What’s on at Haslemere Museum

1-24 June, Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm

Exhibition: Haslemere Artists 1859-1914: A Golden Era

Paintings and illustrations by the artists who flocked to the Haslemere area following the arrival of the railway, including some who were household names in their time. Two exhibition rooms. Entry by donation.

1 June, 11am-3pm

Half term family event: Mill Cottage Farm Experience

The farm comes to Haslemere Museum. A selection of friendly farm animals to feed, groom and stroke in the museum's beautiful garden, along with art activities inside. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

2 June, 2.00pm

Painting Demonstration

Roger Dellar, ROI, PS, RI, Museum Patron and Honorary President of Haslemere Arts Society will be giving a demonstration of a Haslemere land/townscape. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

3 June, 10.30am-12.00pm

Half term activity for ages 5-11: Save Our Seas

World Ocean day is June 5th and we will be looking at some of the amazing life in our oceans and how we can help protect it. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

6 June & 15 June, 2.30pm

Guided Tours of Exhibition

Sarah Bain, Hon Vice President, will lead small group tours of the exhibition Haslemere Artists 1859-1914: A Golden Era. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

8 June, 7.30pm

Talk: The Life of an Auctioneer

Sarah Reynolds, a 19th century art specialist at Christie's, will offer an insight into the world of auctions, how to value a painting and the highs and lows of the market. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

9 June, 10.30-11.30am

Under 5s activity: Where the Wild Things Are

Be transported to a far away land as Max travels to find where the wild things live. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

23 June, 1.30-2.30pm

Under 5s activity: Weird and Wonderful Weaving

Make a paper weaving to take home and find out what materials can be used to create wonderful effects. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

1 July, 10.30-12.00pm

Museum Explorers ages 5-11: Get Buzzing!

Come along and learn about our bees, visit the observation hive and take part in some beerelated craft activities. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

1 July, time TBC

Talk: Beekeeping 101

An Introduction to beekeeping by the Museum’s Beekeeper, Guy Thompson. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

1 July, time TBC

Talk: Haslemere Bee Watch

Guy Thompson, the museum’s beekeeper, will explain this citizen science project and delve into the potential for learning from the free-living honey bees around Haslemere. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

5 July, 2.30pm

Tea & Talk: Birds of the Heathlands

Join Alan Perry, President Emeritus of Sussex Ornithological Society, to learn more about the birds on our heathlands, a rarer habitat than tropical rain forests, which have an amazing selection of birds both rare and well known. Hopefully Alan can make your walks over these wild areas even more interesting. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/ WhatsOn

7 July, 1.30-2.30pm

Under 5s activity: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Listen to the tale of one special caterpillar and then explore the garden and galleries to see if you can find any more caterpillars or butterflies. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

25 July, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm

Family Event: Brilliant British Wildlife

Join us for a morning of art and crafts inspired by our summer exhibition on British Wildlife. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

27 July, 10.30-12.00pm

Museum Explorers ages 5-11: Clay Creations

Join ceramicist Jan Hite for clay workshop linked to our Summer exhibition of British wildlife. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

27 July, 2.30-4.30pm

Creative Wellbeing Workshop: Creative with Clay

Join ceramicist Jan Hite for a fun creative session for adults making low relief sculptures linked to our summer exhibition of British wildlife. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

Petworth House and Park News for June

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/petworth Festival of Colour Community Day : Sunday 11 June, 10am-5pm, free entry, no booking required

Petworth House is throwing open its doors for free for a Festival of Colour community day. With the garden in full bloom, our Explorations in Paint exhibition, and our Elmer the Patchwork Elephant sculpture trail, there will be an abundance of colour and creativity on display. Jazz music will be played in the courtyard courtesy of Jaz2, and there'll be family games on the lawn, which is also the perfect place for a picnic.

Volunteer Recruitment Stall: Sunday 11th June 11.30am-1.30pm

Would you like to be part of a team? Do you want to contribute your time to a great cause? Or maybe you would like to learn something new. Come along to find out more about volunteering opportunities at Petworth House and Park.

There is no need to book— simply ask our Welcome Team where to go on arrival.

Petworth Late: Summer Solstice: Wednesday 21st June 7pm-10pm, £10

Spend the summer solstice watching the sunset in the Pleasure Garden. The South Downs Folk singers will be performing during the evening.

We recommend booking in advance to guarantee entry.

Beginners Natural Dye Workshop: Thursday 22 June, 10.30am-4.30pm £90

Explore the breadth and variation of colour that can be extracted from local plants using traditional techniques to dye fabric samples in this beginners one day workshop.

Five Colourful Histories: 1 hour talk Saturday 1 July, 2pm-3pm, £15

Kassia St Clair, author of The Secret Lives of Colour, a top-ten bestseller and Radio 4 Book of the Week, explores the histories of five pigments, dyes and hues. Learn about the green that could have killed Charles Dickens before he wrote 'A Tale of Two Cities', the mollusks that gave us royal purple, and the costly blue that entranced artists of the Renaissance.