expanding traditional perspectives of what a museum is and can be. The concept has been developed from a desire to reflect both the 300 year heritage of the building, starting with the Silk Mill as the site of the world’s first factory, through to the modern day city of Derby as a leader in advanced engineering and manufacturing.

As part of this project we are inviting you to take part in an exciting and ground-breaking community rebuilding project to remake The Silk Mill. ‘Remake the Museum’ will allow members of the public to become citizen curators, taking part in organised sessions, helping to design and build new displays, furniture and fittings for the ground floor of the Silk Mill – all from scratch. Participants will learn new skills, meet new people and have a direct input into the future of one of the city’s most well-loved icons.

If you or your club, society or organisation would like to get involved in the Remake the Museum project, you can find out more and sign up to participate at derbymuseums.org/thesilkmill Please check our website for all forthcoming activities and events as they happen!

This project is supported by Derby City Council, Arts Council England and The Happy Museum Project.

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Come and tell us what you think An invitation to consult with Derby Museums: The Joseph Wright Study Rooms Sunday 20 October 10-11.30 am An invitation to anyone who is interested to come along and find out about a new development at Derby Museums. This is an exciting new plan for two rooms at the Museum and Art Gallery to become fresh, interactive spaces where visitors of all ages can explore the Joseph Wright’s work and other items from our collection: we hope there will be something for everyone. We want to welcome students and school children but also families, adult learners, community groups – in fact anyone in the city and beyond.

We would like to invite you to hear more about our plans and offer an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and suggestions about the study rooms.

The consultation session will take place at Derby Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday 20 October 11am-12noon Free, suitable for all

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LS Lowry –

Painting in Focus: LS Lowry Houses Near a Mill, 1941 Museum & Art Gallery 16 November – 12 January 2014 His name is synonymous with the mills and people of his native Lancashire, but LS Lowry was no stranger to Derbyshire and he spent his last days in hospital in Glossop. Over the past 12 months, two hugely popular major Lowry exhibitions have showcased his work and from November we will be displaying ‘Houses Near A Mill’ in one of our smaller galleries.

Taken from our own collection – it is the only Lowry that we own – this is a rare chance to intimately explore a piece of work from an iconic artist who our county has the right to claim partly as our own.

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Events – Family workshop: Matchstick People and Pets Saturday 16 November 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery He was famous for the matchstick figures with whom he populated his paintings and today it’s your chance to create a collage inspired

by LS Lowry. Feel free to fill your own city scene with houses, factories and people – and, of course, cats and dogs.

Suitable for families. Free, no need to book, just drop in

Talk: Lowry - the Man and his Work Sunday 17 November 11am & 2pm Museum & Art Gallery He is one of the country’s best-loved and best-known artists, but what inspired LS Lowry to capture the ordinary lives of Manchester’s urban workers and how did he develop his distinctive style? Join Fine Art Assistant Amanda Askari for a short, informal talk on Lowry’s work and his influences – with time at the end for any questions that you might have.

Suitable for adults. Free, no need to book, just drop in

Creative Writing Workshop Saturday 23 November 10.30am-1pm Museum & Art Gallery Rather than telling their own story, Lowry’s paintings presented the viewer with a simple scene – inviting them to add their own narrative to the picture before them. Writer Alex Davies’s workshop takes this to another level – using Lowry’s ‘Houses Near A Mill’ as a starting point, he’ll help you to develop your own story to flesh out the scene.

Suitable for adults £5 per person, booking essential due to limited numbers To book a place email: info@derbymuseums.org or ring 01332 641901

Events

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Vintage Crafts Course

National Poetry Day

Friday 20 September - Friday 29 November 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Nostalgia has never been so popular, and this is your chance to learn some time-honoured traditional crafts from years gone by, including sewn lavender bags, rag-rugging, boxes made from birthday and Christmas cards and crocheted together, patchwork brooches and button necklaces.

Each session will teach a different craft and you’ll take home a finished piece each time.

Presented in partnership with Derby Adult Learning Service.

