Reviving the times

03 June 2010

Looking for inspiration? Want to learn new skills? Then come join Wycombe Museum in celebrating 90 years of Women's Institutes in Buckinghamshire.

Wycombe Museum has teamed up with the Buckinghamshire Federation of Women's Institute to celebrate and showcase 90 years of inspiring women. The exhibition runs from 15 May 2010 - January 2011 and plays host to an array of arts, crafts and topical campaigns from the past, present and future, it may even feature a calendar or two!

To support the exhibition Women's Institute members will be running free retro craft demonstrations on the first Sunday of each month, starting 6 June from 2.30 - 4.30. All are welcome to come along to see how the innovative arts and crafts are created, with a chance to pick up some new skills from these experienced craftswomen. Details of forthcoming events below:

Lace Making - 6 June 2010
Patchwork - 4 July 2010
Knitting - 1 August 2010
Crochet - 5 September 2010
Corn Dolls - 3 October 2010
Quilting and Patchwork - 7 November 2010
Christmas decorations - 5 December 2010

Wycombe Museum also continues to offer its popular school holiday drop-in events and activities for children. Many of these events incorporate craft themes from the Women's Institute exhibition including papercraft, French knitting and quilling. Events are detailed on the What's On page of the Wycombe District Council website and are frequently updated, here you will also find details of events and activities for all ages.

Councillor Richard Scott, Cabinet Member for Younger and Older People at Wycombe District Council commented: "The exhibition is a great opportunity for the people of Buckinghamshire to learn more about the arts and crafts techniques throughout the ages. It is good to let local people have the opportunity to get involved and gain some hands on experience."

For more information about Wycombe Museum events telephone, 01494 421895 or visit Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe HP13 6PX.