Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery
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The Extraordinary Ordinary - An exhbition showcasing decorative arts made in what is now Sandwell
The area that is now Sandwell has long been associated with heavy industry during the Industrial Revolution, but through the soot and the grime many beautiful, colourful and decorative objects were being made. This exhibition showcaes objects from our museum collection and photographs from Sandwell Archives which tell the story of extraordinary beautiful things made in what is now Sandwell such as stained glass, studio pottery, enamels and paintings and the ordinary people who made them. You can also see pieces from artists working today in the local community.
Picnic and Piano
Join us on 9 May from noon for our ever popular picnic and piano event this spring with Piano Matt, Why not bring a posh picnic to enjoy at your table while you listed to some fantastic love songs and other famous tunes fast and slow on the paino. Then explore the museum and its treasures! £6 to include a hot drink.
Booking required at ticketsource. See link at the top of the page
May Half Term
The Saxons are coming! Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May 11am-3pm and Saturday 30 11am-2pm. Explore Saxon myths and legends, make your own Saxon brooch, write your names in runes, try on a Saxon helmet and make a life size Saxon grave goods picture by drawing around yourself! Entry is free but a small charge for some activities.
SPECTRA
Thursday 9 April 12.30-3pm
Join musicians Paul and Robin from Spectra for an inclusive creative workshop inspired by the museum's stained glass exhibitions. Drop in at any time between 12.30 and 3.00pm to listen to glass themed soundtracks, experiment with creating your own music and collaborating with professional artists.
Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free drop-in activity.
Picnic and Piano
Saturday 9 May
12 – 2pm
Join us for an afternoon with our pianist Matt Goodwin for a variety of fast and slow ballads and uplifting classics
Why not bring a picnic to enjoy in the gallery (eating at tables only).
Suitable for all ages
£6 per person (includes a hot drink)
Booking essential at www.ticketsource.co.uk/sandwell-museums-and-arts