Thursday 3 October 1.30-4.30pm Museum & Art Gallery He has led the county in verse for the past two years and Matt Black, Derbyshire’s own Poet Laureate, is dropping in to help us celebrate National Poetry Day with a poetry reading, as well as a Q & A session about modern poetry. The event will then be followed by a chance to find out how you could indulge your own poetic talents, thanks to the setting up of a new poetry group in Derby. All welcome.

Suitable for adults.

Free, but booking essential.

Suitable for adults.

Fees £45 – £90 depending on income.

To book, ring 01332 717900 or email enquiries@derbyals.org

To book a place email info@derbymuseums.org or ring 01332 641901

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Clockmaking Demonstrations Sunday 29 September & Sunday 24 November 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery It’s 300 years since the birth of Derby clockmaker John Whitehurst and as part of our celebrations this is your chance to find out how it’s possible to make a genuine fully working paper clock, as well as taking a closer look at some of the John Whitehurst clocks in our collection.

Suitable for all Free, no need to book, just drop in

Art Workshops for Adults Sunday 6 October & Wednesday 16 October 10.30am-12.30pm Museum & Art Gallery He may now be best-known for his paintings of the Enlightenment, but Joseph Wright of Derby made his name as a landscape artist in the 18th Century. Using his drawings and paintings as your inspiration, this two hour workshop is your chance to learn the basics of how to create a traditional landscape – with a short tour of the Joseph Wright gallery as part of the day.

To book a place email info@derbymuseums.org or ring 01332 641901

MONSTER Big Draw Day! Saturday 5 October 11am – 3pm Museum & Art Gallery Come and draw your favorite monsters in our MONSTER Big Draw! Doodle, collage and sketch the biggest, scariest, creepiest, smallest, cutest monster you can think of – come dressed up too! There will be a little treat for every little monster in costume!

Follow our MONSTER trail and discover the creatures that lurk within our walls…

Suitable for all monsters (and humans) Free, no need to book, just drop in

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The Cooperative Movement in Derby Saturday 12 October 10am-4pm Museum & Art Gallery It changed our city and the world forever, but the Industrial Revolution also prompted workers to unite in order to protect their interests by forming co-operatives. This is your chance to find out the history of the local cooperative movement (one of the earliest in the country), using objects such as banners and historical material from the Derby Cooperative Society and our own collections. Includes a free talk at 11am.

Talk: Peoples on Parade

Suitable for adults Free, no need to book, just drop in

Dr Sadiah Qureshi, Lecturer in Modern History, Birmingham University Saturday 19 October 11am Museum & Art Gallery

Talk: The History Beneath our Feet

In the Victorian era, museums, theatres and fairs staged shows by people from around the world. Shows travelled the country, and the participants performed songs and dances from their cultures.

Wednesday 16 October 7pm Museum & Art Gallery From the Egyptian mummies to our Viking long boat, the most precious items in our collection owe their place to the painstaking work of archaeologists. Stephen Flinders, of the Ilkeston and District Local History Society, discusses other findings that have been unearthed from beneath our feet in a talk organised by the Friends of Derby Museums & Art Gallery.

Entry is free to all Friends’ members.

Dr Qureshi’s talk will explore why the events were so important for audiences, scientists and performers – both in the Victorian period and in contemporary politics.

Suitable for adults Free, no need to book, just drop in

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Talk: Women of the English Civil War Thursday 7 November 2.00 pm Museum & Art Gallery Much has been written about the lives of the men who lived and fought during the war-torn years of the English 17th Century, but what was it like to be a woman at one of the most tumultuous periods of our country’s history?

Using costumes and artefacts, Mary Chambers look at the part played by women from all levels of society during those difficult times.

Organised by the Friends of Derby Museums & Art Gallery.

Entry is free to all Friends’ members.

Objects in Focus Saturday at 11am & Sunday at 11am & 2pm Museum & Art Gallery Every weekend we run free, drop-in talks, tours and object handling sessions.

These are a chance to get up close to objects in the museum or find out more about particular subjects from people who are passionate about them.

