Derby Museums What's On November 2016-February 2017

What’s On November 2016 February 2017 www.derbymuseums.org

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CONTENTS Exhibitions

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Things To Do: Pickford's House and Museum & Art Gallery

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Things To Do: The Silk Mill

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More Fantastic Events

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Information and At A Glance

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Treasure Look out for our magnificent Treasure case in The Archaeology Gallery, where we share fabulous objects that have been unearthed from the museum stores.

During November and December you’ll see a beautiful Medieval ring inscribed with the names of the three Kings Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior.

In January and February, a ‘ladies weapon against bad smells’ appears intrigued?

Come and see for yourself.

If you’d like to sponsor a Treasure please email amys@derbymuseums.org.

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HELLO We have a mixture of nostalgia and deep reflection over the next few months. The wonderful Story of Children’s Television exhibition opened in the Autumn and the show has something for everyone. Displays from Morph to Muffin the Mule will help families learn together. Already we’ve been enthralled by people across the generations smiling and laughing together as the exhibition has brought back fond memories of childhood.

In contrast we have several small shows and events which highlight the troubles and complexity of the world. In the Military Gallery we are participating in A Remembrance for the Millions a digital display showing the names of 650,000 servicemen and women from all nations who died during 1916. In the Museum and Art Gallery there is an exhibition by Derby Bosnia and Herzegovina Community Association, which marks 21 years since the end of the civil war. It explores how refugees from the conflict made a new home in Derby.

We are further tracing migration stories in late November as curator Rachel Atherton shows how archaeological evidence traces the myriad of backgrounds of the people who have shaped Derby over the last few thousand years.

And don’t forget that the festive season is heralded by our ever popular Christmas event at Pickford’s House. Visitors are transported back to Christmas Eve 1823 as the house will be exquisitely decorated and will come to life with the sights and sounds of the season.

Executive Director, Derby Museums Trust

Front cover image: © GTV Archive 'Thunderbirds' TV - 1964-1966 - Brains, Virgil and Gordon.

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EXHIBITION

15 October - 29 January Museum & Art Gallery ADMISSION: Give What You Think From the earliest days of Muffin the Mule, generations of children have fallen in love with the characters and stories brought to life on the small screen. The exhibition traces the fascinating history of children’s television, bringing together seven decades of iconic objects, memorabilia, merchandise, clips and images.

Packed full of interactives for big kids and small, the exhibition also showcases original props and characters, from Mummy Woodentop to The Wombles, Morph, Gordon the Gopher, Rastamouse and the singing veggies from Mr Bloom’s Nursery.

The Story of Children’s Television is the story of all of our childhoods, and how television helped to shape the way we view the world around us. Join us for a wander down memory lane, to a celebration of children’s television, past and present.

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Thank you to our

Family Activities Sponsor

Tour: The Story of Children’s Television

Children's Television at Pickford's House

Channel Hopper Trail at the Museum & Art Gallery

Wednesday 16 November 2-3pm Museum & Gallery

For the duration of the exhibition, The Story of Children's Television, a selection of children's television-related objects will be hidden around the rooms of Pickford's House.

Visit Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm to see if you can spot them!

Pick up a trail from the Museum & Art Gallery Reception and use it to hop your way through the exhibition. With games, puzzles and colouring - there’s plenty to have a go at!

Join Head of Museums Jonathan Wallis for a fascinating insight into the Children’s TV exhibition.

From Muffin the Mule to the Tweenies - hear the Story of Children’s Television through memories, objects and clips.

£1 suggested donation Suitable for Under 12s

FREE Suitable for all

Image: Animal Magic with Johnny Morris, 1964 © BBC

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EXHIBITIONS A Remembrance for the Millions Digital Display until 20 November Museum & Art Gallery FREE To commemorate The Battle of the Somme and all those who lost their lives fighting in 1916, Derby Museums are proud to participate in a unique act of remembrance in partnership with the 9th/12th Royal Lancers Museum. This digital display shows the names of the 650,000 servicemen and women from all nations who died during 1916.

