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Contents Exhibitions: Museum & Art Gallery

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Things to Do: Museum & Art Gallery

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Things to Do: The Silk Mill

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YOUR SUMMER SORTED!

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Things to Do: Pickford’s House

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Information and At A Glance

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HeLLO Derby Museums heads into the summer with wind in its sails (and not just because of the John Stobart exhibition, more later). In May 2015, it was confirmed that we had been earmarked £9.4m by the Heritage Lottery Fund to redevelop The Silk Mill as Derby’s Museum of Making.

This will both explore the creative heritage of the city and enable local people to ‘make’ the new attraction with us. Over the next two years we will be further developing plans, with building work to begin in 2018 before the new museum is open to the public in 2019-20.

Meanwhile there is an exciting range of events and exhibitions at all our sites. In July, as part of The Grand Tour programme across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, we will be showing two rarely seen works of the Colosseum in Rome by Joseph Wright of Derby. One is undergoing conservation and we’ll be explaining the intricate and highly skilled work of the conservator.

Our main exhibition this summer is a major retrospective of the Derby artist John Stobart.

We’ll be showing a range of works including scenes of the city and the maritime subjects for which he is most renowned.

There is plenty to do for families over the summer. We are participating in the UK Festival of Archaeology, diverse events include discovering ancient Egypt, an exploration of the Bronze Age Shardlow logboat and even an insight into forensic archaeology. For visitors inspired by the Museum’s new nature gallery, Notice Nature Feel Joy, there will be further opportunity to learn about the world around us through Nature Bites talks. In August we’ll be hosting our first Summer Spectacular at Pickford’s House with a busy Georgian market, magicians and traditional street vendors.

Art, natural history, archaeology and history all come to life in our museums.

If you really love museums, you can participate in a national campaign led by the National Museums Directors Council - I Love Museums. Visit their website ilovemuseums.com and leave a comment about why you love museums.

I love museums – because they help us find our place, in the world. #ILoveMuseums

Executive Director, Derby Museums Trust

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Wright Revealed: Part I 4 July - 6 September FREE We’ve recently embarked on an exciting new project to conserve Joseph Wright’s painting of The Colosseum, by Moonlight.

This exhibition will be an opportunity to see the painting, alongside its companion, The Colosseum, by Daylight, before treatment begins this autumn. Extensive overpainting by Wright Revealed: Part II an enthusiastic restorer during the 20th century had rendered The Colosseum, by Moonlight unrecognisable.

Join us in April 2016 as we Learn about the scientific analysis and art historical unveil the results of the research that will aid conservators to reveal more about conservation treatment in Wright’s original painting and the ideas and techniques a special exhibition, behind its production.

Wright Revealed: Part II

COMPetItIOn: Win a Grand tour experience This Grand Tour prize includes a weekend stay for two people, a VIP tour of The Joseph Wright Institute at the Museum & Art Gallery including a cream tea, an exclusive State Room tour at Welbeck Abbey from The Harley Gallery, a high tea with fizz at the Nottingham Contemporary and complimentary entrance to Chatsworth House and Gardens.

For a chance to discover Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire with a tailored tour, visit thegrandtouruk.com.

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The grand tour events

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2-3pm FREE Suitable for teenagers and adults

Collections Revealed: Roman Derby

The Last Grand Tourists

Wright in Italy

Wednesday 12 August

Wednesday 19 August

Friday 17 July

Jonathan Wallis, Head of Museums, offers this fascinating insight in to the last of the Grand Tourists.

Lucy Bamford, Senior Curator of Art, discusses Wright’s influential tour of Italy between 1774 and 1775.

Join Jonathan Wallis, Head of Museums, as he discusses Roman Derby in relation to The Colosseum, by Moonlight by Joseph Wright.

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eXHIBItIOnS museum & art Gallery John Stobart An Artistic Journey from Derby across the Atlantic until 6 September FREE From his earliest beginnings as a student at Derby College of Arts and Crafts, John Stobart has always used paint to depict the people in the landscapes that he sees around him. Taking inspiration as a young artist from Joseph Wright of Derby’s work he has become one of the best-known North American maritime painters.

Over the last 60 years he has produced over 600 paintings a special selection of which can be seen in this retrospective of his life’s work. The first major exhibition of his work to be seen in the city in which he first trained and was a great inspiration for his early work.

Supported by The John Stobart Foundation

Jeffrey Charles Henry Peacock (JCHP) Beshrew the Sombre Pencil!

After Joseph Wright of Derby’s ‘the Captive, from Sterne’ 31 July - 30 September The Joseph Wright Study Centre FREE The focus of interest for JCHP Collective is a group of works by Joseph Wright that depict a specific passage in Laurence Sterne’s novel, A ‘Sentimental Journey through France and Italy.’

