Learning, Education Events
- Saturday 14th September, 10:00am - Until Saturday 30th November, 5:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Discover the story of wool in Somerset through art installations, film, historic artefacts and contemporary textiles.
- Saturday 21st September, 1:00pm - Until Sunday 22nd September, 4:00pm
A Little Place - Fairlawn House, 42 High Street Amesbury SP4 7DL, SP4 7DL
The theme of this Writing Weekend is nature and imagination. Led by experienced tutor, author, and Untold Stories Academy founder, Francesca Tyer, it is aimed at those looking for ways to unlock their...
- Sunday 22nd September 2:00pm until 3:30pm
Westmill Wind Farm & Solar Park, B4508, Watchfield, Swindon, SN6 8TH
**PLEASE NOTE: You must BOOK IN ADVANCE for this one-off event. This allows us to plan for capacity and guards against turning unbooked visitors away on the day. Please follow the "Visit our website" link...
- Wednesday 25th September 2:00pm until 4:00pm
Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
During this walking tour, The Museum of Somerset's knowledgeable volunteers will take you to various sites that will illustrate how societal changes altered the role of prisons, and attitudes to crime...
- Thursday 26th September 10:00am until 1:30pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Make a scarf or table runner from local wool at this handweaving workshop with Jade Odgen.
- Saturday 28th September 10:30am until 3:30pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Learn to create an artwork in needlefelt responding to Somerset’s endangered species.
- Thursday 3rd October 11:00am until 1:00pm + More Dates
Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Join The Museum of Somerset for a volunteer-led tour of Taunton looking at the history of society and architecture. The tour, led by their knowledgeable volunteers, will predominately explore the town’s...
- Saturday 5th October
Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
The Museum force fields are coming down for Sci Fi Saturdays so that Sci-Fi fans of all ages can celebrate and share their favourite shows and characters.
Dress in your most impressive costume for a...
- Sunday 6th October 9:30am until 6:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join willow artist, Sarah LeBreton, for a workshop using ancient English techniques to weave your own willow basket.
- Thursday 10th October 7:30am until 8:30am
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Discover the diverse experiences of everyday life in the county 400 years ago with social historian Dr Mark Hailwood.
- Saturday 12th October 10:30am until 12:00pm
Westmill Wind Farm & Solar Park, B4508, Watchfield, Swindon, SN6 8TH
**PLEASE NOTE: You must BOOK IN ADVANCE for this one-off event. This allows us to plan for capacity and guards against turning unbooked visitors away on the day. Please follow the "Visit our website" link...
- Saturday 12th October 10:30am until 3:30pm
Unit 3a, Rose Mills Industrial Estate, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9PS
Want to learn a new skill? Try our half day or full day Taster Sessions. Join us in our Ilminster Workshop, where you will cover the basics of glass cutting and fusing.
- Sunday 13th October 10:00am until 3:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join local artist Sue Green for an introduction workshop in natural dyeing.
- Thursday 24th October 7:00am until 8:00am
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Discover the story of Fernhill Farm - from dilapidated ancient farmstead to regenerative eco farm.
- Monday 11th November 1:00pm until 3:00pm
Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
This volunteer-led tour considers how the people of Somerset and especially Taunton responded to the challenges of the World Wars. Recruitment and mobilisation of the county infantry and yeomanry will...
- Saturday 16th November 2:00pm until 4:30pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join artist-printmaker Jackie Curtis to learn the art of foil printing and create your own nature-based artwork.