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Our Life, Our Transition

Bosnian War People and Children Preserving History, Language and Culture in East Midlands until 15 January 2017 Museum & Art Gallery FREE 2016 marks 21 years since the end of the war in Bosnia during which more than 8,000 people were killed and several hundred thousand were forced to flee their homes. Some of these people made a new home here in Derby. Last year the Derby Bosnia Herzegovina Community Association began a Heritage Lottery funded project, resulting in this exhibition, to document and interpret how Bosnian people integrated into life in the UK. www.bihcommunityderby.co.uk

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The Ceramics Gallery Our new display illustrates the story of Derbyshire ceramic production over the last 300 years.

Look out for the ‘story cards’, full of tales about the people involved in making the objects on display.

Alongside the historic collection you’ll notice a sequence of contemporary interventions by ten makers.

Spend some time exploring the makers’ tools and decorators’ sketches in the resource area whilst enjoying a refreshment from The Coffee House.

Drawing Project Lab Our drawing ‘project lab’ is here in the Landscape gallery for you to trial and test some drawing ideas. We’re interested in seeing what you doodle and hearing about the feelings you experience when you draw. All of the responses will inform a co-produced drawing project next year. Our aim is to build confidence in mark making and get as many people as we can to reclaim the joy of drawing without judgement.

In the meantime, close your eyes and draw your face.

Email info@derbymuseums.org, tweet or post your portrait to @derbymuseums with the hashtag #FindingLines.

Image: @IACartroom

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Quickening 8 November - 17 December Pickford’s House FREE Quickening is a family of digital portraits, made using the latest RED camera technology. It taps into all that is uncanny about film and photography, using digital technology to blur the boundaries of the animate and inanimate, the past, and the ‘passed away’. Inspired by nineteenth century ‘photographer of souls’ Julia Margaret Cameron, Quickening explores the notion of ‘materialisation of the spirit’ as the soul quickens from its arrested moment, to engage with the viewer in the present.

This haunting collaboration by Christine Parker, Jane Fletcher and Stephen Watson is to be found around the house inserted into the rooms where we might expect to find its original occupants.

Moneypenny’s Derby until 11 March 2017 Pickford's House FREE Explore 18th century Derby through the eyes of Joseph Pickford’s close friend and colleague, George Moneypenny.

This exhibition brings together a collection of fine architectural prints by Moneypenny and Robert Hancock, made to illustrate William Hutton’s beautiful book, A History of Derby, of 1791. Moneypenny was a sculptor and worked closely with Pickford on many building projects including the architect’s own home on Friar Gate, as well as at Kedleston Hall and Staunton Harold.

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We need your help to create an exhibition exploring Derby Photographic Studios, to celebrate the longest continually running photographic studio in the world, WW Winter Photography Studios.

Your Photo Archive 25 February - 23 April Museum & Art Gallery FREE

Do you have any photos from Derby Photographic Studios including, The Derby Stereoscopic Co.; Richard Keene studios; WW Winter Photography Ltd? We’d love you to come and share your photos and stories of the photos, plus your experiences of photographic studios.

There will also be a chance to photograph yourself in a specially recreated studio!

Please check the website, www.derbymuseums.org, for the days that you can drop in your photos to be scanned as well as share your memories.

The exhibition is organised in partnership with QUAD as part of FORMAT, supported by Heritage Lottery and ACE. FORMAT is organised by QUAD and the University of Derby, supported by Arts Council England and multiple partners.

For full programme see: www.formatfestival.com Image: © WW Winters

John Whitehurst: Clocks and Rocks until 14 January 2017 Pickford’s House FREE John Whitehurst was a member of the Lunar Society, a clockmaker and one of the fathers of modern geology.

The clock-making business that Whitehurst founded is the roots of Smith of Derby Ltd, which continues to make clocks in the city to this day. To celebrate a newly acquired workshop notebook this exhibition explores Whitehurst and his legacy.

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GEORGIAN JOLLIES PICKFORD'S HOUSE Red Robins

Stamp and Print

Tuesday 20 December 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford’s House

Thursday 16 February 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford’s House

Join us at Pickford’s House and create a beautifully bright red robin to add some Christmas sparkle to your week.

Stamp, print and press a beautiful pattern inspired by the ones found in Pickford’s House! Create your own spectacular artwork and take a piece of Pickford’s House home with you.

FREE Suitable for families

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FREE Suitable for families

Mr and Mrs Pickford Tuesday 14 February 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford’s House It’s Valentine’s Day! What better way to celebrate than to take a closer look at Mr and Mrs Pickford - who were they, what did they do?

