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WORKSHOP
Needle Felting with Furzie: Felt a Dog
TIME 10AM - 4.30PM DATE SATURDAY 27 JANUARY
LOCATION THE WILSON PRICE £55
The first of four needle felting workshops by acclaimed artist
Furzie; learn technical needle felting skills to create stunning animal
sculptures using only wool. In this session, create a characterful felt
dog by developing the structure and individual character of your
piece under expert guidance. Booking essential. Materials supplied.
Best for beginners and improvers.
EXHIBITION
EXHIBITION
Alternative Visions:
Undiscovered Art in the
South West
TIME OPEN DAILY
DATE SATURDAY 6 JANUARY -
SUNDAY 11 MARCH
LOCATION GALLERY THREE,
THE WILSON
PRICE FREE
Alternative Visions celebrates
the work of 20 previously
undiscovered artists who, for
whatever reason, feel they face
barriers against the mainstream
art world. Chosen from over 300
entries, the work by these artists
provides us with an alternative
take on the world around us.
WORKSHOP
Visionary Heads Transform a Toy
TIME OPEN DAILY
DATE SATURDAY 13 JANUARY
- SUNDAY 25 FEBRUARY
LOCATION DE FERRIERES
GALLERY, THE WILSON
PRICE FREE
Two artists, Mel Cross and Mark
Youd, explore the possibilities of
the drawn, printed and painted
portrait. By using experimental
techniques, including blind
drawing, chance mark-making,
meditation and musical diversion
to free them of rational control,
they encourage the unconscious
self into the process of creativity
in order to expose something
universally human. TIME 10AM - 1PM
DATE TUESDAY 16 JANUARY
LOCATION THE WILSON
PRICE FREE
AGE OVER 18
Part of the Alternative Visions
programme.
Join Art Shape and members
of the Odyssey artist group
including Max Frances, whose
work is featured in Alternative
Visions, in transforming a toy
into a work of art. Bring your
own toy to transform or use
one of ours.
TALK
Beetles in Fashion 
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TIME TALK 6 - 6.45PM, REFRESHMENTS: 6.45 - 7.45PM
DATE THURSDAY 18 JANUARY LOCATION GALLERY 2 THE WILSON
/ THE WILSON CAFÉ PRICE £10 STUDENT, £12
Part of A Window into The Wilson’s ‘Star Object’ series.
The Wilson holds some stunning examples of dress, reflecting
Cheltenham’s history as a fashionable spa. We’ll be revealing
conservation secrets and the story behind this early 19th dress
embroidered with iridescent beetle wings. Price includes glass of
wine/ soft drink and nibbles. Booking is essential.
WWW.CHELTENHAMTRUST.ORG.UK
WORKSHOP
Surreal Audio-Visuals
TIME 10AM - 4PM
DATE WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY
LOCATION THE WILSON
PRICE FREE
AGE OVER 18
Part of the Alternative Visions programme
Work with audio-visual artists Lee
Chaos and Adrian Giddings from
Temporary to create out-of-this-
world music and movies. Using
a range of unusual equipment
and techniques, help to create
an installation made of sound
and light.
BEHIND THE SCENES
WORKSHOP
A Window into the
Museum Profession A Pathway to
Understanding
TIME 6 - 8PM
DATE WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY
LOCATION THE WILSON
PRICE FREE
As part of our exhibition,
A Window Into The Wilson,
students, young artists and
those interested in the museum
profession are invited to join
us for a special evening. Meet
staff, tour the museum and
engage with an insight panel
of curatorial, collections and
programming professionals.
Our guest speakers will share
their experiences in the creative
industries. TIME 5.30 - 7PM
DATE TUESDAY 6 FEBRUARY
& 20 FEBRUARY
LOCATION THE WILSON
PRICE FREE
AGE OVER 18
Part of the Alternative Visions programme
Join artist Thomas Sellick-
Newton for two performance
art workshops that will leave a
unique image behind and to help
people have an understanding
of what it is like to suffer with
mental health.
WWW.CHELTENHAMTRUST.ORG.UK
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