Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:02:55 +0000Stoke Museumshttp://www.stokemuseums.org.ukSat, 04 Feb 2012 19:02:55 +0000Orangeleaf Systems Ltd SiteSync 6en-gbhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/exhibitions/002432.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/exhibitions/002432.htmlThe Staffordshire Hoard is the largest and most valuable Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found. Now an exciting new exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery will set it in its historical context and reveal the story of its discovery and conservation.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002407.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002407.htmlIn this highly acclaimed presentation, the story of the ship - from her conception in 1907 to rediscovery in 1985 - is told in dramatic fashion. An emotional performance, illustrated with audio effects, music and props.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002398.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002398.htmlIn a tribute to the Edwardian period Mow Cop Players will be performing a recreation of a glorious Edwardian Music Hall. Packed with comedy and all your sing along favourites.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002397.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002397.htmlHistory Wardrobe, who specialise in historical costumed interpretation, will be commemorating the Titanic's first and only voyage. They will be inviting you back to April 1912, by taking you on an evocative journey through Edwardian society.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/events/002396.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/events/002396.htmlA talk by Gary Cooper, author of “Titanic Captain: The Life of Edward John Smith”. Free event.Twyford Room http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002395.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002395.htmlIn conjunction with ‘Picturing the Potteries’ exhibition, local historian Andrew Dobraszczyc will take you on a journey through Stoke’s historic landscape. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002417.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002417.htmlAs part of Picturing the Potteries’ community engagement programme, photographer James Capper has been commissioned to explore Stoke-on-Trent’s culturally diverse and vibrant landscape through ‘shops’. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/fgh/events/002394.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/fgh/events/002394.htmlMake your mum feel special at Ford Green Hall this Mothering Sunday. Make a posy or plant a bulb to give to your mum and enjoy a cream tea. Normal admission charges apply. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002393.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002393.htmlExplore the science of the sinking of the Titanic. Try your hand at fascinating scientific experiments as you discover how the unsinkable liner met its watery doom. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/fgh/events/002392.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/fgh/events/002392.htmlAs part of National Science Week, discover the latest scientific advances and theories from the 17th Century. Meet the Tudor alchemist as he experiments with his ‘modern’ technical equipment. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/events/002391.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/events/002391.htmlFind out about the history of inventions from Pre-Roman times through to the Victorian era. Adults and children will be taken on an exciting journey through time with plenty of hands-on activities.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002425.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002425.htmlMeet Roman soldiers from the Ermine Street Guard as they march through the museum on their way to battle. Armoured legionaries will be on hand to describe aspects of life in the Roman army during the occupation of ancient Britain. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/events/002427.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/events/002427.htmlDrop-in  11am – 3pm , 50p plus admission Make a paper spring flower posy for your Valentine’s sweetheart. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002404.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002404.htmlJoin us for free drop-in activities that use digital technology to explore our exciting museum collections. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002424.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002424.html Drop-in 10.30am – 12.30pm, 1.15 - 3pm, £1 Make a moving Roman Soldier puppet. All children to be accompanied by an adult    Groups of 10 or more children please book in advance     http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/fgh/events/002428.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/fgh/events/002428.html1.30 – 4.00pm, £1 plus admission Make a marvellous mask to disguise your identity for a masked ball, as worn by Henry VIII. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/events/002426.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/events/002426.htmlLove is in the air at Gladstone Pottery Museum for February half term fun.  All week there will be hearts and flowers pottery to decorate, to take home as a souvenir or give to your loved one. Prices from £1 plus admission, http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002430.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002430.htmlJoin Jonathan Korejko in a printmaking activity for all the family, learn how these artists influenced popular culture through posters. Take inspiration from the Artists and Printmakers exhibition to create your own print to take away.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/fgh/events/002390.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/fgh/events/002390.htmlFord Green Hall is a perfect venue for a small wedding ceremony. Meet wedding suppliers and talk to experienced staff about our specially tailored wedding packagehttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002388.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002388.htmlFollow the Titanic Trail around the museum and in a series of small displays discover the city’s links with the doomed ocean liner. Learn about various aspects of the Titanic, from Captain Smith’s loving cup to the fashions of the period. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002403.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002403.htmlLearn the basics of how to edit digital video using Adobe Premiere Elements’, from capturing raw footage to creating a DVD. Lunch provided.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/exhibitions/002372.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/exhibitions/002372.htmlFeaturing work from the Museum’s outstanding print collection, this exhibition focuses on a group of artists known as the Senefelder Group, active from 1910 to 1930.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/exhibitions/002371.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/exhibitions/002371.htmlAn evocative exhibition, exploring how artists and photographers have created striking images of the local area, from the nineteenth century to the present.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002373.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002373.htmlA people’s history display featuring the stories of former patients, current and retired nurses, doctors and support workers.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/eim/whats_on/002412.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/eim/whats_on/002412.htmlAlthough the museum has closed for the season, we're still taking group bookings for guided tours throughout the winter into 2012. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/whats_on/002306.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/whats_on/002306.htmlA display of c.30 items of coal mining memorabilia relating to the safety and comforts of miners working underground.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/eim/whats_on/002413.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/eim/whats_on/002413.htmlWe are pleased to announced our planned ‘Steaming Weekends’ for 2012! These weekends are a unique opportunity to see our 190 year old steam engine in action!http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/whats_on/002374.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/whats_on/002374.htmlWe've a lot of building work going on but we're open as usual.The bottle ovens at Gladstone Pottery Museum are undergoing essential maintenance to ensure the safety of museum visitors.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002399.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/002399.htmlThe Friends of The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery and the Northern Ceramic Society are presenting a series of informal talks on ceramic subjects by NCS members using the museum’s extensive collections.http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/001807.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/001807.htmlAn exclusive and intimate evening with the Staffordshire Hoard. Enjoy the glitter of ancient gold by atmospheric lighting and discover the secrets of these historic artefacts and the latest findings. http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/001826.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/events/001826.htmlCome and have fun discovering our wonderful collections at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery! 17 Jan | 21 Feb | 20 Mar | 24 Apr 10.15 - 11.15am. Free http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/events/001933.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/events/001933.htmlCome and have fun discovering our wonderful collections at Gladstone Pottery Museum! 5 Jan | 9 Feb | 8 Mar | 5 Apr 10.15 - 11.15am. Freehttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/fgh/events/001972.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/fgh/events/001972.htmlEmbroidery Watch the Ford Green Hall Threaders at work every Monday 2.00 - 4.00. New members welcome. Please ring for details http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/eim/events/002113.htmlhttp://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/eim/events/002113.html19 February & 31 March 2012 One day photography workshops at Etruria Industrial Museum. Find out how to make the most of your digital SLR or compact camera.