One Chippenham

Mark Making - Movement and Drawing
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:15 (Europe/London) | Clubhouse – Bromham Social Centre, Bromham Social Centre, New Road, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2JB, United Kingdom
A relaxed and not-scary block of 5 classes exploring movement and mark-making; what happens on the paper if the marks aren’t solely relying on the eyes to observe? How can our bodies explore dance in tandem with a mark-maker? And other curiosities!
Georgie has many years of dance experience in community and professional settings and has been moving and marking throughout. Kim is a highly skilled creative and has an embodied drawing practice. We will lead you in a gentle and collaborative way through some playful exercises. This is an open class with choice throughout – get in touch if you have any questions or specific needs you want to discuss with us.

Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ
2026-05-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 16:00 and 12 more dates | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum.
From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime Club.
He is perhaps best known for his work with Penguin, designing covers for the main orange series, the lesser-known music scores, and the highly collectible Penguin Poets series. His phoenix motif for DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover became famous during the 1960 obscenity trial and featured in the marketing that helped make the book a bestseller.
The exhibition also celebrates Russ’s thirty-year career as a tutor at the renowned Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, brought together with the generous support of the Russ family and loans from the Penguin Archive and the University of Bristol.

Beyond Dementia, Art Group in Chippenham
2026-05-06 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-20 14:00 - 15:30 | SN15 1PS, St Paul's Church Hall, Greenway Lane, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN151PS, United Kingdom
Chippenham Art Group meets monthly on Wednesdays in St Paul’s Church Hall, Greenway Lane, Chippenham. It’s led by artist Fran Young and organised by our experienced community services coordinator Pam Ollis.
Projects ranging from painting and drawing to collage, printing, crafts, clay modelling and more. We work at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for conversation and connection. No previous experience of art is necessary and everyone works at their own pace. People can also work on their own projects and develop their own ideas.
Family carers are welcome at the group as full members and encouraged to join in to create their own pieces of art.
If you’d like to come along as a group member, or for more information, please call Pam on 01380 739055, or to register your interest please use the form below.
This group is kindly part-funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity. Please note, to help towards our costs and materials we ask everyone to pay £6 ‘on the door’ (or you can use our flexible Pay what you Can scheme).
Please register your interest via the Beyond Dementia website

Under 5's Coffee and Craft
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Wiltshire Scrapstore, Unit 5 Griffin Estate, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2PP, United Kingdom
✂️ 🧁 Under 5s Coffee & Craft at Wiltshire Scrapstore ☕🎨
Living in Wiltshire and have a little one under 5? Love coffee and getting creative? Come and join us at Wiltshire Scrapstore on 7th & 8th May for our increasingly popular Under 5s Coffee & Craft sessions!
✨This week’s theme: Cakes🍩🎂🍰🍪 🎵🎉✨
🖍️ Creative crafting fun for you and your under 5
☕ A drink included for you
💷 £9.50 per child + adult
A relaxed, friendly session to create, play, and connect.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Make sure you BOOK with the below link or the QR code on the poster.
www.wiltshirescrapstore.org.uk/product/under-5s-coffee-craft
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Sip & Paint at the Three Crowns
2026-05-07 19:00 | The Three Crowns, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Join Beki Wills and the team for a fun night of sipping and painting at The Three Crowns, Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 3DB.
Our Sip and Paint sessions offer a relaxed and creative atmosphere while unleashing your artistic side. Perfect for artists of all skill levels, our events are designed to foster creativity and community. Whether you’re looking for a unique night out or a way to unwind after a busy day, Sip and Paint provides the ideal setting for a memorable evening. Book your spot today and discover the joy of painting with a glass in hand.
In Feb we will be painting Ocean Bloom
In May we will be painting Vibrant Sunsets
In Oct we will be painting Monet Lillypads
*No drinks are included with ticket price. All drinks are purchased from the venues on site bar *

Sip and Paint
2026-05-07 19:00 | The Three Crowns, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
🎨🥂 Sip and Paint 🥂🎨
We are looking forward to providing a sip and paint workshop at The Three Crowns Chippenham. A fun and creative workshop led by experienced artist Beki Wills.
No experience required and beginners welcome. Enjoy an evening of socialising and painting whilst supporting local venues.
Thur 7th May 2026 at 7pm £35pp
at the Three Crowns Chippenham
Book a place via the website 👇🏻
www.sipandpaintparties.co.uk

Collection Conversations: Alma Boyes & Helen Harris
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
In May’s installment of the museum’s free art talk series, they will be joined Alma Boyes and Helen Harris.
Alma Boyes studied ceramics and sculpture at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham, and a Masters in Ceramic Design at North Staffordshire Polytechnic. Boyes worked as a sculptor and enlarger at the Morris Singer Foundry, working on sculptures for prominent artists such as Eduardo Paolozzi, as well as making her own work in bronze. Her work both in ceramics and bronze has been heavily influenced by her early days exploring ceramic techniques at the Bath Academy of Art.
Helen Harris studied visual communication at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham, becoming a Fellow in Photography in 1981-2. She taught photography at Corsham and Central Saint Martins, continuing to teach at Bath Spa University until 2020. Her photographic practice explores the experience of time and place, with a particular focus on the weaving of cultural and natural histories within the landscape of the South West of England. Walking and collecting are an integral part of her process. In these encounters she is drawn to the poetry of the local and commonplace and its capacity to speak of other times and worlds.
Free, booking essential.
Image captions:
Left Image: Lone Magpie, undated, Alma Boyes, agateware in porcelain
Right Image: Corsham Court, Wiltshire, February 1982, 1982, Helen Harris, photographic print

Fibre Arts Chippenham
2026-05-28 19:00 - 22:00 | The Three Crowns, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Discover creativity and community at our Fibre Arts Group – where yarn, fabric, and friendship comes together.

The last Thursday of each month | 7–10 pm | Free entry

Search for Fibre Arts Chippenham public group on Facebook.
