Whats On at Leeds Museums and Galleries - April to September 2011

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what’sonSpring/SummerApril to September 2011

Great daysout for groups

Whetheryouareorganisinganevent,conference,meetingorevenspecialcelebrationincludingweddingswehavealargerangeoffacilitiesavailabletohireatourvenuesincluding:

• new conference suite at Leeds Art gallery

• interactive galleries in Leeds City Museum

• rooms at Abbey House Museum, Leeds Industrial Museum, Leeds Discovery centre, Lotherton Hall, Temple Newsam House and Thwaite Mills Watermill

For full details of facilities and prices visit www.conferenceculture.co.uk or contact our venues direct.

LeedsMuseumsandGalleriesoffergreatvaluedaysoutforgroupsatKirkstallAbbeyandAbbeyHouseMuseum,LothertonHallandTempleNewsam.

Here pre-booked groups can receive free coach parking, reduced admission (for groups of 15 or more) and tailored packages including tours and refreshments.

For further information and booking details visit www.leeds.gov.uk/groupvisits. Groups are also welcome at our other attractions. Please contact them directly to arrange a visit.

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ThisguideprovidesdetailsofalloureventsandexhibitionstakingplaceatourmuseumsandgalleriesacrossLeedsfromApriltoSeptember2011.

Exciting museums04 LeedsCityMuseum04 LeedsMuseumDiscoveryCentre05 AbbeyHouseMuseum

Majestic medieval ruins05 KirkstallAbbey

Grand Country Houses06 TempleNewsam06 LothertonHall

Fascinating industrial mills07 ThwaiteMillsWatermill07 LeedsIndustrialMuseumat ArmleyMills

Inspiring Art 08 LeedsArtGallery08 HenryMooreInstitute08 CraftCentreandDesignGallery

What’son09 Exhibitions11 Familyevents22 Music,filmandtheatre24 Talksandtours28 Workshops

Getinvolved30 Volunteering30 LeedsArtCollectionsFund30 FriendsofLeedsMuseums30 LeedsPhilosophicaland

LiterarySociety31 Joinourmailinglist

For further facilities and access information please contact the museums directly or visit www.disabledgo.info

All listings information and prices are correct at time of going to press but we recommend that you contact the venue direct to check details prior to the event.

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Home to a Million WondersFrom elephant skulls to a Medieval log boat, this purpose built store and conservation facility houses objects from Leeds Museum and Galleries Collections which are not on permanent display at other sites across the City.

Discover many more treasures with regular behind the scenes tours and family activities.

Experience a world of discovery Explore four fl oors of interactive and exciting galleries. Come face to face with the Leeds tiger, step into Ancient Worlds to meet Nesyamun, the Leeds mummy, and dig for fossils in the Life on Earth gallery. Changing special exhibitions, as well as weekly family friendly clubs and activities.

FREEadmission

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Visitorinformation:

Visitsarebyappointment. To arrange, please contact us on 0113 214 1548. Mon–Fri, 9am-4pm. Howmuch? Admission Free. Pre-booked appointments only. Findus: Leeds Museum Discovery Centre, Carlisle Road, Leeds, LS10 1LB. Situated near Clarence Dock. Speaktous: 0113 214 1548 Emailus:[email protected] Web: www.leeds.gov.uk/discoverycentre

Visitorinformation:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 5pm, Thursday 10am - 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm (subject to change). Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. Closed Bank Holiday Friday 29 April. Howmuch? Free. A small charge may apply to some special exhibitions. Findus: Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 8BH. Speaktous:0113 224 3732 Emailus: [email protected] Web: www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum

FREEadmission

Admire the majestic medieval abbey Kirkstall Abbey is one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country. Feel a true sense of the past as you stroll through its tranquil grounds, surrounded by stunning parkland on the banks of the River Aire. Find out more about this famous Leeds landmark in the Visitor Centre at the abbey.

Experience the new KirkstallAbbeyAudiobootour. Download the free audioboo application (www.audioboo.fm/leedsmuseums) to your phone and take the tour in the ruins.

Step back in time and explore the Victorian streets Abbey House Museum was once the gatehouse to Kirkstall Abbey. Today it is a lively family friendly museum. Wander the beautifully created authentic Victorian streets for a glimpse of life in 19th century Leeds.

Visitorinformation:

Tues – Sun 10am – 4.30pm (subject to change). Closed Mondays (except Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4pm). Last admission and shop closing time is half an hour before the abbey is due to close. Closed Bank Holiday Friday 29 April. Howmuch? Free. Findus:Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH. 2.5 miles from Leeds city centre on the A65 Kirkstall Road. Speaktous:0113 230 5492 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey

Visitorinformation:

Tues-Fri & Sun 10am-5pm, Sat 12 noon-5pm, Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. Last admission 4pm. (subject to change). Closed Bank Holiday Friday 29 April. Howmuch?Adult £3.80, Child £1.70, Conc £2.80 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard). Family (up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £6.50. Findus: Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH. Opposite Kirkstall Abbey, 2.5 miles from Leeds city centre on the A65 Kirkstall Road. Speaktous: 0113 230 5492 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse

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A beautiful Edwardian country house with a bird garden, red deer park and formal gardensLotherton Hall is a treasure trove of arts and crafts with fi ne collections of paintings, silver, ceramics and beautiful costume galleries.

One of the country’s great historic houses and estatesTemple Newsam is a stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion set within 1500 acres of beautiful parkland which includes a working rare breeds farm. The house and farm offer an ever-changing programme of guided tours, activities and events for all ages.

Visitorinformation:

Hall: Tues – Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm – 5pm (subject to change). Closed on Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays. Closed Bank Holiday Friday 29 April. Bird Garden open daily 10am -5pm. Café open daily 9.30am – 5pm. Last admission to the Hall and Bird Garden is 45 minutes before closing. Howmuch? House: Adult £3.30, Child £1.20 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard), Conc £1.70 (£1.36 with LeedsCard), Family (up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £6.50. The Bird Garden is free. Car Park £3.60. Findus:Lotherton Hall, off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB. 13 miles from Leeds city centre, off the B1217 Towton Rd at Jct with Lotherton Lane or 2.5 miles from M1 J47. Speaktous: House: 0113 281 3259 Estate: 0113 264 5535 Emailus:[email protected] Web: www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall

Limited access for wheelchair users in the Hall.No pushchairs are allowed in the Hall.

Visitorinformation:

House: Tues – Sun 10.30am – 5pm (subject to change). Farm: Tues – Sun 10am – 5pm.Tea Room: Mon – Fri 10am – 4.30pm, Sat – Sun 10.30am – 5.30pm. House closed Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays and during school holidays. Last admission to the House and Farm is 45 minutes before closing. Closed Bank Holiday Friday 29 April. Howmuch? House only: Adult £3.70, Child £2.70 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard), Family (up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £9.50. House and Farm: Adult £6, Child £3.70 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard), Family (up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £15.50. Findus: Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Halton, Leeds, LS15 OAE. Just 4 miles out of Leeds city centre on the B6159 or 2 miles from M1, J46. Speaktous: House: 0113 264 7321 Estate: 0113 264 5535 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse

Explore the history of Leeds the city that made everythingOnce the world’s largest woollen mill, Leeds Industrial Museum presents a fascinating insight into the city’s industrial heritage. Witness the water wheel, steam engines and spinning mule.

