What's on

We’ve got something for everyone at the Oxfordshire Museum and other venues in the county.

Family activities

Woodstock: Story time

book with dog and the words woof woof

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Love stories, love to have fun? Join other young book fans to hear stories about exploring new worlds, meeting superheroes and everything in…

Woodstock: Rhymetime

Children sitting on the floor listening to an adult reading a book out loud.

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Build social, language and emotional skills at one of our fun sessions. Sing along to your favourite rhymes with musical instruments, toys and…

Woodstock: Rhymetime

Children sitting on the floor listening to an adult reading a book out loud.

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Build social, language and emotional skills at one of our fun sessions. Sing along to your favourite rhymes with musical instruments, toys and…

Weaving and plaiting

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Join us throughout Tuesday to weave a pattern onto card. Or maybe you want more of a challenge and you can create your own museum inspired woven…

Weaving and plaiting

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Join us throughout Tuesday to weave a pattern onto card. Or maybe you want more of a challenge and you can create your own museum inspired woven…

Simple stitching

Stitching a dress

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Inspired by the smocking exhibits in the Museum this session will look at simple stitching. We will be joined by our expert textile curator Sam…

Dinosaur collage creation

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Use card and felt to create your own unique felted dinosaur. All activities are by provided by a suggest donation of £2 per child. …

Children’s Creative Writing Workshop: 'Beyond Your Wildest Dreams'

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Be inspired by the magical Quentin Blake exhibition at the Oxfordshire Museum.  Develop your storyteller skills with support from writer…

Workshops and talks

Talking Objects - May

a collection of objects from the 20th century

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All are welcome at this free event, although a donation of £1 per person towards tea and coffee is much appreciated. This monthly group gathers…

Create a garden wigwam workshop

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Enjoy a morning of creating a garden wigwam in willow for your garden. All materials are in the cost of the workshop. About the tutor -…

Painting outside with John Somerscales – part of Artweeks 2024

A painting of trees.

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Come along to the museum garden for a friendly session sketching or painting. John Somerscales will be on hand for free help and advice.…

Children’s Artweeks workshop: Making 3D houses with BaaBaa Blackshaw

A drawing of a building.

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Make and take home your very own miniature 3D house and character.  Join Mary the illustrator aka BaaBaa Blackshaw on the morning of Friday…

Painting with live music with Rod Craig – part of Artweeks 2024

A man painting a picture.

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A painting/drawing workshop enhanced by a performance from Woodstock musician John Somerscales.  Let the music set the mood to inspire your…

How to improve your photography workshop

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This two-hour workshop will give you tips on improving your photographs from just “OK” to “WOW”. Bring along your DSLR, compact, iPad or mobile…

Introduction to Roman Coins

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Event details Tuesday 21 May, 10am - 12.30pm at the Museum Resource Centre in Standlake. Admission price £20. Limited…

Taste of Boro workshop

An example of Boro artwork.

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Boro is a Japanese mending technique. Participants will have a couple of vintage fabrics, a plain fabric and an indigo-dyed fabric, which can be…

Taste of Botanical Stitching workshop

Botanical stitching tools and fabric.

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Participants draw any flowers and leaves on their sketchbooks in the museum garden and then transfer their drawings onto vintage linen/cotton…

Treasures: Recent Archaeological Acquisitions - Friends Talk

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Event details Wednesday, 5 June, 7:30pm at the Coach House, Oxfordshire Museum. Speaker: Angie Bolton Curator of Archaeology (…

Talking Objects - June

a collection of objects from the 20th century

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All are welcome at this free event, although a donation of £1 per person towards tea and coffee is much appreciated. This monthly group gathers…

Create a willow swallow workshop

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Enjoy a morning of creating a willow swallow for your garden. All materials are in the cost of the workshop. About the tutors - Rachel…

Jewellery making

Ear rings

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Join Seeun Kim as she supports you in creating your very own pair of beautiful beaded earrings and necklaces. The session will last for 2 hours…

Jewellery making

Ear rings

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Join Seeun Kim as she supports you in creating your very own pair of beautiful beaded earrings and necklaces. The session will last for 2 hours…