Each week the sessions are different - check our website and social media or ask at the front desk on arrival to find out what’s coming up.

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Half Term at the Museum & Art Gallery – Guided Tour of Joseph Wright Gallery Saturday 26 October 11am Museum & Art Gallery His painting of ‘A Philosopher Giving That Lecture on the Orrery’ is one of the most-recognised pictures in the world, but what is it that made Joseph Wright, a painter from the humble streets of 18th century Derby, such a success?

Join Fine Art Assistant Amanda Askari in the Joseph Wright Gallery to find out more about the man whose breath-taking paintings put Derby firmly on the art map.

Suitable for all Free, no need to book, just turn up

Joseph Wright of Derby Walk Saturday 26 October 11am-12.30pm Meet at the Museum & Art Gallery Lace up your walking boots for a fascinating tour of Derby’s streets in the footsteps of Joseph Wright, the 18th century artist whose world-renowned work was shaped by the places and the people he visited during the years he spent living in his home town.

Suitable for all Free, no need to book, just turn up

Family Tour of Joseph Wright Gallery Tuesday 29 October 11am Museum & Art Gallery 18th century Derby was home to some of the country’s leading figures, including the painter Joseph Wright. Come along and find out who else once called our city home, in the company of our very own Georgian lady.

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

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Half Term at the Museum & Art Gallery

Amazing African Artefacts

Go Batty for Halloween

Wednesday 30 October 11am & 2pm Museum & Art Gallery From carved figures to ceremonial masks, the African objects in our 1001 gallery offer a unique insight into a continent which is hugely rich in history and culture. As part of Black History Month, we take a closer look at the items on display.

Thursday 31 October 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without a few bats to make the scariest date in the calendar complete, but in fact, far from being creepy, bats are among the shyest and most interesting animals in Britain. Here’s your chance to find out more about them in the company of some furry friends, while you will also be able to make a bouncy bat of your own.

Suitable for all Free, no need to book, just turn up

Make and Take Masks Wednesday 30 October 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Get face to face with some amazing African masks in our 1001 gallery, then show us what you can do by cutting and colouring your own marvellous mask and taking your own piece of Africa home with you.

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

Diwali Saris Friday 1 November 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Get set for Diwali by coming along to the museum to enjoy story-telling, crafts and dressing up. There will be an adaptation of ‘Mama’s Sari’ by Pooja Makhijani, while a sari-tying demonstration with bangles and bindis and a session making rangoli cards decorated with sari patterns will ensure you’re ready to start the celebrations. Presented in partnership with Surtal Arts.

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

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Half Term at Pickford’s House – Make a Witch’s Broom Saturday 26 October 10am-12noon & 1-3pm Pickford’s House With Halloween on the horizon, witches everywhere will be getting ready to enjoy themselves, so here’s your chance to join the fun by making your own miniature broom ready for the big day.

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

Guided tours of Pickford’s House

Safari So Good

Saturday 26 October 11am & 2pm Pickford’s House In its heyday it was one of the most exclusive addresses in the whole of Derby and Pickford’s House still retains all the air of a grand Georgian townhouse. But what was it like to live there and what went on within its walls? Mrs Knightley, who was tenant of the house in 1815, takes us on a tour to explain all…

Tuesday 29 October 10am-12noon & 1-3pm Pickford’s House As part of Black History Month this is your chance to get inspired by our Figures of Africa exhibition and even make an African animal finger puppet to play with.

Suitable for adults. Free, but booking essential as places limited. To book ring Gwen Wilson on 01629 536831 during normal office hours

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

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Zoomtastic Family Fun Wednesday 30 October 10am-12noon & 1-3pm Pickford’s House You don’t have to go to Donington Park to get your hands on a speeding car – just come along to Pickford’s House and we’ll show your how to make a fantastic propellerdriven racing car for you to take away!

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

Pop-Up Halloween

Knit One, Purl One…

Thursday 31 October 10am-12noon & 1-3pm Pickford’s House Scare your friends silly this Halloween by learning how to make a spooky card – that pops up when they least expect!

