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Rhiannon’s Legacy - March 20th - June 21st 2015

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

Swansea Museum

Exhibitions & Events

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Exhibitions Dylan Thomas, Swansea’s most famous son, captured perfectly his memories of childhood Christmases in his much-loved “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”. His mastery of language cleverly stimulates our emotions and his eye for detail stirs deep memories of our own experiences. Working with Jeff Towns and Swansea artist John Upton we aim to recreate memories of Christmas past. Displaying paintings inspired by the work of Dylan Thomas and cabinets full of vintage and antique Father Christmas figures, bisque cake decorations and a selection of large, pressed cardboard standees. Included in the exhibition, some examples of scarce Victorian and Edwardian Christmas ceramics.

16th January – 1st March 2015 Hidden Now Heard MENCAP are researching Hensol Castle and its past history as a hospital for people with learning disabilities. The exhibition will be based on the oral testimony of former residents, staff and those involved in the resettlement of patients.

By recreating parts of the hospital, incorporating oral histories, artefacts and interactive exhibits the exhibition will provide a personal history of life for people with a learning disability during Hensol's use as a long stay hospital between 1927 and 2003.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Last admission 4.40pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

14th November – 12th January A Childs Christmas in Wales

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2014 sees both the 250th anniversary of the beginning of industrialised potting in Swansea, and the 200th anniversary of the production of porcelain in Swansea.

This exhibition showcases the variety of wares produced in Swansea between 1764 and 1814. Curated by Peter David in partnership with Swansea Museum.

23rd January – 22nd March 2015 The Evolution of Man 1965-2014 Acid Rock from Wales John Bannon grew up in South Wales and was influenced by bands playing in the local area; two of these bands were The Bystanders and The Dream. They united and formed the group Man; the music they produced made a great impression on him, and so began his love of collecting memorabilia. Drawing from his vast collection we are happy to present an exhibition rich with the history of the development of the local group Man. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Last admission 4.40pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

September 2014 – 19th January 2015 Swansea Pottery - A Celebration

Sylvie Evans, Rose Davies and Graham Parker are ‘15 Hundred Lives’, a Swansea based contemporary arts group. The group’s aim is to bring accessible contemporary art to the heart of the city. All are part of a growing demographic of ‘baby boomer’ artists whose artistic practices are coming of age after decades of working in other disciplines. Having successfully run monthly art events in the Creative Bubble Artspace since 2013, they now are happy to present an exhibition at Swansea Museum.

22nd May – 9th August It’s not all Jam and Jerusalem – Celebrating 100 years of the Women’s Institute in Swansea The Women's Institute was formed in 1915 in rural communities to encourage women to become more involved in producing food during the First World War. The WI has gone from strength to strength and is now the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK. This exhibition explores the local stores of the WI movement in Swansea, from campaigning and craft to friendship and fun.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Last admission 4.40pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

31st March – 17th May 15 Hundred Lives

Workshops & Screenings

6th December 21st March Christmas Craft Workshop Rhiannon’s Legacy workshop 13th December 1pm - 4.30pm 2nd April Christmas Craft Workshops for all ages Easter workshop 24th January 9th April Sewing craft workshop Easter workshop 19th February 21st May Half term workshop Half term workshop 1st March 6th June Celebrate St David’s Day with our Rhiannon’s legacy workshop craft workshop 25th July WWI poster workshop

WWI Film programme, all performances are free.

16th November 2pm Beneath Hill 60 7th December 2pm All the King’s Men

14th December 2pm Birdsong 11th January 12pm Lawrence of Arabia 25th January 12pm Dr. Zhivago

HOW TO FIND US Swansea Museum is located on Victoria Road in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea (SA1 1SN).

The Collections Centre can be found next to the Park and Ride car park, opposite the Liberty Stadium, in Landore, Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Swansea (SA1 2JT).

Last admission 4.40pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays FOR MORE INFORMATION 01792 653763

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

Workshops at Swansea Museum All sessions are free. No pre-booking is required unless stated. All workshops run between 10am -1pm and 2pm and 4pm.