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A fully restored working watermill in a riverside settingSee the power of water as two huge waterwheels drive the mill. Visit the blacksmith’s workshop, manager’s house and discover all about life on this attractive island which is rich in wildlife. Regular events and tours for industrial heritage and nature enthusiasts alike.

Visitorinformation:

Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm. Last admission 4pm. (subject to change). Closed on Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays. Closed Bank Holiday Friday 29 April. Howmuch? Adult £3.30, Child £1.20, Conc £1.70 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard), Family up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £6.50. Findus: Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF. 2 miles from Leeds city centre on Canal Road, off the A65 Kirkstall Road. Speaktous: 0113 263 7861 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills

Visitorinformation:

Sat-Sun, 1pm-5pm. Open school holidays Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm. Last admission 3.15pm. (subject to change). Open Bank Holidays except Bank Holiday Friday 29 April. Howmuch? Adult £3.30, Child £1.20, Conc £1.70 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard), Family (up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £6.50. Findus: Thwaite Mills Watermill, Thwaite Lane, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 1RP. 2 miles south of Leeds city centre, off A61. 0.5 miles off M621, J7. Speaktous: 0113 276 2887 Emailus:[email protected] Web: www.leeds.gov.uk/thwaitemills

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Henry Moore Institute

Craft Centre and Design Gallery

This centre is dedicated to sculpture. A vibrant programme of changing exhibitions explores the meaning of sculpture from ancient to contemporary.

This gallery and shop showcase the best in contemporary craft by new and recognised designers.

Discover a world of art in the heart of LeedsLeeds Art Gallery is home to one of the best collections of British art outside London. It showcases a wealth of art by well-known artists and presents a dynamic exhibitions programme.

Visitorinformation:

Mon-Sun, 10am-5.30pm, Weds, 10am-9pm. Closed bank holiday Mondays. Howmuch? Free. Findus: The Henry Moore Institute, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AH. Adjacent to Leeds Art Gallery. Speaktous: 0113 246 7467 Web:www.henry-moore.org/hmi

Visitorinformation:

Tues–Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat, 10am-4pm Howmuch? Free. Findus:The Craft Centre & Design Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AB. Situated on the lower ground fl oor of Leeds Art Gallery. Speaktous:0113 247 8241 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk

Visitorinformation:

Mon-Tues, 10am-5pm, Wed, 12pm-5pm, Thurs-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm (subject to change). Closed on bank holidays Howmuch? Free. Findus:Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA. City centre, just 5 mins walk from the train station. Speaktous: 0113 247 8256 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery

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LAG UntilWed27April TakeOnePicture Anewexhibitioncelebratingthe

TakeOnePicturepartnershipbetweenLeedsArtGallery,LeedsMetropolitanUniversity,theNationalGalleryand33schoolswhohavebeeninspiredbyGalleryartworksorobjectsfromEducationLeeds’schoolsloanservice,Artemis.Admission:Free.

UntilSun8May PowerandthePassion–

AshleyJackson’sYorkshireloveaffair

PartIIofthecelebratory70thbirthdayexhibitionofpreviouslyunseenworkbyAshleyJackson.ThisdisplayfeaturesstunningYorkshirewatercoloursofdynamicandbroodinglandscapesdisplayedforthefirsttimeoutsideofLondon.SupportedbyWalkerMorris.Admission:Normaladmissionapplies.

UntilSun29May WynneApperley AnEnglishartistabroad,famedforhis

portraitsandlandscapesinSpainandTangier.Watercoloursanddrawings.Admission: Normaladmissionapplies.

UntilSun12June HenryMoore Amajorexhibitionofworksbyone

ofYorkshire’smostfamousartists,seeMooretheradical,experimentalandavantgardeartist.TheexhibitionisorganisedbyTateBritain,LondonincollaborationwithLeedsArtGallery.TheexhibitionissupportedbytheAbstractGroupofCompanies,ArtsCouncilEngland,HenryMooreFoundation,LeedsArtCollectionsFund,StewartsLawLLP,RenaissanceYorkshireandWelcometoYorkshire.

Admission: Free.

UntilSun3July Spiceworld:TheExhibition Lovethemorhatethemthisexhibition

celebratesoneofBritpop’smostsuccessfulfemalegroups.FollowtheriseandfalloftheSpiceGirlsthroughtheextensiveobjectsofalocalcollector.WalkinthefootstepsofLeedslassMelBandherbandmates,treadthepathofcelebrityandexperiencetheexcitementofbeingbackstagebeforealiveperformance.Admission: Free.

UntilSat31December NativeAmericansofthePlains LothertonHallisthefirstvenuefor

aBritishMuseumtouringexhibition‘WarriorsofthePlains’(from18Juneto25September2011).Wewillbedisplayingfabulouswarriorshirtsandheaddresses,horseequipment,women’sarts,sacredpipesandanimalregalia,andpaintingsbytheartistRichardHook.TheBritishMuseumtourwillincludemodernPowWowcostumesaswellasstarhistoricalitems.

Admission: Normaladmissionapplies.

UntilSat31December Taste–thepoliticsoffoodanddrink Thisstimulatingexhibitionwilltakea

sidewayslookattheissuessurroundingfoodcultureinLeedsacrossthecenturies.FromVictorianTemperancecampaignstofairtrade,e-numbersandorganicfarming,aswellas19thcenturyoysterbarsandtaverns,totoday’stapasandsushibars.Admission: Normaladmissionapplies.

Sat16July–Sun18September SarahMackandtheNorthLeeds

Calligraphers Anexhibitionofcalligraphyinthe

NightingaleGalleryatLothertonbySaraMackandherstudentgroup,theNorthLeedsCalligraphers.Admission: Normaladmissionapplies.

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UntilSat31December FoodforThought CelebratingthehugevarietyofWorld

FoodavailableinLeeds,inrestaurants,cafes,marketsandinpeople’shomes,Jewish,Irish,Caribbean,English,IndianandChinesemealshavebeencapturedonfilm.Admission: Free.

Fri27May–Sun2October JohnSmeaton Anexcitingexhibitioncelebrating

oneofthemostfamouspeopletohavebeenborn,bredanddiedinLeeds,JohnSmeatonofAusthorpe(1724-1792).Exploreartefacts,models,portraits,drawingsandlettersincludingSmeaton’sownlatheandamodeloftheEddystoneLighthouse.Admission: Normaladmissionapplies.

