The Big Draw: Hung, Drawn and Quartered

Event Date: 
31/10/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
St Nicholas Priory, Fore Street, Exeter

Not quite as gory as you might think! The Elizabethans were obsessed with their image and portraits indicate their wealth, achievements, interests and victories. Try on some of our replica clothes and make your own version or explore the wealth of pattern and how it was ‘quartered’ or designed.

10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 to 3.30pm drop-in.

All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Some activities are messy so do wear clothes that can get dirty. If an activity is busy there may be a short wait.

Admission charged: adults £4, children £1.50, families £10,...

Family Activity: Crafty Tudors

Event Date: 
30/10/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
St Nicholas Priory, Fore Street, Exeter

In Tudor times there was increasing demand for expensive and beautifully crafted items. Exeter was renowned for its goldsmiths and the son of one of them, Nicholas Hilliard, became a famous painter of miniatures to the court of Elizabeth I. Emboss a ‘silver’ goblet, paint a miniature or embroider a purse.

10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 to 3.30pm drop in.

All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Some activities are messy so do wear clothes that can get dirty. If an activity is busy there may be a short wait.

Admission charged: adults £4, children £1.50,...

The Big Draw: The Age of Plastic?

Event Date: 
29/10/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

We talk about the ‘Bronze Age’, the ‘Iron Age’ and even the ‘Age of Reason’. What is the legacy of our age? Explore, design and make key artefacts.

10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 to 3.30pm free drop-in.

Call in when you like and stay as long as you like. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults can watch/supervise for free.

Part of the Family Arts Festival, 18 October to 3 November 2013, the first UK-wide festival of art events which are designed with families in mind. Supported by Guildhall Shopping Centre – Kingdon/Silver Business...

Arts Award: Exhibition Reviewers Event

Event Date: 
29/10/2013 - 11:00am
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

An opportunity for anyone undertaking Arts Award to visit and write a review for publication on RAMM’s website. RAMM staff will be on hand to answer questions.

11am-12.30pm.

Tickets are free and are available above or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception or by calling 01392 265858 during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.

www.rammuseum.org.uk

Thursday Night Late at RAMM

Event Date: 
24/10/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

Enjoy an exclusive evening viewing RAMM’s displays and a glass of prosecco. If you wish to dine afterwards you can treat yourselves to a two course meal at Michael Caines Café Bar and Grill from 7.30pm.

RAMM ticket includes entry to RAMM and a glass of prosecco.

Combined ticket includes entry to RAMM, a glass of prosecco and a two course meal at Michael Caines Café Bar and Grill at ABode, Cathedral Yard, Exeter.

£5 or £17.50 with meal

Tickets available online or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit...

Chat about the Birds

Event Date: 
24/10/2013 - 11:00am
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

Meet and talk with local bird experts from the RSPB and join them for a 20-30 minute walk around RAMM to see the wildlife on display and hear news of wildlife conservation.

11am-4pm, free entry.

www.rammuseum.org.uk

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Lunchtime lecture: RAMM’s amazing architectural journey

Event Date: 
23/10/2013 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

Architect Richard White from Allies & Morrison describes the process of developing RAMM’s multi-award winning architectural scheme.

Tickets available online or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.

Tickets: £6/£4.

www.rammuseum.org.uk

Inspired by RAMM: Musical Instrument Making with Roger Hitchcock

Event Date: 
17/10/2013 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

Using RAMM’s exhibitions and displays as inspiration, this course encourages participants to think creatively about making a basic musical instrument from reclaimed materials using refuse or old clutter.

Course reference number CLEX4001X. Book your tickets from DACL: acl@devon.gov.uk , 0845 155 1014 or www.devon.gov.uk/adultlearning

Concessions available.

Organised in association with Devon Adult and Community Education (DACL).

Inspired by RAMM: Stone Carving with Maria Moorhouse

Event Date: 
16/10/2013 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

This course starts with an introductory session at RAMM (2-4pm) with tutor Maria Moorhouse exploring the museum for inspiration and ideas.

The following eight carving workshops will be held at the Passmore Edwards Centre (1-3pm).

Course reference number CLEX4000X.

Book your tickets from DACL: acl@devon.gov.uk , 0845 155 1014 or www.devon.gov.uk/adultlearning

Concessions available.

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