{"id":122,"date":"2018-01-29T17:52:58","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T17:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/?page_id=122"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:09:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:09:00","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events and Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section &#8211; Events Header &#8211; KEEP&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text &#8211; Events Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Events and Activities<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text &#8211; Events text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre holds many different events, workshops and other activities throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>These can link in with National Days or initiatives, seasonal themes or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/exhibitions\/\">exhibitions<\/a> that are on display at the museum, or just fun-filled events for all the family to enjoy. 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Each session lasts around an hour, and starts and finishes around the fire circle. This &#8216;Conkers and Blackberries&#8217; programme is running on Wednesdays and Fridays only from 23 September to 16 October 2026.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds, but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings.<\/p>\n<p>Please ensure clothing is suitable for the weather, and please have legs covered in all weathers. 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Begin by stitching shells onto a fabric background (Use those provided or bring some of your own) Be guided as you create hand embroidered patterns and textures in the background space, to capture the essence of time by the sea. You may wish to complete the artwork at home and display it in the mini 11cm embroidery hoop supplied.<\/p>\n<p>All materials provided (bring your own shells if you have some special ones that you would like to use).<\/p>\n<p>A textile workshop inspired by our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/exhibitions\/#exhib02\">Wandering Threads Exhibition<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PER PERSON <\/strong><strong>\u00a322.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/shop.beyonk.com\/cl58ucgf\/experiences\/9avfwrwk&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Book Textile Workshop&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Button &#8211; Booking&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;24px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; 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