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SUMMARY:Coffee With a Curator
DESCRIPTION:These informal sessions held in The Wilson café lounge area at lunchtime on the first Wednesday of the month give you the chance to join one of our curators for a half hour chat followed by questions as they introduce pieces from The Wilson’s extensive collections. \nWednesday 3rd June \nDrawn to Nature\nNature’s long-lasting influence on artists\, the draw of the Gloucestershire landscape and its natural resources\, will be the focus of this informal talk. Come and see glimpses into the work of artists such as Freda Derrick\, Phyllis Barron and Dorothy Larcher who were directly inspired by the local area and the opportunities it offered for craft and design and creativity. \nTicket price includes a hot drink. \nTickets are also available on the day from the café.
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/coffee-with-a-curator-8/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Collections Events
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SUMMARY:Coffee With a Curator
DESCRIPTION:First Wednesday of every month\, 1.30pm – 2pm\nThese informal sessions held in The Wilson café lounge area at lunchtime on the first Wednesday of the month give you the chance to join one of our curators for a half hour chat as they introduce pieces from The Wilson’s extensive collections.\nFrom pottery and works of art to items that reflect the social history of the Cheltenham area\, you’ll get to have a closer look at the objects as they are brought out of the archives. \nThere will be a different object every month. Book a place for £3\, which will include a complimentary tea or coffee from the café. For updates and more details of the objects and subjects for each monthly session\, see our Facebook and Instagram
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/coffee-with-a-curator-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Collections Events
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SUMMARY:Wilson Nights: Threads
DESCRIPTION:The Wilson’s artist-led events\, WILSON NIGHTS\, on the first Wednesday of every month from 6pm til 9pm. \nThe Story of Seven Sisters from 8.30pm – 9pm in The Foyle \nA live philosophical performance by resident artist\, Atul Bhunkal. Journey through seven unseen presences moving like colours within consciousness\, unfolding meditative states through poetry\, sound\, silence\, and metaphor. An immersive experience where mythology dissolves into dream\, and perception becomes ritual beneath shifting landscapes of memory and light. \nRunning (Stitch) With It: Creative Sewing from 6-8.30pm in The Courtyard \nJoin Resident Artists Jennifer Hughes to use varied and vibrant fabric pieces to relax creatively through stitch. \nSitting among intriguing objects from the Wilson’s Handling Collection\, we can respond to the qualities of the pieces and the conversations they inspire. Alternatively\, allow the materials and the moment to lead your sewing. \nWe will be using simple running stitch and the activity is suitable for new or experienced sewers. All materials are provided and supportive guidance will be available. \nKnit a Sweater from 6-8.30pm in the Café \nDÇŽmáo yÄ« is a participatory workshop and live making session by artist Jing BAI. \nUsing aluminium wire in place of soft yarn\, participants are invited to explore knitting\, knotting and related textile techniques using unusual industrial materials. Throughout the evening\, the space will function as both workshop and temporary studio – a place for making\, conversation\, experimentation and shared activity. \nVisitors are welcome to observe\, take part\, contribute small fragments\, or simply spend time in the space while the work continues to grow throughout the evening. \nNo experience needed. All materials provided. \nCheltenham Improvisers Orchestra in Arts & Crafts from 6-8pm \nLove experimenting with sound and music? Join this friendly group and dive into the world of improvised music. No instrument? No problem! There will be something for you to use\, or bring your own. Open to all abilities\, from beginners to professionals. \n🎟️ Entry and all performances are FREE – no need to book. \n🥳 We can’t wait for what is set to be a lively night at The Wilson!
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/wilson-nights-threads/
LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 13JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free,We Are Creators,Wilson Nights,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Memory Lane
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly social group for older people and anyone living with dementia. \nCome to The Wilson for some creative activities\, a relaxed chat\, and a warm cuppa. Free tea and coffee are provided. There’s no need to book\, and carers are very welcome. \nSessions take place on the first Thursday of each month\, from 10:30 – 12:00\, on the following dates:\nThursday 4 June\nThursday 2 July\nThursday 6 August\nThursday 3 September\nThursday 1 October\nThursday 5 November\nThursday 3 December
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/memory-lane-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Adults: Introduction to Acrylic Painting
DESCRIPTION:Join our Practical Fine Art for Beginners course and unlock your creativity! \nOur lessons are tailored for those with little-to-no experience in art\, but feel the desire to discover and create. At the end of the course\, you will have honed your skills and gained confidence in your ability to produce your own artwork. Start your journey as an artist today. \nIntroduction to Acrylic Painting: Colour\, Texture\, and Expression\nA practical course introducing the core techniques of acrylic painting. Students will learn\nhow to use colour\, layering\, and texture to create expressive and visually dynamic paintings.\nThe course encourages experimentation with both realism and abstraction. \nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to:\n• Understand acrylic painting materials and mixing techniques.\n• Apply layering\, glazing\, and blending methods.\n• Use colour theory to create harmony and contrast.\n• Develop composition and visual balance in a painting.\n• Complete an original acrylic artwork from concept to finish \nAbout Kitty McLeod\nThe tutor\, Kitty McLeod\, of Promising Artists\, trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art drawing & painting\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty runs a small art school in Cheltenham and art courses for the National Trust. \nPrice is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials. \nDates 2026\nWinter Term: 9 January – 6 February\nWinter/Spring: 27 February – 27 March\nSpring: 17 April – 15 May\nSummer: 5 June – 3 July \nFridays\, 1.30pm – 3.30pm \nPlease note that once purchased\, courses are strictly non-refundable and non-exchangeable under any circumstances. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/practical-fine-art-for-adults-summer/
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