Corinium Museum

Cotswold Craftsmen - Christmas Exhibition

• 15 November 2013 — 5 January 2014 *on now

Explore the wonders of local art and craft in this stunning Christmas exhibition by the Cotswold Craftsmen. The Cotswold craftsmen are a well established group started in the late 1960’s, whose membership is drawn from all around the Cotswolds. The group includes a rich cross section of craftsmen, designers and artists who value the traditions and skills of the past and wish to embrace contemporary techniques and ideas.

The aim of the Cotswold Craftsmen is to encourage the making of individual items to a professional standard of design and finish. They value the unique qualities that handmade individually crafted objects possess and recognise the lasting pleasure they bring. This selling exhibition offers the perfect opportunity to pick up a unique gift for family and friends at this seasonal time of year.

Entry to our temporary exhibition space is free

Suitable for

• Any age

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Faces in the Avebury Stones

• 11 January — 9 February 2014

Saturday 11th January – Sunday 9th February
Cambridgeshire artist Di Pattison is the author of two recently published books about her discovery of a corpus of stone-age sculpture at Avebury and West Kennet long barrow, which feature over 150 fascinating large-scale carved heads. The artworks in this exhibition are inspired by these monuments and their carvings.

Di uses her imagination to re-create drawing and painting equipment that might have been available to this community 4500 years ago, and uses these hand-made tools and process alongside more modern materials. She has been painting with hand-ground real earth pigments and sketching with hand-made pastels for over ten years, collecting suitable stones on her travels in England and Ireland. These art and craft materials will form a small display in their own right.

Suitable for

• Any age

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Painting the Past - An exhibition by Susan Gradwell

• 15 February — 16 March 2014

This exhibition of paintings and etchings is inspired by buried relics from archaeological finds, with a contemporary twist. Susan is continually influenced by the idea of discovery of surviving traces and remains of lost, decayed, buried artefacts from archaeological explorations. Her inspiration is also drawn from a love of timeless shapes and forms and the decorative qualities of their pattern and ornament.

Susan Gradwell studied at St. Martin’s School of Art (BA) and the Central school of Art (MA), London, before moving to the West Country in 1980, where she has continued to live and work. She is a member of the Bath Society of Artists, Spike Print Studio and Somerset Printmakers.

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CORINIUM CINEMA: Meet Me in St Louis

• 12 December 2013 7-9pm *on now

Thursday 12th December, 7pm
Cert: U. Run time: 1 hour 53 minutes
Judy Garland stars in Vincente Minnelli's classic musical following the middle-class Smith family in the lead up to the 1904 World's Fair hosted in St Louis. Esther (Garland), the second eldest daughter of Alonzo (Leon Ames) and Anna Smith (Mary Astor), falls for her new next door neighbour, John Truitt (Tom Drake), and initially has difficulty winning his affections. When their romance begins to blossom, however, Esther learns that Alonzo's employer is transferring him to New York where he plans to move the family. It soon becomes clear how much the move will affect his four daughters and son, Lon Jr. (Hank Daniels), and, what's more, it means they will miss the World's Fair. The film includes the songs 'Meet Me in St. Louis', 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and 'The Trolley Song'.

Suitable for

• Any age

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NEW! Family Film Friday - UP

• 27 December 2013 11am-12:30pm

UP Cert: U, Run time: 1 hour 29 minutes
Friday 27th December, 11am

New to the museum events programme is Family Film Friday. Each school holiday we will be selecting a film for families to enjoy.

Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Junior Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. Up takes audiences on a thrilling journey where the unlikely pair encounters wild terrain, unexpected villains and jungle creatures. When seeking adventure – look Up.

Suitable for

• Any age

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Roman Soldiers Family drop in

• 2 January 2014 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 2nd January, 10.30 – 11.30am
Learn all about Roman Soldiers at this make and take activity session

Family drop-ins are suitable for children aged 3 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that last admission will be 10 minutes before the end of each drop-in session.