Beginners leathercraft workshop

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Learn all the starter techniques to make your own leather goods at home and take home at least 3 items you make in the class. You will…

Sculpt a Fantastic Fox Workshop

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Enjoy a day of sculpting a fantastic fox in clay with ceramicist Ros Ingram. Clay and firing of work included in the cost of workshop, lunch and…

Create a foraging basket workshop

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Enjoy a day of creating a foraging basket. All materials included in cost of workshop as is lunch and tea and coffee. About the Tutors -…

Wild West Oxfordshire - Lunchtime Lectures

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Event details Friday 26 July, 12pm - 1pm at  the Coach House at the Oxfordshire Museum. Admission price £10. Book your…

Creative Writing Workshop

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Be inspired and respond to the magnificent Quentin Blake exhibition at the Oxfordshire Museum, using your creative writing skills.  Expect…

Adventures in Illustration

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Come and explore different image-making techniques, inspired by the free and playful work of Quentin Blake. You’ll experiment with different media…

How to paint watercolours - Workshop

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Workshop details Wednesday, 4 September, 2.30pm - 4.30pm, running for six weeks until Wednesday, 9 October. Admission …

The History of the Foundling Hospital - Friends Talk

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Event details Wednesday, 4 September, 7:30pm at the Coach House, Oxfordshire Museum. Speaker: John Caldicott - Governor of the…

Oxfordshire's Treasures - Lunchtime Lectures

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Event details Friday 13 September, 12pm - 1pm at the Coach House at the Oxfordshire Museum. Admission price £10. Book your…

Mosaic Moon Gazey Garden Balls

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Over two days you will have the opportunity to create two colourful moon gazey balls. You will be able to take these away you might  …

Sculpt a Highland cow workshop

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Enjoy a day of sculpting a highland cow in clay with ceramicist Ros Ingram. Clay and firing of work included in cost of workshop, lunch and…

Advanced leathercraft workshop

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Extend your leathercraft skills by making a full grain stitched leather belt and a stamped leather coaster. You will learn: …

Lawyer, Town Clerk and Ruthless Land Speculator? The life of Henry John North of Woodstock - Friends Talk

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Event details Wednesday, 2 October, 7:30pm at the Coach House, Oxfordshire Museum. Speaker: Gareth Winrow - Author, Researcher…

Sculpt a ceramic hedgehog workshop

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Enjoy a morning of sculpting a hedgehog in clay with ceramicist Ros Ingram. Clay and firing of work included in cost of workshop. About…

Pique Assiette Mosaic Mirror

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During this intensive weekend workshop you will create a unique mirror using a mixture of glass mosaic tesserae and broken China.  On…

The Lost Villages of Oxfordshire - Friends Talk

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Event details Wednesday, 6 November, 7:30pm at the Coach House, Oxfordshire Museum. Speaker: Deborah Hayter - Oxford University…

Mosaic Hanging Stars

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During this fun and easy-going workshop you will have the opportunity to create a number of mosaic stars using mirrored and glittery tesserae and…

Beginners leathercraft workshop

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Learn all the starter techniques to make your own leather goods at home and take home at least 3 items you make in the class. You will…

Seal Matrices - Lunchtime Lectures

old coin held between fingers with purple gloves

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Event details Friday 22 November  12pm - 1pm at the Coach House at the Oxfordshire Museum. Admission price £10. Book your…

Create a Willow Deer workshop

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Enjoy a day of creating a willow deer. All materials in cost of workshop. Lunch is included. About the tutor - Rachel Harwood…

Wreath Making - Morning session

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About the course Start your Christmas decorating by joining us at the Oxfordshire Museum to create your very own door wreath. Oxfordshire…

Wreath Making - Afternoon session

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About the course Start your Christmas decorating by joining us at the Oxfordshire Museum to create your very own door wreath. Oxfordshire…

Create a Willow Deer Workshop

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Enjoy a day of creating a willow deer. All materials in cost of workshop. Lunch is included. About the tutor - Rachel Harwood …
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