On Now until Wed 8th April, 2020
Tiny Tuesday Special: Hop Stop!
FREE gallery game for under-fives
Usual opening times
Wed 8th April, 2020, 10am to 12pm
Wednesday Wotsits!
Come and make a wotsit with us! Will it be a badge or a keyring?
10am-12.00pm
Drop in activity
£1.00 per child/item made
Thu 9th April, 2020, 10am to 12pm
Make It!
Join us on gallery for some art and craft activities – Make It!
Small charge for activities
10.00am - 12.00pm
Sat 11th April, 2020, 10am to 11am
Drop spindle basics
Start out on your spinning journey with the ancient technique of drop spinning.
Great for beginners who are keen to learn how to convert fibre into yarn.
In this 2 hour course you will be introduced to the art of drop spinning using a simple top whorl drop spindle and prepared wool fibre. You will be walked through the basics of the technique and given lots of time for supported practice. You will be able to take your very own handspun wool away with you.
The course fee includes tuition, materials and refreshments. Courses take place on our beautiful organic farm in our cosy classroom, you may even get to spot a few of the sheep. We will be lambing on the farm during April so there may be a chance to visit the lambing shed and meet some of the new arrivals (wellie boots and a warm coat recommended for this).
Sat 11th April, 2020, 1pm to 2pm
Spring needle felting
We are running our popular needle felting course with a Spring theme. We will be making Spring themed items, although you are, of course, welcome to use the technique to make any items you fancy. Expect to see sheep, flowers and easter eggs.
In this half day (3 hours) course you will be introduced to the art of needle felting and have the opportunity to create your own needle felted works of art using processed British Shetland wool in a range of colours. During the course we run you through the basics with a simple two dimensional project before going up a level to make a three dimensional piece. You will have the opportunity to choose what you would like to make.
If you run short of time the course fee includes a kit to take home, allowing you to finish off your artwork or make another project.
The course fee includes tuition, materials and refreshments. Courses take place on our beautiful organic farm in our cosy classroom, you may even get to spot a few of the sheep. We will be lambing on the farm during April so there may be a chance to visit the lambing shed and meet some of the new arrivals (wellie boots and a warm coat recommended for this).
Wed 15th April, 2020, 10am to 12pm
Wednesday Wotsits!
Come and make a wotsit with us! Will it be a badge or a keyring?
10am-12.00pm
Drop in activity
£1.00 per child/item made
Thu 16th April, 2020, 11am to 12pm
Illuminate
Inspired by our current exhibition, join us at this art and craft workshop to make your own illuminated letter.
11.00am – 12.00pm
£3.00 per child. Suitable for children aged 3 and above, booking essential.
Thu 16th April, 2020, 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Emmanuel Church Lunchtime Concert - Tala Tarang - Rhythm Waves
Eleanor Turner - Harp, Mendi Singh - Tabla Tarang.
Tala Tarang employ a special chemistry, through a subtle yin-yang of two halves creating a whole.
Their repertoire includes original music, folk tunes, classic pop, Bollywood, Western Classical and World music; it is a truly unique sound experience.
The concert starts at 12.45 but soup and roll lunch is served from 12.00.
Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Emmanuel Church, Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3NW
Thu 16th April, 2020, 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Emmanuel Church Lunchtime Concert - Tala Tarang - Rhythm Waves
Eleanor Turner - Harp, Mendi Singh - Tabla Tarang.
Tala Tarang employ a special chemistry, through a subtle yin-yang of two halves creating a whole.
Their repertoire includes original music, folk tunes, classic pop, Bollywood, Western Classical and World music; it is a truly unique sound experience.
The concert starts at 12.45 but soup and roll lunch is served from 12.00.
Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Emmanuel Church, Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3NW
Fri 17th April, 2020, 11am to 4pm
Games Day
Join the Friends of Charnwood Museum for another amazing games day. Try your hand at some traditional games from throughout the ages and around the world!
11am – 4pm
FREE
Sat 18th April, 2020, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
The Role of the Barber Surgeon in the Wars of the Roses
Battlefield guide Eddie Smallwood brings his entertaining talk about the Barber Surgeon through some of the key battles within the Wars of the Roses, not to be missed!
7.30pm start
Members £2.00, Non-members £4.00
Booking Essential
Mon 20th April, 2020, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
True Life Stories: Food
Real stories by real people, told live in front of the audience.
You will laugh, you will cry, you will be surprised and moved by stories.
Open mic and special guest tellers.
The stories should be 7 minutes long, no notes, no script, just simple good storytelling.
If you have a story that you would like to tell, or you have an idea and need help developing it, please contact us at info@truelifestorytelling.com.
Or simply grab a pint and enjoy listening.
What is your favourite food? Do you love to cook? Are you afraid to try new things? Tell us your stories about food!
Free Entry
Location
The Organ Grinder pub
4 Wood Gate
Loughborough
LE11 2TY
Thu 23rd April, 2020, 11am to 12pm
Blooming Bonnets
Have a go at make your own spring inspired bonnet in this art and craft workshop.
11.00am – 12.00pm
£3.00 per child. Suitable for children aged 3 and above, booking essential.
On Now until Mon 27th April, 2020
Chicken or Egg?
It’s Easter time here at Charnwood Museum and chicks have hatched all over! Can you find them and pair them up?
FREE
Usual opening times