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Behind the scenes with the Northamptonshire Regiment and the Yeomanry museum collection – Northampton Museum And Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Wednesday 2 November 10.30am-12pm Free An exploration of the Northamptonshire Regiment and Northamptonshire Yeomanry through recently donated objects to the collection. Led by Jon-Paul Carr, our Military Registrar, volunteers will talk about objects that they have researched as part of a project to catalogue and safely pack objects recently donated to the Northamptonshire Yeomanry and Northamptonshire Regimental collections. Suitable for over 14 years. Booking recommended.

WARMDUSCHER – Roadmender

Roadmender 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

WRITTEN OVER A PERIOD OF OVER A YEAR IN LOCKDOWN, AT THE HOTSPOT, PRODUCED BY JOE GODDARD AND AL DOYLE OF HOT CHIP, TAKES THE RAUCOUS ENERGY WARMDUSCHER SOLIDIFIED ON THEIR CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED 2019 RELEASE TAINTED LUNCH, AND INJECTS IT WITH A SLIGHTLY MORE POLISHED, ‘80S FUNK SOUND, KIND OF LIKE STUMBLING HOME TO YOUR SQUATTED LOFT AFTER A DRUNKEN NIGHT AT THE LOCAL DISCO. IT’S CRUNCHY ON THE OUTSIDE, SMOOTH ON THE INSIDE, AND MIGHT BE THE MOST IMMEDIATELY ENJOYABLE MUSIC WARMDUSCHER HAVE EVER GRACED US WITH.  

Talking Trainers

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join us in a collaboration with the University of Northampton for an afternoon exploring and celebrating the training shoe. come and meet with and hear customizers. It'll be great event for you to fully immerse yourself in trainer culture and wear your favourite pair too. 

Open Mic Night – V and B

VnB 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

free entry and a great opportunity to experience Northampton's super talented music scene 

Calling Planet Earth – The Deco

The Deco The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE

“THE SHOW THAT DEFINES A DECADE” A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying 80’s Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as DURAN DURAN, SPANDAU BALLET, THE HUMAN LEAGUE, ULTRAVOX, TEARS FOR FEARS, DEPECHE MODE, OMD, JAPAN, ABC, SOFT CELL and Many many More. Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast this is. the must see show that simply defines a decade.

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Trainers: a global obsession – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The training shoe has been around for over 100 years but in the last 50 years it has developed into a multibillion dollar global industry. In this exhibition we take a closer look at the design, technology, cultural influences and environmental impact of the trainer and showcase our own trainer collection, the largest owned by a public institution.

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Bob Dawson: A retrospective – Northampton Museum And Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Bob Dawson worked as a sculptor and art tutor for over 50 years. Based in a studio in Wollaston, Northamptonshire this celebrated and prolific sculptor’s practice involved both the naturalistic and beautifully abstract. Dawson’s work creates a serenity and quietness in which to contemplate the shifting and changing nature of life.

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Technique – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

This exhibition, for all ages, explores the processes artists go through to produce their work and the techniques they employ. Technique provides an opportunity to look beyond the artist and subject matter and gain a greater understanding into how artworks are created across a variety of media. On display will be a wide cross-section of works from our Fine Art collection including drawings, prints oil paintings, sculpture and watercolours as well as key pieces from our collections of Textile Art and Studio Pottery

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Of matter and method: An art lover’s guide to techniques and terminologies- Northampton Museum And Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Art history lecture series Friday 4 November – Friday 2 December 10.15am - 12.15pm Our latest series of art history lectures takes its inspiration from our current exhibition strand exploring artists’ techniques and processes, which will be showing in Gallery 2 at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery until February 2023. If you have ever wondered what separates slipware from stoneware or how to tell an engraving from an etching, this lecture series is for you. Join us as we explore some of the creative processes’ artists have deployed over millennia and de-mystify the jargon surrounding techniques as diverse as pottery, medieval and modern sculpture, printing and tempera painting.

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Craft and Chatter – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Every Friday 12.30 - 2pm FREE Our regular knit and natter group is growing. To keep it accessible for a variety of crafters, we’ve changed the name and extended the time. If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft. Bring your own craft and have a bite to eat in the new museum café. Drop in – no bookings required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the café so the group can sit in the bright and spacious new café area.

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