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Gweithdai & Dangosiadau Ffilmiau Gweithdai yn Amgueddfa Abertawe Mae pob sesiwn am ddim. Dim angen cadw lle ymlaen llaw oni nodir yn wahanol. Cynhelir pob gweithdy rhwng 10am ac 1pm a rhwng 2pm a 4pm.

Cysylltwch ag Amgueddfa Abertawe am fwy o fanylion.

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

6 Rhagfyr Gweithdy Crefftau'r Nadolig 13 Rhagfyr, 1pm - 4.30pm Gweithdy Crefftau'r Nadolig ar gyfer pob oedran 24 Ionawr Gweithdy crefft gwnïo 19 Chwefror Gweithdy hanner tymor 1 Mawrth Dewch i ddathlu Dydd Gŵyl Ddewi gyda'n gweithdy crefftau

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21 Mawrth Gweithdy Etifeddiaeth Rhiannon 2 Ebrill Gweithdy'r Pasg 9 Ebrill Gweithdy'r Pasg 21 Mai Gweithdy hanner tymor 6 Mehefin Gweithdy Etifeddiaeth Rhiannon 25 Gorffennaf Gweithdy posteri'r Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf

16 Tachwedd 2pm Beneath Hill 60 7 Rhagfyr, 2pm All the King’s Men 14 Rhagfyr 2pm Birdsong

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11 Ionawr 12pm Lawrence of Arabia 25 Ionawr 12pm Dr. Zhivago

SUT I DDOD O HYD I NI Mae Amgueddfa Abertawe ar Heol Victoria yn Ardol Forol, Abertawe (SA1 1SN).

Mae’r Ganolfan Gasgiadau ger y maes Parcio a Theithio, gyferbyn yr Stadiwm Liberty, Open 10am-5pm yng Nglandŵr, Abertawe (SA1Tuesday-Sunday, 2JT).

Last admission 4.40pm. Closed Mondays except Bank HolidaysAmgueddfa Abertawe Ganolfan AM FWY O WYBODAETH Gasgiadau 01792 653763

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Os hoffech gael y llyfryn hwn mewn fformat arall, ffoniwch 01792 635478. Mae’r holl fanylion yn gywir wrth fynd i’r gwasg.

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

31 Mawrth – 17 Mai 15 Hundred Lives Sylvie Evans, Rose Davies a Graham Parker yw ‘15 Hundred Lives’, grŵp celfyddydau cyfoes yn Abertawe. Nod y grŵp yw dod â chelfyddydau cyfoes hygyrch i ganol y ddinas. Mae pob un yn rhan o duedd ddemograffig gynyddol o artistiaid ‘baby boomer’ y mae eu harferion artistig yn dod i oed ar ôl degawdau o weithio mewn disgyblaethau eraill. Ar ôl cynnal digwyddiadau celf misol yn y Creative Bubble Artspace yn llwyddiannus ers 2013, maent bellach yn falch o gyflwyno arddangosfa yn Amgueddfa Abertawe.

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

23 Ionawr – 22 Mawrth 2015 Nid jam a Jeriwsalem yw’r cyfan – yn dathlu 100 mlynedd o sefydliad y Merched yn Abertawe Cafodd Sefydliad y Merched (y WI) ei ffurfio ym 1915 mewn cymunedau gwledig i annog menywod i ymwneud yn fwy â chynhyrchu bwyd yn ystod y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf.

Mae’r WI wedi mynd o nerth i nerth, a bellach dyma’r sefydliad gwirfoddol mwyaf i ferched yn y DU. Mae’r arddangosfa hon yn archwilio straeon lleol am fudiad y WI yn Abertawe, o ymgyrchu a chrefft i gyfeillgarwch a hwyl.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Last admission 4.40pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

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Medi – 19 Ionawr 2015 Dathlu Crochenwaith Abertawe Yn 2014 dethlir 250 mlynedd ers dechrau cynhyrchu crochenwaith wedi'i ddiwydiannu a 200 mlynedd ers dechrau cynhyrchu porslen yn Abertawe.

