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National Waterfront Museum
What’s On Summer and Autumn GuideJuly-October 2012
www.museumwales.ac.uk(029) 2057 3600
On display from Sat 13 Oct to
Sun 17 March!
Welcome…Just Bling?Sat 2 June - Sun 16 Sept(National project) Sat 4 Aug - Sun 2 Sept(Swansea Project)Daily, 10am-5pmLearning Through Cultureand Creativity is a Wales-wide project for youngpeople funded by theCommunities FirstOutcomes Fund. Thisexhibition showcases thelively and vibrant workproduced by 18 projects, allwith a different take on theBling theme.
The Last ThreeSeine Net Fishing Boats Sat 7 - Sun 29 JulyPaintings byCarmarthenshire artistDorothy Morris capturing adisappearing way of fishingon the Tywi estuary atFerryside.
GamesSat 7 July - Sun 23 SeptGlass panels inspired byGames, submitted incompetition by artists fromacross the UK. Workingwith Swansea MetropolitanUniversity and the BritishSociety of Master GlassPainters.
Windsong Sat 7 Jul - Sun 30 Sept
This beautiful Pilot boat fromBarry will be fully rigged inthe Main Hall. Find out aboutits working life and how itssleek style helped todevelop the sport of sailing.
Waun WenSchool Museum Sat 8 Sept - Sun 11 NovPupils from Waun WenPrimary School have beenworking with the Museum'scurators to research thehistory of their area. Theywill create their ownmuseum using objects,information and interviewsthey have collected.
MA ArchitecturalGlass 29 Sept - Sun 28 OctA selection of cutting-edgework by MA students fromSwansea MetropolitanUniversity.
ANIMEIDDIOCYMRU /ANIMATIONWALES Sat 13 Oct - Sun 17 March Join characters from nearly90 years of Welshanimation to discover thetechniques used to makestill images come to life.This hands-on display is apartner to exhibitions atNational Museum Cardiff and online atwww.museumwales.ac.uk
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School’s out and the long summer stretchhas arrived so what better time to visit yourlocal national museum.
In July, experience Urban Sports (Sun 29),where a talented trio will wow the crowdswith their basketball, football freestylingand BMX biking skills.
August will say hello to the popular PirateWeekend (Sat 11 & Sun 12) withswashbuckling storytelling and real parrots.
In September we’ll be celebrating a nationaltreasure with a themed Roald Dahl event(Sat 8 & Sun 9) and don’t forget to putyour name down for the Murder MysteryEvening (Fri 7) complete with hot buffetand glass of Pimms (only £29.50pp if youbook before 17 Aug).
Then in October we’ll be going CartoonCrazy (Sat 27 & Sun 28) with a mix ofactivity to celebrate a brand new exhibitionAnimation Wales. Hide & Tweet
All you need is access to asmartphone, iPod touch ortablet device plus an activetwitter account.
Be prepared to navigate yourself around thegalleries, solving the clues along the way!
See reception for details on arrival.
Buy any sweet crêpe and get a hot drink FREE!Complete this voucher to redeem
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Summer Offerat the Waterfront Crêperie
Only one voucher per person,per visit. Expires 31-10-12
Shabby Chic for TeensNew upcycling workshops especially forteens. Aim to turn old junk into thisseason’s must-haves from t-shirts to pinboards. Starts Sat 28 July!
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Daily10am-5pm
Free Families Adults Hands-on Talk Booking required Book on arrival 3
Sat 7 July
Make & Mend:Folk Art PicnicUsing European folk art forinspiration, decorate vintageenamelware plates and mugs.
All materials supplied, £5pp (booking opens onMon 4 June).
1.30pm
Sat 14 July
Artist Study Day Discover the Life on theEstuary exhibition withDorothy Morris.
Includes a practicalworkshop with acrylics anda tour of the display.
11am-4pm
Sat 14 July
Taith Iaith: WelshLearner Tour Add new words to yourWelsh vocabulary and gainconfidence with yourconversation. Followed by afree cuppa.11am
Sat 14 July
Street Science:Energy Burn!Find out how much energyyou burn when youexercise and put yourself tothe ultimate cycling test tosecure a place on the TopGear-inspired leader board.
12.30pm & 2.30pm
Sun 15 July
Caught in the NetAdd your fishy art work tothe net and discover moreabout seine fishing - atraditional method ofcatching fish using a verticalnet with weights and buoys.
1pm-3.30pm
Sun 15 July
Museum Monthly MoviesChariots of Fire(PG 1981)
View the inspiring true storyof Harold Abrahams, EricLiddell and the team thatbrought Britain one of itsgreatest sports victories.