Friday 1 November 1-4pm Pickford’s House

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

Learn how to knit – together! In this short workshop you’ll learn some basic skills, make a rosette and pick up a simple pattern to take home.

Suitable for children over 8 years old, who must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking essential due to limited places To book please telephone 01332 715181

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Christmas with Derby Museums – Catch a Falling Star Trail Saturday 30 November – Sunday 5 January Museum & Art Gallery A shower of shimmering stars has fallen on the Museum and they’ve landed in amongst our collections. Can you follow the trail around the Museum and find every one?

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

Winter Wonderland

Tuesday 2 December – Sunday 29 December Pickford’s House Santa’s come early and has left a host of special presents all around Pickford’s House. Come along and see if you can find them all...

Saturday 30 November 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Kickstart the festive season as you explore the museum with the Catch a Falling Star trail, before enjoying a host of festive family activities. Create something magical for our winter wonderland wall, have your photo taken in our penguin and polar bear cut-outs and make Christmas cards and decorations to give your Christmas that extra bit of sparkle.

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

Suitable for families Free, no need to book, just turn up

Past & Presents Trail

Deck the Halls: Pickford’s Christmas Spectacular!

Saturday 7 December 10am-4pm Pickford’s House Tis the season to be jolly! Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Georgian Christmas as costumed staff welcome you into a world of festive cheer.

Come along and create lots of lovely handmade decorations to take home and enjoy seasonal crafts and refreshments. The most popular day of the Pickford’s year, this is one Christmas event not to be missed!

Suitable for all Free, no need to book, just turn up

Conserving the Hurts – Studio Visit Thursday 5 December 9.30am-5pm Meet at the Museum & Art Gallery With your support we were successful in saving the portraits of Mr and Mrs Hurt by Joseph Wright of Derby for the city.

If you would like to witness this painstaking process of conservation that is currently taking place, then join us as we visit the conservators’ studio to see how it is done. £10 per head for transport, booking essential due to limited places.

Tickets from the Museum Shop or email us info@derbymuseums.org or ring 01332 641901

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Objects in Focus: The Jacobite Rebellion

Armchair Chat

Sunday 8 December 11am & 2pm Museum & Art Gallery On the first weekend of December 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army reached Derby as they marched towards London, only to return to Scotland after losing their nerve at Swarkestone Bridge. To mark the anniversary of their stay in Derby, this is a rare opportunity to view a selection of objects linked to the rebellion.

Suitable for all Free, no need to book, just turn up

Winter Solstice Walk Saturday 21 December 11am-12.30pm Meet at the Museum & Art Gallery It’s the shortest day of the year, but there is just long enough to join us on a walk north into Darley Abbey along the River Derwent, learning about the history of the Derwent Valley Mills along the way.

Suitable for all Free, no need to book, just turn up

Christmas with Derby Museums

Friday 27 December 2pm Museum & Art Gallery Look at Wright’s work, explore the stories that they hold and how they might be relevant to us today. Join Jonathan Wallis, Assistant Head of Museums as he leads a discussion in the Joseph Wright Gallery.

Free, no need to book, just turn up

Post-Christmas Crafts Saturday 28 December 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Put your Christmas cards to the best use possible by recycling them to create some beautiful thank you cards and making a calendar for the New Year.

Suitable for all Free, no need to book, just turn up

Write with Derby Museums – PM Poets

Derbyshire Scriptwriters

The second Tuesday of the month from 1.30 – 3.30pm at the Museum & Art Gallery.

The first Sunday of the month from 2-4pm at the Museum & Art Gallery.

Contact Ken Hewitt on 01332 382683 or at ken_hewitt@hotmail.co.uk

Contact Richard Layton at info@derbyshirescriptwriters.com

Derwent Writers The first Thursday of the month from 1-3pm at the Museum & Art Gallery.

Contact Helen on 01332 600553

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Under 5’s Friday – Museum & Art Gallery Fridays 10-11.30am Come and play! Every Friday morning in term time we run an event for children aged between 2 and 5 years old and their parents and carers.

