The event, which is the largest in the South West of England, takes place from 9^th – 12^th September. The full programme, leaflet and tickets will be available from Monday 9^th August from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre.

Heritage Open Days celebrates Gloucester’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture.

There are a number of new events for 2010 which include discovering Gloucester’s aerospace heritage at the Jet Age Museum to learning about one of the world’s natural phenomena the Severn Bore.  There is also the opportunity to go behind the scenes at BBC Radio Gloucestershire and see sculptures at the Crucible exhibition at Gloucester Cathedral.

Alex Bailey of Gloucester Civic Trust said “Gloucester has an amazing history and Heritage Open Days gives people not only chance to see for free buildings that are not normally open to the public, but enjoy free music, talks, tours and events to celebrate our cultural heritage.”

For further information on the Open Days please visit www.heritagegloucester.co.uk/  or pick up a brochure and your free tickets from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street from 9^th August. Download the programme here.

Stroud International Textiles in partnership with the Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud GL5 4AF

Linking the past to the present and the future

Stroud International Textiles will be unveiled an exciting new project on January 5^th 2010 at the Museum in the Park.

‘In the Making’ will showcase contemporary designer craft from leading nationally acclaimed craft makers in a Museum setting. 

One discipline will be exhibited at a time and reflect the innovation and high quality of British craftsmanship and will cover the broad range of disciplines that make up contemporary crafts today.

The work selected by Stroud International Textiles will be from established makers as well as new emerging makers.

We hope to offer opportunities to visitors of all ages who may not see leading contemporary work and to encourage debate and fresh observation for crafts and design.

Alongside this there will be talks and opportunities for people of all ages to engage with the work and be drawn to a greater understanding of contemporary crafts today. 

Stroud International Textiles in partnership with the Museum in the Park’s Learning Officer will be organising school visits and encouraging young people to engage with contemporary craft and to take that learning and understanding back into the classroom.

There will be teaching notes and information on each discipline available for young people and visitors.

5 January – 21 February Cast Glass from Sally Fawkes, Richard Jackson & Monette Larsen

23 February -17 April Willow from Mary Butcher and Dail Behennah

1 May – 30 May Textiles with Needle felt artist Annie Hutchinson (part of the annual festival)

You will discover ‘In the Making’ in the foyer of the Museum.

Entrance Free

Opening Times:

January – March Tuesday – Friday 10 am- 4 pm Saturdays & Sundays 11 – 4 pm

April – June Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm Saturday & Sunday 11 – 5 pm

Contact: Stroud International 01453 808076 & Museum in the Park 01453 763394

www.stroudinternationaltextiles.org.uk

www.museuminthepark.org.uk