JCHP’s works will be presented in the study centre’s display drawers.

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Miscellaneous: An exploration of ‘treasure’ 19 September - 15 November Pickford’s House Don’t miss our young artists exhibition at Pickford’s House as part of The Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award.

See page 26 for details.

kerri Pratt: Of A Place Winner of the Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award 2014 19 September - 15 November FREE Kerri Pratt ’s paintings have references to curious spaces derived from man-made, industrial and urban landscapes. Drawing on childhood memories of growing up in an ex-mining town, when the demise of previously thriving industries of Collieries, Potteries, Pipeworks and Brickworks were all too prominent. Kerri has reconnected with her home county of Derbyshire to produce a new series of paintings referencing remnants and traces of our industrial heritage.

Common treasury until 15 November FREE Opening in 1879 Derby Museum was the culmination of many years of planning and thought. Many of the objects that the people of Derby know and love were part of the founding collections. The collection now contains thousands of items assembled in many cases through the generosity of Derby’s people. This exhibition describes how Derby’s collections have grown over 150 years. It will also explore how the museum has perceived its role in the city and more importantly what the public has expected of it.

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FeStIVAL OF ARCHAeOLOGY museum & art Gallery Finding the evidence: Forensic Archaeology Saturday 11 July 2-4pm Following the success of our Forensic Archaeology workshop in April 2015, we are delighted to welcome back Rachel Atherton, Co-Production Curator and David Bryson, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Anthropology, Imaging and Forensic Sciences College of Life and Natural Sciences University of Derby, for a fascinating insight in to what can be discovered by taking a closer look at bones.

Delve into the fascinating world of human osteology, unlocking the secrets of human skeletons from Roman and Anglo Saxon Derby, and discovering what they can tell us about their lives.

This is a beginner’s introduction to how to identify the age and sex of skeletons, and what bones can tell us about people’s health, height and traumas. It is a rare opportunity to study hands-on some of the human remains in Derby Museum’s collections.

FREE Suitable for adults Places are limited. Booking is essential.

To book please call 01332 641901

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nature Bites: the Ancient Boat Wednesday 15 July 2-3pm Join Head of Museums Jonathan Wallis, for this Festival of Archaeology special Nature Bites talk.

Jonathan explores what this ancient logboat – a true highlight of the museum’s collection – reveals about the natural world it inhabited 3,500 years ago.

FREE Suitable for all

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Handling History

Saturday 25 July 11am-3pm

Tuesday 21 July 11-11.30am

Our action packed summer programme kicks off with a celebration of our Egyptian collection. Come face to face with our famous mummies and handle objects from our collection that have been especially bought out of storage for today!

There will be Egyptian dressing up, face painting and traditional music to help us transform our gallery space into our own Ancient Egypt!

Handling History is our regular object handling morning where you can get up close to historic objects from our collection.

We will be bringing new objects out to study – discover the stories for yourself.

FREE Suitable for families

FREE Suitable for families

Archaeological Finds Day Wednesday 22 July 10am-2pm Bring your archaeological discoveries along for identification and analysis by our Finds Liaison team.

Discover the secrets behind any historical treasure you you may have uncovered!

You can also discuss what a Finds Liaison OďŹƒcer does directly with the team, and take a closer look at some treasures from our collection in some object handling activities.

FREE Suitable for all

tots Make and Do Digging!

Friday 24 July 10-11.30am Dig, discover and explore for this extra special Tots Make and Do as part of the Festival of Archaeology. See what objects you can uncover in the sand and have a go at creating your own treasure to take home.

FREE Suitable for families

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nOtICe nAtURe FeeL JOY inspired by nature Step into our elegant new venue hire space to see a display of decorative objects from our collection.

This wall based display profiles objects that are inspired by and decorated with motifs and themes from nature; from porcelain plates with leafy scenes to tiny feathered earrings.

The interpretive text will emerge during August as we gather stories and responses from visitors so please drop in to add your views.

Keep in touch with us: @DMNature dmnature.tumblr.com

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Inspired By nature

Wednesday 15 July 2-3pm

Wednesday 5 August 2-3pm

Wednesday 2 September 2-3pm

Join Head of Museums Jonathan Wallis, for this Festival of Archaeology special Nature Bites talk.

Jonathan explores what this ancient logboat – a true highlight of the museum’s collection – reveals about the natural world it inhabited 3,500 years ago.

Wildlife in the Lower Derwent Valley has survived for Centuries alongside our Industrial Heritage. This talk will look at the exceptional wildlife found in this historic part of Derbyshire, and the hidden gems of the Valley’s built heritage.

Join Andrea Hadley-Johnson, Co-Production Manager, in Inspired by Nature, for an introduction to some beautiful decorative objects from our collection that have been inspired by the natural world.

