Worcester Porcelain Museum - Events

Each year the museum mounts a vibrant series of exhibitions, ranging from loan collections of porcelain to contemporary commercial artists who have based their work on current day manufacture and materials.

Past exhibitions include a county wide children's design competition, that attracted over a thousand entries from Worcestershire schools, as many of the exhibits as possible were placed on display alongside the winning hand painted tea cup and saucers.

A superb loan collection of Nelson memorabilia commemorated the 200th anniversary of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton's visit to the Worcester factory in 1802 and in 2003 the tale of teapots and tea was told in 'Time for Tea', a loan exhibition from Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery.

With free open days, talks and demonstrations there is always something new to see and do.

This year's itinerary

Royal Worcester Weddings, April 15th – 31st August 2011 15 Apr 2011 - 31 Aug 2011 The wedding of H.R.H. Prince William KG and Miss Catherine Middleton has captured the hearts of the nation and the museum has taken it as the theme for this Summer Exhibition featuring the wedding photographs of past workers at the Royal Worcester factory and the Worcester Porcelain Museum. The photographs date from 1880 and demonstrate the sense of community that existed amongst employees. Generations of families often worked together passing on their skills and many of the featured couples have provided anecdotes of their time at the factory and their wishes for the young royal couple. £ 6.00 Worcester Porcelain Museum Severn Street Worcester WR1 2ND

Worcester Festival Free Open Day, Wednesday 17 August 17 Aug 2011 - 17 Aug 2011 WORCESTER FESTIVAL FREE OPEN DAY Visit the world famous museum where ex Royal Worcester Artists will be demonstrating their skills in the galleries. The offer includes the audio tour, subject to availability and demand, and an opportunity to view 'Royal Worcester Weddings', the summer exhibition featuring wedding photographs and memorabilia from people who worked at the Royal Worcester factory. The day out is suitable for families and people of all ages. there is an opportunity to design your own plate, see some of the exhibits from our handling box and learn about life in the factory, the magnificent work force and their incredible skills. £ Free Worcester Porcelain Museum Severn Street Worcester WR1 2ND

Antique Ceramics and Glass Fair. 3rd & 4th September 2011 03 Sep 2011 - 04 Sep 2011 Don't miss this great opportunity to admire and buy some of the finest antique porcelain ever. Henry Sandon MBE will be on hand to tell you all about your own special items and will also offer a valuation service. Master Gilder Ken Russell and past Royal Worcester artist James Skerrett will also be demonstrating in the galleries £ 3.00 Worcester Porcelain Museum Severn Street Worcester WR1 2ND Amanda Savidge +44 (0) 1905 21247

via worcesterporcelainmuseum.org.uk
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