The Norris Museum is leading on a year long programme to celebrate the Chapel’s 600th anniversary with exhibitions, events, lecures and workshops.

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Tuesday 27th October, 11am – 3pm

Free Drop-In Family Activity

Create your own Enchanted Nature Wand using natural sticks, colourful wool, beads, feathers, buttons and more. Whether your wand is inspired by autumn leaves, magical creatures or the changing seasons, it will be perfect for imaginative adventures, storytelling or simply as a special keepsake.

Friday 30th October, 10am to 12:30pm

Get creative this half term with textile artist Ricki Outis and discover the magic of wet felting!

Layer colourful wool fibres to design your own monster face, then use warm water, soap and plenty of rubbing to bind the fibres together. Unroll your creation to reveal a wonderfully unique monster full of character to take home.

Aimed at children aged 5+ and their adults (also taking part!)

£24 for 2 at a table, £36 for 3 at a table

(Ticket numbers include adults – there must be at least one adult per table.)

Limited places – online booking essential

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/norrismuseum

A family art club aimed at 6–11 year olds and their adults

Patterns in Time

Explore the idea of time through art, experimenting with patterns, materials, sculpture, printing, collage and more!

Session 1: Ripples in Time & Tree Rings

Saturday 26th September, 2:00–3:30pm

Session 2: Passing Time

Saturday 17th October, 2:00–3:30pm

Session 3: Magical Time

Saturday 7th November, 2:00–3:30pm

Session 4: Time Travel

Saturday 21st November, 2:00–3:30pm

Session 5: Musical Time

Saturday 5th December, 2:00–3:30pm

Tickets per session:

£12.00 for two at a table, £16.50 for three, £20.00 for four

Tickets numbers include adults (there must be at least one adult per table)

Booking essential: https://tickettailor.com/events/norrismuseum/

A new museum club for 2–4 year olds and their adults

Stories, crafts and games!

Join us for a fun, friendly monthly museum club specially designed for little explorers and their grown-ups. Each session combines a story with creative activities, games and opportunities to explore the museum together.

First Friday of the month, 10:30–11:30am

Friday 2nd October: Hedgehugs

Discover the charming Hedgehugs story, then enjoy hedgehog and autumn-themed crafts, games and more!

Friday 6th November: Toddlers Take Over!

Become mini museum curators for the morning! Help with some special museum jobs in the gallery before getting creative and making your very own salt dough fossil to take home.

Friday 4th December: Stick Man’s Christmas

Enjoy the wonderful Stick Man story, then paint with sticks and make your very own festive stick person to take home for Christmas!

£6.50 per child

One accompanying adult required for at least every three children.

Limited places – online booking essential

https://tickettailor.com/events/norrismuseum/

A support group for those who live with dementia and their carers who enjoy reminiscing, sharing stories and handling objects from the past to stimulate memories and conversations.

When: – 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month

Time: – 10.30 – 11.30am

Costs: – £2.50 to cover the costs of refreshments

For more information, please contact Susan Bate, Community Officer on Telephone: – 01480 497314 or email: – communities@norrismuseum.org.uk

A group where men can meet and socialise with like-minded people and take part in an activity!

Activities have included: – gardening, games, object handling, talks and making items.

When: – 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month

Time: – 1.30 – 3pm

Costs: – £5 to cover the costs of refreshments and materials

For more information, please contact Susan Bate, Community Officer on Telephone: – 01480 497314 or email: – communities@norrismuseum.org.uk

The Creative Café is an informal drop-in session that is open to participants of all ages, and we particularly welcome those who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or loneliness to feel more connected with their community. These sessions are run in partnership with Arts and Minds.

Refreshments and materials will be provided.

Time: 10:30-12:30

For more information, please contact Susan Bate, Community Officer on Telephone: – 01480 497314 or email: – communities@norrismuseum.org.uk