BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Wilson Museum - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Wilson Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Wilson Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251210 DTSTAMP:20260522T155331 CREATED:20250608T211421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T125702Z UID:12453-1757116800-1765324799@wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Test Space Consultation Workshops DESCRIPTION:We will be holding curator-led workshops throughout the year to listen in more depth to your thoughts about your collections and what you want to see in your new museum. Each session will focus on a particular area of the collection. \nAs well as regularly hosting schools and community groups from across Cheltenham\, the following sessions will be open and free to all. \n\n11am Sat. 6 September: Archaeology: Digging Deeper\n11am Tue. 21 October: World Cultures: What Is World Culture?\n11am Wed. 19 November: Design & Making: Tell Us What You Love\n11am Tue. 9 December: Handling Collection & Local History: Connecting with Local Stories URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/test-space-consultation-workshops/ LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 13JT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Big Museum Project,Free,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Wilson-Website-23-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T153000 DTSTAMP:20260522T155331 CREATED:20250908T125458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T153555Z UID:13549-1763127000-1765553400@wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art Classes for Adults: Beginners - Winter Term DESCRIPTION:Join our Practical Fine Art for Beginners course and unlock your creativity! \nOur lessons are tailored for those with little-to-no experience in art\, but feel the desire to discover and create. At the end of the course\, you will have honed your skills and gained confidence in your ability to produce your own artwork. Start your journey as an artist today. \nAbout Kitty McLeod\nThe tutor\, Kitty McLeod\, of Promising Artists\, trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art drawing & painting\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty runs a small art school in Cheltenham and art courses for the National Trust. \nPrice is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials. \nWinter Dates:\n14 November\n21 November\n28 November\n5 December\n12 December \nBook Now URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/practical-fine-art-classes-for-adults-beginners-winter-term/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Wilson-Website-11-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260522T155331 CREATED:20250929T095056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T095139Z UID:13629-1763200800-1765625400@wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Children: Winter Term DESCRIPTION:For keen young artists of all levels. The perfect complement to school art lessons\, whether studying at primary or GCSE level. Practical\, how-to skills: observational drawing techniques\, multi-media exploration\, adventures in colour and more. Plenty of time for one-to-one support in these small groups too. \nThis workshop is ideal for children aged 8-16. \nKitty Skye Mcleod trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops\, organising events\, parties\, and face painting with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty’s students have won art scholarships to Cheltenham College\, Rendcombe College and King’s School. \nEvery Saturday 10am – 11.30am \nCost is for entire course of five Saturdays. \nTerms Dates:\nWinter: 15 Nov – 13 Dec \nBook Now URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/practical-fine-art-for-children-winter-term/ CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Wilson-Website-11-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260522T155331 CREATED:20251112T110756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T155238Z UID:14042-1764151200-1765126800@wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:MIMMO STUDIOS X Material Worlds DESCRIPTION:To celebrate local makers\, craftspeople\, sustainable fashion and all things textiles\, The Wilson have teamed up with MIMMO Studios to bring the vibrancy of Material Worlds into our café. Mimmo will take over our lounge with their own beautifully curated selection of products\, from ceramics to soft furnishings\, clothing and accessories. Perfect for a bit of Christmas shopping. \nThey will also be hosting 4 unique workshops during their time at The Wilson:\nFriday 28th November 3-5pm – MIMMO Studios x Lydia Bolton Decoration Charm Workshop\nSunday 30th November 10am – 11am – MIMMO Studios x Vadoma Sound Healing\nFriday 5th December 10am – 11.30am – Coffee Morning Social for artists and Creatives – FREE\nSunday 7th December 10am – 12pm – MIMMO Studios Christmas Clothes Swap URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/mimmo-studios-x-material-worlds/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MIMMO_POSTER_WebVersion-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260522T155331 CREATED:20250618T093834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T170958Z