Mae'r arddangosfa hon yn tynnu sylw at yr amrywiaeth o lestri a gynhyrchwyd yn Abertawe rhwng 1764 a 1814. Wedi'i churadu gan Peter David mewn partneriaeth ag Amgueddfa Abertawe.

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23 Ionawr – 22 Mawrth 2015 The Evolution of Man 1965-2014 The Evolution Man 1965-2014 Roc Asid o Gymru A of A Cafodd John Bannon ei fagu yn ne Cymru ac roedd bandiau a oedd yn chwarae yn yr ardal leol yn dylanwadu arno; dau o'r bandiau hyn oedd The Bystanders a The Dream. Unodd y ddau fand i sefydlu'r grŵp Man; gwnaeth y gerddoriaeth a gynhyrchwyd ganddynt argraff fawr arno ac felly dechreuodd ei ddiddordeb mawr mewn casglu memorabilia. Gan dynnu ar ei gasgliad helaeth, rydym yn falch o gyflwyno arddangosfa sy'n llawn hanes datblygiad y grŵp lleol Man. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Last admission 4.40pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

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M awr. wedi dod dod yn yn eiconig Rydym Rhyfel M awr yn yn edr ych ar ar wahanol wahanol aagweddau gweddau aarr y R hyfel Mawr R ydym yn yn parhau parhau i edrych ystod mewn partneriaeth ag canmlw yddiant a gweithio g we i t h i o m ewn p ar tneriaeth ag ystod blwyddyn blw yddyn y canmlwyddiant S.W.M. Cymru) De Orllewin Orllewin C ymru) i greu greu arddangosfa a rd d a n g o s f a S.W.M. (Amgueddfeydd (Amgueddfeydd De o bosteri propagaO npen d a' r T Rhyfel Ruesda hes y fd el Byd By-Su ySdunda Cyntaf.

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Arddangosfeydd 14 Tachwedd – 12 Ionawr Nadolig Plentyn yng Nghymru

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Cofnododd Dylan Thomas, mab enwocaf Abertawe, ei atgofion o Nadoligau ei blentyndod yn berffaith yn ei stori fer boblogaidd, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”. Mae ei feistrolaeth ar iaith yn ysgogi ein hemosiynau'n gelfydd ac mae ei ddisgrifiadau sylwgar yn galw i gof atgofion dwfn o'n profiadau ein hunain. Gan weithio gyda Jeff Towns a'r artist o Abertawe, John Upton, ein nod yw ail-greu atgofion o Nadolig yr oes a fu. Byddwn yn arddangos paentiadau a ysbrydolwyd gan waith Dylan Thomas a llond cabinetau o ffigyrau Siôn Corn clasurol a hen, addurniadau teisen bisg a detholiad o olygfeydd sefyll cardbord gwasgedig mawr. Mae'r arddangosfa hefyd yn cynnwys enghreifftiau o gerameg Nadolig prin oes Victoria a'r oes Edwardaidd.

Rhiannon’s Legacy - March - June 2015

16 Ionawr – 1 Mawrth 2015 Llais i'r Di-lais Mae MENCAP yn ymchwilio i Gastell Hensol a'i hanes fel ysbyty i bobl ag anableddau dysgu. Bydd yr arddangosfa'n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth lafar preswylwyr a staff gynt a'r rhai a oedd yn ymwneud ag ailsefydlu cleifion. Trwy ail-greu rhannau o'r ysbyty a chynnwys hanesion llafar, arteffactau ac arddangosion rhyngweithiol, bydd yr arddangosfa'n portreadu hanes personol bywyd pobl ag anabledd dysgu pan oedd Hensol yn cael ei ddefnyddio fel ysbyty arhosiad hir rhwng 1927 a 2003.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Last admission 4.40pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

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