Come and create a brand new scene worthy of the Toy Theatres on display upstairs!

FREE Suitable for families

The Night before Christmas Saturday 3 December 10am-4pm Pickford’s House T’was the night before Christmas, in Pickford’s House! Kick-start your Christmas with this annual favourite at Pickford’s.

The exquisitely decorated home comes to life with the festive sights and sounds of a Georgian Christmas. This year, we draw inspiration from the famous poem The Night Before Christmas.

Through the magic of Christmas, visitors will be transported to Christmas Eve 1823.

Explore the home, meet the Georgians and enjoy traditional family activities along the way in this traditional festive favourite.

FREE ENTRY | Small charge for activities Suitable for all

Beyond the Velvet Rope Every Wednesday Tour begins at 10.30am Pickford’s House Our friendly staff at Pickford’s House are available to offer you tours of the house throughout the week. Each Wednesday a member of our team will be in traditional 18th century costume to make this experience extra special. There will also be an opportunity to go beyond the velvet rope and examine the beautiful rooms up close.

FREE Suitable for all

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THE ART HUB FREE Suitable for all

Christmas Collage

12 Toys of Christmas

The Orrery

Wednesday 21 December 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Wednesday 28 December 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Wednesday 15 February 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Pop into The Art Hub as we create a Christmas scene in the Museum. Transform your favourite Museum objects - from pangolins to paintings, monkeys to mummies - and get them ready for Christmas!

Bring along your favourite new toy to this celebration of 12 of our favourites from The Story of Children’s Television exhibition.

Today we are being inspired

by Wright’s masterpiece A Philosopher Giving that Lecture on the Orrery, in which a Lamp is put place of the Sun. Come and hear the secrets of the painting, learn about the painting techniques that created it and help us make our very own orrery!

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FAMILY FRIDAY FREE Suitable for families

The Big Christmas TV Party Friday 23 December 10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery It’s Christmas Eve Eve! Take a break from last minute Christmas shopping and celebrate with us at the Museum & Art Gallery. We are going all out in this festive extravaganza - with music, cakes, crafts and fun in this free family party you can enjoy together.

Come and create a festive morph, a snowy Peggy Patch and a Christmas Kermit in this Christmas celebration of the Story of Children’s TV. Morph © Aardman Animations Ltd 2016

Calendar Creations

Roman Revelry

Friday 30 December 10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery

Friday 17 February 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Be dazzled by your own creativity every month of 2017 by joining us to create your very own 12 month calendar! Celebrate the end of the year in style, and create a scene for each season inspired by the collections at Derby Museums.

Join us for an Ancient Roman adventure! Uncover the Roman collections and create a beautiful mosaic in this celebration of an ancient civilisation.

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SUPER SATURDAYS FREE Suitable for families Museum & Art Gallery | 11am -12.30pm Pickford’s House | 12.30-2pm The Silk Mill | 2-3.30pm Bring the whole family and follow the trail around our three Museum sites, taking part in the extra special activities along the way, and explore our collections together.

Children’s Television

Nature

Saturday 5 November

Saturday 7 January

We love our latest exhibition - and want to celebrate at all three sites! Join us for a fun twist on Children’s TV for this month’s Super Saturday.

Explore the natural winter world - from making materials to animals.

Christmas

Rainbow

Saturday 3 December

Saturday 4 February

We can’t help but notice that it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas - come and kick-start your December with a triple museum festive extravaganza!

Fill our museums with a riot of colour as we celebrate the launch of LGBT History month by looking at our collections with all the colours of the rainbow.

Festive Crafts Saturday 3 December 10am-12 noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Join us for festive crafts inspired by Bosnia Herzegovina Culture and Heritage, part of our Super Saturday Christmas event. Make a Christmas tree decoration or decorate a traditional festive biscuit Happy Holidays/ Srećni Praznici!

FREE Suitable for all

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Chinese New Year 2017 Celebrations Saturday 28 January 11am-2pm Museum & Art Gallery It’s Chinese New Year! To celebrate the Year of the Rooster, we will be creating decorations and crafts to transform our Activity Room into a riot of colour and festivities.

FREE Suitable for all

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TOTS MAKE AND DO

Tots Make and Do is a weekly session 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!

