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The Quilt Museum and Gallery has an exciting programme of events taking place this autumn/winter. There is something for everyone, including lunchtime talks and lectures on collections, textiles workshops for adults and children and gallery demonstrations. Booking is often essential for events that take place in the education room, so please contact us to book your place and avoid disappointment. Read on for full programme details and booking information.
Friday 10th October - Curator's Tour
Come and meet the Curator of our new visiting exhibition 'Quilts In Common', Marin Hanson. Marin will guide you around the exhibition which has travelled all the way from the International Quilt Study Centre in Nebraska.
Venue: Heritage Gallery
Times: 11.00 1.00, 3.00
Cost: Museum admission charges apply
Wednesday 29th October and Thursday 30th October - Family Craft Workshops
'Going Crazy' & 'All the Way to Hawaii'
'Going Crazy': Learn how the Victorians decorated tiny scraps of silk and satin with beads and embroidery and then make your own Victorian needlecase to take home!
'All the way to Hawaii': Decorate a jazzy journal cover with your own special snowflake design - just like the Hawaiians! Learn all about paper cutting and applique quilts.
Booking is essential, spaces limited - please contact the Education Officer on 01904 613242 or email
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Venue: Education Room
Times: Each day - 'Going Crazy' 10.00-12.30, 'All the way to Hawaii' 1.30-4.00
Cost: £2 per participant per session, for gallery access normal admissions charges apply
Notes: Parents and Guardians must remain with children under 12 yrs at all times.
Friday 31st October - Family Craft Workshop
Horrible Halloween!
Come along to a free taster drop-in craft session for families. Make a horrible halloween ghost or witch puppet to take home and scare your friends!
Venue: Education Room
Times: 11-1.00, 2-3.30
Cost: Free drop in session, for gallery access normal admission charges will apply.
Notes: Parents and Guardians must remain with children under 12yrs at all times.
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November - The Big Draw at the Quilt Museum & Gallery
Enjoy using our Art Cart and get creative in the galleries! There are trails, colouring sheets, stories and plenty of crafty fun for families and young visitors.
Venue: Quilt Museum & Gallery
Times: 10.00-16.00
Cost: Free to all ticket holders
Saturday 15th November - Quilt Stories for Families
Join our storyteller for some exciting quilt stories from around the world!
Venue: Heritage Gallery
Times: 11.30-12.00, 12.30-1.00, 1.30-2.00
Cost: Museum admission charges apply
Wednesday 19th November - Machine Quilting Demonstration
Enjoy a demonstration from well-known and well-loved quilter Philippa Naylor
Venue: Heritage Gallery, Quilt Museum and Gallery
Times: 10.00 - 4.00
Cost: Museum admission charges apply
Friday 21st-Sunday 23rd November - Curved Piecing Weekend, Quilters Retreat
Join expert Phillipa Naylor to work on some beautiful curved piecing projects during a weekend away in historic York.
For more information or to book please contact the Quilt Museum & Gallery on 01904 613242.
Venue: Education Room, Quilt Museum & Gallery
Times: 10.00-4.00
Cost: please enquire on 01904 613242 or
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Friday 28th November - Lunchtime Gallery Talk
Come along today for a free guided tour around our current exhibition by our Education Officer, Melanie.
Venue: Heritage Gallery, Quilt Museum & Gallery
Times: 12.30
Cost: Museum admission charges apply
Wednesday 10th December - Sewing skills for Students
Do you wish you knew more about sewing? Do you want to have the skills you need to produce amazing textile art & design projects? Need to save money and make your own accessories?
Why not come along to a taster session in which you'll learn all the basic hand stitches you need.
Booking is essential, places limited - please contact the Education Officer on 01904 613242.
Venue: Education Room, Quilt Museum & Gallery
Times: 2.00-3.30
Cost: £2.00 per participant. For access to Museum normal admission charges will apply.
Saturday 13th December - Storytelling and Theatre
The Horse's Quilt - 'A Flame in your Heart' production
Come on a journey into Victorian Britain and visit cotton mills, kitchens and a royal palace on the way! Meet Punch & Judy, Florence Nightingale and even Queen Victoria on your trip and learn how a quilt can tell you an amazing story!
Booking advised - contact the Education Officer on 01904 613242 or email
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Venue: Quilt Museum & Gallery
Times: 10.00-16.00, detailed performance times to be confirmed
Cost: Museum admission charges apply, no extra cost.
Sunday 14th December - Family Craft Workshop
Fantastic Fabric Christmas Cards
Drop in to the Quilt Museum and make a special patchwork Christmas Card to send to someone special!
Venue: Education Room, Quilt Museum & Gallery
Times: 11.00-1.00, 2.00-3.30
Cost: Free drop in session, for gallery access normal admission charges apply
Wednesday 17th December - Machine Quilting Demonstration
We've invited Phillipa Naylor back to show you what she's currently working on...be prepared to be dazzled!
Venue: Heritage Gallery, Quilt Museum & Gallery
Times: 10.00-4.00
Saturday 3rd January 2009 - Family Craft Workshop
Super Scrap Snakes
Celebrate the New Year in ssssstyle! Come along to the Museum to make your own super scrap snake for your bedroom or to stop those sneaky door drafts.
Venue: Education Room
Times: 11.00-1.00, 2.00-3.30pm
Cost: Free drop in session, to access gallery normal admission charges apply.
Notes: Parents and Guardians must remain with children under 12yrs at all times.
Booking Procedures:
Some of our activities are held in the Education Room where space is limited. Where indicated, please book workshops, talks or demonstrations in advance to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
Contact us on 01904 613 242 or email
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for more information.
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