Workshop
Christmas & New Year Opening Times
Sat 24 December | CLOSED
Sun 25 December | CLOSED
Mon 26 December | CLOSED
Tues 27 Dec | OPEN, Bank Holiday hours
Wed 28 Dec | OPEN, normal hours
Thurs 29 Dec | OPEN, normal hours
Fri 30 Dec | OPEN, normal hours
Sat 31 Dec | OPEN – 9am to 3pm (early closing)
Sun 1 Jan 2023 | CLOSED
Mon 2 Jan | OPEN, Bank Holiday hours
Tues 3 Jan | OPEN, normal hours
November 16, 2022
Drawing Into Life – 6 Week Creative Course
Winter can be a deeply creative time. We notice luminous landscapes, animals scuttling into their shelters or out searching for food, tempestuous weather patterns, colours, and endless changing skies.
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November 9, 2022
I Grew Up 80s | Jukebox Workshop
Vinyl Van in collaboration with Dorset Museum will open its doors from 4-6pm in our iconic Victorian Hall and invite customers to take part in a Juke Box session and choose songs from the extensive range of records from the shop.
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November 9, 2022
I Grew Up 80s | Joy of Decks
Vinyl Van in collaboration with Dorset Museum will open its doors from 7.30 – 10 pm in our iconic Victorian Hall and invite customers to take over the decks, spinning their favorite tunes as part of a special 1980s-themed Joy of Decks event.
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September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022
September 26, 2022
The Big Draw at Dorset Museum
Come and take part in our Big Draw event at Dorset Museum. Inspired by the natural world around us, colour and natural forms, help us create a giant collage in the style of Henri Rousseau to display in one of our galleries.
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September 21, 2022
An Evening with Furleigh Estate
Discover the history of English wine, learn about Furleigh Estate’s state of the art winery, how they make their still and sparkling wines, and have a tutored tasting of six favourites.
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September 7, 2022
Autumn ArtyFacts
Self-service - create your own Dorset landscape in a frame and/ or a Dorset-inspired bookmark, all materials and instructions supplied in the Victorian hall.
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September 7, 2022
Heritage Open Day ArtyFacts
Create your own Beaker coil and pinch clay pot inspired by the the ancient bronze age pots in our Dorset People's gallery.
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