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Family Friday: nature takeover Day! Friday 7 August 11am-4pm Join us for bug hunts in Pickford’s House, live animal handling thanks to Wildlife Workshops in the Museum & Art Gallery and animal themed making activities at The Silk Mill.

Come along dressed as your favourite animal for an extra special prize!

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Live animals will take over our galleries as we welcome our friends from Wildlife Workshops. Come and meet the animals – and create your very own animal mask to take home.

Come and make a birdhouse on the Maker Bar that you can take home to encourage wildlife in to your own natural world at home.

Take an activity plant pot in to the garden to create a view finder to discover bugs and draw the flowers in the garden.

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eVentS museum & art Gallery In Performance: Voices Saturday 11 July Museum & Art Gallery 3-4pm Pickford’s House 4-5pm

In Performance: the PM Poets Tuesday 22 September 2-3pm

Derby Museums are delighted to welcome ‘Voices’ to two of our venues – the Museum & Art Gallery and Pickford’s House – for a programme that will include a mix of folk, gospel and light classics.

‘Voices’, the City of Derby Girls Choir, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and will be ‘Singing Out and About’ conducted by Dan Miller. ‘Voices’ will also be joined by members of ChorAlchemy.

Join the PM Poets for an afternoon of poetry recital and performance. Everyone is welcome to join us for this free recital. If you would like to read one of your poems at the event, please contact ken_hewitt@hotmail.co.uk

FREE Suitable for all

FREE Suitable for all

Crafternoon Café Saturday 15 August 2-4.30pm Join textile designer Samantha Schofield for an afternoon of vintage inspired stitching in the café at the Museum & Art Gallery.

Create your own textile art work with embroidery, vintage haberdashery and appliqué to hang on the wall or give as a gift.

Tea and cake will be served throughout whilst we gain inspiration from the ceramic displays in The Coffee House. £10. Booking essential.

Email samanthaschofield@hotmail.co.uk Telephone 07881613955 samanthaschofield.co.uk

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tHInGS tO DO museum & art Gallery Object Handling: Handling History

Life Drawing with Derby Adult Learning

Tuesdays 7 and 21 July 4 and 18 August 1, 15 and 29 September

Tuesday 15, 22, 29 September Tuesday 6, 13, 20 October

11-11.30am Get up close and handle authentic objects from the museum collection and learn the history of these fascinating objects.

FREE Suitable for all

military Modern Army: Object Handling Wednesday 22 July Wednesday 29 July 11am-1pm Join us in Soldier’s Story for the opportunity to get up close to some authentic Modern Army objects.

FREE Suitable for all

the Last Lance Charges Wednesday 8 July 2-3pm

10am-12.30pm Join Alexandra Koufali to create sketches observed from a life model.

Course fees apply.

To book, please contact Derby Adult Learning Service on 01332 717900 or email enquiries@derbyals.org

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Join Major Watson, Assistant Regimental Secretary of The Royal Lancers for a talk on the last lance charges of the 9th Lancers and 12th Lancers during the First World War. FREE Suitable for teenagers and adults

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FAMILY ACtIVItIeS museum & art Gallery

tHe ARt HUB

The Art Hub will pop up each Wednesday over the summer holiday, transforming a different space of the museum each week in to an artist studio where you are free to explore, create and imagine using a variety of artist’s materials.

11am-2pm Museum & Art Gallery FREE

Wednesday 29 July Wednesday 5 August Wednesday 12 August Wednesday 19 August Wednesday 26 August Wednesday 2 September

the Art Hub: Artist Hour Every Wednesday before The Art Hub 10-11am We are delighted to introduce a new feature to our summer programme! The Artist Hour is a free artist-led workshop where we will explore the themes and materials used in that week’s Art Hub in more depth.

FREE Places are limited.

Please call 01332 641901 to book or visit the Museum & Art Gallery reception Suitable for teenagers and adults

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Notice Nature Nature Slides VJ Day: Flags and Bunting Wright Inspired Land and Sea Archaeology Discovery

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NEW FAMILY FRIDAY at The Silk Mill For more information, go to page 18.

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Family FRIDAY

Throughout the summer holiday, Tots Make and Do transforms in to Family Friday, a space where the whole family is welcome to take a closer look at some objects from our collections and be inspired to create. Come and make something inspired by our collection to take home.

10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery FREE Suitable for families

Friday 31 July Friday 14 August Friday 21 August Friday 28 August Friday 4 September

Spectacular Shells Soldier’s Story Wright Light The Smuggler’s Cave Roman Ruins

As part of Family Friday, we also have a Discovery Den suitable for under 5s where our younger visitors are welcome to play and explore alongside the activities taking place.

tots make and Do

Tots Make and Do is a weekly session taking place every Friday morning during term time, where we welcome 2-5 year olds and their grown ups for crafts, games and stories inspired by our fabulous collections.