Fri1July–Sun30October ASeriesofArtworksCarefully

Arranged InspiredbyDamienHirst’sArtist

Room,anexhibitionofgalleryartworksselectedbyyoungpeoplestudyingVisualCommunicationatLeedsCollegeofArt.Admission: Free.

Fri15July–Sun30October ArtistRoomsontourwiththe

ArtFund:DamienHirst DamienHirstexploresthetimeless

themesofbirth,illness,deathandreligionthroughphotography,painting,installationandsculpture.TheexhibitionispartofARTISTROOMS,anationalprogrammebringingtowideraudiencesavitalcollectionofcontemporaryartgiftedtoTateandNationalGalleriesScotlandbyartcollectorandcuratorAntonyd’Offay.TheexhibitionissupportedbyTheArtFund.SponsoredbyWalkerMorrisAdmission: Free.

Fri22July-January2012 Dancinginthestreet Anexhibitionthatcelebratesthe

creativity,diversityandvibrancyofLeeds’carnivalsandstreetfestivals.ThisexhibitionlooksatthehistoryofLeeds’festivals,thecostumesandcharactersthatbringourstreetstolife.Itfeaturesafestivaltroupespeciallycommissionedandinspiredbythemuseum’sowncollections,aswellasfilm,pictures,stories,musicandobjectsfromsomeofthecity’smostlovedstreetcelebrations.Admission: Free.

Thurs22September-Sat31December

AngelsandDemons:StainedglassanddrawingsbyJonathanCookeandHelenWhittaker

Achancetoexplorethisunusualartformwithtwooutstandingcontemporaryartists.Admission: Normaladmissionapplies.

Fri23September-Sun20November

JohnMakepeace:Enrichingthelanguageoffurniture

AretrospectiveexhibitionofworkbyoneofBritain’sleadingcontemporaryfurnituremakers.Admission: Normaladmissionapplies.

EverySunday,2.15pm-2.45pm Sundaystorytime Storytellingsessionsthatbringthecollectionstolife.

Sat2April–Sun4Sept,allday Discoveryboxanddressingup Comeandopenourdiscoverybox-whatwillyoufind?Whowillyoudressupas?

Tues5,12April,31May,26July,2,9,16,23and30Aug,11am Storytelling Traditionalfolktalesfromaroundtheworld.

Wed6April,13April,1June,27July,3,10,17,24,31Aug,10am–12pmand2pm-4pm

Foodexplorers FoodthemedcraftsandactivitiesforallthefamilyinspiredbyournewexhibitionTaste.

Thurs7and14April,2June,28July,4,11,18and25Augustand1Sept,10am–12pmand2pm–4pm

MurderattheMuseum TherehasbeenamurderatAbbeyHouseMuseum!Followthetrailofcluesandtestyour

detectiveskills.

Tues12April,Tues31May,Sat16–Sun17July,allday Let’spretend-beaWWIIevacuee Dressupandexploreyournewhome.Findoutwhatchildhoodwaslikein1939.

Wed13April,1June,27July,3,17,24and31Aug,12pm–2pm Nightingaleclub CraftactivitiesrelatingtotheNativeAmericansofthePlainsexhibition.Bookingrequired.

Tel:01132813259.Suitableforages11–17.

Fri15April,3June,29July,5,12,19and26Aug,and2Sept,1pm–3pm Craftiness Drop-incraftactivitiesrelatingtodifferentthemes.Checkourwebsitefordetails.

Fri22,Sat23,Mon25,Sat30April,Mon2,Sat28,Mon30May,Tues26July,Tues2,16,23,Sat27,Mon29,Tues30Aug,Sat10andSun11Sep,allday

RunningSteamLocomotiveJack Re-livethegoldenageofsteamwithJackthe100yearoldHunsletlocomotive.

Sat24April,Sun1and29May,Tues9andSun28August,allday RunningMillEngineinSteam FeelthepoweroftheWoodhouseandMitchellMillengineasitcomestolife.

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Usual admission applies unless stated. Booking is not required unless stated. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please contact the museums directly for further information or visit www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries.

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EnjoygreatartathomeJoinLeedsArtGallery’spicturelendingschemeandborrowartworkstotakehomeforjust£4permonth(minimumloanperiod3months).SelectyourpicturesattheGalleryonSaturday7May.

Formoreinformationvisitwww.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery

Tues26April,17May,21June,12Julyand20Sept,4.30pm-6pm Sessions@thegallery Astimulatingworkshopforyoungadultswhowanttoexplore,makeandwriteaboutartin

adventurousways.Youthgroupsarewelcome.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132478254.

Fri29April,27May,24June,and22July,10.15am–12pmand2pm-4pm Messymonkeys Joinusinourmessyroomforfunwithpaintsandartmaterials,andthebestbitis...

weclearupafterwards!Pleasewearsuitablemessyclothing.Forunder5’sandtheircarers.

Sat30April,7,14,21May,11,18and25June,2,9and16July,10,17and24Sept,11am-12.15pm

Rory’sSaturdayclub Artsandcraftactivitiesrelatingtothemuseumdisplays.

Tues3May,7June,5Julyand6Sept,10am-12pm LittleLotherton Under5’scraftsessionsforparents,carersandlittleones.Bookingrequired.

ContactLothertonHall.

Sat7May–Sun3July Artspace:MakeMarks UseArtspaceanditsmaterialstohavefuninventingnewwaysofdrawingor‘making

markswithmeaning’.

Sat7–Sun8May,Sat28–Sun29May,Sat11–Sun12June,allday Trails,puzzlesandgames Takepartinthetrails,puzzlesandgamesatLothertonHall.

Sat14–Sun15May,Sat18–Sun19June,Sat3–Sun4Sept,allday Let’spretend-Edwardianpicnic DressupasanEdwardianandplayafternoontea.

Fri20May,24June,15Julyand23Sept,10am–12pm Playground Excitingmultisensory(andsometimesmessy)eventforyoungpeopleandtheircarers,

inspiredbyoneoftheGallery’sartworks.Pleasewearsuitableclothing.

Tues31May,Wed1andThurs2June,Tues2,Wed3andThurs4Aug,Mon29,Tues30andWed31AugandThurs1Sept,10.30amand2pm

Bughunts Comealongandlearnallaboutinsectsandminibeastandgobughunting.Bookingrequired.

Tues14,21and28June,Tues5,12and19July,Wed7Sept,Tues13,20and27Sept,10am–11.30am

Muddymonkeys Naturebasedactivitiesfortheunder5’sandtheircarers.

Sat9July–Fri30Sept,allday Artspace:ArtandArtistactivities Inourexcitingopenspaceenjoybeingcreativeandimaginativewithideasandmaterials

usedbytheartistscurrentlyonshow.

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Sat23July–Sun4Sept,allday Butterflykitsandartpack Borrowabutterflycatchingkitorartmaterialspackfromreception.Takeatourofthe

watermillthenexploretheisland.Checkavailabilitycontact01132762887.Packsmustbereturned1hourbeforesitecloses.

