Shrewsbury Summer Season
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Activities & Workshops

All Events
May
June
Theatre & Performance
Jazz, Folk & Pop music
Exhibitions & Visual Arts
Family and Young People Events
Talks & Guided Walks
Activities & Workshops
Markets & Fairs
 
Breathe, We Are Alive!
07.06.2008  -  07.06.2008
At:  Stapleton Village Hall,
nr Shrewsbury
Tel: 01939 210 640
Email: 
ART & CRAFTS
Breathe, We Are Alive!
Mindfulness wakes us up to joy in the creative present. Today we alternate the gentle process of focused meditation with the outbreath of creativity. A day of character and freedom, lots of ideas, materials and nourishment run by experienced retreat leader Lin Brown. Early booking is recommended. 9.45am – 4.45pm £45 (includes all materials)
More Info www.wayofcreativity.com
Paper Making
07.06.2008  -  07.06.2008
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: 
ART & CRAFTS
Paper Making
Mould, merge and create you very own beautiful handmade paper out of recycled material and natural flora. Make and take home a very unique creation and learn a great new way of using all that old paper.
Beginners Watercolour Painting Workshop
07.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Beginners Watercolour Painting Workshop
Join us to paint a Shropshire Scene, learn the techniques of watercolour painting and take home your very own masterpiece. £40 per person – lunch and all materials included. Booking essential 10am - 4pm
Choral Workshop
07.06.2008  -  ..
At:  St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Tel: 01743 361353
Email:  davidleeke@augmail.com
MUSIC
Choral Workshop
Choral/Vocal Workshop by Michael Johnson, founder of Leeds Conductors' Competition and former manager of St David's Hall Cardiff. Sought-after tenor soloist. Studying gems from European Sacred music. 10.30am to 4.30pm £10.00 plus score (if required)
More Info at www.shrewsburycantatachoir.org.uk
Let’s Celebrate Art
15.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Coleham School Field,
Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7EN
Tel: 01743 236302
Email:  arhtownsend@btinternet.com
FAMILY
Let’s Celebrate Art
A family afternoon with more than twenty art activities from silk painting to willow weaving, clay to pastels to paint. Music and entertainment, arts and crafts for sale. A Belle Vue Arts Festival Event 2pm – 5pm. Free admission.
More Info www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk
Making Fabulous Felt Things Workshop
28.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlie Trust,
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Making Fabulous Felt Things Workshop
Join us for a fun and interesting workshop. Making handmade felt from Merino wool. On this workshop you will be shown how to make a piece of brightly coloured felt which you can turn into something wonderful to take home. £40 per person – lunch and all materials included. Booking essential 10am - 4pm
More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Creative Arts Weekend
05.07.2008  -  06.07.2008
At:  Thresholds Centre
Picklescott, nr Church Stretton SY6 6NU
Tel: 01694 751411
Email:  info@thresholdscentre.co.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Creative Arts Weekend
Dr Gladys Mary Coles, internationally known author, will lead a day of creative writing on Saturday examining plot and characterisation. The scene will be set with a guided tour of Shrewsbury. Sunday gives participants a chance to illustrate their writing with expert tuition.
More Info www.thresholdscentre.co.uk
Artistic Archaeology Festival
12.07.2008  -  13.07.2008
At:  St Mary's Church,
Shrewsbury SY1 1EN
Tel: 01743 357006
Email:  hsmith@tcct.org.uk
HERITAGE
Artistic Archaeology Festival
St Mary's Church is opening its doors for a free weekend of archaeological art!
10am - 4pm both days
More info at www.visitchurches.org.uk
Basket Weaving Workshop
