Special Edition Family Creative Activities
2024-10-24 10:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
To mark the closing of our autumn exhibition, join in our free drop-in activities inspired by the work of artist John Hitchens.

Art & Crafts Workshops
2024-10-26 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-11-02 11:30 - 13:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Join Jane Alexander for weekly Well-being Art Workshops 🎨🖌️
Experiencing low mood, feeling some social exclusion or want to get out of the house to meet others?
These workshops are open-to-all adults, multi-media workshops will include oil pastels, watercolours, pencil crayons, stencils and chalk pastel!
When 📆
28th September
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th October
2nd November
⏰ 11:30am – 1pm
Where 📍Kandu Arts SHOP
Emery Gate Shopping Centre
Chippenham
All materials provided
Meets the needs of a range of abilities – beginner friendly
Suggested donation of £5
How to book a space: in Kandu Arts SHOP
Email: admin@kandu-arts.com
Phone: 01249 444009
Message: Kandu Arts directly

Quiet Time: October Half Term, Halloween Special
2024-10-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public. The sessions run from 9am-10am, with last entry at 9.45am.
Limited to four accompanied children our Quiet Time sessions offer children, who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable an opportunity to enjoy our activities in a relaxed way.
These sessions are free, with booking essential. Please book a space for each accompanied children attending.

October Half Term, Halloween Special
2024-10-29 10:30 - 15:30, 2024-10-31 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for some spooky fun with our free Halloween inspired drop-in craft activities.
Please note that activities on Tuesday and Thursday will be the same.

Tell Your Story - Halloween Creative Workshop
2024-10-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EP, United Kingdom
We have a real treat in store for 11-18’s for October half term!
We have a whole day of chatting with friends, then you can choose to make a halloween costume with expert seamstress Lottie Bywater’s, or choose to DJ with first class Music Producer Mark Lodge.
We will even have Pizza – on the house! Following on from our Creative Committees, we’ve heard you loud and clear. You’ve chosen making costumes and trying out more musical ideas, so we’ve designed this day especially for you.
All made possible by funding from the Million Hours Fund. Thanks to the Government and The National Lottery Community Fund for making this possible. Department for Culture, Media and Sport The National Lottery Community Fund.

Christmas Fair
2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
The REME Museum’s Annual Christmas Fair is back this year with festive stalls full of gifts, arts and crafts, food and drink, and more! Get in the holiday spirit and purchase gifts for loved ones, find that perfect Secret Santa gift or simply buy a treat for yourself.
The Christmas Fair will be taking place throughout our Conference Room and Education Suite, with clear directions between the two so you can make sure you get to see all the stalls! No need to book, simply turn up!
Details on stallholders will be released nearer to the event but we’ll have plenty of different local businesses selling all kinds of wonderful goodies!
Donations to the REME Charity on the door are encouraged. Entry to the Museum is not included with entry to the Christmas Fair (general entry fee will apply).

Salvation Army’s Messy Church
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Salvation Army, Foghamshire, Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire, Sn15 1hb, United Kingdom
Join us 11am – 1pm at Salvation Army, Foghamshire:
Let the kids release their inner madness, have fun, get messy and enjoy a lunch on us.
It’s all free and it’s all a little bit crazy 🎉

Festive Craft Fair
2024-11-23 10:30 - 14:00 | North Wilts Bowls Club, Westcroft, Chippenham,, Wiltshire, SN14 0LZ

Christmas Découpage Card Making
2024-11-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Join Deise Amazonas for a festive morning on Saturday 23rd of November 🎄
Create beautiful handmade Christmas cards for your loved ones with festive materials including luxury card, stickers, paint, coloured pencils, pastels and more!
A suggested donation of £5
All materials provided
Kandu Arts S.H.O.P, Emery Gate Shopping Centre
To book please, email: admin@kandu-arts.com or call: 01249 444009
Pop into the Kandu Arts shop and speak to one of our lovely volunteers

Family Creative Activities, Christmas Special
2024-11-30 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Free festive activities for families, drop-in.

Arts & Crafts Day 2024
2024-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
We’re excited about our arts and crafts day with 30 stalls, craft activities to join in with, a children’s area with face painting and tea, coffee and cake for sale (plus burger van).
It’s free entry, so see you there on Sat 30 Nov, 11 til 3!

Bulldog Bouncers Christmas Fair
2024-12-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Kingsley Road Community Hall, Kingsley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AS
Come and join the festive fun with Santa and friends.
Create Christmas crafts, decorate cakes, have a go on one of our many tombolas and raffles.
Say hi to the Big guy whilst having a photo!£5 per child-no booking required!