Sat23July–Sun4Sept,allday MakeYourselfaCelebrityinArtspace Activitiesforfamiliesandyoungpeopletoenjoyartandfame.SpecialhelponhandMon,

TuesandThursoftheholidays.

Tues26July,2,16,23and30Aug,10am–12pmand2pm–4pm FairyTaleTuesdays EveryTuesdayinthesummerholidaywepickadifferentfairytaletobaseourfamilyfun

craftactivitiesaround.

Wed27July–Wed7Sept,allday FamousLeedsArtontheMat Intheuppergalleries,acomfortablematwithactivitiestoenjoycollectionartworksthe

peopleinLeedsthinkarespecial.

Thurs28July,4,11,18Augand1Sept,allday Steamdays Seeourscotchderricksteamcraneinaction.Takeaguidedtouraroundthe19th

Centurywatermill,visitthenewlyrestoreddryingshedsandwarehouseandseetheengineer’sworkshop.Bookingrequiredforgroupsof10+.Forguidedtourtimescontact01132762887.

Thurs28July,4,18and25Aug,10am–12pm Storytellingandcrafts EveryThursdayintheschoolholidaysenjoystorytellingandcraftactivitieswithadifferent

themeeachweek.

Fri29July,5,12,19and26Augustand2Sept,10am–12pmand2pm–4pm FiendishFridays EveryFridayoftheSchoolholidaysenjoyfunfamilycraftsinspiredbygothicnovelslike

Frankenstein.

April Fri1-Wed27April,allday Artspace:Takeone Beinspired,takeoneartwork,objectandarchiveinArtspaceandmakesomething.

EverySaturdayinApril,2-4pm Saturdayshoppers Differentfunactivitieseveryweekforfamilies,fromtrailstocraftactivities,basedon

themesfromourVictorianshops.

EverySundayinApril,2-4pm Artysmarties Differentcraftactivitieseveryweekforchildren.

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Fri1April–Sun17April,12pm–3pm Eastertrailcompetition TakepartintheEastertrail.Findthecluesaroundthehouse.Winaspecialprize.

Fri1–Tues26April,allday Egg-citingEastertrail Canyoufindthebirdsandtheireggshiddeninthemuseumdisplays?Pickupafreetrail

fromreception.

Sat2April,1pm-4pm(threeperformances) TakeOneStory ManismitranarratethestoryoftheCrocodileandtheMonkeyfromthePanchatantratales.

Dance,music,movementandelaboratecostumeswillbringanewtwisttoanoldtale.

Sat2April-Sun17April,10am-5pm Bunnyhunt TheEasterBunnyneedsyourhelptosolveaproblem.Prizedrawforentriesattheendof

theEasterholiday.

Sat2–Mon25April,10.30am–5pm(notMon4,11and18April) EasterEggstravaganza EnterourEasteregghuntcompetitionandfollowthecluesthroughthehousetobein

withachanceofwinninganeggcellentprize.Onthefarmthere’squizzes,trailsandnewbornchicks.

Mon4–Sun17April,allday TakeOneHenryMooreinArtspace InspiredbyHenry’sMoore’sdrawingsofsheep,usepencilandpentoexperimentwith

animaldrawing.SpecialhelponhandMon,TuesandThursoftheholidays.

Tues5,Fri8,Tues12,Fri15andMon25April,10am-12pmand2pm–4pm Royalfamilyfun Craftactivitiescelebratingtheroyalwedding.Tel01132305492.

Tues5April,1pm-3pm Clevercrafts DiscoverthehistoryofrecyclingatThwaiteMills.Findoutaboutingeniouswaystoreuse

yourjunkandcraftideasusingrecycledmaterials.

Tues5,Wed6,Thurs7,Tues12,Wed13andThurs14April,10.30am-3.30pm Easteractivities:Bonnetbonanza! LookathatsfromthemuseumcollectionandmakeyourownmuseuminspiredEasterbonnet.

Tues5,Wed6andThurs7April,11am-3pm Animalhabitats Springisatimeofnewlife-findoutallaboutdifferentanimalsthatyoumightfindinand

aroundArmley,andallaboutwheretheylive.

Wed6April,11am-12.30pmor1.30pm-3.30pm Eggcellenteggcups PaintyourowneggcupandhaveitfiredandglazedreadyforEaster.Bookingrequired.

Tel:01132647321.£5perperson.Suitableforallages.

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Wed6April,10am–12pmandSat16April,2pm-4pm EverythingEaster-bunnies,birdsandbonnets Beinspiredbyourbirdeggcollectionandbonnetsfromourclothingandtextilecollection,

createyourownunusualEasterbonnet.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

Thurs7–Fri8April,10.30am–12.30pmand1.30pm-3.30pm Templetransformation Comeanddressupinreplicacostumesfromthelast500yearsofTempleNewsamand

takehomeapictureofyouinyourfinery.Suitableforunder12’s.

Fri8,Tues12,Fri22andSun24April,10am–12pmand2pm–4pm Easterfamilyfun EasterthemedcraftactivitiesandachancetomeettheEasterBunny.Tel01132305492.

Sat9April AspicedupGuinnessworldrecordattempt InthemorningweattemptaGuinnessWorldRecordforthelargesteverSpiceGirls

collectionandintheafternooncomedressedasaSpiceGirlorBoyandjoininwithaSpiceGirlssingalong.

Sat9April,1pm-3pm Dollmaking MakeNativeAmericandollsinspiredbytheWarriorsexhibition.Bookingrequired.


Tues12April,1pm-3pm Ragrugsandrecycling FindoutaboutthecleverVictoriansandtheirthriftyideas.ExploretheMillTenants’House

andmakeyourownpieceofragrugtotakehome.

Tues12,Wed13andThurs14April,11am-3pm Growyourown Comealongandhaveagoatgrowingyourownplants.

Tues12–Fri15April,10.30am-12.30pmand1.30pm-3.30pm Pin-ups Makeyourownbadgeinspiredbyourwonderfulwallpaper.

Fri15–Thurs21,Sat23andSun24April,10am-3pm TakeOneArtistinArtspace InspiredbytheM&ScompanyarchiveattheUniversityofLeeds,environmentalartist

AndyComleyrecyclespackagingandhisworkwithschoolstomakealargesculpture.Askhimquestionsabouthiswork.

Sat16April,1pm–3pm Passiton-tellsomeone InmemoryofthebirthofSamuelMorse,learnMorsecodeandothercreativewaystosend

asecretmessage.Dropin.

Tues19,Wed20andThurs21April,10am–12pmand2pm–4pm Bunnyfunfortheunder5’s EastercraftactivitiesandachancetomeettheEasterBunny.Fortheunder5sandtheircarers.

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Fri22–Mon25April,10.30am-12.30pmand1.30pm-3.30pm Easterbonnetmaking MakeyourownEasterBonnet.Beinspiredbythewonderfulhatsintheportraitshanging

inthehouse.