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Fireworks in the Sky The Poppy Field Tots TV Tots TV Tots TV Falling Snow Tinsel Tots Winter Animals Egyptians Under the Sea Chinese New Year Shapes and Swirls Rainbow Paint Party Feathers and Fluff

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HALF TERM FUN MUSEUM MENAGERIE Come and take part in a series of creative family workshops drawing on the museums’ collection and the natural world. Like Joseph Wright, Derby’s most famous painter, inspired by the land, sky, animals and more to create wonderful things to both display in the museum and to take home.

Wildlife Workshops Thursday 16 February 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery We’re delighted to welcome back the team at Wildlife Workshops to the museum. From snakes and tarantulas to degus and millipedes bring the whole family to meet these fantastic creatures!

FREE Suitable for all

Nature in Focus: World Pangolin Day Saturday 18 February 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Come and celebrate World Pangolin Day with us. Meet our Pangolin mascot and learn more about these engaging and endangered animals. Our brilliant Nature Ambassador volunteers will have pangolin crafts, quizzes and stories for you to enjoy as we celebrate the international day for our gallery mascot!

FREE Suitable for all

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Handling History

Handling Nature

Tuesdays 8 and 22 November 6 and 20 December 3, 17 and 31 January 14 and 28 February 10.30-11am Museum & Art Gallery

Wednesday 2 November Wednesday 7 December Wednesday 4 January Wednesday 1 February 10.30-11am Museum & Art Gallery

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

FREE Suitable for all

Come and handle our beautiful stick insects, who are brought out especially for Handling Nature! Learn all about these fascinating insects whilst getting the chance to handle and study them for yourself.

FREE Suitable for all

Tracing Migration

Tactile Tour: Archaeology

Creative Moments

Saturday 26 November 11am-12.30pm Museum & Art Gallery

Tuesday 24 January 1.30-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Tuesday 14 February 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Join curator Rachel Atherton to discover some fascinating archaeological objects that illustrate the diverse cultural backgrounds of people who have shaped Derby over the last few thousand years.

Handle objects and join a discussion to share thoughts and ideas about migration past and present.

Join us to explore our archaeology collection through touch. One of our archaeology specialists will lead an informal tour of The Archaeology Gallery and objects will be available to handle.

Have you ever fancied having a go at creating your own artwork inspired by an object on display in the museum?

Drop in to this artist-led activity, explore the objects on display and create your own piece of art to be part of a pop up exhibition.

FREE Suitable for all

FREE Suitable for people who have sight impairments but anyone is welcome to attend.

Places limited. Please call 01332 641901 to book.

FREE Suitable for all

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DISCOVER AND LEARN Lunar 21: What Makes Good Decision Making?

Monday 14 November The Silk Mill 5.30pm (6pm start) - 8pm From recent events it is clear that the decisions we make can have profound long-term consequences - whether to go to war, how to vote in a referendum, or choosing where to live.

Can we learn from recent experience?

Hear from speakers: Lizzie Paish - Director, Change from Within Iain Standen - CEO, Bletchley Park Trust and Christine Cawthorne - Chief scribbler at Crocstar£5/£3 concessions Refreshments provided To book, please visit www.lunar21.com or call 01332 641901

Object Stories

Adult Drawing Class: Drawn Inspiration

Wednesdays 30 November, 28 December, 25 January and 22 February 2-2.30pm Museum & Art Gallery

Thursdays 24 November, 29 December, 26 January and 23 February 11am-12noon Museum & Art Gallery

Object Stories is a chance to discover more about a few personal highlights of the collection from staff. These objects may be on display, or they may be especially brought out of the stores for this discussion.

FREE Suitable for adults

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This artist-led activity is aimed at adults of all artistic abilities, from complete beginners through to confident sketchers!

Each month, we will be looking at new drawing techniques as we draw inspiration from the outstanding collections on display.

Booking essential, limited places. £4: Adults £2.50: Students/ Friends of Derby Museums Please call 01332 641901 to book.

Suitable for adults. All abilities welcome.

Observations on the Alchemist Wednesday 23 November 2-4pm Museum & Art Gallery Join Professor Jonathan Powers as he explores the subject matter depicted in one of Joseph Wright's most famous scientific paintings. Commonly known as The Alchemist, the painting demonstrates the rise of interest in experiments and understanding of our world in the 18th century.

