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Cotswolds Arts and Crafts Architecture - Meet the Author at Court Barn Museum

Thu, 03/12/2009 - 21:47

Catherine Gordon will be signing her new book Cotswolds Arts and Crafts Architecture at Court Barn Museum, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6JE on Saturday 12th December between 2-4pm.

Fine Sparks - Christmas Selling Exhibition at Court Barn Museum

Wed, 02/12/2009 - 22:10

Saturday 5th December – Sunday 13th December 2009
Court Barn Museum, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6JE
This month Court Barn Museum will once again be showcasing the work of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen in their annual Christmas Selling Exhibition.

Famous fossil expert to visit Corinium Museum next week

Fri, 23/10/2009 - 18:22

A last minute addition to a Corinium Museum Half Term holiday event will see famous fossil expert Dr Neville Hollingworth pay the Cirencester museum a visit on Friday October 30th.

Half-term highlights at the Corinium Museum

Wed, 21/10/2009 - 15:41

Cirencester's Corinium Museum will host a trio of exciting activities for children and their families during October half-term.

Starting on Monday October 26th, children aged between 7-12 years can come to explore characters from Roman Mythology.

Partnership between Museum and adult learning body is given £5,000 boost

Mon, 19/10/2009 - 21:00

A joint project between the Corinium Museum and the University of the Third Age has been given a financial boost thanks to a £5,000 grant.

The Cirencester museum, owned by Cotswold District Council, had applied to the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council for financial help to enable them to work with the four Cotswold branches of the U3A on an adult learning programme.

Guild of Handicraft works with contemporary ceramicist for the first time in over 100 years

Sun, 27/09/2009 - 20:24

Not since C. R. Ashbee, the founder of the Guild of Handicraft (est.1888) and ceramicist William De Morgan produced a few very special commissions at the turn of the 20th century has the Guild worked with a contemporary potter.

Inspired Expertise at Court Barn Museum Chipping Campden

Sat, 01/08/2009 - 17:11

Exhibition: Inspired Expertise: A celebration of work from the current designer- makers of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen.
Saturday 8th August 2009 to Sunday 27th September 2009.

This summer Court Barn Museum will present a survey exhibition of recent work from the members of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen.

Archaeology sessions crammed in at the Corinium Museum in July

Mon, 22/06/2009 - 20:06

See how crafts from the past were produced, with a series of talks, workshops and activities at the Corinium Museum in July.

Cotswold Museum hosts animal safari to support National Childminding Week

Tue, 16/06/2009 - 09:07

Children will be taken on a special safari tour this week at the Corinium Museum as part of a national event to support children and their minders.

The children and their carers will be donning safari style pith helmets and binoculars for an ‘animal safari' event around the Cirencester museum on Thursday June 18th, as part of National Childminding Week from June 13th - 20th.

Gloucestershire Children and students produce Wonderful Things

Fri, 12/06/2009 - 14:50

Children from 10 primary schools and nurseries from across the county have created a stunning exhibition based on Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamum's tomb.