Category Archives: What’s on

Beginners Printing Workshop

Special Events, What's on

Thursday 9th May

10.30am – 3.00pm

Come along to our first beginners printing press workshop. You’ll get to try something new and use the museum’s press that printed the Royston Crow newspaper back in 1855.

You’ll be guided by local artist Liz Beardwell. She’ll take you through the whole process from coming up with a design, to printing via drawing and cutting. Just bring along some ideas or take inspiration from the museum.

£25 per person, includes all materials and tea & coffee. You’ll need to provide your own lunch.

Spaces are limited so you’ll need to book in person at the museum and pay the full amount then to secure your place.

Jessica Cowsley

Past exhibitions

Jessica CowsleySaturday 20th January – Saturday 10th March

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4.45pm (last admission 4.30pm)

First solo exhibition by Jessica Cowsley, a talented emerging artist from Royston, who is studying Fine Art Painting and Drawing at the University of Northampton.

Her work is multi-disciplinary and explores organic structures and habitats, as well the life that may be found within them.

The exhibition will feature a range of mixed media artworks and ceramics.

Admission Free.

 

 

Royston Photographic Society

Past exhibitions

Royston Photographic SocietySaturday 17th March – Saturday 19th May

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4.45pm (last admission 4.30pm)

Our annual showcase of over 60 images from these very talented local amateur and professional photographers.

Royston Photographic Society are this year celebrating 30 years of their Society.

Admission Free.

 

Adult Movement Class

Regular Events

Every Friday, 11:15 am to 12 pm.

Upcoming dates:  

January 18      January 25

February 1    February 8   February 15

March 1   March 8   March 15   March 22   March 29

Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a dance and movement workshop catered for older adults, with all ages welcome. These fun, creative dance sessions are suitable for anyone with an interest in movement – all abilities are welcome and no previous experience necessary. Meet new people and keep fit and healthy. Coffee and tea will be served following the class.

This event is free to attend, although donations are welcome. Space is limited so please book ahead!

To book please click on your preferred date and fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

Lino Printing Sessions

Regular Events

One Tuesday a month

Next sessions: 

Tuesday 15th January,

10am-12.30pm

2-4 pm

In this unique workshop, Liz Beardwell shows you how to use our Victorian printing press to produce your own unique lino cut prints. You’ll design and cut your own image, and then paint and press it with out original press. Our 1855 press was used by the Royston Crow (formerly the Herts and Cambs Reporter) to print their newspapers up until 1968.

£5 per person. Booking Essential.

To book please click the preferred time and fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

Knit and Natter

Regular Events

Every Thursday from 10:30am and Saturdays from 2-4pm (all ages welcome).

Enjoy knitting? Would love to learn? Come along to our informal group and get those needles clicking.

Both groups are free to join and refreshments are provided.

Toddler Music and Dance

Regular Events

Every Friday, from 10 am to 11 am. 

Upcoming dates:  

January 18      January 25

February 1    February 8   February 15

March 1   March 8   March 15   March 22   March 29

Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a toddler music and dance workshop themed around the museum’s collections. Suitable for under 5’s accompanied by an adult carer. Each session is unique and combines music, movement and storytelling. These relaxed and fun mornings are very popular and places are limited so please do check availability in advance.

Free, Booking Essential.

To book, please click on the desired date and fill out the booking form at the bottom of the page.

Second Hand Book Sale

Regular Events

Last Saturday of every month

Next sale:

29th September 2018

Bag a bargain book! Monthly book sale run by the Friends of Royston Museum to raise much needed funds for the museum.

Admission Free

We regularly take donations of second hand books, DVDs and records.  If you would like to donate some for our sale please contact us or call (01763) 242587.  

We are currently full for non-fiction books, but are still looking for donations of children’s books, as well as non-fiction.