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What’s On
January - March 2014
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HELLO
The big story this quarter is The Silk Mill and “Re:Making the Museum”, a project to redevelop this iconic building as a space to inspire the maker, creator and innovator in us all. Since October, hundreds of you have been involved indesigning and creati ng furniture, fi xtures and signage, discussing how the space could functi on and selecti ng objects from our collecti on to illustrate the signifi cance of the space and the heritage of the city.
Phase one of Re:Make focused on idea sharing, preparing the ground fl oor space and the initi al experimentati on in our new workshop, allowing for the next phase in the co-make process to begin. The Silk Mill will be open on a regular basis and throughout January and February we are off ering drop-in Co-make Workshops for you to get involved in this exciti ng next phase. -See opposite for opening ti mes and more informati on.
2014 promises to be an exciti ng ti me at the Museum and Art Gallery with the arrival of a café, a space to refresh and refl ect aft er your visit with us. The Joseph Wright Insti tute will be a place to celebrate the legacy of Derby’s world famous eighteenth century arti st, allowing everyone the opportunity to learn about his life and works through a programme of events, acti viti es and online resources.
Along with these exciti ng additi ons there may be a bit of disrupti on in parts of the museum for the next few months as we are having some work done to reduce the risks of fi re. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause to you and your visit. Please check the website or get in touch with us on 01332 641904 for more informati on.
Happy New Year!The Derby Museums Team
THE SILK MILL Co-make Workshops
Thursdays: 6-9pm
9 January, 16 January, 23 January, 30 January,6 February, 13 February.
Come and unlock your inner maker and help us to Re:Make the Museum.
The next stage of the project looks at designing and making the furniture and fi tti ngs for the ground fl oor, along with planning how the space could functi on. You can design café furniture, interacti ve displays, exhibiti on fi xtures and fi tti ngs and more. Reviving past skills or learning new ones, this is your opportunity to make part of The Silk Mill!
To fi nd out how to be part of this project visit:www.derbymuseums.org/remake or call 01332 642234
Saturdays: 1-5pm
11 January, 18 January, 25 January,1 February, 8 February, 15 February.
Sundays: 11am-3pm
12 January, 19 January, 26 January,2 February, 9 February, 16 February.
THE JOSEPH WRIGHT INSTITUTE
We are delighted to announce a new development at the Museum and Art Gallery celebrati ng our world class Joseph Wright collecti on. The Joseph Wright Insti tute will be both a physical and virtual facility for everyone to experience, explore, learn from and be inspired by. We are currently in the planning stages and hope to invite you all to share this experience from spring 2014 leading up to the offi cial launch in May when the ‘Joseph Wright of Derby: Bath and Beyond’ exhibiti on opens at the Museum and Art Gallery.
The Insti tute will be made up of a number of disti nct areas including:
- The Study Room will be a space housing our collecti on of Wright’s drawings along with a host of resources.
- The Exploratory will be a place for acti vity, explorati on, discovery and engagement in collecti ons that illustrate Wright’s life and ti mes.
- The Joseph Wright Gallery, which was recently refurbished, forms the centrepiece of the Insti tute and is already a feature at the Museum and Art Gallery.
- A host of exhibiti ons, acti viti es, publicati ons, seminars, educati on sessions and online resources will be developed and delivered in 2014 and beyond.
VISIT US FOR FREE
SUPPORT US
Museum & Art GalleryThe StrandDerbyDE1 1BS01332 641901
Opening TimesTuesday-Sunday10am-5pmBank Holiday Mondays10am-5pm
Pickford’s House41 Friar GateDerbyDE1 1DA01332 641901
Opening TimesTuesday- Saturday 10am-5pmSunday1-4pm
The Silk Mill Silk Mill LaneDerbyDE1 3AF01332 641901
Opening TimesThursday 3-9pmFriday 1-5pmSaturday 1-5pmSunday 11am-3pm
Derby Museums is a charitable trust and relies on funding and grants from organisati ons and donati ons from businesses and the general public. Thanks for your support!
Derby Museums Charity registrati on number - 1149710
Donate
Text ‘DMTR10 £10’ to 70070 to donate £10
By cheque made payable toDerby Museums and send toMuseum & Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS
Using the Just Giving website www.justgiving.com/derbymuseums
When you visit us donate in one of our collecti on boxes
Visit our shop and make a purchase
Volunteer your free ti me - Email [email protected]
Exhibition: Painting in Focus: LS Lowryunti l 12 JanuaryMuseum & Art Gallery
Taken from our own collecti on this is a rare chance to inti mately explore a piece of work from an iconic arti st who our county has the right to claim partly as our own.