2pm
Sun 1 July
Welsh Tapestry & Tupperware Tea Party Following on from Adain Avion, a mobile art space createdfrom the fuselage of a DC-9 aeroplane, celebrate thecentenary of Melin Tregwynt woollen mill in Pembrokeshire.Bring along your own retro tapestry blankets and packedTupperware for a picnic around the plane.www.adainavion.org 12-2pm
Sat 21 July
Anti-Christ and TsarDr Leighton James,Swansea University,discusses Napoleon’sdisastrous attempt toinvade Russia in 1812.
11am
Sat 21 - Fri 27 July
Flying the FlagMake a kite to fly high on ablustery day and celebratethe summer’s sportingevents by decorating it withflags from around the world.
12pm & 2pm
Fri 27 July
WaterfrontNippers: Games & SportsDrop-in themed learn andplay for under fives.
10.30am-12.30pm &1.30pm-3.30pm
Sat 28 July
PowerProgressed – the potential of‘Strong Steam’A conference organized byNewcomen Society,Amgeuddfa Cymru -National Museum Walesand the Institute of CivilEngineers to celebrate the300 year anniversary of theNewcomen engine.
£20pp (includes lunch),contact Stephen [email protected] book.
10am-4.30pm
Sat 28 July
Summer Shabby Chic for TeensJoin eco fashion designer Helen Stew for a summer ofweekly workshops turningold junk into this season’smust-haves. For thissession, bring along an oldt-shirt or vest top. All othermaterials supplied.
1.30pm
Sat 28 July
From Zeus toCoubertin A Swansea ClassicalSociety talk by MartinPolley on the naming of the ancient Greekgames.
11am
Sat 28 July
Ancient GreekGamesOn the heels of the Londonopening ceremony, have ago at ancient Greek sportsincluding the oath to Zeus,discus throwing and poetrywriting. Families can designtheir own mascot.
1pm-3.30pm
Sun 29 July
Urban Sports Skills
Watch three record breakingguys demonstrate top classtalent in football freestyling,basketball and BMX biking.Book your place onto one ofthe workshops to developyour own skills.
11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm
July
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Every secondSaturday of themonth
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for teens
Every second
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age 7+
7-12years
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Sun 12 Aug
Museum Monthly MoviesPeter Pan (U 1953)
2.30pm
Thurs 16 & Fri 17 Aug
Ma’ Bili’n Bwrw’r Bronco An outdoor theatreperformance, Ma’ Bili’nBwrw’r Bronco is a newWelsh-language adaptation ofGrid Iron's play Decky Does aBronco. A Wales MillenniumCentre production withTheatr na n’Óg. £10/£8via Taliesin Arts Centre (01792) 602060.Performance will take placeat the Museum.
7pm
Sat 18 Aug
What the Dickens?200 years on, take a look atthe creative life and worksof Charles Dickens withactor and writer Peter Read.
11am
Sat 18 Aug
Summer Shabby Chic for TeensIn this session, smash upold patterned crockery tocreate a mosaic mirror foryour bedroom.
1.30pm
Sun 19 Aug
Museum Monthly MoviesWALL-E (U 2008)
2.30pm
Bank Holiday Treats
Sat 25 – Mon 27 Aug
Beady Bracelets Drop in to make a surfy-inspired bracelet ornecklace to see out the lastfew days of the summer.
12pm-3.30pm
Mon 27 Aug
The Last Day of Dolwyn (PG 1949)A Welshman who has donewell in London returns homeplanning to flood the valleyhe grew up in - provokingfierce opposition.
2.30pm
Thurs 2 – Sat 4 Aug
Make a MedalTake inspiration from sportsmedals, ancient metalworkand shiny coins to design anembossed metal foil plaquein gold, silver or bronze.
Thurs & Fri: 11.30am, 1pm & 3pmSat: 1pm & 3pm
Sat 4 Aug
Gold Silver BronzeEmbossing Join Sally Pointer, ancientcrafts expert, to work withmetal foils to create adetailed embossed designfor a keepsake box. Allmaterials supplied, £3.50pp.
10.30am
Sat 4 Aug
Make & Mend:SummerAccessories Using Africa’s landscapeand warm colours forinspiration, make ethnicjewellery with woodenbeads and broken jewellery.
All materials supplied, £5pp (booking opens on Mon 9 July).
1.30pm
Sat 4 Aug
Summer ShabbyChic for TeensIn this session, make bohoaccessories perfect for yourfavourite maxi dress orbeachwear.
1.30pm
Sat 4 & Sun 5 Aug
Get Knotted!Turn your hand to sometricky knots to make acolourful friendship bracelet.
12pm-3.30pm
Sat 4 - Sun 12 Aug
Rope MakingDrop in and try out a 19th-century replica rope makingmachine that twists longthreads into a perfect twine.
12pm-3.30pm
Sat 11 Aug
Summer Shabby Chic for TeensIn this session, cover woodenboards with vintage fabricto make a pin board for yourroom and turn an old teacup into a super-cute pin cushion.
