Agbrigg Events Guide and What's On Listing

Thu, Aug 21
Venue: Wimpole Hall
Location: Royston
Times: Each Course is for 4 and 5 participants only; 10.00am to 4.00pm including refreshments.

Telephone: 01223 207257
+44(0)1223 208987

* CHAT aims to provide facilities and guidance for members to exhibit and sell their work in a professional manner.
* To create opportunities for the growth and exchange of ideas.
* To support each other and work as a harmonious group.

At present we are a group of 12 members who meet 9 times during the year. Presenting a completely new body of work within only one year is quite tough; so much work is done by members in the time between meetings.

The group was set up when Ann Small offered classes to embroiderers with some previous experience in 1997. She was looking for students who were serious about their textile work. She aimed to give feed back, tuition and encouragement to students to enable them to produce their own original work. The group met in Clarance House Thaxted and were called Art Textiles.

In 2001 we formed an exhibiting group and called ourselves Clarance House Art Textiles C.H.A.T.

It had been our purpose to promote textiles as an art form and Chat have been received well by the public and we have been delighted by the comments in the guest book. Our exhibitions are visited by people from near and far and the artists are usually on hand to talk about their work with great enthusiasm.

The prerequisite for admission to this group is a high level of motivation and the ability to pursue themes, to research and develop on ones own initiative, therefore, before being accepted to join this group you are invited to attend an interview at which you are asked to bring a portfolio of your current work, sketch books etc.

Each year’s exhibition demonstrated the group’s continuing commitment to more forward, break new boundaries and to challenge preconceived ideas. It shows that textile art can be appreciated in a wide variety of contexts. Read more »

Thu, Aug 21
Venue: Wimpole Home Farm
Location: Royston
Times: Each Course is for 4 and 5 participants only; 10.00am to 4.00pm including refreshments.

Telephone: 01223 207257
+44(0)1223 208987

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Thu, Aug 21
Venue: The Orangery
Location: Wakefield
The Orangery, Back Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TG Tel: +44 (0)1924 215550



Email: contact@beam.uk.net
Web: http://www.beam.uk.net/gallery

Smaller more modest architectural gems are given a chance to shine as we exhibit the shortlisted entries for The Architect’s Journal Small Projects Awards 2008. All the projects exhibited were built for under £250,000 and are proof that ‘big’ is not necessarily more beautiful or better!

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Thu, Aug 21
Venue: Caphouse Colliery
Location: Wakefield
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH Tel: +44 (0)1924 848806
Fax: +44 (0)1924 844567



Email: marketing.manager@ncm.org.uk
Web: http://ncm.org.uk

Visit Father Christmas 140 metres below the surface in his underground grotto. Take advantage of this unique opportunity that will delight children and grown-ups alike. All those 12 and under will receive an early Christmas present - that's provided you've been good all year! For this special event under 5s are allowed underground. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Charging event: Children £3.75, adults £1.25.

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Thu, Aug 21
Venue: Caphouse Colliery
Location: Wakefield
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH Tel: +44 (0)1924 848806
Fax: +44 (0)1924 844567



Email: marketing.manager@ncm.org.uk
Web: http://www.ncm.org.uk

In the heart of scenic West Yorkshire lies the National Coal Mining Museum. Surrounded by rolling green countryside and amazing flora and fauna, where better to perfect your watercolour talents and paint the beautiful landscapes that you see around you? Jane Gamble, celebrated local artist, is the facilitator of our one-day watercolour course at the Museum. Designed to address the needs of all standards of artist, she aims to provide a day of inspiration and learning, and a chance to practice your skills under her expert guidance.

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Thu, Aug 21
Venue: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Location: Wakefield
Times: 10-4pm

Telephone: 01924 832528

Traditional dry stone walling by Master Craftsman, Nigel Goody (DSWA). Read more »

Thu, Aug 21
Venue: West Bretton
Location: Wakefield
West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG Tel: +44 (0)1924 832528



Email: anna.neville@ysp.co.uk
Web: http://www.ysp.co.uk

Traditional dry stone walling by Master Craftsman, Nigel Goody (DSWA).

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Thu, Aug 21
Venue: Wentworth Terrace
Location: Wakefield
Wentworth Terrace, Wakefield, WF1 1ZA Tel: +44 (0)1924 305902
Fax: +44 (0)1924 305353



Email: museumsandarts@wakefield.gov.uk

Take part in exciting art and nature trails using our family backpacks. If its a nice day why not bring a picnic to eat in the sculpture garden. The garden safari is suitable for families with children under 5, and the secret garden is suitable for families with children aged 5 and over. Available during gallery opening hours

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Thu, Aug 21
Venue: National Coal Mining Museum For England
Location: Wakefield
Times: 10.00am - 5.00pm

Telephone: 01924 848806

Themed weekly family activities running Monday to Friday. Something different every week so you can visit again and again. Enjoy the summer sun on the Nature Trail and picnic area. Read more »

Thu, Aug 21
Venue: Caphouse Colliery
Location: Wakefield
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Wakefield, WF4 4RH Tel: +44 (0)1924 848806
Fax: +44 (0)1924 844567



Email: info@ncm.org.uk
Web: http://www.ncm.org.uk

The National Coal Mining Museum is the perfect place to keep the childre busy during the summer holidays with plenty of things whatever the weather. Maurice the Miner is the Museum’s mascot and he will be giving visitors his friendly welcome. There’ll be a different theme for every week of the holidays to keep the kids entertained all summer long with a variety of free art and craft activities. There will also be living history performances Monday-Friday along with further special workshops. Details of which will be posted soon.

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