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SUMMARY:Coffee With A Curator
DESCRIPTION:Coffee With A CuratorFirst Wednesday of every month\, 1.30pm – 2pmThese informal sessions held in The Wilson café lounge area at lunchtime on the first Wednesday of the month give you the chance to join one of our curators for a half hour chat as they introduce pieces from The Wilson’s extensive collections.From pottery and works of art to items that reflect the social history of the Cheltenham area\, you’ll get to have a closer look at the objects as they are brought out of the archives.There will be a different object every month. Book a place for £3\, which will include a complimentary tea or coffee from the café. For updates and more details of the objects and subjects for each monthly session\, see our Facebook and Instagram.Wednesday 7 JanuaryMusical Instruments – A different kind of serpent! Explore the fascinating world of musical instruments as we uncover the story of the serpent\, a most unusual instrument. Discover how it’s made\, what it sounds like\, and how it came to our collection!Wednesday 4 FebruarySmall objects; big stories – Find out some interesting stories about some of the smallest objects held in The Wilson’s collection.Wednesday 4 MarchCheltenham’s buildings – mysteries and histories! Cheltenham is more than just a Regency town\, hear stories from The Wilson’s Curator of Art featuring Cheltenham’s famous donut to stories of shopping and the high street in times gone by!Wednesday 1 AprilVarious hair accessories were worn between the wars of the 20th century. Snoods were used as a decorative way of keeping mid to long hair out of the way and to keep a set in place. They were made of various materials and techniques and April’s talk will discuss the crocheted ones in the Wilson collection. Join Kat\, our Collections Officer\, as she shares information and history of the snood and shows her handmade copy for you to handle.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/coffee-with-a-curator/
LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café 51 Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 3JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Adults Course: 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join our Practical Fine Art for Beginners course and unlock your creativity!27 February – 27 March: Introduction to Sculpture: Form\, Expression\, and Abstraction17 April – 15 May: Introduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting: From Line to Colour5 June – 3 July: Introduction to Acrylic Painting: Colour\, Texture\, and Expression11 Sep – 9 Oct: Introduction to Drawing: Seeing Like an Artist13 Nov – 11 Dec: Introduction to Watercolour8 Jan – 5 Feb: Introduction to Portrait Drawing: Capturing LikenessOur lessons are tailored for those with little-to-no experience in art\, but feel the desire to discover and create. At the end of the course\, you will have honed your skills and gained confidence in your ability to produce your own artwork. Start your journey as an artist today.About Kitty McLeodThe tutor\, Kitty McLeod\, of Promising Artists\, trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art drawing & painting\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty runs a small art school in Cheltenham and art courses for the National Trust.Price is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials.Dates 2026Winter Term: 9 January – 6 FebruaryWinter/Spring: 27 February – 27 MarchSpring: 17 April – 15 MaySummer: 5 June – 3 JulyAutumn: 11 Sep – 9 OctWinter: 13 Nov – 11 DecWinter 2027: 8 Jan – 5 FebFridays\, 1.30pm – 3.30pmIf this course is fully booked\, please email tickets@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk to be added to the waiting list. If we receive enough interest\, we’ll schedule a second Practical Fine Art class on Friday mornings. If a second class is arranged\, we’ll contact everyone on the waiting list with a link to book your place. Thank you for your interest!