Jonathan is the author of a number of books on Derby's Enlightenment figures which are available in our shop.

Booking essential, limited places.

Please call 01332 641901 to book. £4: Adults | £2.50: Students/ Friends of Derby Museums Suitable for adults

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Creative Interventions: Drawing Inspiration from Museum Collections Wednesday 18 January 2-4pm Museum & Art Gallery Come along to this workshop that explores the artistic process of responding creatively to Museum collections - directly inspired by the 18 contemporary interventions that you can discover around the museum.

Led by artist and ethical taxidermist Jazmine Miles-Long whose interventional commission delights visitors to the Museum & Art Gallery. Hear all about her creative approach, before embarking on your own artistic process as you create a piece of work, preparatory sketch or prototype responding to one of the historic objects brought out especially for this workshop.

Suitable for all £10 per person. Please call 01332 641901 to book.

Christmas Chatter Why did he paint that?

Friday 30 December 2pm Museum & Art Gallery A light hearted look at the work of Joseph Wright with Jonathan Wallis, Head of Museums - a discussion that will hopefully get the brain thinking after the Christmas festivities!

Explore the reasons why Joseph Wright was commissioned or decided to paint some of his best-known paintings. £4: Adults £2.50: Students/ Friends of Derby Museums Suitable for adults

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Hanson’s Valuation Days Wednesdays 2 November, 7 December, 4 January and 1 February 10am-12noon Pickford’s House Come along and meet a member of the Hanson’s valuation team who will be available to advise on antiques, jewellery, coins, ceramics and more!

FREE Refreshments available Suitable for adults

Talks: The Friends of Derby Museums FREE Suitable for adults Wednesday 9 November 2pm Museum & Art Gallery Join Rob Pearson for a talk on Port Sunlight Museum and Garden Village.

Thursday 19 January 2pm Museum & Art Gallery Derbyshire Ramblings down the Derwent Valley - a talk by Ashley Franklin.

Tuesday 14 February 2pm Museum & Art Gallery The Dovedale Hoard - a talk by Rachel Hall.

Crafternoon Tea: Create A Christmas Wreath

PM Poets

Saturday 19, Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November 2-4pm Pickford's House

Tuesdays: 8 November, 13 December, 10 January and 14 February 1.30-3.30pm Museum & Art Gallery

Create your own unique Christmas textile wreath with textile designer Samantha Schofield. Using the materials supplied, craft a modern or traditional style wreath. £18 per session - All materials, vintage tea and cake included. No experience required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for children 10+ To book, please call 07881613955 or email info@crafternoonteahostess.co.uk

Discuss, share and create poetry in this monthly workshop. All welcome.

Contact: 01332 382683 ken_hewitt@hotmail.co.uk FREE

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THINGS TO DO: THE SILK MILL The Silk Mill is looking for your help to Re:Imagine the new Museum of Making for 2020. Following our Art of Artefacts Workshops, which focused on the display and interpretation of the collection, join us for the next series of Prototyping Workshops. You will work with The Silk Mill’s Maker in Residence to develop design ideas and materials for the spaces - come along and get involved!

Pick up a Silk Mill Re:Imagine leaflet or check our website to find out about future events and activities!

Prototyping the Museum of Making Session 2:

Prototyping the Museum of Making Session 4:

How might we create a variety of different spaces for different collections?

How might we refine the design of spaces by creating a full scale prototype?

Thursday 10 November | 3-9pm Saturday 12 November | 1-5pm Thursday 17 November | 3-9pm

Thursday 8 December | 3-9pm Thursday 12 January | 3-9pm

FREE Just drop in

Prototyping the Museum of Making Session 3: How might we select the materials for building the museum inside and out?

Thursday 24 November | 3-5pm Saturday 26 November | 1-5pm Thursday 1 December | 3-9pm FREE Just drop in

FREE Just drop in

Silk Mill Conversations Silk Mill Conversations provide a space for us to explore and share ideas about how we make today and in the future. This facilitated discussion will include special invited guests and prompt us all to think differently as we make The Museum of Making.

About Materials

Thursday 24 November 6-8.30pm

The Power of Prototyping

Thursday 26 January 6-8.30pm For details on speakers and to book, go to www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk

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Making the Museum of Making

Workshop Induction

Saturday 19 November Saturday 3 December 1-5pm The Silk Mill

Saturday 12 November 1-3pm The Silk Mill

Help us to make the Museum of Making!

