Forge Mill Needle Museum, Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre, Redditch, Worcestershire

Meet some cute and cuddly creatures on a Summer's day.

- goat kids
- lambs
- chicks
- ducklings
- rabbits
- guinea pigs, etc.

ADULTS £2.50, CHILDREN £1.50, FAMILY £6.00
Museum entry not included

Celebrate our exciting exhibition, The Ballad of Big Al, with a special Dinosaur Day at Forge Mill. Events include:

- Performances of 'Bone Idol' by the Avonmill Players, a fast, fun, fact-filled guide to dinosaurs
- Meet a fossil expert
- Dig for fossils
- Dinosaur craft
- Dino face painting
- Meet some modern reptiles
- Balloon modelling
- Dino slide

Read more about the exhibition.

MUSEUM ENTRY APPLIES, CHILDREN FREE

Meet some cute and cuddly creatures on a Summer's day.

- goat kids
- lambs
- chicks
- ducklings
- rabbits
- guinea pigs, etc.

ADULTS £2.50, CHILDREN £1.50, FAMILY £6.00
Museum entry not included

Another popular workshop where you will learn how to layer velvet, metallic sweetie Foils, organza and machine embroidery to create a shimmering ancient looking icon to frame.

More information about the artist on her web site.
Read more about our workshops.

£25.00

A display by the guild of model wheelwrights set in the beautiful grounds of Forge Mill Museum.

FREE

A variety of themed days to entertain the children over the holidays. Suitable for ages eight to twelve.

Booking in advance is essential by contacting the museum.

Meet some cute and cuddly creatures on a Summer's day.

- goat kids
- lambs
- chicks
- ducklings
- rabbits
- guinea pigs, etc.

ADULTS £2.50, CHILDREN £1.50, FAMILY £6.00
Museum entry not included

Outdoor performance of this classic comedy performed by the Avonmill Players and directed by Robert Wilkes.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting the museum.

ADULTS £6.00, CHILDREN £4.00

We shall start with simple drawing, putting together marks and lines. These we shall translate into stitch. Mainly using machine stitch, and primarily free machine embroidery, we shall explore the expressive potential of a line, seeing how to interpret the fluidity of a drawn line through stitch.

Alice Kettle is a contemporary textile/fibre artist based in the UK. She has established a unique area of practice, consistently and on an unparalleled scale. She has extended the possibilities of machine embroidery: producing works the size of tapestries, exploiting the textures and effects made possible through the harnessing of a mechanical process to creative ends. She is a Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University and Honorary Fellow at the University of Winchester. Her work is represented in various public collections.

Read more about our workshops.

£30.00

Come along to Forge Mill's fabulous farm fun day. An opportunity to meet some cuddly creatures and enjoy some other rural activities. All the fun of the farm, including:

- Encounter animals such as sheep, goats, a calf, rabbits, chickens
- Plant a seed activity
- Children's craft activity

ADULTS £2.00, CHILDREN £1.00, FAMILY £5.00
Includes entry into the museum

Starting with simple drawing, and folding and cutting paper to translate into stitch and fabric. Using machine stitch to make layers and collage so that edges and folds and shapes are linked with the machine line.

Alice Kettle is a contemporary textile/fibre artist based in the UK. She has established a unique area of practice, consistently and on an unparalleled scale. She has extended the possibilities of machine embroidery: producing works the size of tapestries, exploiting the textures and effects made possible through the harnessing of a mechanical process to creative ends. She is a Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University and Honorary Fellow at the University of Winchester. Her work is represented in various public collections.

Read more about our workshops.

£30.00

Karina gives a one day workshop teaching her famous technique of slashing. This simple stitch process allows you to create beautifully complex surfaces from unloved, recycled, or plain old fashioned fabrics.

Karina will first demonstrate and explain this process and then you will be able to experiment with this technique to create your own beautiful unique surfaces. You will only need a collection of fabrics you don't want, and an ability to vaguely sew in a straight line! You can of course bring 'nice' fabric with you its just more fun to make good stuff out of fabric you don't love anymore.

Read more about our workshops.

£30.00

Carve your own spooky design into a pumpkin lantern in this fun and messy workshop led by museum staff. Booking in advance is essential.

Read more about children's activities.

£4.00

Join us for an eerie evening's walk when you will discover the haunting tales that are associated with the old mill and the Bordesley Abbey site.

We will also divulge some of the findings that professional ghost hunters and psychics have made!

Warm clothes, strong shoes and a torch are advisable!

Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting the museum.

£4.00 IN ADVANCE, £5.00 ON THE DOOR

Step back in time and join us to celebrate a traditional Christmas. Victorian musicians will provide the festive atmosphere whilst you browse amongst a variety of food and craft stalls to choose unique Christmas gifts.

There will also be the opportunity to visit Father Christmas in his grotto as well as take part in some children's creative crafts.

- A variety of craft stalls providing unique Christmas gifts
- Victorian musicians to greet you
- Selection of food and drink stalls
- Traditional carol singing with Indigo Arts Heritage Group
- Visit Father Christmas in his grotto
- Mulled wine and roasted chestnuts
- Victorian entertainment
- Christmas crafts for children

A truly traditional Christmas event for all ages!

ADULTS £1.00, CHILDREN FREE

Roll up for an extra special Christmas evening - a mixture of performance and traditional carols provided by Indigo Arts Heritage Group to get you into the Christmas spirit!

ADULTS £5.00, CHILDREN £2.00