Trowbridge Museum

Create your own simple book-binding technique with a personalised cover. A must-have accessory to record those favourite holiday moments.

A chilled-out tie-dyeing session; ticket price includes T-shirt. Sessions run 10:30am-12pm and 1:30-3pm.

Master the art of paper plate weaving and take home a stunning giant flower.

Capture some of the energy and excitement of the Commonwealth Games with this fun mobile workshop. Suitable for ages 5+ (under 11yrs must be accompanied); sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.

Using vibrant fabric paints and pens, decorate a canvas bag to carry around your sunhat and sun-cream. Ticket price includes bag. Suitable for ages 5+ (under 11 must be accompanied); sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Quiet session at 9.45am, please call 01225 751339 to reserve a place.

Make a beautiful hand-printed postcard using seashell designs. Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm sessions.

Paint a pebble with a summer landscape, a brightly coloured pattern, a picture of your pet – whatever takes your fancy! This workshop will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Trowbridge Sensory Garden. Sessions run 10.30-12:30am, and 1.30-3.30pm; suitable for ages 5+ (under 11 years must be accompanied).

With lots of different stalls supporting West of England Festival of Textiles.

Using tissue paper, PVA glue and willow, make giant bees and butterflies. Tickets issued at 10am for 10.30am session and 1pm for 1.30pm session. Sessions 10.30-11.20am, and 1.30-2:20pm; suitable for ages 5+ (under 11 years must be accompanied).

A thought-provoking workshop focusing on fashion and textiles and how we can make the most of our clothes. We’ll show you some simple and fun ways to create a completely new garment. Please bring an old T-shirt.

Have fun with colour and texture, learn some wet felting techniques and create an autumnal scene to decorate your home. Suitable for ages 16+.

Cosy up at the museum for a traditional story time session of favourite festive tales. Sessions run 11am-12pm and 2:30-3:30pm. Suitable for ages 5+; free but please book to reserve your space.

Create a set of unique festive cards using a simple and safe relief-printing technique. The workshop involves designing, printing and assembling a pack of 10 cards with envelopes. Suitable for ages 8+.

Create your own polar animal from scrap materials. Suitable for ages 5+; sessions run 10:30-11:30am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 1:30-2:30pm and 2:30-3:30pm booked in advance.

Make a mountain rescue helicopter with real spinning blades. Suitable for ages 5+; sessions run 9:45-10:15am (quiet session), 10:30-11:30am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 1:30-2:30pm and 2:30-3:30pm booked in advance.

Inspired by Oxfam posters in the collection, design and make your own poster encouraging others to save our planet; part of the Wild Way Home project. Suitable for ages 8+; sessions run 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-4pm.

Transform an old glass jar into a living landscape for the Easter Bunny; please bring your own jar! Suitable for ages 5+. Sessions run 10:30-11:30am, 11:30-12:30pm, 1:30-2:30pm and 2:30-3:30pm.

Inspired by the amazing fossils in the collection, learn the art of monoprinting and reimagine these ancient fossils; part of the Wild Way Home project. Suitable for 8+, under 11s must be accompanied by an adult.

Help your feathered friends with a simple bird feeder made from an old plastic bottle. Please take a cleaned plastic bottle with you. Suitable for ages 5+. Sessions run 9:45-10:15am (quiet session), 10:30-11:30am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 1:30-2:30pm and 2:30-3:30pm.

Amaze your family and friends with a colourful caterpillar, a beautiful butterfly or a delightful dragonfly. Suitable for ages 5+. Sessions run 10:30-11:30am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 1:30-2:30pm and 2:30-3:30pm.

Celebrate the coronation of King Charles III with afternoon tea and a taste of history.

Make your very own Stumpy the Sheep ​model. Suitable for ages 5 years plus. Sessions run 10:30-11:30am, 11:30am-12:30pm, and 1:30-2:30pm, and 2:30-3:30pm

An introduction to loom weaving suitable for ages 5+ years. Sessions run 10.30-11.30am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 1.30-2:30pm and 2.30-3:30pm.