THINGS TO DO
Brilliant Blossom
Saturday 25 January10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House
Pop along to Pickford’s and create a lucky cherry blossom tree ready for Chinese New Year.
Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve
Saturday 8 February10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House
Pucker up and make a lovey-dovey raised rosebud heart ready for Valenti ne’s Day.
FREE FAMILY FUN
Talk: The Queen that Never Was
Thursday 9 January2pmMuseum & Art Gallery
A look at the life of the granddaughter of Bess of Hardwick and almost Queen of England, Lady Arabella Stuart.
Free, no need to book, just drop in. Suitable for adults
Vintage Crafts Courses
Friday 10 January - Friday 21 March1-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Learn a craft technique in each session then produce a fi nished piece. Presented in partnership with Derby Adult Learning Service.
Suitable for adults£45-90 dependent upon incomeTo book- 01332 717900 or [email protected]
Talk: Titanic
Thursday 6 February2pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Find out more about the worlds most famous ship with Helen Monk.
Free, no need to book, just drop in. Suitable for adults
Reel Vision Grassroots Film Festival: Celebrating Women’s History Month
Saturday 1 March2-3.30pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Documentary Spitf ire Sisters, 2010, tells the story of the women who fl ew for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) in World War Two.Infl uenti al documentary Here We Go – Women Living the Strike! traces the vital role of women during the 1984-85 miner’s strike.
Free, no need to book, just drop in. Suitable for adults
Event: International Women’s DaySaturday 8 March10am-4pmAssembly Rooms
Meet a WWI nurse and enjoy a day of craft s, acti viti es, talks and object handling.
Free, no need to book, just drop in. Suitable for all
Make and Take!
Sunday 16 FebruarySunday 23 February11am-3pmThe Silk Mill
Drop in and enjoy make and take acti viti es that are fun for all the family.
Chinese Whispers
Saturday 15 February11am-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Random Robots
Tuesday 18 February10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House
Get back to the future and create your own robot from paper clips, screws, washers and butt ons!
Handbags and Gladrags
Wednesday 19 February10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House
Make a card in the shape of a handbag, hat, shirt or ti e and then decorate it to suit your own taste.
Roll out the Rolling Stock
Thursday 20 February10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House
Chug along to create your own railway carriage and loco engines!
Tea Time Trains
Thursday 20 February3-6pmThe Silk Mill
Put yourself in the driver’s seat, enjoy railway craft s and visit the Midland Railway Study Centre.
Marvellous MiceFriday 21 February11am-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Celebrate the end of Chinese New Year with lantern making, lion dancers and objects from the collecti on.
Chinese WhispersChinese WhispersSaturday 15 February11am-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Meet some friendly harvest mice, follow the tail trail and make your own mouse to take home.
WRITE WITH DERBY MUSEUMS
PM Poets
2nd Tuesday of the month1.30-3.30pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Contact: 01332 382683ken_hewitt @hotmail.co.uk
Derwent Writers
1st Thursday of the month 1-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Contact: 01332 600553
Derbyshire Scriptwriters
1st Sunday of the month 2-4pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Contact: [email protected]
MEET THEMUSEUMS TEAM
Museum in Focus
Saturday 2pm and Sunday 2pm- Every Week Museum & Art Gallery
Want to know how a museum works? Meet a diff erent member of staff each day and learn from their knowledge and experience.
LEARN WITH DERBY MUSEUMS
Education Visits
Derby Museums off er a wide range of educati onal acti viti es for schools, colleges and universiti es for students of all ages. To fi nd out more contact 01332 641901.
Spring Flowers
Saturday 29 March11am-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Enjoy our fl ower power trail, make cards and fl owers ready for Mother’s Day!
UNDER 5’S FRIDAY
Every Friday morning from 10-11.30am in term ti me we run an event for children aged between 2 and 5 years old, along with their parents and carers. It’s a great place to meet, have fun and learn together. Acti viti es include stories, craft s, trails, songs, object handling and colouring with a diff erent theme each week.
Friday 10 January Viking WarriorsFriday 17 January Brilliant BirdsFriday 24 January Tartan-tasti c Friday 31 January Chinese New YearFriday 7 February Meet the RomansFriday 14 February Valenti nes Hearts Friday 28 February Going Pott y Friday 7 March Carnival! Friday 14 March Luck of the IrishFriday 21 March Wild About SpringFriday 28 March Flowers for Mother
Dinosaur DaySaturday 22 February11am-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery
Follow our prehistoric trail, handle some objects and meet some real life repti les. It’s going to be ROAR-some!
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Other funders, Supporters and Partners:The Friends of Derby Museums and Art Gallery, Happy Museums, Derby Makers and Derby Adult Learning Service.