12.07.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlie Trust,
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Basket Weaving Workshop
Make and take home your very own unique, versatile and beautiful basket from scratch in just one day. Learn the traditional skills of basket weaving. £40 per person – lunch and all materials included. Booking essential 10am - 4pm
More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Watercolour Workshop – a follow on
19.07.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlie Trust,
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Watercolour Workshop – a follow on
Join us to paint a Shropshire Scene in watercolour, look at techniques in greater detail, and produce your very own masterpiece to take home. £40 per person – lunch and all materials included. Booking essential 10am - 4pm
More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
AV Warriors
24.07.2008  -  25.07.2008
At:  Belmont Arts Centre
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email:  admin@belmontartscentre.org.uk
WORKSHOP
AV Warriors
An AVJ (Audio Visual Jockeying) workshop over 2 days incorporating stop frame animation, sound effect creation, sampling and live performance. With media artists, Arron Fowler and Martin Sumner Age group: 13+. £45 for the 2 days 10.00am – 3.00pm
More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk
Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop
26.07.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlie Trust,
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop
Join us for a fun and interesting workshop. Learn to spin your own yarn with a drop spindle using the fleece of our own hebridian sheep. £35 per person – lunch and all materials included. Booking essential 10am - 4pm
More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Fun with Junk
28.07.2008  -  30.07.2008
At:  The Lantern Centre
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 821 363
Email: 
COMMUNITY
Fun with Junk
Come along to a fun, inclusive workshop and join in with a range of craft activities using recycled materials. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Wild Crafts
01.08.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Wild Crafts
Join us to make and create wonderful wildlife creations from recycled materials. Make a funny mask, colourful container or your own very crazy animal. Lots of fun for all the family. x sessions 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm, booking essential
More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Children’s Spinning Workshop
02.08.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlie Trust,
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Children’s Spinning Workshop
Join us for a fun workshop. Learn to spin your own yarn from the fleece collected from one of our sheep. £5.00 each, payment required when booking. 10am - 12pm
More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Children’s Weaving Workshop
02.08.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlie Trust,
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Children’s Weaving Workshop
Join us for a fun workshop. Learn to weave colourful patterns using the wool collected from one of our sheep. £5.00 each, payment required when booking. 1pm - 3pm
More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Funday Mondays - Community Day
04.08.2008  -  ..
At:  The Square,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281043
Email:  maggie.love@shrewsbury.gov.uk
FAMILY
Funday Mondays - Community Day
All day family activities held in the Shrewsbury's Square.
B-Movie
07.08.2008  -  08.08.2008
At:  Belmont Arts Centre
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email:  admin@belmontartscentre.org.uk
WORKSHOP
B-Movie
Think up a story, then write the script, decide on the cast, film the action, then edit the film. All in two days! With media artists Emma Puente and Greg Rudevics. Age group: 13+