This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, use your hands and create something for the Museum of Making project. Our workshop supervisor Steve will guide you through the projects we can make together. You’ll just need to learn your way around workshops so book yourself on to one of our free inductions first!

FREE. Booking essential - please book at www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk Suitable for adults

To help us make the Museum of Making, you will need to attend one of our free, regular workshop inductions.

Run by our Workshop Supervisor Steve, this induction will provide a thorough introduction to the equipment and tools ensuring you are able to work safely and confidently.

We ask that all Makers regardless of professional skill level - please attend an induction and sign up as a co-production volunteer.

FREE. Booking essential please book at www.derbymuseums. eventbrite.co.uk Suitable for adults

STEAM Tots Saturday 5 November, Saturday 3 December, Saturday 7 January and Saturday 11 February 1-2.30pm The Silk Mill This sensory exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths has been designed for under 5s and their grown-ups to experience together. Play, make and learn together amongst our historic collections and help us shape a brand new under 5s programme for The Silk Mill.

FREE Suitable for 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups!

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MEET THE MAKERS Meet the Maker There are always Makers to meet in the Mill that you can come and talk to - these sessions are a chance to discover more about the variety of makers and the different ways that people have been inspired!

Katharine Childs

Chompalot!

Saturday 19 November 2-4pm The Silk Mill

Saturday 21 January 2-4pm The Silk Mill

Come along to The Silk Mill and meet Katharine Childs, who enjoys digital making using the Raspberry Pi computer and controller boards such as the BBC micro:bit, Makey Makey and CodeBug. Katharine particularly enjoys making projects which are family-friendly, such as games, music and robots!

Simon and Debs from Team Chompalot are experienced roboteers who have appeared on BBC Robot Wars and Techno-games with their robotic creations. Meet them and their robots to ďŹ nd out what it’s like to be a roboteer and how you can get started building your own robot!

FREE Suitable for all

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FREE Suitable for all

The Maker Bar Open during Silk Mill opening times Take a seat at The Maker Bar and use your imagination to see what you can create!

FREE Materials provided Suitable for all

MAKING TIME Christmas Up-cycling

Laser Lab

Thursday 8 December 4-6pm The Silk Mill

Thursday 12 January 6-8pm The Silk Mill

Join us in the workshop and be inspired to transform off-cuts, spare parts, workshop bits and bobs and unused materials into beautiful Christmas decorations! Be inspired by the materials, shapes and forms to create something truly unique in this sustainable activity.

Kick-start 2017 by learning a brand new skill at The Silk Mill.

Use Inkscape to design your own unique laser cut piece, led by a Maker in our workshop.

FREE Suitable for all

£5 Book your place at www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk Suitable for ages 14+

What If ? Machine 2017 Saturday 11 February Teams: 10am-5pm Open to public: 1-5pm The Silk Mill Returning for 2017, The What If? Machine is a celebration of making, creating, designing and building! A What If? Machine is an over-engineered, Rube Goldberg inspired contraption designed to send a chain reaction around the entire ground floor of The Silk Mill. Sign up a team to create a section of this fantastical machine! From families, makers, friends and businesses… all are welcome to contribute to the What If? Machine, and help us create the biggest machine yet!

To register your team, please visit www.bit.ly/WhatIf2017 FREE Materials provided Suitable for all

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MORE FANTASTIC EVENTS Derby Jazz: Vula Viel

LouLou's Vintage Fair

Friday 11 November 8pm The Silk Mill

Sunday 13 November 10am-4pm The Silk Mill

The music of Vula Viel will engage, entrance and excite your soul. An energetic bunch, featuring the best of London’s young music talent.

Browse and shop at 40 stalls of the best vintage fashion, accessories, homeware and collectibles from the 1930s to the 1980s. It’s not just the great shopping; there will be live music and a pop up hair salon giving customers vintage style makeovers.

£15 www.emjazz.co.uk

£2 (under 12s free) www.thevintagefair.com

Derby on Board Games The Vintage Weigh & Pay with LouLou’s Sunday 4 December 11am-4pm (10am for Early Bird Access) The Silk Mill The Vintage Weigh & Pay is the perfect way to fill your wardrobes without breaking the bank. Browse and buy vintage clothing from the 1960s-1980s and the best part, you only pay for the weight!