Celebrate the FIFA Women’s World Cup by decorating a canvas bag with football-inspired motifs. Suitable for ages 8+ (must be accompanied by an adult). Sessions at 10:30am and 1:30pm; ticket includes tote bag.

A short workshop to make a pair of daisy earrings, not suitable for complete beginners though it is fairly simple and is aimed at those who have some experience already and requires knowledge of double crochet, half treble and treble stitches. Some yarn and crochet hooks will be available but please bring along a 2.5mm or 3mm crochet hook and some 4 ply or DK cotton. Suitable for 16+years; places limited. Sessions 10:30-11:30am and 11:45am-12:45pm.

Learn how to make a simple notebook, then customise the front cover with your own sizzling designs. Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm with quiet session: 9:45- 10:15am. Suitable for ages 5+.

Keep cool for the rest of the summer with these handy paper fans. Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm. Suitable for ages 5+.  

Create a summer holiday classic! Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm, quiet session 9:45-10:15am.

Create a miniature seafaring boat navigating choppy seas. Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm; suitable for ages 8+ years.

Come and sing your head off with Kate Courage. Learn some new warm-ups and songs; some choral, some Disney, some jazz, some musical theatre: a real mixed bag! Suitable for ages 7-14 years.

A  chilled out tie-dye workshop and take home a damp but dazzling T.shirt!  Suitable for ages 8+, sessions at 10:30am and 1:30pm.

Using simple origami, have a go at making mischievous snapping sharks and crocodiles! Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm; suitable for ages 5+ years.  

Have fun weaving a beautiful fish out of strips of paper and recycled materials. Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm; additional quiet session 9:45-10:15am. Suitable for ages 5+ years.

Complete your back-to-school kit with a brightly coloured bookmark using paper weaving techniques. Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm; additional quiet session 9:45-10:15am. Suitable for ages 5+ years.

Join Stumpy Sheep on a family heritage trail around the town. There are five sites to enjoy and five little knitted Stump Sheep to find and name! Pick up a heritage trail map at Trowbridge Museum. No booking required.

Learn how to make your own enchanting fairy, using needle felting techniques.

Marking Battle of Britain Day the walk tells the story of the Supermarine Spitfire and why, where, and how Trowbridge became one of the sites chosen for manufacturing this iconic fighter. Meet at the Museum, approximately 2 hours using walkie talkies. Suitable for ages 12+.

Choose from several different patterns and create your own collection of fungi. You can turn them in to keyrings, create a crochet fungi terrarium or even make seasonal bunting. You must be able to crochet for this workshop. Suitable for ages 16+ years. Sessions 10.30am-12pm and 2-3.30pm.

Where was the original settlement of Trowbridge, what happened when the Normans arrived and how did the town develop over the centuries – these questions and more will be answered on a walk back through the centuries to Medieval Trowbridge. Meet at the Museum, walk takes 1.5 hour using walkie talkies. Suitable for ages 12+ years.

Grab your sketchbook and preferred art medium to study and sketch the fashion collection. Explore garments from the store that are rarely on display for this self-led study of fashion & design. This session is suitable for ages 16+;  some art supplies available but recommend bringing your own including sketch book.

The first History Highlight event, focusing on fashion, with speakers, a study and sketch activity and film screenings hosted at Parade House. 18 October: Study & Sketch Suitable for ages 16+. Explore garments from the store that are rarely on display. Bring your sketchbook and preferred art medium to study and sketch items from the collection. 19 October: Uniformly Elegant Talk Most will have seen Jane Bennett and Mr Darcy in their Regency finery but have you ever wondered what…

The first History Highlight event, focusing on fashion, with speakers, a study and sketch activity and film screenings hosted at Parade House. 18 October: Study & Sketch Suitable for ages 16+. Explore garments from the store that are rarely on display. Bring your sketchbook and preferred art medium to study and sketch items from the collection. 19 October: Uniformly Elegant Talk Most will have seen Jane Bennett and Mr Darcy in their Regency finery but have you ever wondered what…

Join the museum’s staff and volunteers on the catwalk for an amusing, informative and participatory sashay through two thousand (and a bit) years of underwear, outerwear, hats and gloves. You will discover how a Roman put on a toga, why pants were made from linen and exactly how dangerous a Victorian hat could be. A light-hearted look at clothing through the ages suitable for children 8+ and families that includes dressing up children and adults!

