April 2022
Create Your Own Bunting at Chippenham Museum
Free, drop-in to create simple bunting to add your own triangle to Chippenham’s Jubilee Bunting project; suitable for all ages. There will also be Quiet Time sessions 9am–10am for children that would find the busy nature of drop-in sessions uncomfortable. Places are limited to four children, with booking essential here.
Find out more »Textile Art Mini-me at Chippenham Museum
Inspired by the museum’s textile art exhibition, discover a range of techniques with local artist Fi Redmond to create yourself in stitch. Try appliqué and simple stitches including running stitch, long stitch and French knots; beginners and experienced stitchers are welcome. Suitable for ages 8+, booking essential.
Find out more »October 2022
Scrap Monsters at Chippenham Museum
Create your own scrap monsters ready for Halloween. This activity will use scrap materials from past workshops, and the end product will be fully recyclable. Free drop-in family activity, no need to book.
Find out more »February 2023
The Wild Escape Takeover Day at Chippenham Museum
Inspired by artist Sarah Gillespie’s beautiful print of the Peppered Moth, with family friendly creative sessions. Discover the amazing story of the colour-changing Peppered Moth, imagine its escape back to its natural habitat and help it by creating it some crafty camouflage.
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Earth Day Celebrations at Chippenham Museum
Celebrate Earth Day and the national launch of The Wild Escape collective artwork. Catch up with the journey of the Peppered Moth and reveal some of the some of the stories and artwork produced over the past few months. Take part in crafty activities making mirror and hand print moths.
Find out more »December 2023
Christmas Creative Activities at Chippenham Museum
Get in the festive spirit with Christmas craft activities; free drop-in.
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Twelfth Night at Chippenham Museum
Celebrate all things Saxon, King Alfred and 878AD. Free, drop in activity.
Find out more »February 2024
Creative Drop-In at Chippenham Museum
Inspired by the exhibition from artist Ellie Thompson on display, get creative with this family drop in. Separate quiet sessions 9:30-10:30am for upto 4 children who would find the busy nature of standard drop-in sessions uncomfortable. The quiet session will be a smaller group of children before the museum is open to the public. Sessions are free, but booking essential; please book a space for all accompanied children attending.
Find out more »Canal Day at Chippenham Museum
Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum for the annual celebration of the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal. Find out about the history of the canal and join in with free family friendly activities. This is a great opportunity to meet the volunteers of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and learn about the ongoing restoration of Pewsham Locks, a remarkable industrial site and natural haven on the footpath between the Pewsham estate and…
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