Workshop
May 25, 2022
Fireside tales from Wessex: Story-telling with Tim Laycock
Participatory folk stories and songs for all the family.
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March 29, 2022
Robin Mackenzie Wood Engraving Workshop
This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique, or for those who have done a little engraving and wish to progress their technique further.
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March 29, 2022
Dorset Button making day
Join Dorset button maker and artist Anna McDowell to explore the history of Dorset button-making and take part in a workshop to make your own buttons.
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March 29, 2022
Hardy’s Wessex: Drawing on the ancient past
This six-week course led by artist Helen Garrett will take you on a creative journey through Thomas Hardy’s work, inspirations and Dorset Museum’s collections.
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December 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.
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December 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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August 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.
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July 16, 2021
Meet the Vikings
This summer, history is coming to life once again as the Vikings invade Dorset Museum!
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July 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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