See the world turned upside down! Join Chippenham Museum to learn about the science of photography and create your own camera obscura to take home. Working with Lacock Abbey, the birthplace of photography, this workshop celebrates Chippenham’s connection to Victorian inventor William Henry Fox Talbot. Once resident at the abbey and MP for Chippenham, Fox […]
Delving deeper into one of Kilvert’s diary entries, this talk reveals the lesser known tale of Catherine Tylney Long of Draycot House, also known as the Wiltshire Heiress. This talk is taking place in the museum’s education room at a reduced capacity. Free, book here
Our Try Climbing fun day is a perfect opportunity to have a go at rock climbing, play games, find out about climbing and meet the team behind Chippenham’s new activity centre. Event details 9.30am – 4.00pm on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 2021* at Westmead Playing Field, off Westmead Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ Meet staff from The Climbing Academy who […]
Join us for a day of all things Victorian. From croquet to lacemaking and how to dance a quadrille discover the genteel pastimes of Kilvert’s World. Enjoy a day of events with costumed Victorian re-enactors suitable for all the family. Free entry, no need to book
In this one hour workshop create your own simple mini scrap book inspired by our latest exhibition. Use words, photos and your own drawings to explore this popular Victorian pastime. Wednesday 25 August, 10am / 11.30am / 1pm / 2.30pm £4, booking essential. Ages 6+ (under 8s accompanied) 10am book here, 11.30am book here, 1pm book […]
join with our wonderful community for an exciting, varied, inspired and creative Bank Holiday Weekend. Show appreciation for all those who helped us all through the pandemic. We're all looking forward! Visit the Kandu Arts Facebook page for the latest information.
Join writer, facilitator, and performer Ruth Hill for a series of six creative writing sessions inspired by the museum’s exhibition Kilvert’s World. The exhibition focusses on local Victorian diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert with two of his three remaining diaries on display, on loan from the National Library of Wales. Using the exhibition for inspiration, Ruth […]
This course will encourage experimentation using many different processes to produce quick studies, culminating in a day long portrait painting session. A luxurious way to spend 2 summer days with like minded people, expertly guided by Charlie Graham-May, a Chippenham based artist and graphic designer who has 25 years experience teaching drawing and painting.
Take a walk in Monkton Park with a bit of a difference. Join local artist Kirsty Jones with Chippenham Museum to explore the park’s riverside paths, open spaces and architectural views. Experiment with different drawing exercises and mediums to capture your evening stroll. This workshop is inspired by the museum’s exhibition, as local Victorian diarist […]
We're a fun Community Choir who meet on Tuesday's, 7.30pm, at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Chippenham. First two sessions FREE, £3 per session once joined. Auditions, music reading, & experience NOT necessary! Enthusiasm, commitment, & a good sense of fun essential! All sorts of styles from swing to gospel, to folk and pop with a […]
From 10 to 19 September, the free trail ‘Kilvert’s Langley Burrell’ encourages you to explore this scenic village on the outskirts of Chippenham through the eyes of Victorian diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert. Through Kilvert’s diary entries, step back to the 1870s as you retrace his steps. Information boards will guide you through the village, with […]
North-West Wiltshire’s Peacock Arts Trail flies again, from 11-19 September, and over 70 fabulous artists and craftspeople from Corsham, Chippenham and Melksham are taking part. The free-to-visit event will see artists welcoming people into their studios, organising ‘real life’ workshops or (new for 2021) posting live virtual demos on the Peacock Arts Trail website. There […]
