January 2016
Craft Bench Workshop: Hand-rolled Felting
Join us for a fun and creative afternoon learning how to make a piece of hand-rolled felt. This class will guide you through the traditional felt making techniques to make a felt picture. Be inspired by Huguenot patterns and designs to create your own piece of felt to take home. Booking essential. Powered by Eventbrite
Find out more »Holocaust Memorial Day
Join Rochester Film Society at the museum to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a screening of Into the Arms of Strangers. The film tells the story of refugees from Nazi Europe who came to Britain on the eve of the Second World War. Tickets for the screening are free. To book please call 01634 789 347 or email info@huguenotmuseum.org
Find out more »March 2016
Craft Bench Workshop: Silver Clay Pendant
Have a go at making your own silver-clay pendant! In this class you will learn how to roll the clay, texture either one or both sides and cut out a shape to make a simple pendant to take home. The course includes the use of all tools on the day, silver clay, sterling silver findings and a leather thong to wear your necklace home. Booking essential. Powered by Eventbrite
Find out more »April 2016
Tracing Your Huguenot Ancestors
Join genealogical historian and author Dr Kathy Chater, for an insightful talk on how to trace your Huguenot ancestry to find out if you too are a Huguenot. Powered by Eventbrite
Find out more »May 2016
Family History Course
In this beginners' course, professional genealogist Celia Heritage will guide you on how to start researching your family history. Powered by Eventbrite
Find out more »Museums at Night: Suite Française Film Night
Discover the Museum after hours and join Rochester Film Society at the Museum for a screening of Suite Française. To book please visit www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk Tickets £7.50 for adults £5 for concessions.
Find out more »June 2016
Refugee Week
Join the Huguenot Museum and Rochester Literature Festival to mark refugee week with short films and a talk by Syrian artist Hala Georges. We are delighted to announce that our full programme for the event will include speakers Stephen Goldsborough from Medway City of Sanctuary, writer Sarah Hehir, Major Haris Giannaros from The Salvation Army and Laura Teisler Goldsmith, founder of Help for Leros. Check back soon for the full programme. Refreshments will be provided. FREE ENTRY TO EVENT. Normal museum admission…
Find out more »July 2016
Craft Bench Workshop: Postcards From…
Join textile artist Cas Holmes to create stitched and printed postcards inspired by Huguenot refugees. How would you mark your own voice, what places would interest you? What travels or images would you record on a journey if you were a 'Stranger in a New Land'? Using small cards and images as a reference you will create stitch and printed postcards or small works, focusing on hand stitching as an extension of mark making. Booking essential. Powered by Eventbrite
Find out more »September 2016
Tracing Your Huguenot Ancestors in Europe
Come along to the Huguenot Museum to hear Kathy Chater talk about how to trace Huguenot ancestors in Europe. This general introductory talk will focus on the places in Europe that Huguenots escaped to and the sort of records that you can find. Booking required. Powered by Eventbrite
Find out more »October 2016
Craft Bench Workshop: Bookbinding
Make your own book! Enjoy making your first book guided by local craftsman Mike Fitzgerald. In this one day workshop you will learn the methods and styles of book binding and how to make your own case-bound book. Booking essential. Powered by Eventbrite
Find out more »November 2016
Craft Bench Workshop: Make a Rag Rug
Make your own rag rug inspired by Huguenot designs! Rag rug making is an enduring thrift craft, and is as relevant today as it was in the early 1900's and beyond. Come and learn the art of hooky and proggy, using beautiful traditional hand tools, and create a gorgeous piece of textile art for your home. You will be using recycled textiles to be worked onto a hessian backcloth. Powered by Eventbrite
Find out more »December 2016
French Film Night: Joyeux Noel
Join us at the museum for a Rochester Film Society screening of Joyeux Noel, which tells the story of the Christmas truce during the First World War. Get in the Christmas spirit with a glass of wine before the screening. To book please visit www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk £7.50 adults and £5 for concessions.
Find out more »January 2017
Holocaust Memorial Day
Mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a free screening of Nicky's Family which tells the story of Nicholas Winton, who rescued 669 children from Nazi Europe on the eve of the Second World War. Make sure to book your FREE space at www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk
Find out more »March 2017
Early Music Recital
Join us for an informal afternoon of early music in our galleries. Lorraine Liyanage will be playing the virginals, a keyboard instrument, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, throughout the afternoon. This is a drop in event, FREE with normal Museum admission. Lorraine is based in South London and runs harpsichord events for young musicians at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill and Handel & Hendrix Museum in Bond Street. Powered by Eventbrite
Find out more »May 2017
Museums at Night
Join us for an evening recital of French Baroque music by Jean-Phillipe Rameau, Balbastre and Louis Couperin played by Lorraine Liyanage. Refreshments and museum entry included. Lorraine Liyanage is a harpsichordist based in South London. In addition to performing in the UK and abroad, she runs harpsichord events for young musicians at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill and Handel & Hendrix Museum in Bond Street. Doors open at 6:30pm for visitors to look around the galleries…
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