Suitable for

• Any age

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CORINIUM CINEMA: The Sapphires

• 9 January 2014 7-8:45pm

Cert: 12 Run time: 1 hr. 38 min
Inspired by a true story, THE SAPPHIRES follows four vivacious, young and talented Australian Aboriginal girls from a remote mission as they learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertains the U.S. troops in Vietnam in 1968. Cynthia (Tapsell), Gail (Mailman), Julie (Mauboy) and Kay (Sebbens) are discovered by Dave (O'Dowd), a good-humoured talent scout with a kind heart, very little rhythm but a great knowledge of soul music. As their manager, Dave books the sisters their first true gig giving them their first taste of stardom, and travels with them to Vietnam to sing for the American troops.

Suitable for

• Any age

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Old Churches in Times of Change

• 16 January 2014 2-4pm

It’s easy to divide history into compartments forgetting that life goes on! This talk with local historian Tim Porter will focus on how churches change as times evolve and how we can read these changes like a book. Tim will identify how politics, faith and fashion have all left their mark.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

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Introduction to Prehistoric Pottery

• 17 January 2014 2:30-4pm

Introduction to Prehistoric Pottery
Friday 17th January, 2.30 – 4pm
Join Dr. Alison Brookes and our newest member of the Collections Team, Heather Dawson, to learn more about the Prehistoric pottery collections held by the Museum. The archaeological archives held by the museum contain a rich collection of Neolithic and Bronze Age ceramics. There will be an opportunity to examine the Bronze Age Beaker vessels usually on display.

Suitable for

• Any age

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The Prehistoric Landscape of the Cotswolds

• 23 January 2014 12:30-1:15pm

Dr Alison Brookes will examine the antiquarian and archaeological evidence to discuss the monumental landscape of the Prehistoric Cotswold. Alison will highlight Condicote Henge, the cup and ring stone from Gotherington and numerous Neolithic and Bronze Age barrows known from the district. This talk runs in connection with the exhibition “Faces in the Avebury Stones” by Di Pattison.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

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Rural Cinema – Blue Jasmine

• 25 — 26 January 2014 From 2:15pm

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th January at 2.15pm
Jasmine French used to be the top of the heap as a New York socialite, but now is returning to her estranged sister in San Francisco utterly ruined. As Jasmine struggles with the haunting memories of a privileged past bearing dark realities she ignored, she tries to recover in her present. Unfortunately, it all proves a losing battle as Jasmine’s narcissistic hang-ups’ and their consequences begin to overwhelm her. In doing so, her old pretensions and new deceits being to foul up everyone’s especially her own.

Suitable for

• Any age

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The Stone Age Sculpture of Avebury - An afternoon talk with Di Pattison

• 10 February 2014 2-3:30pm

Monday 10th February, 2 – 3.30pm
Explore the megalithic stones of Avebury and West Kennet Long Barrow with artist and researcher Di Patterson who will reveal some of the sculptural designs hidden on the surface. Di will discuss her current body of research as outlined in her new publication on the subject. Di Pattison is the author of two recently published books about her discovery of a corpus of stone-age sculpture at Avebury and West Kennet long barrow, which feature over 150 fascinating large-scale carved heads. She has been painting with hand-ground real earth pigments and sketching with hand-made pastels for over ten years, collecting suitable stones on her travels in England and Ireland.

Suitable for

• Any age

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Painting in Stone - An Adult Painting Workshop with Di Pattison

• 10 February 2014 10am-12pm

Taking a diversion from tubes of paint and pencils, this workshop will give participant the opportunity to create works with texture from natural materials and pastels. Di’s work will be on display for use as inspiration. A perfect opportunity for adding something new and a little different to your sketchbook or experimenting with a different media.

Suitable for

• 16-17
• 18+
• Not suitable for children

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Mosaic Pot Collage – Family Drop-in

• 17 February 2014 10:30-11:30am

Join the museum team to learn about the amazing mosaics on display and make your own mosaic pot collage to take home.

Family drop-ins are suitable for children aged 3 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that last admission will be 10 minutes before the end of each drop-in session.