1.30pm
Sat 11 Aug
Taith Iaith: WelshLearner Tour 11am
Sat 11 Aug
Street Science: Make a CompassUsing a nail and a plasticcup, make a compass tofind the buried treasure.
12.30pm & 2.30pm
Pirate WeekendSat 11 & Sun 12 Aug We are going pirate crazy ina weekend full of treasurehunts, swashbucklingstorytelling,dastardly facepainting and realparrots.
11am-4pm
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August Especially
for teens
Especially
for teens
Especially
for teens
Every second
Sunday of
the month
Every second
Sunday of
the month
age11+
Sat 18 Aug
A Guide to theEquation of TimeHear Brian Stokes fromSwansea AstronomicalSociety explain why the sunis slow to a clock timer.
12.30pm
Sat 18 – Fri 24 Aug
PlanetariumShelter from the summersun (or rain!) with a triparound the stars in thisinflatable planetarium - 40 minute show duration.
11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm& 3pm
Sat 18 & Sun 19 Aug
SummerSolargazing Join SwanseaAstronomical Society tomake the most of thesummer sun and view itsafely through a solartelescope.
12pm-3pm
Sat 18 & Sun 19 Aug
ConstellationCotton BagsTrace the summer starmap onto your own cottonbags (£1.50 per bag).
For the little ones, makea sparkly rocket modelor star picture (free).
12pm-3.30pm
age 7+
age 8+
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7-12years
EverysecondSaturday of themonth
Fri 31 Aug
WaterfrontNippers: Stars & Planets Drop-in themed learnand play for under fives.
10.30am-12.30pm &1.30pm-3.30pm
Sat 1 & Sun 2 Sept
Model RailWeekend Featuring model railwaylayouts, Ivor the Enginecartoon fun and hands-on kids activities.
11am-4pm
Sat 1 Sept
Make & Mend:Indian Summer Using Asia - famed forproducing vibranttextiles - as inspiration,use fabric paint, rubberstamps and print blocksto design a unique scarf.
All materials supplied,£5pp (booking openson Mon 6 Aug).
1.30pm
Fri 7 Sept
Murder Mystery EveningSet in Miss Dixie’s speakeasy in Chicago in the era of gangsters andprohibition – is the rivalgang after ‘the boss’ or isthe murderer closer tohome…?
Ticket includes a hotsummer buffet and a glassof Pimms on arrival.
7pm
Sat 8 Sept
Taith Iaith: WelshLearner Tour Add new words to yourWelsh vocabulary and gainconfidence with yourconversation. Followed by afree cuppa.
11am
Sat 8 & Sun 9 Sept
Roald DahlWeekendExperience giant snozcumbersilliness and magicalmedicine to celebrate RoaldDahl Day. Includingrevolting rhymes, kookyarts and film screenings.
11.30am-4pm
Sat 8 Sept
Street Science:George’sMarvellousMedicine Discover how colourful chemistry can help make George’s medicine truly marvellous.
12.30pm & 2.30pm
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September
Special early
bird price -
£29.50 if you
book before
Fri 17 Aug -
£35 after
7-12years
EverysecondSaturday of themonth
Roald DahlSpecial
Sat 8 Sept
Museum Monthly Movies The BFG (U 1989)
When Sophie is taken fromher orphanage bed, it is justthe beginning of a thrillingadventure with The BigFriendly Giant.
2.30pm
Sun 9 Sept
Museum Monthly Movies James and theGiant Peach (U 1996)
James, an orphan withterrible aunts for guardians,befriends human-like bugswho live inside a giant peachand take him on a magicaljourney to New York City.
2.30pm
Sat 8 & Sun 9 Sept
PrintingDemonstration Celebrating EuropeanHeritage Days, join StephMastoris, Head of Museum,for a printing demo using an1812 Stanhope press.
12pm & 2pm
Sat 15 Sept
Images of War inthe Early-ModernPeriod Dr Hugh Dunthorne will lookat the perception of warfarethrough the art of the 16thand 17th centuries.
11am
Sun 16 Sept
Swans 100:celebrating 100years of SwanseaCity Football Club Bring alongyour treasuredSwanseamemorabiliato share withthe SCFC historical expertsand enjoy a themed talk byMartin Johnes, SwanseaUniversity (11am).
Make a supporter’s badge,take part in a table footballchallenge and record mem-ories in the vox pop booth.
And, from 2.30pm, we'll bejoined by Welsh footballlegend, John Hartson whowill give a special talk aboutfootball in Wales.
11am-4pm
Fri 28 Sept
WaterfrontNippers: Roald Dahl Drop-in themed learn andplay for under fives.
10.30am-12.30pm &1.30pm-3.30pm
Sat 29 & Sun 30 Sept
The Vintage &Handmade PopupEmporiumDelve into Swansea’sultimate treasure trove andyou’ll be sure to find a gemor two. Live music, a fashionshow and creative tasterworkshops also feature.