UID:12781-1764768600-1764770400@wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Coffee With a Curator December DESCRIPTION:Grab a cuppa and join one of our curators for a lunch-time chat\, as they introduce you to one of our collection’s objects in the comfort of The Wilson Kitchen. \nDecember: Wilson Family Collection Time to celebrate! \nEdward Adrian Wilson was one of the first people to commemorate Midwinter’s Day in Antarctica. Officially falling on 21 June\, the shortest day of the Antarctic winter\, Wilson and his team incorporated many Christmas traditions into their Midwinter celebrations. Join Senior Curator Phillippa Turner as she shares some important objects and stories from our collections. \nTickets are also available for purchase on the day of the event at the cafe till. \nBook Now URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/coffee-with-a-curator-december/ LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 13JT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adults,Collections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/coffee-with-a-curator.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260522T155331 CREATED:20250618T091931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T091931Z UID:12766-1764784800-1764792000@wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Cheltenham Improvisers Orchestra December 1 DESCRIPTION:Cheltenham Improvisers Orchestra \nCheltenham Improvisers Orchestra is a community group enabling musicians and performance artists from a range of different backgrounds. The group was established to explore a collaborative space for improvisation and is open to anyone regardless of their ability or education. The group is led by award winning musician Chris Cundy with regular live performances taking place at Cheltenham Festivals. \n\n\n\nTaste different flavours of jazz and beyond with the Cheltenham Improvisers Orchestra as they experiment with jazz inspired\, improvised music. Free on every first and third Wednesday of the month\, 6-8PM. URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/cheltenham-improvisers-orchestra-december-1/ LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 13JT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Free,Wilson Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC00412-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260522T155331 CREATED:20250618T100430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T093659Z UID:12808-1764784800-1764795600@wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Wilson Nights December DESCRIPTION:Wilson Nights is a vibrant\, free monthly event held at The Wilson on the first Wednesday of each month. These evenings are designed to celebrate creativity and community through a diverse array of artist-led activities and performances. Every event is different\, however\, there are a number of regular workshops to get involved in\, led by our resident community groups. Keep up to date with what’s going on via our Instagram page. \nIn December there will be DJ sets and a makers market\, featuring work for sale and live demonstrations. \nMakers include: \nAmanda Steel \nCocoa Couture \nDanielle Villiers-Smith \nElizabete Kozlovska \nFriends of Montpellier Skatepark \nGallery Skateboards \nGrace Gatley \nHoard Artefacts \nManifest Clothing \nMartyna Sabadasz \nNathan Coll \nPittville Press \nPrimordial Soup \nSammi Fletcher \nSuzanne Campbell \nTaiwo Adeoti \nThe Potthouse Collective \nDJ sets from: \nDruidress \nDruidress is a Bristol-based costume designer and maker bringing her flair for the ethereal to music. Summoning elemental beats from electronic indie to nu disco\, deep house and dark dubstep. \nDJ Tropical Juice \nDJ Tropical Juice interweaves her Afro queer influences with one of a kind tunes from all around the world bringing a unique\, high energy set tuning back into nature and transporting your soul into another dimension. \nDan Cooper \nTo many\, Dan Cooper is merely the local Wetherspoons DJ. Yet those in the know will tell you there is much more than meets the ears. A multidisciplinary artist\, Dan has published and performed poetry\, releases his own music and is an active member of The Cheltenham Improvisers Orchestra. Away from the pop music in Spoons\, Dan has been on line ups with the likes of Goldie\, Sammy Virji and The Orb. Expect a mutant blend of Dub\, Breaks\, Bass and mind expanding Electronic and Experimental Music. \nThe DJ Collective \nThe DJ Collective is an inclusive group of adults with learning difficulties and disabilities who meet regularly to share their love of music\, practice and perform at events across Gloucestershire. They play a wide range of music\, from rare Northern Soul vinyl to live gabba mashups and literally everything in between. They meet on Thursdays in Gloucester at The Music Works inclusive hub to rehearse\, plan events\, socialise and broadcast on the internet. \nOur Instagram URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/wilson-nights-december/ LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 13JT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adults,Free,Wilson Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Photo3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR