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Hampshire Cultural Trust’s museums and art centres have joined forces to facilitate FREE art challenges online with our communities. The collections team have dug into the archives and chosen images...

Workshops

Online: Get started with hand embroidery

8 May 2021

This workshop introduces you to the relaxing world of hand embroidery and is suitable for everyone who can thread a needle. Learn and practice some basic stitches and use them to create a modern...

Workshops

Online: Creative writing - From inspiration to full stop

21 May 2021

The nuts and bolts of writing...How do we approach inspiration? Character, plot, voice, theme? What techniques can we draw on to generate ideas? How much should we rely on intuition? What kinds of...

Children & family activities

Audio Adventure: Another Planet

29 May 2021

An audio adventure for an adult and child (7+) to experience together wherever you like* Ever wondered what it would be like to travel through space? When you buy a ticket for Another Planet we’ll...

Comedy

James Alderson & Friends Comedy Night: June 2021

1 June 2021

It's the return of James Alderson and he's bringing his comedy friends with him in the first show back in the building this year! June line up to be announced... Event: Tuesday 1 June, Tickets: £10...

Classes

Dancing Fit 10:30am (Summer 2021)

7 June 2021

12 July 2021

Start your week off the right way with this fun and energetic dance fitness class especially designed for the over 50’s. Can't make this session? Why not join us at 11.40am insteadWhat you need: Comfy...

Classes

Dancing Fit 11.40am (Summer 2021)

7 June 2021

12 July 2021

Start your week off the right way with this fun and energetic dance fitness class especially designed for the over 50’s. Can't make this session? Why not join us at 10:30am insteadWhat you need: Comfy...

Classes

Art in the Afternoon (Summer 2021)

7 June 2021

12 July 2021

Find your artistic style with Julie Tucker in this popular, relaxed and supportive art class. Try different methods and media. All levels welcome.What you need: All materials needed to get you started...

Classes

Sewing and Garment Making (Summer 2021)

8 June 2021

13 July 2021

Make a garment of your choice with dressmaking expert Maria Stones. Each week will include an opportunity to practice new techniques to build your confidence and extend your skills. Suitable for those...