10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery FREE Suitable for 2-5 year olds and their grown ups!

Friday 3 July Friday 10 July Friday 17 July Friday 24 July Friday 11 September Friday 18 September Friday 25 September

Ships Ahoy!

Toga Tots Bright Moon Digging!

Under the Sea Fox and Friends Tiny Treasures

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An evening of Harmony

Great Derby Board Games Bash

Saturday 25 July From 7pm

Saturday 11 July 10am-8pm Join Derby on Board Games for a fun-filled day playing a diverse selection of board games whilst being surrounded by our beautiful collections.

This family friendly event will take over the ground floor of The Silk Mill for one day only.

Come along and enjoy refreshments from our café as you meet new people, play new games and even have a go at making your own! £3 Under 16 FREE Suitable for all

Join us at The Silk Mill for an evening of close harmony and acapella singing in a barbershop style!

This evening’s performance will feature Derby A Cappella, In 7th Heaven and YesterYear.

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Hello Hubmarine Thursday 23 July Thursday 6 and 20 August Thursday 3 and 17 September 6-8pm Be part of this writing community in the heart of Derby.

Hello Hubmarine celebrate writing and develop opportunities to create and share work, perform and write stories together.

FREE Suitable for adults

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£6 derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk Suitable for all

Model Railway Saturday 11 July Friday 21 August Saturday 26 September 1-5pm See our beautifully crafted model railway in action and take part in some transport themed craft activities.

FREE Suitable for all

eXhibition Velocipathy: A Celebration of Vintage Cycling Saturday 1 - Sunday 30 August FREE

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Following on from the success of exhibiting at Haddon Hall in June, we are pleased to bring Velocipathy to The Silk Mill.

Thursday 16 July 3-4pm

Highlights of the exhibition include an 1870s velocipede manufactured in Derby by engineering firm George Fletcher and Co., a personal gift from George to his brother, and a Dewey ‘Express’ penny-farthing from the same period.

Join Daniel Martin, Curator of Making, for this fascinating insight in to what happens behind the scenes in a museum. For this session, we will take a closer look at the penny farthing.

The exhibition has been co-produced at The Silk Mill with volunteers from Sustrans’ ‘Bike It Derby’ scheme, part of Derby City Council’s Derby Connected programme.

Collections Revealed: Silk Production Friday 14 August 1-3pm

FREE Suitable for teenagers and adults

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Join us for Collections Revealed, a unique opportunity to explore the stores at The Silk Mill – a rare opportunity to gain public access to the spectacular collections housed on site.

Daniel Martin, Curator of Making, will reveal the hidden histories behind the Silk Mill’s history of silk production, showcasing fascinating objects during a store tour and an illuminating talk.

FREE Suitable for teenagers and adults

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FAMILY ACtIVItIeS the silk mill

OPen MAke

Every Thursday, from 6-9pm, The Silk Mill comes to life with crafting, making, hacking and tickering. This is an opportunity to be inspired by the space and the people you may meet.

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Join the Derby Makers for a celebration of making each Thursday as part of our Open Make programming.

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6-9pm The Silk Mill FREE Suitable for families

Thursday 30 July Thursday 6 August Thursday 13 August Thursday 20 August Thursday 27 August Thursday 3 September

FAMILY FRIDAY

On a Friday, you can join us at the Museum & Art Gallery for Family Friday in the morning and then join us at The Silk Mill for Family Friday in the afternoon too!

Solder a Flashy Badge Stop Motion Animation An Introduction to Raspberry Pi Making Measurements Minecraft Museum Paper Making

The Maker Bar is available for you to make and create whenever The Silk Mill is open, but drop in on a Friday afternoon and you can join us at The Maker Bar where you will be guided through a making activity by a Maker.

2-4pm The Silk Mill FREE Suitable for families

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Friday 31 July Friday 14 August Friday 21 August Friday 28 August Friday 4 September

Laser Labs Sunday 19 July Sunday 13 September 1-4pm Learn how to digitally design your own 2D vector image using Inkscape and laser cut your design to take away.

For this workshop you will need to bring a laptop and mouse (preferably with a wheel). £10 plus booking fee Please book at derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk Suitable for all Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

let’s make Explore the world of making, one project at a time.

Let’s Make explores a variety of making projects on site at the world’s first factory.

You will get to take your Make home at the end of the session.

£10 plus booking fee per session derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk Suitable for ages 5+ Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult All tools are provided

Let’s Make: A Marble Machine

Let’s Make: A Mini Amplifier

Thursday 30 July 6-8pm

Thursday 27 August 6-8pm

Come along and learn how to solder a Drawdio! This spectacular make turns an everyday pencil into an Ocillating Musical Pencil – a Theremin instrument!

