The Museum in the Park

A small but fascinating display of objects from the Museum's collections which look at Gloucestershire engineers and the invention of the adjustable spanner.

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

Collectors' Room

A major exhibition where newly commissioned work from international and established artist makers will be showcased. The Pairings project explores the potential of collaborative creative practice. Working together over a period of time artists have engaged and exchanged ideas, materials and skills to push the boundaries and create innovative and exciting new work. Curated by Alice Kettle and SIT Artistic Director Lizzi Walton.

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

Gallery 1

Alan Thornhill (born 1921) attended Camberwell School of Art followed by Farnham Art School studying ceramics. In 1951 he set up 'Hawkley Pottery' in Toadsmoor Valley, Eastcombe, near Stroud, where he made pottery for the next nine years. He taught ceramics at Stroud College And Kingston School of Art, London. In 1960 he began to make sculpture using his pottery clay. It was this material, with which he was so familiar, that allowed him to develop his own method of building shapes without the use of an armature and with no preconceived image. The exhibition brings together a diverse selection of Thornhill's work' including pottery and paintings as well as drawings and sculpture.

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

Gallery 1

Website

http://www.alanthornhill.co.uk

Discover the mysterious world of moths in Stratford Park. All ages welcome but children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

When

8-10pm

Where

Stratford Park

A late night hoard of stories to enchant and enthral!

Stories for adults and for children aged 8+

Suitable for

• 7-10
• 11-13
• 14-15
• 16-17
• 18+
• Family friendly

When

8-9pm

Where

Museum

Admission

£5 (£3 Museum Friends)
Booking necessary - call 01453 763394

A small foyer display of objects from the Museum collections to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

Museum Foyer

Drop in and help us create jaunty flags on sticks and bunting in red, white and blue. Bring along any old scraps of fabric you have, and help us get the Museum and courtyard ready for our Jubilee picnic party.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

11am-4pm

Where

Gallery 2

Admission

£1 per child, accompanying adults free.

Be a King or Queen for a day! Family activities for families with children aged 5+

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 7-10
• 11-13
• 14-15

Where

Gallery 2

Admission

£1 per child, accompanying adults free.

Bring a picnic and join the old fashioned fun and games outside the Museum. For princes, princesses and paupers of all ages.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

11am-4pm

Where

Stratford Park

'Spirit in Mass' is a fascinating 40 minute documentary about Alan Thornhill and his journey into sculpture. Directed by his daughter Anna Thornhill (2007)

When

7-9pm

Where

Gallery 2

Admission

£5 (£3 Museum Friends)
Booking necessary - call 01453 763394 or email museum@stroud.gov.uk

Join a dusk watch to look for the park's Little Owls followed by moth trapping at the Orangery. Help record moth species for National Moth Night. All ages weclome but children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

9-10pm

Where

Stratford Park

Art Historian Dr Ford will talk about the history of British Sculpture.

When

7-9pm

Where

Gallery 2

Admission

£5 (£3 Museum Friends)
Booking necessary - call 01453 763394 or email museum@stroud.gov.uk

Sculptor Jon Edgar, a former Frink School student of Thornhill, will take a quick tour at the exhibition thinking about vThornhill's use of improvisation, followed by a hands-on experience with clay, considering both building up... and reducing from a block.
For adults and students aged 16+. Beginners welcome.

When

10am-3pm

Where

Gallery 2

Admission

£10 (£5 Museum Friends)
10am to 12noon or 1pm to 3pm
Booking necessary - call 01453 763394 or email museum@stroud.gov.uk

'Travel back in time' and meet Mr Pedersen, inventor of the world famous DursleyPederson bicycle (see one on display in the Museum). Look out for other pedal-powered and cycle related activities happening in the park today, or have a go at skipping and other old-fashioned outdoor games. Event organised in prtnership with Stroud Valleys Project.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-5pm

Where

Museum