10.00am – 3.00pm Cost: £45 for the 2 days
More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk
Funday Mondays - Compost Day
11.08.2008  -  ..
At:  The Square,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281043
Email:  maggie.love@shrewsbury.gov.uk
FAMILY
Funday Mondays - Compost Day
All day family activities held in the Shrewsbury's Square.
Beetrootz
14.08.2008  -  ..
At:  Belmont Arts Centre
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email:  admin@belmontartscentre.org.uk
WORKSHOP
Beetrootz
An introduction into sample based music production including various sampling techniques, editing, arranging, rhythm contruction and melodies. With music leader Pablo Spaull. Age group: 8-12. 10.00am – 3.00pm £25
More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk
Celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady
15.08.2008  -  16.08.2008
At:  Shrewsbury Cathedral,
Town Walls, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 232 602
Email:  shrewsbury.cathedral@btinternet.com
CHURCH
Celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady
The Cathedral will be open between 11 and 4 with a guide offering tours. Mass takes place at 12.15pm both days.
More Info www.shrewsburycathedral.org
Beetrootz
15.08.2008  -  ..
At:  Belmont Arts Centre
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email:  admin@belmontartscentre.org.uk
WORKSHOP
Beetrootz
An introduction into sample based music production including various sampling techniques, editing, arranging, rhythm contruction and melodies. With music leader Pablo Spaull. Age group: 8-12. 10.00am – 3.00pm £25
More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk
Children’s Weaving Workshop
15.08.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlie Trust,
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Children’s Weaving Workshop
Join us for a fun workshop. Learn to weave colourful patterns using the wool collected from one of our sheep. £5.00 each, payment required when booking. Sessions 10.00am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4.00pm
More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Summer School Workshop "On Stage"
18.08.2008  -  22.08.2008
At:  The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email: 
MUSIC WORKSHOP
Summer School Workshop
This exciting opportunity to perform is being offered to children aged 10-14 who have a love of dance, drama or song. Performance held on Friday 22nd at 6.00pm. Enquiries 01743 344737. Tickets £60 for the week
Funday Mondays - Museums Day
18.08.2008  -  ..
At:  The Square,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281043
Email:  maggie.love@shrewsbury.gov.uk
FAMILY
Funday Mondays - Museums Day
All day family activities held in Shrewsbury's Square.
SoundArt
21.08.2008  -  22.08.2008
At:  Belmont Arts Centre
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email:  admin@belmontartscentre.org.uk
WORKSHOP
SoundArt
Create animation and sound effects. Record sounds from the environment and then create artwork that looks like the sound. Using video cameras, stills cameras, scanners, paper and phones to collect images and compile into an artistic work by the end of day 2. Age group 8-12. 10.00am – 3.00pm £45
More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk
Children’s Weaving Workshop
22.08.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlie Trust,
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Children’s Weaving Workshop
Join us for a fun workshop. Learn to weave colourful patterns using the wool collected from one of our sheep. £5.00 each, payment required when booking. 2 x sessions 10.00am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4.00pm
More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Hyperlink
28.08.2008  -  29.08.2008
At:  Belmont Arts Centre
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email:  admin@belmontartscentre.org.uk
WORKSHOP
Hyperlink
Come and learn how to do amazing things with computers, mobile phones, ipods etc. Most of the things that we will do are with free software that you can use at home. With Arron Fowler. Age group: 13+, numbers limited 10.00am – 3.00pm Free
More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk
Progressive Murder Mystery Dinner
02.09.2008  -  ..
At:  Starting at Poppy's
Milk Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1SZ
Tel: 01694 751411
Email:  info@thresholdscentre.co.uk
MURDER MYSTERY
Progressive Murder Mystery Dinner
Meeting in Poppy's with a starter and a story to whet your appetite the evening will continue with a tour of Shrewsbury with our local expert guide. The case will be solved during a main course at the Prince Rupert Hotel. Booking must be confirmed a week before event with a deposit.
More Info www.thresholdscentre.co.uk
Beginners Watercolour Workshop
06.09.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlie Trust,
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Beginners Watercolour Workshop
Join us to paint a Shropshire Scene, learn the techniques of watercolour painting and take home your very own masterpiece. £40 per person – lunch and all materials included. Booking essential 10am - 4pm
More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Voice of Soul
13.09.2008  -  13.09.2008
At:  Stapleton Village Hall,
nr Shrewsbury
Tel: 01939 210 640
Email: 
ART & CRAFTS
Voice of Soul
A thought provoking and tranquil one day artistic retreat which helps cultivate depth and happiness in everyday life. For those who value creativity, simplicity and seek the quietness required to hear the mysterious voice of soul. Run by experienced retreat leader Lin Brown, early booking is recommended. 9.45am – 4.45pm £45 (includes all materials)
More Info www.wayofcreativity.com

How to Book.

Tickets for major events are now available. For tickets please check the contact information against the individual events in the listings below. For major events this is usually the Shrewsbury Music Hall number 01743 281 281 or online here, but some events have their own ticketing arrangements.

All Events
May
June
Theatre & Performance
Jazz, Folk & Pop music
Exhibitions & Visual Arts
Family and Young People Events
Talks & Guided Walks
Activities & Workshops
Markets & Fairs
 
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