This beginners project is the perfect introduction to soldering. Together we’ll make a Mono Amplifier for your MP3 player or phone.

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PICKFORD’S HOUSE Tuesday Activities 10am-12 / 1-3pm see page 30

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Art Hub: Artist Hour 10-11am see page 14 The Art Hub 11am-2pm see page 14 Open Make 6-9pm see page 18

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Family Friday 10-11.30am see page 15

Family Friday 2-4pm see page 18

NEW TRAILS Explore the Museum & Art Gallery with a Discovery Kit, go on a Sun Bear’s Picnic and explore treasures from our collection!

All trails available from 25 July.

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Thursday Activities 10am-12 / 1-3pm see page 31

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Family Friday: nature takeover Day! Friday 7 August 11am-4pm Join us for Nature Takeover Day at all three of our museums! From Bug Hunts in the garden at Pickford’s House, live animal handling thanks to Wildlife Workshops at the Museum & Art Gallery to animal themed making activities at The Silk Mill – there will be lots happening across our three sites on this action packed day.

COME DRE S S ALONG ED A S F AV O U Y O U R ANIMA RI T E LF EX TR A OR AN S PEC I A L P R I Z E!

For more information, please go to page 11.

Pickford’s House Summer Spectacular Saturday 22 August 10am-4pm Pickford’s House will burst into life with the hustle and bustle of a busy Georgian market. Meet magicians and traditional street vendors, have a go at Georgian crafts, play 18th century inspired games and enjoy a cup of tea in the summer garden.

FREE Suitable for all

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WE WANT MAKERS, LOTS OF MAKERS - PARTICULARLY LOCAL MAKERS FROM DERBY, DERBYSHIRE AND THE EAST MIDLANDS TO HELP SHOW WE HAVE THE BEST MAKERS IN THE WORLD! Apply via the website - makerfairederby.com Deadline: Monday 31 August @makerfairederby #DMMF15 info@derbymuseums.org | 01332 641901

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Saturday 24 October The Silk Mill, 2015 atDerby A family-friendly event to MAKE, create, learn, invent, CRAFT, think, play, celebrate and be inspired by arts, crafts, science, engineering and technology!

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Derby Mini Maker Faire is independently organised by Derby Museums and operated under license from Maker Media, Inc.

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STEAM maker in residence Graeme smith Our most recent residencies are part of our growing ‘Institute of STEAM’ and have focused on exploring the themes and concepts across the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths to develop our ideas around how creativity is integral to innovation and making.

These residencies are directly informing our plans for the full redevelopment of the site as a Museum of Making, over the coming 5 years.

Graeme will be in residence at The Silk Mill until December and will be working with us on a variety of projects throughout his residency, including Maker Camp and Young Makers, (see opposite).

You can also meet Graeme at the Maker Bar every Saturday throughout the summer and take part in creating projects to take home, or pop into the workshop during our opening times. instituteofsteam.org

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Graeme is a freelance designer and maker with extensive experience of creating bespoke magic props used around the world and designing merchandising and screen props for the film industry.

Graeme was involved in the original Re:Make project at The Silk Mill and has also designed and built a variety of bespoke interactive elements for the new nature gallery at the Museum & Art Gallery. Graeme has previously facilitated the ‘LaserLab’ and other DIY workshops at The Silk Mill and is also a long standing member of Derby Makers.

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M Ak eR CA M P Thursday 30 July, Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August 10am-4pm Maker Camp is an international celebration of making. Connect with young inventors and artists from around the world through Maker Camp Google Community, and make your own projects on site at The Silk Mill. Get hands on in our workshop and be led through exciting projects by our Maker in Residence.

Suitable for 10-14 year olds FREE Limited places, please book at derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk

YO U n G M Ak eR S Every week Saturday 12 September - Saturday 24 October 1-5pm Do you have existing skills in coding, soldering, prototyping and making or would you like to develop some new ones? Be inspired by our collections and a rich history of making in the city, to develop your very own making project to showcase at Derby Mini Maker Faire 2015.

You will be guided through your project at your own pace by a team of Makers, with full supervised access to the workshop.

Suitable for 12-18 year olds FREE Limited places, please book at derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk

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SUMMeR At PICkFORD’S eXhibitions Georgian Children Saturday 22 August - Saturday 4 June 2016 FREE Pickford’s House was once a home that in the 18th century would have been filled with the laughter of a relatively well-off family.

To celebrate the loan of the portrait of Master Thomas Fane and his Dog, by George Romney, to Derby Museums, this exhibition explores the 18th century experience of childhood; from the fine country house to the gloom of the workhouse.

