News and events

 

There’s never a dull moment in Telford and across the region with something for everyone as the area is a hotspot for visitors from around the UK and further afield. Forthcoming events and attractions include:

 

Tuesday 2nd March
Tile Decorating Workshops

www.ironbridge.org.uk
Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge
Visitors can learn the tile decorating technique known as 'tube lining' or 'slip-trailing', and by the end of the experience they will have produced a 6 x 6 inch tile featuring their own design and choice of colours. The price is £7 per tile plus admission (P&P extra if required). This session runs between 10am and 2pm.

 

Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March

Tubelining Courses
www.ironbridge.org.uk
Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge
Under expert tuition learn the Victorian tile decorating technique of tube-lining, also known as slip-trailing, and try out your newly found skills as you decorate your own designs onto a range of ceramic tiles. The one- or two-day sessions are relaxed, informal and open to all abilities. Workshops run from 10am to 4pm with an hour's break for lunch. One day workshops cost £70 and include the decoration of up to 8 tiles. Two day workshops cost £135 and include the decoration of up to 16 tiles. Postage, if required, is an additional £12.
To book your place on one of these workshops call 01952 884 627 or jennifer@cravendunnill-jackfield.co.uk

 

Saturday 6th March
Sci-tech Fair

www.ironbridge.org.uk
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
A hands-on, interactive festival of science and technology with lots of activities and shows.

 

Saturday 6th March
Stop Violence Against Women
Telford Town Centre
Event organised by Telford Amnesty Group to support action to extend and improve present policies to minimise the mistreatment of vulnerable women. 11am. Proposals will be presented to David Wright, MP at 12 noon. For further information email jimwells31@hotmail.co.uk

 

Tuesday 9th March
Tile Decorating Workshops
Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge
Visitors can learn the tile decorating technique known as 'tube lining' or 'slip-trailing', and by the end of the experience they will have produced a 6 x 6 inch tile featuring their own design and choice of colours. The price is £7 per tile plus admission (P&P extra if required). This session runs between 10am and 2pm.

 

Mon 15th to Wednesday 17th March
How Cold My Toes

www.theplacetelford.com
Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College School Theatre, Wellington
Award-winning Travelling Light pack a year into one enchanting hour in How Cold My Toes. The team that brought you Shadow Play join forces with dance company Champloo to take young audiences on a magical journey through the seasons.

 

Tuesday 16th March
Wellington History Group Talk - William Withering
Wellington Town Council Civic Offices
Lecture by George Evans. Admission and refreshments free. Donations welcome. 7.30pm.

 

Tuesday 16th March
Tile Decorating Workshops

www.ironbridge.org.uk
Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge
Visitors can learn the tile decorating technique known as 'tube lining' or 'slip-trailing', and by the end of the experience they will have produced a 6 x 6 inch tile featuring their own design and choice of colours. The price is £7 per tile plus admission (P&P extra if required). This session runs between 10am and 2pm.

 

Tuesday 23rd March
Tile Decorating Workshops
Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge
Visitors can learn the tile decorating technique known as 'tube lining' or 'slip-trailing', and by the end of the experience they will have produced a 6 x 6 inch tile featuring their own design and choice of colours. The price is £7 per tile plus admission (P&P extra if required). This session runs between 10am and 2pm.

 

Tuesday 30th March
Tile Decorating Workshops

www.ironbridge.org.uk
Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge
Visitors can learn the tile decorating technique known as 'tube lining' or 'slip-trailing', and by the end of the experience they will have produced a 6 x 6 inch tile featuring their own design and choice of colours. The price is £7 per tile plus admission (P&P extra if required). This session runs between 10am and 2pm.