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/practical-fine-art-for-adults-course-2026/
LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café 51 Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 3JT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Children Course: 2026
DESCRIPTION:Practical Fine Art for Children: 202628 February – 28 March: Introduction to Sculpture: Form\, Expression\, and Abstraction18 April – 16 May: Introduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting: From Line to Colour6 June – 4 July: Introduction to Acrylic Painting: Colour\, Texture\, and Expression12 Sep – 10 Oct: Introduction to Drawing: Seeing Like an Artist14 Nov – 12 Dec: Introduction to Watercolour9 Jan – 6 Feb: Introduction to Portrait Drawing: Capturing LikenessFor keen young artists of all levels. The perfect complement to school art lessons\, whether studying at primary or GCSE level. Practical\, how-to skills: observational drawing techniques\, multi-media exploration\, adventures in colour and more. There is plenty of time for one-to-one support in these small groups too.About Kitty McLeodKitty McLeod trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops\, organising events\, parties\, and face painting with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty’s students have won art scholarships to Cheltenham College\, Rendcombe College and King’s School.Price is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials.Dates 2026Winter Term: 10 January – 7 FebruaryWinter/Spring: 28 February – 28 MarchSpring: 18 April – 16 MaySummer: 6 June – 4 JulyAutumn: 12 Sep – 10 OctWinter: 14 Nov – 12 DecWinter 2027: 9 Jan – 6 FebSaturdays\, 10am – 11.30am
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/practical-fine-art-for-children-course-2026/
LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café 51 Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 3JT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary: A History of Art Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join art historian Sarah Middleton for a lively exploration of artists across four centuries who have transformed everyday subjects into extraordinary works of art\, as seen in The Art of Looking exhibition. From the domestic scenes of Jan Steen and the intimate portraits of Rembrandt to the still lives of Vanessa Bell\, Duncan Grant and William Scott\, Sarah will explore how artists have used the ordinary to reveal something about their time\, their inner worlds and the act of looking itself.This lecture invites us to slow down\, look more closely and consider what becomes visible when we give an artwork and its history our full attention.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/turning-ordinary-into-extraordinary-a-history-of-art-talk/
LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café 51 Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 3JT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Looking\, Noticing\, Sharing: A Look Club with Debbie Kersley
DESCRIPTION:Join artist and facilitator Debbie Kersley for an hour of slow looking\, noticing and sharing. Using a specific approach called Visual Thinking Strategies\, we’ll take time to look\, talk and listen together in response to a selection of works.Everyone is invited to share what they notice in response to the question\, “What’s going on in this picture?”. Debbie will weave the different observations together\, as we build together a richer\, layered understanding of the work. This approach builds on our lived experiences – no knowledge of art is needed. There are no right or wrong answers. Instead\, it’s a welcoming opportunity to puzzle\, wonder\, hear other perspectives and perhaps change our minds as we look closer and notice more.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/looking-noticing-sharing-a-look-club-with-debbie-kersley/
LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café 51 Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 3JT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Tools for Observation: A Drawing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Yanli Shen for an adult drawing workshop inspired by The Art of Looking. Beginning with close observation of Rachel Ruysch’s still life paintings\, the session explores drawing as a tool for slowing down\, paying attention and discovering new ways of seeing.Working with a selection of natural objects\, you’ll experiment with playful observational drawing exercises before developing a longer drawing of your own. No previous drawing experience is needed – the workshop is about curiosity\, attention and discovery rather than technical perfection!Please note this workshop will take place in the third floor gallery\, The Art of Looking. There is lift access. About Yanlihttps://www.yanlishen.com/aboutNote: We have kept ticket prices as low as possible to make this event accessible. However\, if the ticket price is a barrier\, a limited number of free tickets are available. Please contact us to find out more: margot.minnotthomas@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/tools-for-observation-a-drawing-workshop/
LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café 51 Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 3JT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T193000
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SUMMARY:Tom Read Wilson A-Z of Me
DESCRIPTION:Join television presenter\, author\, actor\, and singer Tom Read Wilson for The A – Z of Me – an irreverent\, whistle-stop tour of the alphabet. The alphabet reveals the revue – and Tom – letter by letter\, word by word: through songs and sonnets\, through stories and smut\, this A to Z of Tom is the perfect prism through which to learn about this logophile\, and a delicious slice of theatre.Please note that this event has a running time of 60 minutes and does not include an interval.Please note\, a £3 ticket commission fee is included in the price of the ticket.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/tom-read-wilson-a-z-of-me/
LOCATION:Cheltenham Town Hall\, United Kingdom
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