Sat23April,11am-12.15pm Eastereggroll ComeandenjoytraditionalEastereggrolling.Bringyourownhard-boiledeggoruseoneof

ours,decoratethem,andthenrollthemdowntheslopetoseewhoseisthefastestorlaststhelongest!Thiseventwilluserealeggs.Numberofeggsprovidedarelimited.

Sat23April,11am SaintGeorge’sday Traditionalfolktales.

Sun24April,11.30am–3.30pm EasterFunDay ComeandmeettheEasterBunnyatourfamilyfunday.Freeboatrides,bouncycastle,

facepainting,craftfairandmuchmore!

May Sat21May,12pm-2pm FarfromthePlains NativeAmericansofthePlainscraftworkshopforallthefamily.Bookingrequired.


Sat28May,2pm-4pm TheWorldaccordingto… Discovertheoriginsoftheunicorn,Cyclopsandmermaids.Learnmoreaboutthestories

behindlesswellknownmythsandlegendsfromaroundtheworld.Makeyourownmythicalcreature.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

Mon30May–Sun5June MooredrawinginArtspace InspiredbysomeofHenryMoore’smostwellknowndrawings,makemarkswithwaxand

watercolour.SpecialhelponhandMon,TuesandThursoftheholidays.

Mon30May,10am–12pmand2pm-4pm Kidsclayday Familyfunactivitycelebratingceramicandcraftsmonth.

Tues31MayandFri3June,10am–12pmand2pm-4pm Pottyfamilyfun Craftactivitiescelebratingceramicandcraftsmonth.Tel01132305492.

Tues31May,1pm-3pm Shareastory Asit’sNationalShareaStoryMonth,discoverthestoriesoflifeonThwaiteIslandandbe

inspiredtowriteyourown.Youcanshareitwithothersbydisplayingitinthemuseum.

Tues31May,Wed1andThurs2June,10.30am-3.30pm Animalmasks Havealookatouramazinganimalsandmakeyourownanimalmask.

FamilyEvents

Tues31May–Sun5June,allday Howdoyousolveaproblemlike… Visitinventorscornerandhaveagoatbuildingyourowninventiontosolvethechallenges

wehavesetinspiredbytheengineeringinventionsofJohnSmeaton.

June Wed1June,10am-12pm Thegamespeopleplay! Comeandjoinusforafunpackedworkshopshowingboardgamesofyesteryearfromthe

museum’scollection.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

Wed1June,allday TigerDay! CelebratetheLeedsTiger!CometoLeedsCityMuseumdressedasatiger.Makeatiger

mask,hearatigerstoryandtakepartintigerrelatedobjecthandling.

Thurs2June,12pm-2pm Seashells,seeshells Handlethebeautifulshellsfromourcollectionandpaintanddecorateyourown.

Bookingrequired.ContactLothertonHall.

Sat4June,12pm-3pm NativeAmericansofthePlains–artattack TocelebrateWorldEnvironmentDaywewillbemakingarecycledartattack.Bringyour

recycledpacketsandcontributetoourartwork.

Sun5June,2pm–4pm Rootsandshootsday NaturebasedactivitiesforallagestocelebrateWorldEnvironmentDay.

Tues7–Fri10June,10am–12pmand2pm-4pm Minigardeners Naturebasedactivitiesfortheunder5’sandtheircarersrelatingtodifferentthemes.

Checkourwebsitefordetails.

Sun19June,10.30am–4.30pm WWIIOperationContinuance AcelebrationofthecontinuationofthepeopleofLeedstothewareffortandhowthe

people’sspiritcouldnotbebroken.Comeandseethestaticmilitaryvehicles,PontefractHomeGuard,civilianre-enactorsandmuchmore!

Sat25June,12pm-2pm Strawberrypickins’ Joininthesummerfunandmakeyourownfeltstrawberries.

Sat25June,2pm-4pm Historicalgadgetshow Doyoulovegadgets?Discoverhowmoderndaygadgetshavedevelopedfromhumble

beginnings.Canyouinventthegadgetofthefuture?Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

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July Sun3July,12pm-2pm Children’sartday Joinusforartsandcrafts.

Sat9July,11am-2.30pm ArtSwapinArtspace UsingmaterialsinArtspace,makea‘priceless’artworkonapostcardandleaveitfor

otherstopickup.ForChildren’sArtDay.

Sat23July Oneyeartogo:London2012Games HelpuscelebrateoneyearuntiltheopeningceremonyoftheOlympicswithactivitiesand

eventsatourbigOlympicsopenday.Thiseventisfor14-24yearolds.

Sat23July,11am-2.30pm SportingfameinArtspace Usepapertocreatetheclothesandobjectsneededtobecomeafamoussportspersonand

celebrateoneyearuntiltheopeningceremonyoftheOlympics.

Sat23,Sun24,Tues26toFri29July(duringopenhours) Frameyourself ThewallsofTempleNewsamhangwithhundredsofportraits–createyourowntotake

homeortoaddtoourrogue’sgallery.

Tues26July,1pm-3pm Greenfingers Findoutaboutplantcyclesandwhatmakesthingsgrow.Learnhowtomakeyourown

mini-greenhouseandplantyourownseeds,thentakethemhomeandwatchthemgrow

Tues26,Wed27andThurs28July,10.30am-3.30pm Summerfun-Archaeologycrafts AspartoftheFestivalofBritishArchaeology,takepartinarchaeologythemedcrafts

includingpottery.

Tues26,Wed27andThurs28July,11am-3pm Trainfun Learnallabouttrainsandhaveagoatmakingsomemodelsthatreallymoveusing

balloonsandelasticbandsaspower.

Wed27July,10am-12pm Mothmadness Spendthemorningemptyingourmothtrapandidentifyingspecieswithlocalexperts.

Sun31July,12pm-2pm YorkshireDay CelebrateYorkshireDayatLothertonHallandmakeyourownYorkshireRosette.

August Tues2Aug,1pm-3pm Waterpower DiscoverhowThwaite’swaterwheelsworkandhaveagoatmakingawaterwheeloutof

knexpieces.Seethepowerofwaterturningyourwheel.

FamilyEvents

Tues2-Thurs4Aug,10.30am-3.30pm Summerfun-Carnivalcrafts AspartoftheDancinginthestreetexhibitiontakepartincarnivalcraftsincluding

maskmaking!

Tue2Aug-Fri5AugandSun7Aug,allday Clueless Pickupyourdetectivenotesatreception,findcluesaroundtheHouseandworkout

‘whodunit’.IsitMissCrimsonintheDrawingRoomwiththepoker–youdecide?

Sun7Aug,1pm-4pm Toysteamrally Aswellastherallycomealongandtakepartinourtrainfunactivities.

Tues9–Thurs11August,10.30am-3.30pm Summerfun-Amazinganimals Havealookatouramazinganimalsandmakeyourownminianimalorpicture.

