2010
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September
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Tuesday 7
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Quilting Bee: Fun with Fabrics
12.00 - 4.00 pm
Every Tuesday afternoon local quilting groups demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors in our Textiles Room.
Would your quilting group like to participate? Please give your contact details to Sue Edgeworth on 01225 820866
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Tuesday 14
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Quilting Bee: Wick Quilters
12.00 - 4.00 pm
Every Tuesday afternoon local quilting groups demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors in our Textiles Room.
Would your quilting group like to participate? Please give your contact details to Sue Edgeworth on 01225 820866
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Wednesday 15
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Create Together Workshop: Fast & Funky Knitted Bag with Pauline Bayne
10am - 1pm
£25 (£23 for members)
A series of morning workshops making appealing textile projects inspired by the museum collections. All levels of ability welcome. Book all six workshops for the price of 5.
Combine vibrant colours and textures, we will knit this beautiful bag in no time.
E: membership@americanmuseum.org, or telephone 01225 823014.
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Saturday 18
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Courses & Workshops: Whole Cloth Hand Quilting with Sandie Lush
10.00 am - 4.30 pm.
£55 (£50 for members)
Covering different types of whole cloth quilts, aspects of design and the techniques of hand quilting, this workshop is perfect for both the beginner and the experienced quilter.
A materials list will be provided or buy a kit for an additional £6 on the day.
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Sunday 19
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Music Series: Rachel Harrington
Reared among the Pentecostal pines of Oregon, this contemporary singer-songwriter in the roots tradition will be promoting her brand new album and, without a doubt, charming the audience as she did during our 2009 mini-music festival.
2pm Included with grounds admission.
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Saturday 25
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Living History: Civil War Skirmish and Drill Displays
2 .30pm
Entry with grounds admission
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Sunday 26
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Living History: Civil War Skirmish and Drill Displays
2 .30pm
Entry with grounds admission
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Tuesday 28
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Quilting Bee: Bath Quilters
12.00 - 4.00 pm
Every Tuesday afternoon local quilting groups demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors in our Textiles Room.
Would your quilting group like to participate? Please give your contact details to Sue Edgeworth on 01225 820866
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October
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Saturday 2
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Courses & Workshops: Izannah Walker Doll Workshop
with EJ Taylor and Lynne Roche
10.00am - 4.30pm.
Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 October
£250 (£225 for members)
Learn to make your very own Izannah Walker style doll based on the research and patterns of contemporary American doll-maker, Dixie Redmond. Basic needlework experience required. A materials list will be provided upon registration.
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Sunday 3
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Music Series: Bath Spa Band
2pm.
Bath's favourite brass band playing a special selection of American music including Sousa marches and Benny Goodman arrangements.
Included with grounds admission.
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Sunday 3
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Courses & Workshops: Izannah Walker Doll Workshop
with EJ Taylor and Lynne Roche
10.00am - 4.30pm.
Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 October
£250 (£225 for members)
Learn to make your very own Izannah Walker style doll based on the research and patterns of contemporary American doll-maker, Dixie Redmond. Basic needlework experience required. A materials list will be provided upon registration.
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Tuesday 5
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Members Event: Excursion to Jen Jones Welsh Quilt Centre
Join us for a visit to Jen Jones Welsh Quilt Centre to see her Quilt Exhibition and a talk by Jen Jones.
For full details please see separate listing under Members Tours.
For further information and to book your place please call Membership Secretary on 01225 823014.
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Saturday 9
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Courses & Workshops: Izannah Walker Doll Workshop
with EJ Taylor and Lynne Roche
10.00am - 4.30pm.
Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 October
£250 (£225 for members)
Learn to make your very own Izannah Walker style doll based on the research and patterns of contemporary American doll-maker, Dixie Redmond. Basic needlework experience required. A materials list will be provided upon registration.
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Sunday 10
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Courses & Workshops: Izannah Walker Doll Workshop
with EJ Taylor and Lynne Roche
10.00am - 4.30pm.
Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 October
£250 (£225 for members)
Learn to make your very own Izannah Walker style doll based on the research and patterns of contemporary American doll-maker, Dixie Redmond. Basic needlework experience required. A materials list will be provided upon registration.
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Tuesday 12
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Quilting Bee: Severn Valley Quilters
12.00 - 4.00 pm
Every Tuesday afternoon local quilting groups demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors in our Textiles Room.
