Be part of the GriswoldGang to makesomething scary for Hallowe’en! The Griswold Gang is the museum’s very own school holiday club. It’s open to children of all ages and offers a range of textile and craft-based activities in the Chapel Art Gallery. During this session your kids can enjoy a range of Hallowe’en-themed activities to get them in a spooky mood! Simpler activities, such as colouring-in, are available for for the little ones. Information for parents and carers Entry to the Griswold Gang is FREE but a donation of £1…
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Griswold Gang Family Crafts – Rag Rugging
This is a FREE family event suitable for all ages – with activities tailored for adults and children.It’s part of the Griswold Gang holiday crafts programme. You can have a go a making a square of ‘rag rug’ – just like the ones in the museum’s Victorian cottages. You’ll be provided with materials and colours to work with to create your own square of rugging. It’s free admission however donations are welcome. Refreshments will be available to buy.
Easter Holiday Crafts for Kids
Be part of the GriswoldGang!! Each session has a different theme, so there’s something new to try and enjoy each time you visit. Simpler activities, such as colouring-in, are always available for for the little ones. Sessions take place on a Thursday between 11am and 3pm, and you can drop in at any point between these times. The club also runs once a week in August and may run during half term breaks as well.For full details of times, dates and themes, please visit The Framework Knitters’ Museum’sEvents page. Information…
Half Term Holiday Crafts for Kids
Be part of the GriswoldGang!! Each session has a different theme, so there’s something new to try and enjoy each time you visit. Simpler activities, such as colouring-in, are always available for for the little ones. The session takes place between 11am and 3pm – and you can drop in at any point between these times. As well as during half term breaks, the club also runs once a week in August.For full details of times, dates and themes, please visit The Framework Knitters’ Museum’sEvents page. Information for parents In…
Easter With Our Framework Knitters
Easter will be a busy time at Ruddington’s Framework Knitters’ Museum with events for villagers and visitors of all ages. This year it’s supporting Knit for Peace by using its historic, Griswold circular knitting machines to knit strips to be sewn into blankets – and is inviting anyone to have a try. Museum assistant Helen Brownett says: “Do come along and join us on any of the Easter weekend days, from Friday 19th April to Monday 21st April, 11-4 to get involved. You can knit on the machines; you can sew the blankets;…
Exciting Year Ahead for Framework Knitters’ Museum
Ruddington’s Framework Knitters’ Museum on Chapel Street is gearing up for what it hopes could be its most successful year to date. Further to securing Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) last year, plans are now afoot to put the museum’s ambitious redevelopment and expansion project – christened “A Right Good Yarn” – in motion. This will see the site as we know it transformed {artist impressions courtesy of FWKM – top and below}, with a new visitor route, enhanced interactive displays and exhibitions, a new and improved shop and café, and lots…
Easter Fun in Rudd
As always, there’s a lot going on in Ruddington for the youngsters during the Easter Holidays! The fun starts on Good Friday (30th March) when the Framework Knitters’ Museum will be holding their annual Easter Bunny Hunt from 11 am to 4pm. Any child who can help the framework knitters find all their knitted bunnies will be rewarded with an Easter Egg. The museum will also be toasting Hot Cross Buns on the cottage range, and the day will be filled with knitting demonstrations and fun activities for the kids. Entry is…
Farewell Ruddington Fun
After almost eight years of providing free, holiday play activities in Ruddington, the team behind ‘Ruddington Fun‘ has announced the sad news that it’s having to call it a day… Founder Barbara Breakwell recounts: “In summer 2010, I started ‘Summer Fun in Ruddington’. This was only possible with the support of Sure Start, Georgina Ratcliffe, who worked for us2gether (a project that supported schools’ extended services) and Ruddington Parish Council. The response to the sessions was amazing and residents asked for more. Consequently, I put out a plea for volunteers and…
Framework Knitters’ Museum Reopens
Ruddington’s Framework Knitters’ Museum reopens today (Wednesday February 1st) after the winter break. The fourth exhibition at the Chapel Art Gallery, which opened in November 2016, also resumes. This features Nottinghamshire artists Lynda Childs, Dawn Wilsher and Nigel Boughton-Smith. It will continue until Wednesday the 22nd of February. The Chapel Art Gallery, which opened in spring 2016, is a partnership between The Nottingham Society of Artists and the museum. It features work from some of Nottinghamshire’s best known artists, and a contribution from the sale of any artworks is split between the museum and…