Tues9–Thurs11Aug,10.30am-12.30pmand1.30pm-3.30pm KnightsandDamsels Makeyourownmedievalhelmetorhenin.

Tues9Aug–Thurs11Aug,11am-3pm Textileworkshops Comeandhaveagoatmakinglotsofdifferentfunandfabulousthingsusingtextiles.

Wed10Aug,10am-12pm We’lleatagain… Tocelebrate57yearssincetheendofwartimerationingandcontinuingourfoodfor

thoughttheme,weinviteyoutobringyourownfamilyrecipesandlearnaboutthewayweusedtocook.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

Sun14Aug TeddyBearsPicnic Fundayoutforallthefamilywithourteddybear’spicnic,bestdressedteddycompetition,

teddytrail,craftfair,boatridesandmuchmore!

Tues16Aug,1pm-3pm Historictoys Lookattoysfromourcollectionandexperiencewhatchildrenwouldhavehadfunwithin

Victoriantimes.Haveagoatmakingyourowndress-updolltoplaywith.Normaladmissionapplies.

Tues16–Thurs18Aug,10.30am-3.30pm Summerfun-Africanmasks Craftactivitiesinspiredbythemuseum’sAfricandisplayandcollection.

Tues16–Thurs18Aug,11am,12.30pmand2pm Murderatthemill Comealonganduseyourinvestigationskillstohelpussolvethismurdermystery.

Bookingrequired.

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Tues23Aug–Fri26Aug,10.30am-12.30pmand1.30pm-3.30pm TreasureBoxesforafewofyourfavouritethings TempleNewsamisahouseoftreasures-decorateyourownlittleboxfortreasuresto

takehome.

Tues23Aug,1pm-3pm Beautifulbutterfliesanddelightfuldragonflies ExploreThwaiteIslandasahomeofmanyvarietiesofbutterflyanddragonfly.Findout

abouttheirappearanceandhabitat,thenmakeyourownbutterflytotakehomewithyou

Tues23-Thurs25Aug,10.30am-3.30pm Summerfun-Foodycrafts Craftsinspiredbyfoodfromhistoryandfoodfromaroundtheworld.

Tues23-Thurs25Aug,11am-3pm Beafashiondesigner ComealonganddiscoverournewstudioUnzippedandhaveagoatbeingafashiondesigner.

Wed24Aug,10am-12pm Summersafari Besurprisedthissummerwithoururbansafariuncoveringsecretsaboutthecreaturesyou

findinthemostunlikelyplaces!Weatherpermitting.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

Sat27Aug–Thurs1Sept,allday Clueless DetectiveswantedtoexplorethisTudorJacobeanmansionhouseandsolveasecondgiant

whodunit!Findnewclues,differentlocations,anotherweaponandasurprisingmurderer

Tues30Aug,1pm-3pm Amazingtrees FindoutaboutthedifferenttreesonThwaiteIslandandhowmanyanimalsrelyonthemfor

foodandshelter.Discoverhowtoidentifytreesinyourareaandmakeyourownleafmobiletotakehome.

Tues30Aug–Thurs1Sept,10.30am-3.30pm Summerfun-Museumbadgesandposters MakeaposterorbadgeaboutyourfavouritethingatLeedsCityMuseum.

September Tues6,13,20and27Sept,10.15am–12pmand2pm-4pm Toddler’streasurehunt TakeyourlittleoneonatreasurehuntaroundtheVictorianstreets.Findallthetreasure

andwinaprize.Fortheunder5sandtheircarers.

Thurs8–Sun11Sept,(11amand2pmonthe8and9Sept) Heritageopendays FreeadmissiontoArmleyMills,guidedtoursonThursdayandFridayandseeJackinSteam

onSaturdayandSunday.

Fri9,16,23and30Sept,10.15am–12pmand2pm–4pm FoodyFridayFun FoodthemedcraftsandactivitiesinspiredbyourexhibitionTaste.Pleasewearsuitable

messyclothing.Fortheunder5’sandtheircarers.

FamilyEvents

Fri9Sept,12pm–2pm Heritageopendays-Memoryboxes Enjoysomeobjecthandlingandreminiseofdaysgoneby.FreeentrytotheHallon8–11

SeptforHeritageOpenDays.

Sat10Sept,10am-12pm HeritageOpenDays Bringyourownobjectstobeidentifiedbyourcurators.Canyouidentifywhatthemystery

itemsfromourcollectionswereusedfor?Pleasenotethatcuratorscannotgivevaluations.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

Sun11Sept,10.30am–3.30pm ThwaiteHeritageClassicCarShow Acollectionoffullyrestoredvehiclesondisplayinthebeautifulwatersidesettingof

ThwaiteMills.

Sat24Sept,12pm-3pm AutumninthePlains JoinusforsomeautumncraftsinspiredbytheNativeAmericansofthePlains.

Sat24Sept,2pm-4pm ExplorerOdyssey TocommemorateDarwin’sarrivalontheGalapagosIslandsinSept1835,embarkupon

yourownvoyageofdiscoveryusingobjectscollectedbyourownlocaladventurers.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

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Thurs21April,19May,16June,21July,18Augand15Sept,7pm Minicinéfilmclub MinicinéisamonthlyshowcaseforarthouseandcultfilmsinLeeds.Housedinthe

reclaimedEdwardiancinemawithinArmleyMills.Bookingrequired.£5perticket.Contacttheboxofficeon07779578277orgriangraph@gmail.com

Sun24April,29May,26June,31July,28Augand25Sept,2pm Familyfilmclub Visittheworlds3rdsmallestcinemaandwatchfilmssuitableforallthefamily,runbythe

IloveWestLeedsFestival.Tickets£3peradult,childrenfreewithpayingadults.BoxofficeTel:07970581566.Normaladmissionappliestovisitmuseumbeforeoraftertheshowing

Thurs28April,Fri27MayandFri24June,10am-5pm FilmFridays Comeandenjoyourcommunityfilms,madebyavarietyoffilmmakersandcommunitygroups.

April Sat9April,11am–4pm TheHouseisalivewiththesoundsofmusic... Enjoylivemusic?Journeythroughtheroomsandfollowthemusicasthemusiciansofthe

EarlyMusicForum(www.neemf.org.uk)playauthenticearlymusiconperiodinstrumentsthroughouttheHouse.

Tues12April,5.30pm-7.30pm ManismitraMusicFestivalintheHenryMooreroom ForthefirsttimeintheUK,ManismitraarehostingaclassicalSouthIndianmusic

festivaltocelebratetherichmusicalCamatictradition.UpcomingManistmitraartistsSupriyaNagarajanandVijayVenkatwillexplorethenotesofdifferentragasBookingrequired.Contactinfo@manismitra.com.

