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Creative Catch-Up Museum News Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QP T: 01782 619705 www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum Mon-Sat 10.00-5.30, Sun 2.00-5.30 Exhibitions Main Gallery Capturing the Past 14 September—3 November A trip down memory lane. See our town through the eyes of local artists and photographers. We hold thousands of old photographs and works of art that show Newcastle-under-Lyme as it used to be. This exhibition showcases just a small number of our vast collection and featuring artwork by Ronnie Cruwys. B(u)y Me! For Christmas 16 November—5 January Our annual B(u)y Me For Christmas Exhibition where visitors can buy beautiful, exclusive handmade gifts. Window Capturing the Past 14 September—3 November Come and see the wonderful wooden models of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre made by Dr Giles in the 1950s. Totally unique and one of the most fascinating collections we have. This display is part of the 'Capturing the Past' exhibition in the Main Gallery which celebrates our amazing town. Hall Gallery Orme Art – What’s on the Easel? 7 September – 10 November A colourful exhibition by 11 local artists. Showing works in a variety of media including watercolour, pastels and acrylics. All work is for sale. Craft Cabinets We also have quality handmade gifts for everyone in our Craft Cabinets where you will find something for everyone even the most difficult person to buy for. Regular activities for visitors Museum Prize Trail (cost 50p) – our themed trail around the museum for families costs just 50p and children will get a small prize when they find all the answers. Hunt high and low, upstairs and downstairs. Great fun for kids of all ages. We change the trail regularly so children will always find a new way to explore our museum. Paper Crafts (cost 50p)– always something different to colour and create. A simple paper activity to complete at our craft table or when you get home. Lots of fun and we regularly provide new themed paper crafts to try. Craft Packs – we create our own themed craft packs at prices ranging from £1 to £4 to buy and create at our craft table or when you get home. Museum Talks Places are limited so pre-booking is essential. If you would like to book, or for any more information, please ring 01782 619705 or email [email protected] No talks currently scheduled as we focus our attention on the school summer holidays. Friends of Brampton Museum Talks We have a regular programme of talks organised by our Museum Friends. Please call the Museum to book a place 01782 619705. Tickets to be paid for on the day – payment to Friends of the Museum. Friends of the Museum and non-members are welcome. “Millicent” Duchess of Sutherland - The life, times and loves of Millicent (St. Clair Erskine) Sutherland. By Levison Wood. Wednesday 16 October 2.30pm The enigmatic, contradictory and oft misunderstood woman who many only know as 'Meddling Millie!' Admission is £4.00 for Friends of Brampton Museum, £5.00 for visitors Please ring the museum to book a place 01782 619705 A Friends Christmas Gathering Sunday 8 December 2019. Come & join us for a cuppa & mince pies at the Brampton Museum Details nearer the time Friends of Brampton Museum We have an established Friends group. Their aims are to support the work of the museum by: Organising social events such as talks and social events (see the What's on page for details) Fundraising for the museum to purchase items for the collections and to support museum projects} Being advocates for the museum in the community If you join the Friends you will: Be invited to social gatherings in the Museum Receive mailings about Museum and Friends events Be invited to Private Views Have a reduced admission for all talks Make new friends and have fun By joining the Friends you can help the museum, meet like-minded people and get involved! The fees are: annual single subscription £6; family £8.50; OAP/student £5; joint OAP £7 Donations Making our museum even better. We want to improve the museum collections storage areas and create a research facility for the public to: Improve our visitor facilities by providing a café, meeting rooms, better toilets and shop. With better meeting and education rooms we will be able to accommodate larger groups and expand the activities we currently offer to the public Improve our temporary exhibition space so that we are able to accommodate larger exhibitions, touring exhibitions and loans from regional and national museums We need to raise match funding to help to pay for the costs of this project. If you would like to support our project by donating money to our fund please contact the Museum on 01782 619705. Meeting Room Hire For meetings, events or gatherings. We have two meeting rooms available to hire for a wide range of activities for your business, groups or events. Group meetings, talks, art workshops, yoga and wellbeing sessions, language groups, family gatherings are some examples of the types of activities that have been held at the museum. For availability, bookings and to discuss your requirements please call or email us, or pop in for an informal visit and chat: Rooms: The Red Room is situated on the ground floor of the original Museum building and features a bay window with a view onto the park, wooden parquet floor and original historical features. The Red Room also houses some of our topographical local paintings. There is a pull-down projector screen. The room can be closed off to Museum visitors. Toilets are accessed near the main entrance. Maximum occupancy: 25 people The Green Room is accessed via a corridor from the Main Gallery space. The room features a sink and sideboard and is mainly used for education and arts and crafts, as well as meetings. This room has close access to toilets, kitchen facilities and direct access to a back yard area and parking. Maximum occupancy: 25 people Prices: £27 per half day / £50 per full day. We also offer a community/charity rate. Please enquire to discuss if your organisation is eligible. We can provide your tea and coffee (milk and sugar) with crockery at £1.60 per head, or you can opt to use our self-service coffee machine with prices at £1.20 for tea/hot chocolate or £1.50 for coffees. Groups may bring their own tea, coffee etc., refreshments and catering by arrangement. We can provide hot water and crockery included in the price however the group will be responsible for collecting, washing and returning the crockery at the end of the session. Please contact us for availability and more information either by phone, email or in person. Opportunities Opportunity Saturday Creative Workshops Brampton Museum Date Contact us for availability Details Are you a creative practitioner who delivers Art and Craft workshops? We have two rooms available for you to hire on Saturdays throughout the year. You could hire one of our rooms to host your own creative workshop(s) in our Museum. Rooms: The Red Room is situated on the ground floor of the original Museum building and features a bay window with a view onto the park, wooden parquet floor and original historical features. The Red Room also houses some of our topographical local paintings. There is a pull down projector screen. The room has a door so your event can be closed off to regular Museum visitors. Toilets are accessed near the main entrance. Maximum occupancy: 25 people The Green Room is accessed via a corridor from the Main Gallery space. The room features a sink and sideboard and is mainly used for education and arts and crafts, as well as meetings. This room has close access to toilets, kitchen facilities and direct access to a back yard area and parking. Maximum occupancy: 25 people Prices: £27 per half day / £50 per full day For availability and bookings and to discuss your requirements please call or email us, or pop in for an informal visit and chat: 01782 619705 [email protected] Opportunity Cultural Education Partnership 3rd Networking Event Location Staffordshire University Henrion Gallery, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DE Date Thursday 24 October 3pm – 6pm Contact Tickets here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3rd-annual-stoke-cep-cultural-arts-networking- event-tickets-62600297174 Details Opportunity Green Shepherd Design Festive Crafts Workshops Location Brampton Museum, Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QP Contact Email: [email protected] Facebook: @GreenShepherdArt Dates Festive Crafts 9 – 23 November 2019 Details Payment will be taken at the time of booking and to secure your place - Examples will be shown and demonstrations given, if needed, during the workshop. - Assistance from the Tutor. - Personal experimentation. These classes are only available for adults. To afford those attending the opportunity to relax and unwind; no children, toddlers or babies can attend. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Opportunity Art Tutorials 1: Keeping it Loose - Introduction to Mark making Dates Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October and 7, 14, 21 November Location The Waiting Room Gallery 17 Station Street Longport ST6 4ND Contact more information can be found here. Details Instructive art workshops, suitable for all levels of ability in a relaxed, calm environment. The aim is to break down barriers, build confidence and lose your inhibitions to mark making, This will teach you ways of seeing and develop skills to respond visually to the world around you, so you can go forward confidently to create your own unique style of art works.