Suitable for

• Any age

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Mini Mosaics – Children’s Activity

• 17 February 2014 10am-12pm

Inspired by the Museum’s impressive range of mosaics and Susan Gradwell’s
temporary exhibition, come along for a morning making a mini mosaic using safe glass tiles in contemporary style. You will make a mosaic coaster using real glass and ceramic tiles. Let your imagination run wild. All equipment and safe instruction provided. Suitable for children aged 6 and above.

Parents are welcometo attend to supervise, but a consent form is to be completed for children left unaccompanied.

Suitable for

• Any age

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Celtic Warriors – Discovery Zone Family Day

• 18 February 2014 10am-12pm

Explore the world of the Celts through pattern and costume. Why did they wear mad blue paint on their bodies? Join us in the prehistory galleries, where we will be decorating you in the style of a Celtic Warrior. The Celts used the plant Woad to paint their faces blue but we’ll be using safe face paints to recreate their decorations. Get ready to do battle!

Suitable for

• Any age

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Unearthing the Anglo-Saxons – Discovery Zone Family Day

• 19 February 2014 2-3:30pm

Wednesday 19th February, 2 – 3.30pm
What did the Saxon’s leave behind? During your visit to the museum, come along to our discovery zone for a hands-on look at Anglo-Saxon life and culture. With a chance for families to dress up together in costume from the period in the Saxon Gallery. Don’t forget your camera!

Included in admission, just Drop-in! You’ll find us in one of the galleries!

Suitable for

• Any age

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Archaeology Inspired Print Making – Children’s Activity

• 19 February 2014 10am-12pm

Wednesday 19th February, 10am – 12pm
A printmaking workshop exploring the shapes which occur in the museum’s objects and collections. We will explore Susan Gradwell’s print exhibition and take inspiration from this to create our own designs. Using collage and intaglio style printing techniques, you will create a series of printed works to take home.

Suitable for ages 8-16.

Suitable for

• 7-10
• 11-13
• 14-15

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Rural Cinema – About Time

• 22 — 23 February 2014 From 2:15pm

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd February, 2.15pm
A young man with the ability to time travel discovers that finding true love isn't as easy as he thought it would be in this romantic comedy from writer/director Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Pirate Radio). Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) is 21 and lonely. In the harsh morning light following a depressing New Year's Eve party, however, he discovers a family secret that will change his life forever. Entrusted by his father (Bill Nighy) with the knowledge that the men in their family can time travel, Cornwall native Tim relocates to London to study law, and find a girlfriend. The moment Tim locks eyes with gorgeous Mary (Rachel McAdams) he knows he's found the woman of his dreams. But as soon as they've fallen in love, an unexpected glitch in the time travel renders them complete strangers again. Now, in order to win back Mary's heart, Tim will have to travel into the past time and again. Eventually, he seems to master the process, using his unique talent to create an unforgettable marriage proposal, ensure his wedding to Mary goes off without a hitch, and circumvent a massive traffic jam that blocks their route to the hospital when his wife goes into labor, but in time Tim discovers that the true key to happiness lies not in his ability to fix the problems of the past, but instead make the absolute most of his life in the present.

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Chedworth Roman Villa

• 27 February 2014 7-8:30pm

An evening lecture with Dr Nick Humphris and Alex Auden
Thursday 27th February, 7 – 8.30pm
Chedworth Roman Villa is one of Britain’s largest Romano-British villas. It nestles in a wooded coomb in the heart of the Cotswolds about 8 miles north of Cirencester and is managed by the National Trust. This evening lecture will focus on the archaeological discovery of the villa in the 19th Century and what the surveys and site excavations revealed about its development from the early beginnings in the 2nd Century to the magnificent 4th Century villa. Featuring fine mosaics in situ and current archaeology, Alex Auden and Dr Nick Humphris will outline Chedworth’s plans for future development. Alex Auden is Chedworth’s Operations Manager and Dr Nick Humphris is a retired chartered engineer and scientist who is volunteer site guide at Chedworth Roman Villa.

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