– It’s a great place to meet, have fun and learn together. Activities include stories, crafts, trails and colouring with a different theme each week.

– Friday 4 October Magical masks Friday 11 October All about Eid Friday 18 October Autumn colours Friday 25 October Halloween Party Friday 8 November Dazzling Diwali Friday 15 November Toy Soldiers Friday 22 November Little Stars Friday 29 November Happy Hanukkah Friday 6 December Pick up a penguin Friday 13 December Sparkly Snowflakes Friday 20 December Christmas Party

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Free trails for families at Derby Museums Available every day during normal opening hours.

No need to book, just drop in and pick up a trail sheet from reception.

Derby Museum & Art Gallery Museum Quiz: Find your way around the museum with our general knowledge quiz.

Enlightenment Trail: Follow the trail of Enlightenment objects displayed around the museum.

Mouse Tail Trail: Find the little mice hidden in the 1001 Objects gallery and work out their secret code.

Pottery Number Trail Challenge: Hunt for the pottery animals in our porcelain gallery and see if you can answer their mathematical puzzles.

Pickford House Number Mouse Challenge: Find the mice hidden around the house and crack their secret code.

Name the Rooms: Spot the different architectural details around the building.

Animal Shadows: Help the animals find their lost shadows as you go around the house.

Bagpuss’ Toy Trail: Help Bagpuss find his friends hiding in the different rooms.

Time for Tea Trail: Collect times from some familiar characters with our ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspired trail.

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MAG = Museum & Art Gallery PH = Pickford House

At a Glance – October At a Glance Thursday 3 October

National Poetry Day Event

1.30-3.30pm

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Friday 4 October

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Friday 4 October

Vintage Crafts

1-3pm

MAG

Saturday 5 October

Roman Derby Gallery Talk

11am

MAG

Saturday 5 October

Big Draw Day

11am – 3pm

MAG

Sunday 6 October

Adult Art Workshop

10.30am-12.30pm

MAG

Sunday 6 October

Derbyshire Scriptwriters

2-4pm

MAG

Tuesday 8 October

PM Poets

1.30-3.30pm

MAG

Friday 11 October

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Saturday 12 October

Midland Cooperative Event

10.30am-3.30pm

MAG

Saturday 12 October

Midland Cooperative Talk

11am

MAG

Wednesday 16 October

Adult Art Workshop

10.30am-12.30pm

MAG

Wednesday 16 October

Archaeology Talk

7pm

MAG

Friday 18 October

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Friday 18 October

Vintage Crafts

1-3pm

MAG

Saturday 19 October

Peoples on Parade Talk

11am

MAG

Sunday 20 October

Joseph Wright Study Rooms

10-11.30am

MAG

Friday 25 October

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Friday 25 October

Vintage Crafts

1-3pm

MAG

Saturday 26 October

Make a Witches Broom

10am-12/1-3pm

PH

Saturday 26 October

Pickford’s House Tours

11am & 2pm

PH

Saturday 26 October

Joseph Wright Gallery Tour

11am

MAG

Saturday 26 October

Joseph Wright Walk

11am-12.30pm

MAG

Tuesday 29 October

Joseph Wright Gallery Tour

11am

MAG

Tuesday 29 October

Safari So Good

10am-12/1-3pm

PH

Wednesday 30 October

Zoomtastic Propeller Cars

10am-12/1-3pm

PH

Wednesday 30 October

Amazing African Artefacts

11am & 2pm

MAG

Wednesday 30 October

Make and Take Masks

11am-3pm

MAG

Thursday 31 October

Pop Up Halloween Cards

10am-12/1-3pm

PH

Thursday 31 October

Go Batty for Halloween

11am-3pm

MAG

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November At a Glance Friday 1 November

