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August 2010

August 2010

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Exhibition

Treasures from the Shipley Art Gallery

The Shipley's superb painting collection includes works from the 16th to the 20th centuries and features landscapes, seascapes, portraits and… Read more

18 Feb - 7 Nov 10

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Craftivism: Objects to Change the World

Craft is back and this time it’s political.  Craftivism (craft + activism) explores craft as a force for change and as part of a radical… Read more

10 Jul - 7 Nov 10

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DIY Take Away: Cool Crochet Covers

10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm Be inspired by Conterfeit Crochet in our Craftivism exhibition to make a cover for an ipod or phone. A basic… Read more

3 Aug 10

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Cuddly Couture

Come with your bear or doll, and some clothing you no longer wear, to make a new outfit for your favourite cuddly. Help and materials will be on… Read more

5 Aug 10

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The Knitting Salon

Show off your knitting skills or learn to knit for the very first time! Join us in making the Shipley knitted bench with Hebridean wool sourced… Read more

6 Aug 10

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Outgrown Outfits: Customisation and Clothes Swap

10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm Bring along your children's outgrown outfits for our mini clothes swap, and old T-shirts for customising and… Read more

10 Aug 10

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Arty Architects - 3D Modelling

10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm Design and make a model of a building or structure that would improve your local community. Material provided. Children… Read more

12 Aug 10

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Knitted Critters: Have you got the K Factor?

10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm Make cuddly critters and jumper monkeys from recycled sweaters. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Read more

17 Aug 10

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Scary Monster Sculptures

10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm Work in coloured modelling material to make a sculpture of something scary. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an… Read more

19 Aug 10