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Events for 2007
Childrens' half term activities
22 October Bag and box making
23 October Making Christmas decorations
24 October Silk painting
24 October A childrens' carousel will also be available from 9am until 5pm
All activities start at 11am and finish at 3.30pm
Prices range from £2.50 -£5.50 per child, normal admission prices apply. Children should be accompanied by adults. No booking is required
Saturday 3 November 'Heart of the Sahara'John Pilkington the famous travel writer and explorer gives an illustrated talk about his travels to see the Taoudenni Salt Mines with three camels and a Moorish guide. The talk starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the Silk Mill priced at £7.50 and £6.00 for Friends of Whitchurch Silk Mill
Saturday10 November Glass Foolery workshop. Learn how to make fused glass jewellry wih Tutor Teresa Job. Between 6 and 7 pieces will be made during the day. No previous experince required. Tea and coffee included.The workshop begins at 10.30 and concludes at 4pm. £80.00 per person.
Saturday 17 November Silk Christmas card workshop. A workshop led by Helen Overton-Hore for adults to learn techniques to create a set of cards. Tea and coffee included. The workshop starts at11am and finishes at 3pm £35.00 per person
Tuesday 27 November 'Weave a scarf in a day'. This is a workshop for those who have always wanted to have a go at weaving but have been too frightened to try. Using an Ashford rigid heddle knitters loom the student will learn how to warp up and weave a 6inch wide scarf using mostly natural fibres such as: cotton: silk: bamboo and wool. Give someone that special Christmas present. Tea and coffee included.The workshop starts at 9.00/9.30am and finishes at 4.30pm. £50.00 per person
Friday 30 November and Friday 7 December. The Silk Mill's treasure trove of a shop will remain open until 7pm. It normally closes at 5pm. Come and browse for Christmas presents, see the amazing gifts made of silk.
Saturday 8 December- Father Christmas is visiting the Mill. He says he is pleased to see children of all ages between 4pm-6pm
Please book early for all of these events to avoid disappointment
For further details please contact: 01256 892065
Exhibitions for 2007
1 August-30 October'Our History Revisited'
3 November-7 January -'Glazed Silk'- A modern approach to silk in glass, a unique combination of silk fibres, gold metal and glass by Dawn Correia
Exhibitions for 2008
7 January- 30 March' Green with Envy' An exhibition of delicious modern interior textiles available from Tissus d'Helene
1 April- 29 June'The Dress of Fops and Dandies'.An exhibition of the most wonderful historic waistcoats from Hampshire County Council Museum and Archives Service. This could start a new fashion.
2 July-31 August To be confirmed, but it will be worth the wait.
2 September-31 October 'Embracing Lace' Modern and Antique lace will be displayed and demonstrated by the North Downs Lace Makers and their friends
1 November- 5 January 2009 'Christmas Delights by Looby Loo' A treasury of Christmas gifts made to impeccable standards.
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