Entry £1.50 | £3 Early bird entry (10am access) Suitable for all www.vintageweighandpay.com

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Saturday 4 February 10am-8pm The Silk Mill Come and enjoy a great relaxing day out for all the family playing board games.

Join the Derby on Board Games gang who will advise on games from the free Games Library and even explain the rules!

Adults £3 Under 16s FREE

VENUE HIRE & CORPORATE ENTERTAINING From a wine tasting evening in the beautiful Georgian Pickford’s House, to a store tour discovering unique objects not currently on public display, a product launch at the site of the world first factory, or a private Christmas party in one of our beautiful galleries, we can offer a range of creative ways for you to engage with existing and potential clients.

For more information, please call 01332 641901 or email info@derbymuseums.org.

The Museum & Art Gallery

The Silk Mill

Enjoy your event in the heart of the city surrounded by the paintings of Joseph Wright, natural history or world class ceramics.

The site of the world’s first factory with an attractive riverside location and great flexibility for all your larger events.

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US! Not booked your Christmas party yet - why not hold it in one of our museums? Call 01332 641901 for information.

Pickford’s House A stunning Georgian townhouse for intimate family parties or corporate dining.

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STUCK FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS?

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - BUY A BIRD

Treat a special someone to a unique gift this Christmas.

Show your support for Derby Museums and Buy A Bird!

Choose the perfect Christmas gift this year by Buying a Bird. For a minimum donation of £25 you can buy a bird, inspired by our collections with a name of your choice printed beneath.

Pick a chirpy Robin, a wise Owl, or even a majestic Peregrine falcon and visit your bird whenever the museum is open. Your donations help support our activity programme for children and families. Thank you.

Contact us on 01332 641901 or visit www.derbymuseums.org to find out more.

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SHOPS To celebrate our exhibition ‘The Story of Children’s Television from 1946 to Today’ the Museum & Art Gallery shop has been filled with tempting toys for all ages. Whether it’s Peppa Pig and Shaun The Sheep for the kids, or Doctor Who and retro Danger Mouse goodies for the grown-ups, we have a great selection of gifts and stocking fillers perfect for Christmas. Where else can you shop this Christmas and get a selfie with the Teletubbies or Morph at the same time?

This Christmas sees the return of our popular seasonal shop at Pickford’s House. Step back in time and be inspired with wonderful festive gifts and decorations for all the family.

CAFÉS Museum & Art Gallery Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday | 12-3pm The Silk Mill Thursday | 3-9pm Saturday | 1-5pm Pickford's House Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

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 freshly made sandwiches.

Log on to our superfast free WiFi and stay connected with friends and family.

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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 November Wednesday 2

Valuation Day

10am-12noon

Pickford's House

page 21

Wednesday 2

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 2

Handling Nature

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

Friday 4

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 5

Super Saturday

11am-3.30pm

ALL VENUES

page 14

Saturday 5

STEAM Tots

1-2.30pm

The Silk Mill

page 23

Tuesday 8

Handling History

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

Wednesday 9

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 9

Talk

2pm

Museum & AG

page 21

Friday 11

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Friday 11

Derby Jazz

8pm

The Silk Mill

page 26

Saturday 12

Workshop Induction

1-3pm

The Silk Mill

page 23

Sunday 13

LouLou's Vintage Fair 10am-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 26

