Family (under 5s)
January 20, 2022
Wedding Fair
Dorset Museum is excited to announce our second Wedding Fair, working alongside a variety of local suppliers to help couples plan their forthcoming nuptials.
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Scene through Wood – A Century of Modern Wood Engraving
An exhibition from the Ashmolean Museum marking 100 years since the founding of the Society of Wood Engravers in 1920 and celebrating one of the most astonishingly skilful and richly creative forms of visual art.
Read moreDecember 14, 2021
Introduction to wood engraving
This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique. You will be taught the principles of designing for wood engraving, methods of engraving into a block of end grain wood, and how to print from your finished block.
Read moreDecember 14, 2021
Playful spring printing for adults workshop
[FULLY BOOKED] Join artist Helen Garrett for a fun morning of experimental printing from clay using natural forms as inspiration.
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British sign language deaf-led tour
Join deaf tour guide John Wilson to explore two of Dorset’s most exciting museums, Dorset Museum and Shire Hall Museum
Read moreNovember 22, 2021
My Creative Life: Talking Heads
Talking Heads is an art installation resulting from six workshops at Dorset Museum led by Janna Edwards of 15 Days of Clay
Read moreAugust 18, 2021
Make your own artwork inspired by Elisabeth Frink
Make your artwork to create a mini art gallery inspired by the work of Elisabeth Frink’s animals and portraits which you will also be able to take away.
Read moreJuly 16, 2021
Meet the Vikings
This summer, history is coming to life once again as the Vikings invade Dorset Museum!
Read moreJuly 16, 2021
Mosaic Art Day
30 July 2021 Join artist Ann-Marie James at this informal drop-in session and create artwork inspired by Roman mosaics in the Museum’s Victorian Hall. Families…
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