Miscellaneous An exploration of ‘treasure’ 19 September – 15 November FREE Young artists exploring museum collections and taking inspiration from local ‘treasure houses’. Working with artists and museum professionals they have created and curated their own exhibition of installation, photography, print making, textiles, graphics and text. miscellaneoustreasure.weebly.com Part of The Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award programme with Foundation Derbyshire

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the China Painters’ Garden until 6 September FREE

This exhibition brings together a selection of botanical watercolours by a range of artists working for the Derby China Works, during the 19th century.

Delicate and jewel-like, their plants and flowers appear as fresh and life-like as the day were picked.

SUMMeR RAFFLe £1 per ticket Available at all museum sites

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Saturday 22 August 10am-4pm Pickford’s House will burst into life with the hustle and bustle of a busy Georgian market. Meet magicians and traditional street vendors, have a go at Georgian crafts, play 18th century inspired games and enjoy a cup of tea in the summer garden.

FREE Suitable for all

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SUMMER IS HERE and we have everything for your garden inspired by ours at Pickford’s House.

Visit our new pop up shop full of stylish and practical outdoor living and garden products, including plants, furniture and potting shed essentials.

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SUMMeR At PICkFORD’S events Derby’s Georgian Homeguard Saturday 5 September 11am-4pm Join us at Pickford’s House and see the Derby Volunteers of 1803 prepare to defend the town against the forces of Napoleon Bonaparte. Hear about their lives, listen to their stories and try your hand at using a pike!

FREE Suitable for all

Beyond the Velvet Rope Crafternoon tea: Stitch and Customise A Cushion Cover Saturday 12 September 2-4.30pm Join textile designer Samantha Schofield for an afternoon of vintage inspired stitching served with a vintage tea in the beautiful period kitchen at Pickford’s House. Create a perfectly bespoke cushion cover for your home by embellishing, stitching and printing with old fashioned fabrics and techniques.

All materials provided. £18. Booking essential.

Email samanthaschofield@hotmail.co.uk Telephone 07881613955 samanthaschofield.co.uk

Every Wednesday Tour begins 10.30am Our friendly staff at Pickford’s House are available to offer tours of the home for you throughout the week. However, these tours taking place each Wednesday are an extra special opportunity to experience the magic of Pickford’s House whilst being guided by one of the team in traditional 18th century costume. There will also be the chance to go ‘beyond the velvet rope’ and experience the beautiful rooms up close.

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A Voyage of Discovery: Unearthing hidden treasures of Derbyshire

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Wednesday 23 September 7-8.30pm Enjoy a special evening in the company of celebrity auctioneer Charles Hanson in the beautiful setting of Pickford’s House. Charles will enlighten guests with his tales of adventure and surprise as a celebrity auctioneer in Derbyshire and the many treasures he has revealed along the way.

Booking is essential.

To book call 01332 641901 Suitable for adults ÂŁ15 includes a glass of wine and nibbles.

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TUesday activites pickford’s house Garden Games

Georgian Sundial

Tuesday 28 July

Tuesday 11 August

The summer programme of activities at Pickford’s House begins with an action packed day of traditional 18th century Georgian games in the beautiful garden.

Come along and create a sundial, just like the one you can see in Pickford’s garden.

Learn all about how they tell us the time as you create your very own to take home.

Decorate a Plate Tuesday 4 August From the wallpapers, costume, carvings, and decorative plasterwork – Pickford’s House is full of beautiful patterns. Decorate a ceramic plate using the patterns you discover today.

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10am-12noon and 1-3pm FREE. Donations welcome Suitable for families

The Flying Donkey!

Design a Dragonfly

Tuesday 18 August

Tuesday 25 August

If you were walking up St Mary’s Gate in Derby 300 years ago, you might just have seen a flying donkey soaring in the sky above…

Come and hear the tale of one man, one donkey and a tightrope and celebrate this quirky Georgian event.

We welcome all sorts of bugs and creatures to the garden, come along to one of our bug hunts to find some of your own! Join in and have a go at designing and making your very own beautiful dragonfly.

Fabric Flower Tuesday 1 September We end Tuesday activities at Pickford’s House for summer 2015 with a real floral highlight! Create your own drawings on fabric, and use a special technique to create stunning fabric art.

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10am-12noon and 1-3pm FREE. Donations welcome Suitable for families

Wonder of Watercolours Be guided through the wonder of watercolours and create your own painting to be part of our fabulous artwork at Pickford’s House. Watch our painting grow over the summer as we add flowers and animals to our garden scene.

Thursday 30 July Thursday 13 August Thursday 27 August

Summer Bug Hunt An annual favourite at Pickford’s House, the Summer Bug Hunt returns! Come along and hunt out the creepy crawlies in Pickford’s garden, then identify what you have found using our expert guides. You can also take part in some bug inspired crafts.