Sun17April,2pm-3.30pm YoungArtistsChamberMusicRecitalforclarinetandpiano Classicalchambermusiconahistoricinstrumentinthedrawingroomfollowedbytea

intheOrientalGallery.Tickets£11(£9.50concessions),familyticket£20(upto2adultsand2children).MusicwithRocioBolanos(clarinet)andJamieThomson(piano).Bookingrequired,[email protected].

May Sun8May,2pm MusicintheCountryHouse…‘ifmusicbethefoodoflove’ HistorianandsopranoJaneTroughtonperformsmusicfromtheYorkshireCountryHouse

archiveswithherensembleofperiodinstrumentalists,drawinguponanecdotesandreadingsfromthesociallifeatthetime.Ticketsare£10perperson(£6concandLACF).Bookingrequired.Tel01132647321.

Music,FilmandTheatre

Sun22May,2pm-3.30pm YoungArtistsChamberMusicRecitalforsolopiano ClassicalchambermusicintheDrawingRoomfollowedbyteaintheOrientalGallery.

Tickets£11.00(£9.50concessions).Familyticket£20(upto2adultsand2children).MusicwithCarlaFernandez(piano).Bookingrequired,[email protected]

June Sun19June,1pm-2.30pm Lothertongardengig MusicforallthefamilyintheWalledGardenatLotherton.Bookingadvised.Tickets£6

(£5concessions).Children£2.Familyticket£12(upto2adultsand2children).

Thurs30June,7.30pm MusicintheCountryHouse...‘onwingsofsong’ HistorianandsopranoJaneTroughtonperformsmusicfromtheYorkshireCountryHouse

archiveswithherensembleofperiodinstrumentalists,drawinguponanecdotesandreadingsfromthesociallifeatthetime.Ticketsare£10perperson(£6concandLACF).Bookingisrequired,pleasecall(0113)2647321.

July Sat2July,7.30pm Chambermusiceveningrecital Chambermusiceveningrecital.JamesToll(Violin)andJohnPaulEkins(piano).

Bookingandticketsrequired.Tel(0113)[email protected]

Thurs28andSat29July(matineeon30July) ShakespeareattheAbbey TheatreoftheDalesperformShakespeare’sMuchAdoAboutNothingintheabbey

cloisters.Bookingrequired.TelTheatreoftheDales01132740461.

Thurs28July,11.30am-2.30pm Foodforthought:MusicalArcperformance Musicalworkshops(11.30am-12.30pm)andperformances(1.30pm-2.30pm)oforiginal

musicinspiredbythemuseumcollectionsfromthecharityMusicalArc.

August Sat6August,7.30pm HeritageOpera’sWorldPremierTourofMansfieldPark Fromthecomposer/librettistteamthatcreatedTheAdventuresofPinnocioforOperaNorth

atLeedsGrandTheatrecomesthisnewchamberoperaperformedinperiodcostumewithpianoaccompanimentbyHeritageOpera.Tickets£20(£18conc)availablefromwww.heritageopera.co.ukorQuayticketson08432080500(bookingandpostagefeesapply).

Mon29Aug,2pm–3.30pm WhiteRoseRevels–danceforall! FollowingthesuccessoftheBigDanceandtheElizabethanRevels,WhiteRoseEarlyDance

Group,accompaniedbytheLeedsWaits,willbeholding17thcenturycostumedrevelsinthePictureGallery.

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Thurs28April,Thurs26May,Tues28June,Thurs28JulyandThurs29Sept,12pm-1pm

Curatorialcuriosities Freelunchtimetalksandtoursgivingyoutheopportunitytohearcuratorstalkabouttheir

favouriteobjects.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

Sun15May,12June,10July,14AugustandSun11Sept,11.30am CaféScientifique Livelydebatewithlocalexpertstodiscusstopicalsciencesubjectsovercakesandtea

(pleasepurchasefromthecafé).Suitableforages8andover.

Thurs26May,Sat28May,Thurs30June,Thurs28July,Thurs25Aug,Thurs8,Fri9andThurs29Sept,2.30pm–3.30pm

GuidedtourofKirkstallAbbey FindoutmoreaboutthehistoryofKirkstallAbbeyanditsinhabitants.

Bookingrequired.

Tues31May,2,9,16,23and30Aug,11am-12pm WildlifeTuesdays Chattothecuratorof‘LifeonEarth’withachancetohandlesomeofthenaturalscience

collection.

Weds1June,6Julyand24Aug,2pm–2.45pm WhowasJohnSmeaton? JointhisexhibitiontalkandtourandfindoutaboutJohnSmeatonandhisdiscoveries.

April Tues12April,10.30am–3.30pm OneoftheprettiestthingsIeversaw…studyday ‘TheChina-crazeinEngland’–ledbyDavidBeevers(KeeperoftheRoyalPavillion,

Brighton)andJamesLomax(CuratorofCollections).Lecturesand‘overtheropes’discussionoftheTempleNewsamcollections.Normaladmissionapplies.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132647321.Atwocoursepre-bookedlunchinthediningroomfor£20isavailable.

Wed13April,2pm–2.45pm SparklingSilver AspecialguidedtourwithJohnConeyfocusingonthesilvercollection.

Wed13April,2pm-3pm BillEllison:AYorkshirePlainsenthusiast AtalkwithAntoniaLovelace,CuratorofWorldCultures,lookingcloselyatthecollection

ofBillEllisonondisplayintheCostumeGalleriesatLothertonHall.Bookingrequired.

Wed20April,10.30am–12pm Acloserlookatjigsaws Haveagoatputtingtogetherjigsawsfromourcollections,facilitatedbycurator

NicolaPullan.Adultevent.Bookingrequired.Tel01132305492.

Wed20April,2pm–2.45pm Easterinpaintings TravelthroughtheEasterstoryinthisguidedtourusingpaintingsatTempleNewsamHouse.

TalksandTours

EverySat,1pm-4pm Knitandnatter Comealongandjoinourknittinggroupforachancetopracticeyourskillsandmakenew

friends.Beginnerswelcome.

EveryTuesandSat,11am HiddenTempleNewsamtours AguidedtourthroughthehiddenpassagesandcellarsbelowtheHouse.Somesteepsteps

andunevensurfaces.Bookingadvisable.

EveryWed,10.30am-2pm SpinnersofAire Comealongandwatchspinninginactionandfindouteverythingyoueverwantedtoknow

aboutspinning.

EveryWed,2.30pm Wednesdaytours ComeanddiscovermoreaboutLeedsbyjoiningourguidedtoursoftheLeedsStory.

£1perperson.

EveryThurs,11am–11.45am IntroductiontoTempleNewsam AbriefguidedtouroftheHousewithoneofourknowledgeableguides.Bookingadvisable.

EveryThurs,11am-12pmand2pm-3pm Behindthescenestours Specialguidedtoursofthecustombuiltstore.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

EveryThurs,12.30pm HistoryThursdays Curatorialtalksfromourhistorycurators.