Christmas Pottery Making Evening
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Garden Restaurant, 15-17 The Bridge, SN15 1HA
We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with The Garden Restaurant Chippenham for a magical Christmas Pottery Painting Evening!
Join us on Tuesday 10th December and get in the mood for Christmas with Prosecco, mince pies, Christmas music and painting your own Christmas bauble or Christmas plate.
Get your friends together for a night of fun at The Garden – the bar will also be open for all of your festive favourites 🥂
Don’t wait – spaces are limited! Head over to our website to book your tickets now and make this Christmas one to remember.
https://www.thelittlepotterypaintingco.co.uk/product-page/festive-pottery-painting-evening-the-garden-chippenham
#ChristmasParty #ChristmasPottery #ChristmasEvents #WiltshireEvents #FestiveFun #TheGardenChippenham #CreativeChristmas #BaublePainting #Chippenham #ChippenhamBusiness

Christmas Crafternoon in aid of Mind
2024-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Bring your baby or preschooler along for an afternoon of free-flow Christmas crafts while raising money for Mind. There will be tea, coffee and cakes for sale PLUS each ticket holder will receive a free digital photo from Kate at Copper and Blossom Photography!
There will be a range of crafts around the room for you to do at your own pace during the 2 hour event. Some will involve paint, so please bear this in mind (wear messy play clothes or bring a bib/apron if your child is likely to end up covered!).
Tickets are £12 per child and £8 for siblings to cover craft materials and to raise money for the charity. Parents/carers are free but limited to 2 adults per family.

Gem/Bead Tree Workshop
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
Create your own precious stone or beaded tree at our craft workshop. A beautiful gift or keepsake and a new skill. All materials provided. Price includes a soft drink.
Tickets available on our website: bargammon.co.uk/events

Quiet Time: February Half Term
2025-02-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public. The sessions run from 9am-10am, with last entry at 9.45am.
Limited to four accompanied children our Quiet Time sessions are available for children who would prefer a more relaxed environment to enjoy our activities.
These sessions are free, with booking essential. Please book a space for each accompanied children attending.
Workshop details: Inspired by our current exhibition, Spotlight 4, Modern & Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum. Get creative with letters and words and have a go at making your own visual poetry.

'Build a Tank' Junk Modelling
2025-02-18 10:00 - 2025-02-21 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Come and create your own special REME-inspired vehicle to take away with you! Get creative and see what you can make from recycled materials. The only limit is your imagination!
Self-led activity in our Education Creative Area.

February Half Term at Chippenham Museum
2025-02-18 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Free drop-in activity inspired by our current exhibition, Spotlight 4: Modern & Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum. Get creative with letters and words and have a go at making your own visual poetry.

Canal Day: February Half Term at Chippenham Museum
2025-02-20 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum to celebrate the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal.
Find out about the history of the canal and join in with free activities between 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.00pm – 3.30pm.
Canal Day is a great opportunity to meet the volunteers of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and learn about the ongoing restoration of Pewsham Locks, a remarkable industrial site and natural haven on the footpath between the Pewsham estate and Lacock. Details of how to reach the site and volunteer opportunities to support its restoration will be available at the event.

Quiet Time: Easter Holidays, Exhibition Inspired
2025-04-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Be inspired by the sculptures of Katherine Gili from our latest exhibition. Explore her work, then transform cardboard into your own exciting sculptural creation.
These free Quiet Time sessions are available from 9am-10am for these activities. Book in for a quieter, more relaxed experience before the creative drop-ins. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential via Eventbrite.
Please note, activities on Tuesday 8 April and Thursday 10 April will be the same.

Easter Holidays, Exhibition Inspired
2025-04-08 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-10 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Be inspired by the sculptures of Katherine Gili from our latest exhibition. Explore her work, then transform cardboard into your own exciting sculptural creation.
Please note, activities on Tuesday 8 April and Thursday 10 April will be the same.

DIY Easter Crafts
2025-04-12 10:00 - 2025-04-21 15:00, 2025-04-12 10:00 - 2025-04-21 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
The only limit for you this Easter is your imagination! Get hands-on with Easter-themed paper crafts at the REME Museum in our dedicated ‘Creation Station’.
This is a self-led activity, though guide sheets for particular crafts will be provided if you wish to use them!
If you’re interested in this activity, you may also want to look at our Easter Arts Workshops (8 – 11 April).
All activities included in museum entry fee.
Visit the Museum’s galleries for an interactive experience telling the story of REME, including our current special exhibition.
Visit our not-for-profit Crowns Cafe for tasty refreshments, barista-style hot drinks and freshly cooked food.
We have a large, free car park with Blue Badge spaces and dedicated coach parking.
If you are planning to visit as a Holiday Club or similar group, please contact us to arrange a special booking. We may be able to accommodate larger groups if you book in advance.

Quiet Time: Easter Holidays, Fashion Inspired
2025-04-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Celebrate our “Year of Fashion” by creating and accessorising your own fancy hat. Plus, discover our plans for the year, how to get involved, and share your thoughts on what clothing means to you.
These free Quiet Time sessions are available from 9am-10am for these activities. Book in for a quieter, more relaxed experience before the creative drop-ins. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential via Eventbrite.
Please note, activities on Tuesday 15 April & Thursday 17 April will be the same.