The first History Highlight event, focusing on fashion, with speakers, a study and sketch activity and film screenings hosted at Parade House. 18 October: Study & Sketch Suitable for ages 16+. Explore garments from the store that are rarely on display. Bring your sketchbook and preferred art medium to study and sketch items from the collection. 19 October: Uniformly Elegant Talk Most will have seen Jane Bennett and Mr Darcy in their Regency finery but have you ever wondered what…

The first History Highlight event, focusing on fashion, with speakers, a study and sketch activity and film screenings hosted at Parade House. 18 October: Study & Sketch Suitable for ages 16+. Explore garments from the store that are rarely on display. Bring your sketchbook and preferred art medium to study and sketch items from the collection. 19 October: Uniformly Elegant Talk Most will have seen Jane Bennett and Mr Darcy in their Regency finery but have you ever wondered what…

The first History Highlight event, focusing on fashion, with speakers, a study and sketch activity and film screenings hosted at Parade House. 18 October: Study & Sketch Suitable for ages 16+. Explore garments from the store that are rarely on display. Bring your sketchbook and preferred art medium to study and sketch items from the collection. 19 October: Uniformly Elegant Talk Most will have seen Jane Bennett and Mr Darcy in their Regency finery but have you ever wondered what…

Use paper plates to make Halloween masks. Free, but must book to reserve a place either on the website or by calling in to the Museum. Sessions run 9.45-10.30am (quiet session), 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, and 2.30pm.

Make bonfire pictures using paints or collage. Sessions run at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, and 2.30pm. Free event but need to serve your place on the website or by calling in to the Museum.

Learn how to make a fabric rag wreath to decorate your home this festive season. Suitable for ages 16+ years. Sessions run 10.30am-12:30pm and 2-4pm.

An opportunity to support local sells and tradespeople and purchase some gifts and Christmas produce.

Learn how to make a needle felted festive decorations, with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.       christmasFriday 1 st Dec. 5.30pm-7pm Cost £12

Possibly the most recognisable figure of all time, who is Father Christmas, where did he come from and how did Santa Claus take over? Find out in our fascinating, festive December talk. The talk includes mince pies and mulled wine. Suitable for ages 12+ years.

Aimed at home educated children aged 8-11 years (KS2), this immersive workshop looks at Ancient Rome, the invasion of Britannia and life in Roman Britain with  a range of activities focusing on different aspects of Ancient Rome including life in a Roman villa, food and shopping, and Roman clothing. Learn about Ancient Rome in an engaging, challenging and enjoyable way with resources to handle, including domestic utensils, writing tablets and scales, costumes to try on and a role-play visit to…

Create a beautiful picture frame made of lolly sticks - a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Suitable for ages 5+ years; ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions at 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm.

Using a mix of junk, make a marvellous mini townscape - or create your own fantasy world if you prefer! Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm; suitable for ages 5+ (12 years and under must be accompanied).

Create some papercraft decorations to spruce up your house this Spring season. Learn some new techniques and be inspired to learn more about papercraft. This workshop is suitable for beginners, aged 12-16 year olds.

Create some papercraft decorations to spruce up your house this Spring season. Learn some new techniques and be inspired to learn more about papercraft. Suitable for beginners; 12-16 years.

Transform a cardboard tube into a fun animal pencil pot. Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm; quiet session 9.45-10.15am. Suitable for ages 5+ years. Free activity but must be booked in advance.

Paint a pebble inspired by your favourite fluffy friend. Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Suitable for ages 5+ years; free activity but must be booked in advance.

Make an original 3D springtime scene. Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, quiet session 9:45-10:15am. Suitable for ages 5+ years; free activity but must be booked in advance.