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  • Mon, 01 Sep 2008
    To celebrate 100 years of the Territorial Army, the centre will be holding and exhibition of militaria and old photographs relating to the military in Ross. David Seeney of the Light Infantry Museum will be bringing in some more of his collection of badges etc for display to go with the photographs.
  • Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:00:00
    Step into the Museum timeline. Draw yourself into history. Fun for all the family.
  • Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:00:00
    Step into the Museum timeline. Draw yourself into history. Fun for all the family from dinosaurs to space exploration, draw yourself in history.
  • Sat, 29 Nov 2008
    Associated workshops will be arranged.
  • Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:30:00
    Discovering the traditions of a typical Victorian Christmas, studing the costume, documents and the art of the period.
  • Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:00:00
    Children's Workshop. Children must be accompanied.
  • Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:00
    A hands-on workshop with lecture on swords, spears, rapiers, daggers etc from our extensive collections.
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Quilting Across Borders 28 June - 31 August
Quilt Lecture - Saturday 2 August 11:00-12:00 - Museum Resource and Learning Centre
'The history of Pins and Pincushions' led by Sheilah Daughtree Quiltmaker & Quilt Historian
Quilt Workshop - Wednesday 6 August 10:00-4:00 - Museum Resource and Learning Centre
'Creative Quilting' led by Caroline Everett. Make a quilted panel using a combination of traditional quilting techniques, textile painting and embroidery.
Quilt Lecture - Saturday 9 August 11:00-12:00 - Museum Resource and Learning Centre
'Provencal Corded Quilting and The History of Boutis' by Eve Finney Former Textiles Curator at Hereford Museum
'The history of Pins and Pincushions' led by Sheilah Daughtree Quiltmaker & Quilt Historian
Quilt Workshop - Wednesday 13 August 10:00-4:00 - Museum Resource and Learning Centre
'Boutis for Beginners' a workshop with Eve Finney.  Make a sample design whilst looking at the history, symbolism and stitchery of Boutis.
Quilt Workshop - Wednesday 20 August 10:00-1:00 - Museum Resource and Learning Centre
'Needles and Pins' led by Sheilah Daughtree.  Make a pin cushion, needle-case, folder, bag or other accessories with vintage fabrics.
Quilt Lecture - Saturday 23 August 11:00-12:00 - Museum Resource and Learning Centre
'Welsh Quilts and their Stories' bu Jen Jones Quilt Historian - a lecture sponsored by  Herefordshire Quilters
Quilt Workshop - Wednesday 27 August 10:00-12:00 - Museum Resource and Learning Centre
Visit to the Museum Learning and Resource Centre in Friar Street to see some of Hereford Museum's rich collection of quilts.
For further information about any of these lectures contact the Textiles Curator on 01432 383033. To book a place contact Museum Front of House: 01432 260692

Fees:  all lectures are £8 - all workshops are £6 for a half day or £12 for a full day. Places are limited to 10 per workshop so early booking is advised.

Archaeological Artefacts Identification Friday 29 August
Hereford Museum & Art Gallery Drop-in 11:00 - 1:00
Archaeological Artefacts Identification Friday 26 September
Hereford Museum & Art Gallery Drop-in 11:00 - 1:00
Bring along your archaeological finds for Peter Reavill, our Portable Antiquities Officer, to identify. He can also advise on how to care for your objects and record them on the Portable Antiquities national database. Please note valuations are not given. Contact Museum Front of House: 01432 260692


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