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BOOKING INFORMATION To book events please call 024 7629 4774, ask at reception or go to www.theherbert.org
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP T: 024 7683 2386 E: info@theherbert.org W: www.theherbert.org
Opening Times
Making Merry FREE Saturday 19 November 11.00am – 4.00pm Get into the festive spirit with choirs, workshops and shopping to delight you. Buy your favourite people the perfect gifts and adorn your house with festive favours and decorations at our unique gift fair where all items are handmade by local designermakers. With some of the regions best choirs including Ensemble 1685 and Silver Linings, FREE gift wrapping printing activities and bookable craft workshops, you're sure to delight in our festive ambience.
Scratch Choir FREE 10.30am – 3.30pm, bring lunch to share Come along and join a FREE Singing Workshop run by Una May Olomolaiye of the famous WorldSong choir. Have a new experience full of camaraderie and fun, plus, should you wish, join members of WorldSong in a rousing short performance! Booking is essential.
Wreath Making £10 includes all materials Session 1: 11.00am – 1.00pm Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm Every effort is made to maintain advertised public opening hours (correct at time of print). On rare occasions they may have to be altered at short notice. If travelling long distances to the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum please ring beforehand to check on 024 7683 2386 or visit our website at www.theherbert.org
Information for people with disabilities Parking for Blue Badge holders is on Bayley Lane opposite the entrance to the Herbert. Lift access and adapted toilets available.
Bus For full details on all the National Express Coventry Bus services please visit the Travelcard and Information shop at Pool Meadow Bus Station, call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.nxcoventry.co.uk
A Very
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Happy Herbert! Seasonal events November – December 2011
Train We’re just a 10 minute walk from Coventry station. Rail information can be found on 0845 7484950.
Car We are conveniently situated in the heart of Coventry city centre, and adjacent to Coventry Cathedral & University. There are a number of public car parks nearby. Car park postcodes 1 Cox Street, CV1 5LW 2 Lower Ford Street, CV1 5PW 3 Barracks, CV1 1DD 4 Salt Lane, CV1 2GY
Create your own beautiful festive decoration in this artist led workshop. You'll learn a great new skill, have fun and keep the basic materials for next year. Booking is essential. 1
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The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum operates through a unique partnership of the following organisations:
Coventry Heritage & Arts Trust Ltd. A registered charity, number 1124704
Victorian Christmas Family Day FREE Saturday 10 December Drop in any time between 11.00am – 4.00pm It's 1890 and Coventry is experiencing a very cold and snowy Christmas… Join us at the Herbert and be transported back to Victorian England to discover a wealth of Christmas preparations and activities. With crafts to try making including decoupage gift bags, cookery demonstrations, performances, object handling and spooky Victorian ghost stories in the medieval undercroft, there will be something to delight everyone. Content suitable for 4+ years but all are welcome Activities include… Victorian Crafts drop in any time throughout the day Mrs Posser's Kitchen ticketed throughout the day 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm 3.30pm Upstairs, Downstairs drop in at 11.30am & 2.30pm Made in Coventry drop in at 12.30pm & 3.30pm Ghosts of the Past ticketed throughout the day
Mellow Christmas Saturday 17 December Workshops 1.00pm – 4.00pm £5 Storytelling 4.00pm – 4.45pm FREE A treat in the midst of the festive melee, take time out to relax and create with friends. Enjoy seasonal storytelling for grown-ups with Anne Marie Sandos, create lino cut Christmas cards with artist Kelly Merriman or make a gorgeous woven cuff with artist Anna Thorpe. Booking required for workshops.
Festive Facts
Experience a magical journey of discovery as three children race against time to stop a group of greedy Arctic oil prospectors from accidently blowing up Santa Claus! Booking is essential.
Make Do and Mend Christmas Crafts FREE Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 December Drop in any time between 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm Using the war time idea of 'make do and mend' as our inspiration, we’ll be making festive crafts that use recycled materials in an inventive and creative way. Content suitable for 4+ but all are welcome. At busy times you may be asked to wait.
Rare Exports Cert 15 FREE Tuesday 20 December 7.30pm – 9.00pm A film for those who think they don't believe in Santa Claus anymore. In the depths of the Korvatunturi mountain lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. Uncovering this dark secret will unleash an unforeseen chain of events and Christmas will never, ever, be the same again. A creepy fantasy film in Finnish with English subtitles. Booking is essential.
Herbert Illuminations Winter from Afar FREE 20 December 12.30pm – 1.30pm An internationalist and humane talk featuring storytellers from overseas reflecting on Christmas and New Year in their home countries and in Great Britain.
Early Years Musical Christmas FREE Wednesday 21 December 10.30am & 11.30am Traditional nursery rhymes, instruments and Christmas songs for 0-5s in this live music experience led by Music Box. Older siblings are welcome to join in or just watch if they prefer. There is no need to book but if the first session is full, you may be asked to attend the second session.
Gingerbread Treats RECEIPE Make delicious gingerbread treats in the shape of Christmas trees or snowmen to decorate your own Christmas tree! 8 oz/250g plain flour 2tsp/10ml baking powder 1-2 tsps/5-10ml ground ginger 3 oz/75g caster sugar 2 tblsp/30ml treacle 1-2 tblsp/15-30ml milk 1. Sift the flour with the baking powder and ground ginger. Rub in the butter until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. 2. Mix in the sugar, molasses (warmed) and milk. Knead until smooth and roll out to 6mm thick. 3. Cut out shapes using a cutter or a knife. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. 4. Leave to rest in the fridge for 20-30mins. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 190° (375°/Gas 5) for 10-12 mins. 5. Transfer to a cooling rack. When cold decorate with icing.
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Get festive at the Herbert this season with a host of fantastic events to delight and inspire. From cuff making workshops and a Christmas shopping extravaganza to a Victorian Family Day packed with fun activities, there's sure to be something to get you in a festive mood!
The Night They Saved Christmas Cert U FREE Sunday 18 November 2.00pm
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