Mini Museum Explorers – Mogs Christmas!

Saturday 19 November 10am - 1pm £30 including all materials In this workshop on the weekend of ‘Stir up Sunday’ Carmela will demonstrate how to make her delicious festive rocky road fridge traybake and her intricate twisted biscuits, studded with blanched almonds. You will be able to enjoy both of these treats with a cup of tea or coffee. This will be followed by chocolate truffle making, dipping chocolates into crumbled pistachio nuts, cocoa powder and smashed hazelnuts. Perfect to give as any gift. Carmela will finish by demonstrating to you all, how to make her signature amaretto and cranberry Christmas pudding, and you will all make this plump fruity pudding to take home and steam. All ingredients supplied. You will be advised on booking of all equipment you need to bring with you Booking essential.

8 September - 15 December 2022 10.30 - 11.30 am £3 per talk, £24 whole series ticket. A series of talks on various subjects with tea/coffee and biscuits. Booking recommended.

A one-day workshop based on a step by step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference. 

Saturday 22 October 10am - 4pm £65 A one-day workshop based on a step-by-step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference. The process will cover: Using oil paints The typical proportions of the face Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph The use of line, tone, and value to create the portrait Cordell is an experienced painter who will also provide supporting handouts as part of the workshoto explain and demystify the technical terms and techniques involved. At the end of the workshop you will have created a portrait that you will be able to take away with you. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch or lunch is available to purchase from the museum café. Price includes all materials. Booking essential.