10am-4pm
Roald DahlSpecial
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Wed 17 Oct
Cartoons inConcertWales' forgotten cartoonstar - Jerry The TroublesomeTyke - is returning to thelimelight - 90 or so yearsafter he disappeared fromthe cinema screen.
See digitally remasteredepisodes of the early workcomplete with a brand newscore by Welsh BAFTAwinning composer John Rea,which will be heard live forthe first time at the Museum.
Contact the Grand TheatreBox Office on (01792)475715 to book. Bookingopens Monday 23 July.
7pm
Fri 19 Oct
Dandiya DancingEvening Join in the festivities withIndian Kathak Danceprofessional, Sarita Sood.
£2 (adults) £1 (children)
7pm-10pm
Sat 20 Oct
Constructing theThird Crusade Professor Edbury examinesthe Third Crusade, famousfor its larger-than-lifecharacters, Richard theLionheart and Saladin.
11am
Sat 20 Oct
Black HistoryCelebration Day A day packed with arts,crafts and performancesfrom around the world.
11am-4pm
Fri 26 Oct
WaterfrontNippers: YuckyHistory Play Drop-in themed learn andplay for under fives.
10.30am-12.30pm &1.30pm-3.30pm
Animediddio Cymru /Animation Wales
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Oct
Cartoon Crazy Enjoy screenings of classicWelsh animations.
12pm-3pm
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Oct
Sand AnimationWatch GeraldConn, award-winninganimatorfrom GrittyRealism, perform thisamazing sand-on-glassanimation method.
10.30am-4pm
Sat 27 Oct – Fri 2 Nov
Flick BooksCreate your own flick bookto create moving images.
11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm
Weds 31 Oct
CSI Swansea!It is Halloween and theMuseum is helping CrimeScene Investigators solve acrime. Try out some realistictechniques to examine theevidence and narrow downthe suspects.
7pm
Sat 3 & Sun 4 Nov
DiwaliDecorationsDrop in to make a decorationin celebration of Diwali - theHindu festival of lights.
12pm-3pm
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Oct
Big Draw Art AttackTeam up with artist Carlos Pinatti to create animaginative art attackinspired by books, wordsand language.
11am-3.30pm
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Oct
Book Swap Offload your unwantedbooks and find a newcollection in exchange. Allbooks should be in readablecondition and a book forbook token system will bein place. CDs and vinyl canalso be swapped.
11am-4pm
Sat 6 Oct
Make & Mend:Artic Chill Come along to upcyclejumpers to create mittens,wrist and leg warmers.
All materials supplied, £5pp (booking opens onMon 3 Sept).
1.30pm
Sat 13 Oct
Taith Iaith: WelshLearner Tour Add new words to yourWelsh vocabulary and gainconfidence with yourconversation. Followed by afree cuppa.
11am
Sat 13 Oct
Master Mariner,Shop-Owner &PhilanthropistJoin Dr David Jenkins,Senior Curator, as he unfoldsthe life and career of SirWilliam Reardon Smith.
10.30am
Sat 13 Oct
Investment in SwanseaShipping 1824-1903Find out why investment inshipping changed duringthe 19th and early 20thcenturies with researchstudent Richard Haines.
12pm
Sat 13 Oct
Tales of the Sea Discover aspects of maritimeWales during the secondhalf of the 18th centurythrough the experiences ofthe inhabitants of the Valeof Glamorgan.
2.30pm
Sat 13 Oct
Street Science: Lego Animation This futuristic workshopcombines science andanimation with a roboticLego challenge.
12.30pm & 2.30pm
Sun 14 Oct
Museum Monthly MoviesThe Princess and the Goblin (U 1992)
Enjoy this animated fantasyco-produced by S4C, whichtells the story of a youngprincess on a quest todefeat troublesome goblins.
2.30pm
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October
EverysecondSaturday of themonth
Every second
Sunday of
the month
7-12years
age 8+
Free Families Adults Hands-on Talk Booking required Book on arrival 11
• Gift shop
• Waterfront Crêperie andchildren’s play area
• Disabled access and parking
• Wheelchairs available onrequest
• Baby changing facilitiesand buggy park
• Hearing loops available
• Changing Places toilet
• First aid room
• Public lockers
• Pay and display car park(next to the LC onOystermouth Road)
Group visitsPre-booked groups benefit from
• Free guided tour
• 10% off in cafe (£5pp min spend)
• 10% off the gift shop(£5pp min spend)
• Complimentary refresh-ments for coach driver
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By rail Swansea is served bymainline services to LondonPaddington. There are alsolinks with Carmarthen andwest Wales and stations inmid-Wales via the Heart of Wales line.
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something to suit everyone's
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