Thursday 6 August Thursday 20 August Thursday 3 September

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OFFER

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Unique atmosphere Flexible spaces Licensed bars

Experience and commitment to make your event a success.

From conventional to creative – private celebrations to parties – community events to lectures.

The Museum & Art Gallery is in the heart of the city.

Enjoy your event surrounded by the paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby or share an Afternoon Tea with your friends amongst Derby Museums’ collection of world class ceramics dating from the 1750s.

The Silk Mill stands on the site of the world’s first factory and is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Its central location and attractive riverside location offers flexibility for larger scale events; celebrations and parties, performances and fairs, with capacity for up to 250.

Pickford’s House is a stunning townhouse and garden dated 1770.

It is perfect for the more intimate family party or corporate dinner.

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to p p £ 15 r i Z e cas 0 h SUMMeR RAFFLe 2015 Love your Museums, show your support and win fantastic prizes!

Every day amazing things happen at Derby Museums.

Over 95,000 people visit us each year to be inspired by our collections, exhibitions and activities. Every year we have to raise over £150,000 to make this happen. This summer we are hosting a raffle to help us continue this work.

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Tickets £1 Available at the Museum & Art Gallery, The Silk Mill and Pickford’s House.

Prizes include: £150 cash, meal for 2 with prosecco, Relaxation days, Derby County Football Club tickets, QUAD membership for two people and many more.

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Drawn at Pickford’s House Summer Spectacular Saturday 22 August, 10am-4pm

PARtY At tHe SILk MILL tHIS CHRIStMAS early bird discount: £45 per person* Friday 11 December 7.30pm-1am £49.50 per person (tables of 10 people) Dress code: Formal Theme: Black and White

CHRISTMA S PARTY TIM E!

Looking for somewhere fabulous for your Christmas party - then why not celebrate in the world’s first factory this festive season? Start your evening off with a seasonal glass of mulled wine whilst listening to traditional carols. Enjoy a traditional three course meal and make a visit to our fully licensed bar; stocked with local ales, speciality wines and plenty of champagne! Get the party really started with disco and dancing into the small hours!

Please contact Christine or Mohammed on 01332 641901 for more information. *£45 per person. Book before 1 September

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love your museum show your support - buy a bird To celebrate the launch of our new nature gallery we want to fill the walls of the Museum & Art Gallery with beautiful birds.

For a minimum donation of ÂŁ25 you can buy a bird, inspired by our collections and printed with a name of your choice to be displayed on our walls for one year.

An ideal way to celebrate a special occasion, remember a loved one or simply to show how much you love Derby Museums. Your donations help us to pay for our learning and activity programmes for children and families.

Contact us on 01332 641901 to find out more.

leave a legacy A legacy in your will can be a simple way of supporting the art and collections that have inspired you through your lifetime. Your legacy will help us ensure that future generations have the opportunity to share your passion.

If you would like to discuss your legacy in confidence, please call 01332 642239 or email sue@derbymuseums.org.

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The Silk Mill

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At Derby Museums we are proud to support local artists and makers. Our products including our jewellery, ceramics, toiletries, stationary and children’s gifts are inspired by our collections. This summer we are inspired by the natural world with design led gifts for all ages.

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12-3.30pm Museum & Art Gallery

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Visit our new pop up shop full of stylish and practical outdoor living and garden products, including plants, furniture and potting shed essentials.

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See opening times above The Silk Mill Take time to relax in our museum cafés. Immerse yourself in Derby’s history from porcelain to aero engines.

Enjoy delicious hot drinks accompanied by locally sourced cakes and sandwiches. Log on to our superfast free WiFi and stay connected with friends and family.

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Join us for a free activity session or just call in anytime for a visit – there’s always something to see and do.

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Pickford’s House has limited access but our friendly staff will be more than happy to help accommodate you in any way they can.

For full access details, please go to derbymuseums.org or call 01332 641901.

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By Bus

By Car

By Rail

Derby Bus Station is a short walk away from all three museums. Pickford’s House is on routes 5, 28 & 29 and many bus routes pass close to the other two museums.

The Museum & Art Gallery and The Silk Mill have no parking facilities but there are plenty of car parks and spaces for Blue Badge holders nearby. Limited blue badge parking is available at The Silk Mill.

Pickford’s House has its own free car park accessed from Agard Street.

Derby Railway Station is 1.2 miles away approximately a 20 minute walk.

