Get creative and stamp, paint and draw your finishing touches to make a unique printed picture. Free family drop-in activity inspired by our current exhibition, Contemporary Print & The Ink On Paper Press.
Book one of four places for accompanied children to enjoy our free drop-in activities at Chippenham Museum in a quieter way. These sessions are for children who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable. Instead, book to join a smaller group of children in a quieter session before the museum is open […]
Our Twelfth Night celebrations are back! Join us on Saturday 7 January 10.30 to 3.30 as we explore all things Saxon. With the help of some inspiring re-enactors and a special performance by poet and musician Nick Harper, learn about life during the Anglo-Saxon period and discover Chippenham’s Royal connections and its role in the […]
This free exhibition celebrates the best in contemporary printmaking and the INK on PAPER PRESS, founded in Wiltshire by artist Amy-Jane Blackhall in 2015. Blackhall trained under Master Printer Jack Shirreff at 107 Workshop in Shaw, where she worked on editions for renowned artists such as Howard Hodgkin and Gillian Ayres. The etching press that […]
Join us for a Festive Vintage Market, a chance to browse vintage clothing, accessories & more in the Yelde Hall. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/ChipMuseumWhatsOn
The Chippenham & District Artist Selling exhibition will be opening on 19 November at Chippenham Museum. Running until 3rd December, the exhibition is free entry for everyone. You can find out more about Chippenham & District Artists through their website. Chippenham Museum is open: 10 am- 4 pm Monday- Friday Find out more about current, past, […]
Immerse yourself in a world of pattern, colour and collage. Join Mark from Blue Artemis at Chippenham Museum to hand decorate either a bone china mug or two Christmas baubles. Booking & event details can be found here. Blue Artemis Website: https://www.blueartemis.com/ Instagram: @blueartemisdesign Facebook: https://bit.ly/BlueArtemis
Join Chippenham based glass artist Mary Quarmby to make your own fused glass star decoration with these relaxed workshops at Chippenham Museum. The workshops are 1 ¼ hour, with four taking place during the Chippenham Town Council’s week-long Festival of Christmas. Mary Quarmby Website: https://maryquarmby.wixsite.com/maryquarmbyglass/about-me Instagram: @quarmbymary
Discover climate stories from our collection throughout the museum this half term, and enjoy free family activities with an environmental twist. Create your own scrap monsters ready for Halloween. This activity will use scrap materials from past workshops, and the end product will be fully recyclable, making our session environmentally friendly.
Discover climate stories from our collection throughout the museum this half term, and enjoy free family activities with an environmental twist. Half-Term Family Activity: Paper Frame Decorating Decorate your own paper frame, inspired by our RPS Documentary Photographer of the Year Exhibition. This activity will use scrap materials from past workshops, and the end product […]
The Documentary Photographer of the Year (DPOTY) competition is organised by the Royal Photographic Society’s Documentary Group. Held every two years since 2012, the competition provides an opportunity to showcase documentary work and storytelling. The exhibition features Winners, Commended and some Shortlisted entries. For more details about the competition visit the Royal Photographic Society website: […]
Join Mark Golder, the driving force behind the Golder-Thompson Gift, alongside artist and printmaker Amy-Jane Blackhall and curator Alan Fuller as they discuss the formation of the gift and the century of local printmaking that it celebrates.