Diwali Saris

11am-3pm

MAG

Saturday 2 November

Saint Mondays Exhibition Talk

11am

MAG

Sunday 3 November

Derbyshire Scriptwriters

2-4pm

MAG

Thursday 7 November

Women of Civil War Talk

2pm

MAG

Friday 8 November

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Friday 8 November

Vintage Crafts

1-3pm

MAG

Saturday 9 November

Remembrance Talk

11am

MAG

Tuesday 12 November

PM Poets

1.30-3.30pm

MAG

Friday 15 November

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Friday 15 November

Vintage Crafts

1-3pm

MAG

Saturday 16 November

Dark Age Derby Gallery Talk

1am

MAG

Saturday 16 November

Matchstick People & Pets

11am – 3pm

MAG

Sunday 17 November

LS Lowry Talk

11am & 2pm

MAG

Friday 22 November

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Friday 22 November

Vintage Crafts

1-3pm

MAG

Saturday 23 November

Creative Writing Workshop

10.30-12.30pm

MAG

Sunday 24 November

Clockmaking Demonstration

11am-3pm

MAG

Friday 29 November

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Friday 29 November

Vintage Crafts

1-3pm

MAG

Saturday 30 November

Winter Wonderland

11am-3pm

MAG

December At a Glance Sunday 1 December

Derbyshire Scriptwriters

2-4pm

MAG

Thursday 5 December

Conserving the Hurts

9.30am-5pm

MAG

Friday 6 December

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Saturday 7 December

Deck the Halls

10am – 4pm

PH

Sunday 8 December

Jacobite Rebellion Objects

11am & 2pm

MAG

Tuesday 10 December

PM Poets

1.30-3.30pm

MAG

Friday 13 December

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Friday 20 December

Under 5’s Friday

10-11.30am

MAG

Saturday 21 December

Winter Solstice Walk

11am-12.30pm

MAG

Friday 27 December

Armchair Chat

2pm

MAG

Saturday 28 December

Post-Christmas Crafts

11am-3pm

MAG

For Silk Mill events please visit our website

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Looking for an inspiring meeting space?

Let us enlighten you!

You can hire space in the Museum & Art Gallery for meetings, events and conferences. Derby Museums has a selection of spaces within our galleries that can be used for a wide range of events and activities.

Derby Museums offers a creative place to inspire your people.

For more information or to discuss a booking please call us on 01332 641901

Support Derby Museums!

Derby Museums is a charitable trust and relies on funding and grants from organisations and donations from businesses and the general public.

Making a donation by cheque made payable to Derby Museums and sent to the Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS Buying something from the Museum shop

Please support us by: Donating via the Just Giving Website www.justgiving.com/derbymuseums/

Volunteering some of your free time email: info@derbymuseums.org

Texting “DMTR10 £10” to 70070 to donate £10 to Derby Museums Making a donation to the museum in one of the collection boxes around the Museum & Art Gallery or Pickford’s House.

Many thanks for your support!

Derby Museums Charity registration number – 1149710

Education Visits Derby Museums offer a wide range of educational activities for schools, colleges and universities and students of all ages. To find out more contact 01332 641901

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We love Derby

The Friends of Derby Museums & Art Gallery Interested in history and art? Want to help Derby Museums? Why not become a Friend. Membership entitles you to free entry to lots of interesting talks, tours and events. Pick up a subscription form in one of our museums or email info@derbymuseums.org

Christmas and New Year Opening Derby Museum & Art Gallery and Pickford’s House will be closed from Monday 23rd to Thursday 26th December, open from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th December, and closed from Monday 30th December to Wednesday 1st January, reopening Thursday 2nd January.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Museum and Art Gallery The Strand Derby, DE1 1BS – Opening times Tuesday – Sunday: 10am-5pm Bank Holiday Mondays: 10am-5pm

Pickford’s House Th eS 41 Friar Gate tra nd Derby, DE1 1DA – Opening times Tuesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 1pm-4pmCheapside

Silk Mill Silk Mill Lane Derby, DE1 3AF – Opening times coming soon. Check the website for updates

Main Funders:

– Other Funders, Supporters and Partners The Beecroft Bequest, the Derbyshire Community Foundation, the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the Friends of Derby Museums & Art Gallery, the Gilbert Bradley Trust, the Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award, Happy Museums, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Rolls Royce & Surtal Arts.