8th June - 3rd October

Bon Chapeau - Hats for stars of the stage and screen

Jane Smith, renowned hatter, brings the glamour of the stage and silver screen to Whitchurch Silk Mill with hats she has made for productions and replicas such as Harry Potter, Guys and Dolls, Bright Star and Lover Never Dies. It reveals the skill of this remarkable hatter who is also making a special range of miniature bicorns and top hats for purchase in the Silk Mill shop.

www.janesmithhats.co.uk

Flower Fiesta

5th October 2010 - 9th January 2011

Step back in time and marvel at the artificial flowers produced at the Flower makers museum in Hastings which celebrates its centenary this year. All the floral displays are made using Victorian equipment.

The exhibition material is provided by The Shirley Leaf and Petal Company, Hastings.

Activities for children

No booking required
Available Tuesday to Thursday 11.30am-3.30pm
Normal admission charges apply

24th-26th August	Marbling, silk painting and printing
26th-28th October	Flower pressing, flower brooches, leaf pictures

Bookable workshops

Tuesday 28th August
Cost £17.50 per person
Learn how to make natural dyes with plants and how to use naturally dyed wool to make felt
Suitable for any age, children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
Please bring a picnic lunch and wear old clothes

10.30-3pm

Dyeing to Have a Go

What else can you see when visiting

National Lace Making Day

11th September 10.30- 5.00

North Downs Lacemakers will be demonstrating their skills

www.northdownslacemakers.org.uk

Willis Museum

27 November to 24 December

Whitchurch Silk Mill will be holding a Photographic Exhibition 'Shot Silk' at the Willis Museum, Basingstoke

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