Would your quilting group like to participate? Please give your contact details to Sue Edgeworth on 01225 820866
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Tuesday 12
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Quilting Bee: Severn Valley Quilters
12.00 - 4.00 pm
Every Tuesday afternoon local quilting groups demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors in our Textiles Room.
Would your quilting group like to participate? Please give your contact details to Sue Edgeworth on 01225 820866
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Saturday 16
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Create Together Workshop: Heart-Covered Notebook with Jill Beard
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
For more information please check web listings or telephone 01225 823014
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Tuesday 19
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Quilting Bee: Somerset County Quilters
12.00 - 4.00 pm
Every Tuesday afternoon local quilting groups demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors in our Textiles Room.
Would your quilting group like to participate? Please give your contact details to Sue Edgeworth on 01225 820866
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Tuesday 26
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Quilting Bee: Emersons Green
12.00 - 4.00 pm
Every Tuesday afternoon local quilting groups demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors in our Textiles Room.
Would your quilting group like to participate? Please give your contact details to Sue Edgeworth on 01225 820866
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Thursday 28
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Kids Stuff : Spooky Spiders
We've planned an activity suitable for ages 5 and up for each week during B&NES school breaks. These are drop-in activities and no reservation is required although children must by accompanied by a parent/guardian. We do usually accommodate everyone, but space is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
Log Cabin 1 - 4.00 pm
Free admission with a grounds only ticket
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Sunday 31
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Museum & Exhibition information: CLASSIC AMERICAN QUILTS
Today is the last opportunity to view this exhibition.
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Sunday 31
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Kids Stuff : Halloween
12noon - 5pm
Come and join us for the final day of our season when we celebate Halloween with storytelling, pumpkin activities, owl handling and a huge spiders' web. Costumes encouraged!
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Sunday 31
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Museum & Exhibition information: The American Museum closed
The American Museum will close for the season at 5.00 pm on Sunday 31 October.
The museum will reopen for Christmas at Claverton on Saturday 26 November 2010. We look forward to seeing you then.
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November
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Thursday 25
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Members Event: Christmas Preview Party
Members Christmas Preview Party. For further information please telephone the Membership Secretary on 01225 823014.
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Friday 26
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Christmas at Claverton : Homespun Holidays - our annual Christmas Displays
Friday 26 November - Sunday 19 December
Tuesday - Sunday 12.00 to 4:30 pm (closed Mondays)
Last admission to the house 4.00 pm
Museum admission at normal rates
Free Admission to Orangery Cafe, shops and events.
Grounds closed
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December
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Wednesday 1
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Christmas at Claverton : Homespun Holidays - our annual Christmas Displays
Friday 26 November - Sunday 19 December
Tuesday - Sunday 12.00 to 4:30 pm (closed Mondays)
Last admission to the house 4.00 pm
Museum admission at normal rates
Free Admission to Orangery Cafe, shops and events.
Grounds closed
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Wednesday 1
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Create Together Workshop: Knitted Christmas Bunting with Pauline Bayne
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
For more information please check our web listing or telephone 01225 823014
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Saturday 4
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Create Together Workshop: Penny Wool Pomander with Jill Beard
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
For more information please check web listing or telephone 01225 823014
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Tuesday 7
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Christmas at Claverton : Homespun Holidays - our annual Christmas Displays
Friday 26 November - Sunday 19 December
Tuesday - Sunday 12.00 to 4:30 pm (closed Mondays)
Last admission to the house 4.00 pm
Museum admission at normal rates
Free Admission to Orangery Cafe, shops and events.
Grounds closed
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Wednesday 8
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Create Together Workshop: Christmas Gift Bag with Pauline Bayne
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
For more information please check web listing or telephone 01225 823014
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Friday 10
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Members Event: Excursion to Waddesdon Manor
Join us for a visit to Waddesdon Manor to see the house decorated for Christmas.
For details please check entry on our website, or telephone 01225 823014.
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Wednesday 15
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Create Together Workshop: Fresh Box and Berry Wreath with Jill Beard
For more information please check web listing or telephone 01225 823014.
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Sunday 19
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Special Events: Holiday Homecoming
12noon- 4.30 pm
Once again we welcome everyone home for the holidays with carolling, Father Christmas and a chance to finish that last bit of shopping.
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Sunday 19
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Christmas at Claverton : Homespun Holidays: Last Day to view
We close at 4.30 pm
Don't miss out. Today is our last day for you to view the Christmas decorations.
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