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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. 

Dementia Café. Third Tuesday of the month 10.30pm-12.30pm. Connecting memories, one cup at a time. This is not a drop-in group. For more information call 0121 437 0033 or email info@ageuksandwell.org.uk

Local history talks coming up this year!

Thursday 9 October 11.30am – Workhouse to Hospital
What happened when you were ill before the NHS?  This talk takes you from the workhouse at West Bromwich where it all began, through to present day, looking at healthcare provision and how it developed in Sandwell.

Thursday 13 November 11.30am – Ruskin - The extraordinary, ordinary
Discover our fantastic Ruskin Pottery collection and the fascainting story of the workforce. You can then explore the pottery in our Ruskin gallery
 

What's on this autumn

The Art of Abigail Villarroel and Simmi Sahota. An exhibition of pieces by two local artists forming part of our Extraordinary Ordinary season that is celebrating the creativity of local artists for Heritage Open Days

Braids, Maps and Motion Exhibition Launch: Saturday 11 October 12.30pm. Join artist Antony McFarlane, Marcia Edwards artistic director of ME Dance, dancers from ME Dance and hair stylist Sadie Belleh for performances, demonstrations and discussion around this new exhibition. The exhibition features original photographs by Anthony McFarlane exploring themes of perception and identity and photographs by Marcia Edwards of a site specific dance performance at Spaghetti Junction highlighting hairstyles relating to the architecture and celebrating the Windrush and Black Country legacy.

Briads Exhibition. October – December . The exhibition features original photographs by Anthony McFarlane exploring themes of perception and identity and photographs by Marcia Edwards of a site specific dance performance at Spaghetti Junction highlighting hairstyles relating to the architecture and celebrating the Windrush and Black Country legacy.

Spells and Witchcraft: Wednesday 29 October 11am – 3pm. Join us for the season of Spells and Witchcraft. Follow our enchanted trail where you'll brew your very own spell, craft a powerful wand, and mix a bubbling potion to bring your magic to life. Suitable for 4+ £3.50 per person. No booking required, just drop in.

Nice Cold, Ice Cold Science Show: Thursday 30 October 1pm and 2pm, Evaporate, Melt and Sublimate - The cool science of Dry Ice! Get ready for some bubbling potions and spooky misty magic with Fizz Pop Science, Shows at 1pm and 2pm, £3.50 per person (under 2s free) Booking essential via ticketsource

Horror Film Festival: Saturday 1 November. Get ready for a horror fest with films getting creepier throughout the day for different ages! 

Kids film Caspar 30th Anniversary 1pm

Classic Film Psycho 3.30pm

Modern film Smile 2 7.30pm

In collaboration with Black Country Touring we are excited to present this horror film festival with something for all ages.

All tickets pay what you can from £2. Book at ticketsource

Pottering about in Smethwick. Thursday 13 November 11.30am. Join out archivist Maureen Waldron as she tells the story of William Howson Taylor and Ruskin Pottery. Free entry, no need to book.

Look out for our festive fun and winter wonder activities including our festive family performance of Jack and the Beanstalk.