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at a glance July Friday 3

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Tuesday 7

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Wednesday 8

Last Lance Charges

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 13

Friday 10

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 11

Board Games Bash

10am-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 16

Saturday 11

Model Railway

1-5pm

The Silk Mill

page 16

Saturday 11

Finding the Evidence

2-4pm

Museum & AG

page 8

Saturday 11

In Performance: Voices 3-4pm

Museum & AG

page 12

Saturday 11

In Performance: Voices 4-5pm

Pickford’s House

page 12

Wednesday 15

Nature Bites

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 10

Thursday 16

Explore Your Stores

3-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 17

Friday 17

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Friday 17

Collections Revealed

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 5

Sunday 19

Laser Labs

1-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 19

Tuesday 21

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 9

Wednesday 22

Archaeological Day

10am-2pm

Museum & AG

page 9

Wednesday 22

Modern Army

11am-1pm

Museum & AG

page 13

Friday 24

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 9

Saturday 25

Egyptian Extravaganza 11am-3pm

Museum & AG

page 9

Saturday 25

Evening of Harmony

7pm

The Silk Mill

page 16

Tuesday 28

Garden Games

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 30

Wednesday 29

Artist Hour

10-11am

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 29

The Art Hub

11am-2pm

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 29

Modern Army

11am-1pm

Museum & AG

page 13

Thursday 30

Watercolours

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 31

Thursday 30

Open Make

6-9pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Thursday 30

Let’s Make

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 19

Thursday 30

Maker Camp

10am-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 25

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Friday 31

Family Friday

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Friday 31

Family Friday

2-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Friday 31

Maker Camp

10am-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 25

Maker Camp

10am-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 25

August Saturday 1 Tuesday 4

Decorate a Plate

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

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Tuesday 4

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Wednesday 5

Artist Hour

10-11am

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 5

The Art Hub

11am-2pm

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 5

Nature Bites

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 10

Thursday 6

Bug Hunt

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 31

Thursday 6

Open Make

6-9pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Friday 7

Nature Takeover

11am-4pm

ALL VENUES

page 11

Tuesday 11

Georgian Sundial

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 30

Wednesday 12

Artist Hour

10-11am

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 12

The Art Hub

11am-2pm

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 12

Grand Tourists

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 5

Thursday 13

Watercolours

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 31

Thursday 13

Open Make

6-9pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Friday 14

Family Friday

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Friday 14

Collections Revealed

1-3pm

The Silk Mill

page 17

Friday 14

Family Friday

2-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Saturday 15

Crafternoon Tea

2-4.30pm

Museum & AG

page 12

Tuesday 18

The Flying Donkey!

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 30

Tuesday 18

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Wednesday 19

Artist Hour

10-11am

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 19

The Art Hub

11am-2pm

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 19

Wright in Italy

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 5

Thursday 20

Bug Hunt

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 31

Thursday 20

Open Make

6-9pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Friday 21

Family Friday

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Friday 21

Family Friday

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

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Friday 21

Model Railway

1-5pm

The Silk Mill

page 16

Friday 21

Family Friday

2-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Saturday 22

Summer Spectacular

10am-4pm

PIckford’s House

page 27

Tuesday 25

Design a Dragonfly

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 30

Wednesday 26

Artist Hour

10-11am

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 26

The Art Hub

11am-2pm

Museum & AG

page 14

Thursday 27

Watercolours

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 31

Thursday 27

Let’s Make

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 19

Thursday 27

Open Make

6-9pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Friday 28

Family Friday

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Friday 28

Family Friday

2-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Tuesday 1

Fabric Flower

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 30

Tuesday 1

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Wednesday 2

Artist Hour

10-11am

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 2

The Art Hub

11am-2pm

Museum & AG

page 14

Wednesday 2

Nature Bites

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 10

Thursday 3

Bug Hunt

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 31

Thursday 3

Open Make

6-9pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Friday 4

Family Friday

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Friday 4

Family Friday

2-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Saturday 5

Georgian Homeguard 11am-4pm

Pickford’s House

page 28

Friday 11

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 12

Crafternoon Tea

2-4.30pm

Pickford’s’s House

page 28

Sunday 13

Laser Labs

1-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 19

Tuesday 15

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Friday 18

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Tuesday 22

PM Poets

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 12

Wednesday 23

Voyage of Discovery

7-8.30pm

Pickford’s House

page 29

Friday 25

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 26

Model Railway

1-5pm

The Silk Mill

page 16

Tuesday 29

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

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SUPPORt US Your donations help to keep our exhibitions and galleries free for everyone - supporting our learning programme for children, adults and community groups, and conserving Derby’s historic collections.

£10

provides materials for one of our children’s activity sessions

£20

helps to support the costs of our schools programme

£50

pays for specialist cleaning of one of our authentic dressing-up costumes

£200

provides a new conservation grade mount for one of our Joseph Wright drawings

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Volunteering

Text ‘DMTR10 £10’ to 70070 to donate £10

Volunteer your free time.

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