EveryThursfrom7April–9June,1pm HenryMoorelunchtimetours JoingallerystaffforashortintroductionandtouroftheHenryMooreexhibition.

Wed6April,4May,1June,6July,3Augand7Sept,1pm-3pm ArchaeologyWednesdays Archaeologytalksincludingobjecthandlingsessionsandtours.

Thurs21April,19May,16June,21July,18Augand15Sept,5.30pm-6.30pm ZachariahCroakit Findoutmoreaboutthetraditionandsuperstitionofmourning.Notsuitableforyoung

childrenorthoseofasensitivedisposition.



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May Tues3May,10.30am-11.30am Nationalceramicsweek:Ceramicsthroughtheages AtalkbyKatherineBaxter,CuratorofArchaeology.Adultevent.Bookingrequired.

Tel01132305492.

Wed4May,10.30am-11.30am AhistoryofLeedsrailways AtalkbyDrDrummondfromLeedsTrinityUniversityCollege.Adultevent.Booking

required.Tel01132305492.

Tues10May,10.30am–3.30pm OneoftheprettiestthingsIeversaw…studyday ‘SilverandPorcelainfortheGeorgianDiningRoom’ledbyHowardCoutts(Curator,

TheBowesMuseum)andJamesLomax(CuratorofCollections).Lecturesand‘overtheropes’discussionoftheTempleNewsamcollections.Normaladmissionapplies.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132647321.Atwocoursepre-bookedlunchinthediningroomfor£20isavailable.

Wed11May,2pm-3pm ModernperspectivesonPlainsIndiansinNorthAmerica AtalkwithKatBaxter,CuratorofArchaeology,lookingatcontemporaryinfluencesof

NativeAmericanCulture.Bookingrequired.

June Thurs2June,2pm-3pm TheGascoigne’sabroad CuratorAdamWhitegivesaninsightintohowthedifferentgenerationsoftheGascoigne’s

travelledandworkedabroad.Bookingrequired.

Wed15June,10.30am-11.30am Acloserlookatthesocialhistorycollections AtalkbyNicolaPullan,CuratorofSocialHistory.Adultevent.Bookingrequired.

Tel01132305492.

July Sat16JulyandWeds27July,2pm-4pm FestivalofBritishArchaeology:makeyourownarchaeologicalartefact Comeandjoinusfortalksandtoursgivenbyourarchaeologycuratorandmakeyourown

archaeologicalartefactinspiredbyourcollections.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.

Tues19andTues26July,12pm,1.30pmand3pm Gorytours GorytoursoftheAncientWorldsGalleryforBritishFestivalofArchaeology.

Duration30minutes.Bookingrequired(bookonthedayatreception).

Wed20July,10.30am-11.30am CollectingtheAncientWorld:19thcenturyLeedscollectors AtalkbyKatherineBaxter,CuratorofArchaeology.Adultevent.Bookingrequired.

Tel01132305492.

TalksandTours

Thurs21July,7pm Ancientfoodevening TolaunchthecelebrationsforFestivalofBritishArchaeology2011.Bookingrequired,

Tel01132243732.(bookonthedayatreception).£10(includesfoodandlecture).

August Thurs4Aug,2pm-3pm MarkSykes:AtalkwithaNativeAmericancollector PrivatecollectorofNativeAmericanPlainsandloanertotheexhibition,MarkSykesgives

usaninsightintohisinterestforthisculture.Bookingrequired.

Tues9Aug,1pm-3pm Ahistoryofherbs ComeandvisitThwaiteMills’sgardenanddiscovertheappearance,texturesandscentsof

differentherbs.Learnabouttheirpropertiesandusesthroughtheages,aswellassomehandytipsformoderntimes!

Fri12Aug,11am–11.45am WomenintheCountryHouse Behindeverygreatmanisanevengreaterwoman.TourTempleNewsamandhearstories

ofthewomenwhoshapedTempleNewsam.Bookingrequired.Tel01132647321.

Fri19Aug,11am-11.45am GruesomeTempleNewsam Allthegrisly,ghastlyandghostlysecretsofTempleNewsamwillberevealedinthetourof

theHouse.Suitableforages7+.Bookingrequired.Tel01132647321.

Thurs25Aug,2pm-2.45pm LadyHertfordatHome JoinLadyHertfordonthetourofherapartmentsinwhichshewillrevealhowshemadeher

markonTempleNewsam’shistory.Bookingrequired.Tel01132647321.

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OneoftheprettiestthingsIeversawDon’tmissachancetoseearareandspectacular1759ChinesestylesilvercentrepiecefullylaidontheGeorgiandiningtableatTempleNewsamHouseonTuesday 5 – Friday 8 April.

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Tues5,12and19April,3,10,17,24and31May,7and14June,6pm–9pm Makeandmend Fancyhavingagoatmakingthingsoutoftextilesbutnotsurewheretostart?Thenthe

‘MakeandMend’adultworkshopsareforyou.Bookingrequired.Tel01132141548.£100for10weeksor£15persession(feeincludesallmaterialsandequipment).

Fri8,15April,3June,29July,5,12,19and26August,availablebetween10am–4pm

Discoveryboxes Workshopsavailabletoplayschemesandchildmindinggroupsincludingmask,puppet,

junglejapesandbehindthescenesactivities.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.(minimumchargeperchildandreturnabledepositrequired.Maximum20children).

June Fri3andSat4June,10am-3pm DrawingonHenryMoore Experimentaldrawingworkshopsfor13-19yroldsinspiredbythesculptureof

HenryMoore.ArtistNicholaPembertonwillhelppushtheboundariesof2dand3dline.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132478256.

July Sat2July,9am-4pm Dragonflyspotting:howtoidentifydragonflies SpendadaylearningaboutthedragonflyspecieswithexpertJohnBowers.Themorningis

spentattheDiscoveryCentre,theafternoonsessionatRodleyNatureReserve.Bringyourowntransportifpossibleandlunch.Bookingrequired.Tel01132141548.£10perperson.

Fri8July2pm-10pmandSat9July,9am-12pm Mothmagic:howtoidentifyyourlocalmoths’s Learnhowtoidentifyourlocalmoths.StartingwithamothtalkattheDiscoveryCentre,

thenvisitThwaiteMillsintheeveningtosetamothtrapwiththeYorkshireNaturalists’Union.Weemptythetrapsthenextmorning.Pleasebringyourowntransportifpossible.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141548.£10perperson.

August Wed10,17and24Aug,9.30am–1.20pm Bushcraftsessions Learnsurvivalskillsfromabushcraftexpert,includinghowtopreparefoodinthewild,

firemaking,shelterbuildingandmuchmore.Bookingadvised.Tel:01132762887.£10perchild,adultsfree(includesbushcraftfood).

Workshops

September Sat3rdSept,Sat17SeptandeveryotherSatuntil26Nov,2pm-4pm Creativecraftworkshopsforadults NewstartinginSeptember.ContactArmleyMillsformoredetails.



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