Monday 14

Lunar 21

5.30-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Wednesday 16

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 16

Children's TV Tour

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 5

Friday 18

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 19

Crafternoon Tea

2-4pm

Pickford's House

page 21

Saturday 19

Meet The Maker

2-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 24

Tuesday 22

Handling History

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

Wednesday 23

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 23

Talk: The Alchemist

2-4pm

Museum & AG

page 19

Wednesday 23

Make Your Own

6-9pm

The Silk Mill

page 23

Thursday 24

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Friday 25

Drawing Class

11am-12noon

Museum & AG

page 18

Friday 25

Crafternoon Tea

2-4pm

Pickford's House

page 21

Saturday 26

Tracing Migration

11am-12.30pm

Museum & AG

page 17

Saturday 26

Crafternoon Tea

2-4pm

Pickford's House

page 21

Wednesday 30

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wedesday 30

Object Stories

2-2.30pm

Museum & AG

page 18

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December Friday 2

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 3

Festive Crafts

10am-12noon/1-3pm

Museum & AG

page 14

Saturday 3

Pickford's Christmas

10am-4pm

Pickford's House

page 11

Saturday 3

Super Saturday

11am-3.30pm

ALL VENUES

page 14

Saturday 3

STEAM Tots

1-2.30pm

The Silk Mill

page 23

Sunday 4

Vintage Weigh & Pay

(10am) 11am-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 26

Tuesday 6

Handling History

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

Wednesday 7

Valuation Day

10am-12noon

Pickford's House

page 21

Wednesday 7

Handling Nature

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

Wednesday 7

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Thursday 8

Christmas Up-cycling

4-6pm

The Silk Mill

page 25

Friday 9

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Wednesday 14

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Friday 16

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Tuesday 20

Georgian Jollies

10am-12noon/1-3pm

Pickford's House

page 10

Tuesday 20

Handling History

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

Wednesday 21

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 21

The Art Hub

10am-12noon/1-3pm

Museum & AG

page 12

Thursday 22

Make Your Own

6-9pm

The Silk Mill

page 23

Friday 23

Family Friday

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Saturday 24

Make Your Own

1-5pm

The Silk Mill

page 23

Wednesday 28

The Art Hub

10am-12noon/1-3pm

Museum & AG

page 12

Friday 30

Family Friday

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Friday 30

Christmas Chatter

2pm

Museum & AG

page 20

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January Tuesday 3

Handling History

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

Wednesday 4

Valuation Day

10am-12noon

Pickford's House

page 21

Wednesday 4

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 4

Handling Nature

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

Friday 6

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 7

Super Saturday

11am-3.30pm

ALL VENUES

page 14

Saturday 7

STEAM Tots

1-2.30pm

The Silk Mill

page 23

Wednesday 11

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Thursday 12

Laser Lab

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 25

Friday 13

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Tuesday 17

Handling History

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

Wednesday 18

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 18

Creative Interventions 2-4pm

Museum & AG

page 20

Thursday 19

Talk

2pm

Museum & AG

page 21

Friday 20

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 21

Meet The Maker

2-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 24

Tuesday 24

Tactile Tour

1.30-3pm

Museum & AG

page 17

Wednesday 25

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 25

Object Stories

2-2.30pm

Museum & AG

page 18

Thursday 26

Drawing Class

11am-12noon

Museum & AG

page 18

Friday 27

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 28

Chinese New Year

11am-2pm

Museum & AG

page 15

Tuesday 31

Handling History

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

LAST CHANCE THE STORY OF

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February Valuation Day

10am-12noon

Pickford's House

page 21

Wednesday 1

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 1

Handling Nature

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

Friday 3

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 14

Saturday 4

Derby on Board Games 10am-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 26

Saturday 4

Super Saturday

11am-3.30pm

ALL VENUES

page 15

Wednesday 8

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Friday 10

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 11

STEAM Tots

1-2.30pm

The Silk Mill

page 23

Saturday 11

What If? Machine

1-5pm

The Silk Mill

page 25

Tuesday 14

Georgian Jollies

10am-12noon/1-3pm

Pickford's House

page 10

Tuesday 14

Creative Moments

10am-12noon/1-3pm

Museum & AG

page 17

Tuesday 14

Talk

2pm

Museum & AG

page 21

Wednesday 15

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 15

The Art Hub

10am-12noon/1-3pm

Museum & AG

page 12

Thursday 16

Georgian Jollies

10am-12noon/1-3pm

Pickford's House

page 10

Thursday 16

Wildlife Workshops

10am-12noon / 1-3pm Museum & AG

page 16

Friday 17

Family Friday

10am-12noon/1-3pm

Museum & AG

page 13

Saturday 18

World Pangolin Day

11am-3pm

Museum & AG

page 16

Wednesday 22

Pickford's Tour

10.30am

Pickford's House

page 11

Wednesday 22

Object Stories

2-2.30pm

Museum & AG

page 18

Thursday 23

Drawing Class

11am-12noon

Museum & AG

page 18

Friday 24

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 15

Tuesday 28

Handling History

10.30-11am

Museum & AG

page 17

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