Diatoms are microscopic algae with wonderfully detailed, symmetrical patterns. They inspired the Victorians to create miniature masterpieces which were shown at social gatherings. Inspired by the microscope slide collections at the Booth Museum of Natural History, contemporary basket-maker Mary Crabb … Continued
What do animals on our doorstep need to survive? What do they use for shelter and food? What plants are vital to their survival? In this family craft activity, inspired by the dioramas at the Booth Museum of Natural History, … Continued
Our Lockdown Craft Challenge is a new series in which makers at Hove Museum use its craft collections to inspire you to create at home. In this second post, Grace and Rebecca look at ceramicist Siddig El’ Nigoumi and his … Continued
Hove Museum craft maker Rebecca Lean has been using our craft collections to inspire you to get creative in the new series, Lockdown Craft Challenge. Take a look at some of the fantastic pieces that have been created at home. Lockdown … Continued
Each year Hove Museum & Art Gallery invites the talented makers from the University of Brighton’s Craft MA course to exhibit their final pieces, offering fresh insight into contemporary craft making. As the university has had to close its doors … Continued
Lockdown Craft Challenge is a new series in which makers at Hove Museum use its craft collections to inspire you to create at home. In this post, Grace Brindle and Rebecca Lean look at collecting inspired by short journeys. Hove … Continued
Making activities are a big part of what we do at Hove Museum. As the museum is currently shut during the coronavirus lockdown, Louise Dennis shares some mosaic crafting activities that children can enjoy at home. As you can’t visit … Continued
Thanks to all those that came to the February half term creative workshops. We had such a lovely time that I thought I’d share the children’s work. If you came – see if you can spot your artwork below. If … Continued
Come and explore this tactile material and make some masks that you can take home! Event Details: Start: 22nd February 2020 at 10.00am End: 22nd February 2020 at 12.00pm Categories: Events, Families, Workshop Half term, School holidays, We are pleased to have local … Continued
Come to Hove Museum and Art Gallery this half term and take part in some fantastic creative crafting! Event details: Three dates for half term with two sessions each day: 10.00 am – 11.00am and 11.30 am – 12.30pm on: … Continued
We had a busy and fun day at Hove Museum recently for our annual Christmas crafting event including a hunt around the museum. A big thank you to all the families who came to get creative with us, making it … Continued
Here’s the latest story from our What’s in the Box display. This beautifully made wooden model of the church organ in Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Brighton was made by a Mr DA Wright – perhaps a worshipper at the church? … Continued
Come and join us for a fun day of creativity at Hove Museum with Making Day: Christmas Crafters. Event Details: Start: 30th November 2019 at 11:00 am End: 30th November 2019 at 4:00 pm Categories: Events, Families, Workshop Ease yourself gently into the … Continued
The View from Here is a colourful installation in ceramic and steel that was recently displayed at Hove Museum. When I saw this work at the museum I was intrigued by it and wanted to meet the artist to find … Continued
Here’s the latest story from our What’s in the Box display. Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) started writing and illustrating with her first book ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ published in 1901. Her scientific interests as a naturalist and knowledge of animal … Continued
Join us at Hove Museum this Hallowe’en for some spooktacular fun. Event Details: Start: Thursday 31 October 2019 Two sessions: 10am – 12 and 1pm – 3pm Categories: Events, Families, Workshop Have a go at Hallowe’en themed craft Come and take part in a … Continued
Lisa Jones, MA Craft student at Brighton University, explores our relationship with objects and the seemingly endless ways of displaying them in museums. As an artist, I am deeply inspired by the vast array of artefacts that have been produced … Continued
In the summer holidays Royal Pavilion & Museums will be running an exciting arts programme for young people aged 13-19 (up to 24 years with additional needs). These workshops will explore the themes of Environment and Extinction. The participants will have the opportunity to explore our … Continued
Twelve was a comprehensive project designed to study the relationship between ‘Chinese things’ and ‘Chinese people’. Historical collections in British museums offer unique challenges to those working with contemporary audiences. The Chinese collections held by Brighton Museum & Art Gallery … Continued
Twelve was a comprehensive project designed to study the relationship between ‘Chinese things’ and ‘Chinese people’. Historical collections in British museums offer unique challenges to those working with contemporary audiences. The Chinese collections held by Brighton Museum & Art Gallery … Continued
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