https://www.creativehertfordshire.com/listings/events/?archive=1&user=6013&view=rss Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/gallery-tearoom/ On the fourth Saturday of every month Christine holds a pop-up tearoom & gallery at Watford Museum. The foyer of Watford Museum is transformed into a cosy tearoom, serving freshly home baked cakes & biscuits & servi... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/talk-christopher-wren-contemporaries/ A talk for the Friends of Watford Museum Talk by John and Brewster Free for Friends of Watford Museum, or £3 for members of the public Thursday 20 June 2013 at 2pm Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/future-plans-watford-mayor-dorothy-thornhill/ A talk on Future Plans for Watford by Mayor Dorothy Thornhill for the Friends of Watford Museum Talks Free for Friends of Watford Museum, or £3 for members of the public Friday 5 July 2013 at 2pm Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/concise-history-great-british-public-parks-paul-rabbitts/ A Concise History of Our Great British Public Parks - a talk for the Friends of Watford Museum by Paul Rabbitts Free for Friends of Watford Museum, or £3 for members of the public Thursday 19 September 2013 at 2pm Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/paint-poem-watford-area-arts-forum-watford-live-exhibition/ An exhibition for the Watford Live festival by the Watford Area Arts Forum 1 – 25 June 2013 Open Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm Admission Free Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/introduction-archaeological-photography/ 'Reflectance Transformation Imaging for heritage assets' A free educational event led by Sarah Duffy from the University of York, learn how photographic recording techniques can reveal the hidden heritage of historic s... Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/friends-frogmore-house-launch/ The Watford Museum is to host an event in collaboration with The Temple Trust to mark the official launch of the ‘Friends of Frogmore House’ on Saturday July 13th at 2pm in the afternoon. The Temple Trust has been enc... Sat, 03 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/watford-museum-family-fun-day/ A free day of fun at Watford Museum! Join us for arts and crafts and printmaking workshops - all with a heritage theme. Plus music workshops by the Watford Folk Club, facepainting and more! Part of the Heritage Lottery F... Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/st-mary-s-churchyard-conservation-event/ If you have walked through St Mary’s Churchyard recently you will have noticed the restoration work currently taking place on the 12 chest tombs. This is part of a Watford Museum and Watford Borough Council Planning Depa... Sat, 14 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/watford-folk-club-present-watford-museum-folk-day/ Watford Folk Club is proud to team up with our friend and neighbour, Watford Museum, to take you back in time through stories and song. Join us for songs that are from the past and about the past but still resonate with... Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/dark-heart-forever/ Join us for a night of intimate acoustic music performed by local musicians on Saturday 18 January 2014 from 6.30pm. The event is a fundraiser for Watford Hospital Radio, to help proceeds towards a new live studio. This ... Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/space2-new-acquisitions-from-the-watford-museum-collection/ A new exhibition exploring the museum's wonderful art collection opens in the museum's Space2 gallery on 9 January 2014. The exhibition will focus on art which has been added to the collection in the last five years, man... Sat, 25 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/the-little-gallery-tearoom/ Join us for the first Little Gallery Tea Room of the year! On 25 January 2014 we have lots of freshly baked cakes and crafts for sale. On 22 February 2014 we celebrate Fairtrade day, so you can warm up with a mug of fair... Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/the-art-of-photography/ The Friends of Watford Museum present a talk on the art of photography by Bill Cooper. The event takes place on the 15th February 2014, at Watford Museum, 2pm. Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/clock-this/ A Wellstones Exhibition at Watford Museum, with work produced by various artists. They share with us their artistic and creative talent through the pieces, by using different clays and glazes. Works created at Wellstones... Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/from-watford-with-love/ February Half Term Family Art Workshops Create a picture postcard of a favourite place in Watford using different materials and art techniques and enter a Watford Live! competition, with the winning entries displayed ... Sat, 22 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/jewellery-workshops-for-adults/ A fantastic chance to learn the art of jewellery making from professional artist Christine Orchard. This beginners workshop will have you learning the art of threading and knotting. You will be able create a beaded s... Sat, 08 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/n1c-views-of-a-changing-landscape/ Views of a Changing Landscape is a photographic exhibition by Mir Gwilliam-Parkes that follows the shifting landscape of King's Cross during it's ongoing regeneration. The work focuses on the physical changes occuring, w... Thu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/from-watford-with-love-art-postcard-competition/ Watford Live! in partnership with Watford Museum are holding an art postcard competition for anyone of any age to enter! Create a picturesque, interesting or inspiring image of your favourite place in Watford using an... Sat, 15 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/papermouth-music-art-event/ Papermouth will showcase a series of diverse musical and artistic performers quarterly in Watford Museum. Join us for the chance to experience live music, art movies and artistic performers all under one roof! Saturda... Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/pop-up-british-record-shop-archive-at-the-lp-cafe/ During 2014, the British Record Shop Archive will be popping up at various venues. Each event will cast a unique spotlight on record shops that have existed. Join us at the LP Cafe, the perfect spot for music memorie... Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/walking-in-cassiobury-by-raffi-katz/ From Thursday 3 April - Saturday 26 April, Watford Museum will be showcasing an exhibition of photographs by Raffi Katz capturing the atmosphere of the wilder parts of Cassiobury Park and the lesser-known outskirts of Wa... Thu, 13 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/looking-good/ An exhibition of paintings, drawings and sculptures by members of Guideposts Trust/Henry Smith House Day Centre in Watford. The exhibition represents the works of novices and experienced artists, working alongside ea... Sat, 22 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/spring-little-gallery-tearoom/ Join us at Watford Museum for our Spring Little Gallery Tearoom! Mandy Latham will be exhibiting her beautiful handmade shawls, baby gift baskets and knit wear. These make fantastic presents or perhaps a treat for you... Sat, 22 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/paper-craft-mobiles-for-teeny-tots-adult-workshop/ Saturday 22 March 1 - 2.30pm, £8 Join us on Saturday for our Little Gallery Tearoom adult workshop! Victoria Culf will be giving a crash course on the art of paper craft mobiles, involving the techniques of paper m... Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/easter-workshops/ Join us for our family Easter workshops at Watford Museum. Have a go at making Easter wreaths decorated with painted eggs, ribbons, pom poms and fluffy chicks! You can also become a museum explorer on our Easter trail, w... Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/the-china-tearoom-peace-hospice-fundraiser/ Join us for our China styled tearoom to raise money for the Peace Hospice and those involved in the Great Walk for Peace. Delicious handmade cakes and fairtrade coffee will be for sale, as well as a red envelope lucky di... Sat, 17 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/a-starry-night-at-watford-museum/ Join us for a spectacular night of music, history and art for our Museums at Night celebration! Find out more about the night's sky with performing duo Let's Talk About Space, who will be guiding families through the ... Thu, 01 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/space2-jo-atherton-flotsam-exhibition/ An exhibition of tapestries comprised from material curated and delivered by the sea. Toys from the USA to Italian plastic shipping tags all find their way into Atherton's intricate weavings. The exhibition documents our... Sat, 07 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/silencio-watford-live-alternative-stage/ Ten acoustic artists will be performing unplugged at Watford Museum to coincide with Watford Live! Not to mention a chance to buy a drink from our Benskins Bar! Free entry, performances kick off at 6pm. Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/young-curators/ Are you aged 13-19? Do you fancy learning skills in marketing, event planning, research or curating? If yes, why not become a Watford Museum Young Curator! Join us at Watford Museum to find out more about how you ca... Sat, 14 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/high-street-trails/ Step back in time with Watford Museum and explore the architectural and social history of Watford's High Street on these 2014 walking tours. High Street Trail Saturday 14 June, 12-1.30pm Saturday 2 August, 12-1.30p... Sat, 10 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/past-present-future-exhibition/ An exhibition of works responding to the museum collections by Art and Design students from West Herts College. 10 May - 7 June 2014 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/peace-challenge-cup-art-literature-competition/ In recognition of the First World War, 'Peace' is the theme for this year's Watford Area Arts Forum Challenge Cup Art and Literature Competition. Art works entered into the competition will be displayed at the museum... Sat, 24 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/litle-gallery-tearoom-adult-workshops/ Little Gallery Tearoom Adult workshop Saturday 24 May Have a go at the art of jewellery making with returning jewellery designer Christine Orchard. Learn the basic techniques of working with tools to create stunning... Sat, 28 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/little-gallery-tearoom-adult-workshop/ Join us for a needlefelt and stitched postcard workshop by Sew Inspired. The workshop is for people of all abilities, it's about having fun, while Sew Inspired share their skills. £3.50 per person, booking is essent... Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/discover-archaeology/ Come to Watford Museum to celebrate the national Festival of Archaeology! Watch flint knapping demonstrations by Richard Wilson, handle flotsam from the Thames, dig from treasure in our sand pit, play on our activit... Thu, 10 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/astronomy-a-talk-by-richard-westwood/ The Friends of Watford Museum present 'Astronomy' a talk by Richard Westwood. Booking is essential, visitors £3, friends of the museum free. Thursday 10 July 2014, 2pm Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/space2-sean-williams/ This Could Be The Right Place Sean's exhibition presents views of suburbia, occassionally venturing slightly further a field in an attempt to compare the various place where we choose to live. The deliberate absence o... Sat, 19 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/papermouth-comic-con/ Join us for a night of comics, collectibles and live music! Papermouth at Watford Museum will be celebrating local comic books, fantasy artists, live music and cosplay. There will be a merchandise raffle with proceed... Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/watford-live-postcard-competition/ Watford Live! has received a fabulous response to the art postcard competition to create your favourite scene in Watford. The postcards are now on display at Watford Museum and you can vote for your favourite online ... Sat, 26 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/little-gallery-tearoom/ Join us for our Little Gallery Tearoom at Watford Museum. An exhibition and sale of Sophie Cordery's beautiful etchings. Not to menton a chance for homemade cakes and fair-trade coffee! Dial up at Watford Museum -... Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/summer-workshops-at-watford-museum/ Get Arty This Summer 2014 at Watford Museum! Workshops every Friday 2-4pm, £2 per person. Booking essential! Suitable for 8-12 year olds 25 July Make your own Watford FC Mascot in this sewing workshop with Eliza... Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/the-great-war-watford-1914-exhibition/ A Heritage Lottery funded project to mark the centenary of WW1 in Watford. An online memorial website will be launched along with an exhibition which investigates the impact of the war in Watford in 1914. WW1 Watford... Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/quirky-pictures-animation-workshop/ Bring your drawings to life in this animation workshop with Quirky Pictures. You will have the chance to draw and animate a character from animal farm, which will become part of the trailer displayed at the Big Draw even... Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/the-little-gallery-tearoom2/ Join us for an array of delicious home-made cakes and fair-trade hot drinks for sale! Browse the stunning work of Lilane studio Design, with beautiful vintage inspired jewellery collections & handcrafted fashion acces... Sat, 30 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/horrible-histories-at-watford-museum/ To celebrate the Horrible Histories tour coming to the Watford Colosseum, Watford Museum will be hosting a free Horrible History Day at the museum this Saturday! Meet our Horrible Histories Roman from Watford Colosseu... Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/heritage-open-days-in-watford/ Discover Watford's rich heritage with special free events and openings across the town! Explore inside the Free School, shop art at Little Cassiobury, see the modernist gem that is Sugden House, find out about the im... Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/culture-cart-lino-print-workshop/ Drop into the museum and have a go at drawing an animal to be added to our large scale lino print animal farm! The print will go on display in the town centre on Saturday 4 October for the Big Draw. All ages welcome!... Sat, 27 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/watford-museum/ww1-little-gallery-tearoom/ Join us for our WW1 inspired tearoom! Watford Folk Club will be hosting a WW1 sing-a-long at 1pm. Jenny Young will be sharing sewing skills in this adult poppy making workshop from 11am - 12.30pm. It is only £8 p...