|
Date |
Title |
Details |
Time |
Admission |
|
01/02/09 |
Free Tour of Sutton House |
No booking
necessary |
3 pm |
Free after
admission |
|
15/02/09 |
Sutton House Music Society Concert: Geoffrey Saba (piano) |
Chopin
Barcarolle Chopin Twenty-Four
preludes Liszt
Sonata in B minor. |
3pm |
See www.shms.org.uk for details
or call 07505609757 |
|
19/02/09 |
Family Fun Thursdays
Mother’s Day Special |
The
first of this year’s creative and fun school holiday activities! Be prepared
for Mother’s Day in March with gift-making workshop. |
2-4pm |
Free
after admission |
|
22/02/09 |
Family Day Magical Music |
Top
of the Historical Pops with our musical maestro. Creative workshop; make your own recycled instruments. |
12.30
– 4pm |
FREE
entry day |
|
28/02/09 |
Paper Prints |
Join
an artist-lead printing session to learn a variety of basic techniques and
create your own masterpiece. |
12.30
– 4pm |
Free
after admission Materials
provided |
|
01/03/09 |
Free Tour of Sutton House |
No booking
necessary |
3pm |
Free after
admission |
|
08/03/09 |
Women of Sutton House |
A
fascinating tour examining the lives of some of the female residents of
Sutton House, from Ellen Sadler in the 1530’s to the modern day. |
3pm |
Free
after admission |
|
21/03/09 |
First time verse with
Stanza |
Let
Sutton house and poetry society Stanza inspire you to create and perform your
own unique work. Beginners encouraged |
12.30
– 4pm |
Free
after admission |
|
22/03/09 |
Sutton House Music Society Concert: Haydn bicentenary celebration
concert Fitzwilliam String Quartet |
A special
Haydn celebration with Viennese coffee and cakes available from the café. |
3pm |
See www.shms.org.uk for details
or call 07505609757 |
|
29/03/09 |
Family Day Very Victorian |
Brave
a school lesson with a Dickensian teacher. Play Victorian games, try their
toys and model their uncomfortable outfits. |
12.30
– 4 |
FREE
entry day |
|
04/04/09-19/04/09 |
Sutton House Easter
Trail C is for Chocolate |
Follow
the fun clues around the house and receive a Cadbury’s Chocolate Easter Egg
at the end! Professional face painters here Easter
Sunday and Monday. |
12
– 4.30pm Last admission 4pm (closed good Friday) |
Trail
and Egg cost £1 after admission |
|
05/04/09 |
Free Tour of Sutton House |
No booking
necessary |
3pm |
Free After
Admission |
|
05/04/09 |
Turning Pages |
Meet
a professional book binder and learn to make your own hardback notebook with interior
binding. |
1
– 4pm |
Free
after admission Materials provided |
|
09/04/09 |
Family Fun Thursdays Multi-storey Stories |
A
storyteller will be looking at the different floors in Sutton House and choosing
intriguing details to create original stories. |
2-4pm |
Activities
free after admission |
|
16/04/09 |
Family Fun Thursdays Discovery with Diana |
Part
of London Voices project with Millfield’s school.
Our storyteller Diana Oluntunmogun will bring the
historic rooms to life. |
2-4pm |
Activities
free after admission |
|
19/04/09 |
Sutton House Music Society Concert: Emma Dogliani
(soprano) & Lilian Wilson (piano) |
A
delightful programme of songs by Mozart, Beethoven, Delius, Britten and Rachmaninov. |
3pm |
See www.shms.org.uk for details
or call 07505609757 |
|
18/04/09 |
Walking Hackney |
Join
us on a historical walk of the local area; learn interesting facts about
Hackney old and new. |
2
– 4pm |
General
admission payable, walk free thereafter |
|
26/04/09 |
Family Day Dancing Days |
Give
popular urban moves a whirl. Workshops include dance from the past. A lively
day with games, sports and exercises. |
12.30
– 4pm |
Free
|
|
03/05/09 |
Free Tour of Sutton House |
|
3pm |
Free after
admission |
|
10/05/09 |
Sutton House Music Society Concert: Anna Noakes
(flute) & Penelope Roskell (piano) |
A rich
programme of great Romantic pieces for flute and piano duo by Schubert, Cesar
Frank and Karg-Elert. |
3pm |
See www.shms.org.uk for details
or call 07505609757 |
|
17/05/09 |
Textiles for Dining |
Design
and print your own your own tea towel with guidance from a textile
artist. Bring along any old linen and
jazz it up! |
1
– 4pm |
Free
after admission. 1
tea towel provided |
|
28/05/2009 |
Family Fun Thursdays Get set for Father’s
Day |
Art
activities inspired by the past to create your Father’s Day gifts in time for
June. |
2-4pm |
Free
after admission |
|
31/05/09 |
Family Day Food Glorious Food |
Discovery
and tasting with our food historian; workshop all about your favourite food
through the ages. Top tips for healthy nibbles and try diet-free costumes. |
12.30
– 4pm |
Free |
|
07/06/09 |
Food for Thought Tour |
Join
a fun-filled tour exploring culinary delights and horrors through the ages. |
3pm |
Free After
Admission |
|
13/06/09 |
Photographing Hackney . |
Join
a professional photographer, learn to take quality shots and participate in
an outdoor photographic exercise. Please
bring your own digital camera. |
12.30
– 4pm |
Free
After Admission |
|
14/06/09 |
Sutton House Music Society Gala
Evening: Fitzwilliam String Quartet &
Penelope Roskell (piano) |
Shostakovich
Quartet No 2 Mozart
Piano concerto K. 449 arranged for piano quintet. Wine and
complimentary strawberries and cream in the courtyard. |
7pm |
See www.shms.org.uk for details
or call 07505609757 |
|
28/06/09 |
Fantastic Journeys |
Delve
into our new interactive treasure boxes designed with families from |
12.30
– 4pm |
Free |
|
05/07/09 |
Free Tour of Sutton House |
|
3pm |
Free after
admission |
|
12/07/09 |
Bags of Style |
Ever
wanted to design your own bag? Turn a plain shopper into a style piece with the
help of a textile designer. |
1.00-4.00pm |
Free
after admission 1
quality bag provided. |
|
23/07/09 |
Family Fun Thursdays Street Games |
|
2-4pm |
Children
Free Adults
Free after admission |
|
26/07/209 |
Family Day A Right Tudor Knees Up
|
Party
like its 1509! Music, moves, costumes and creativity
to celebrate 500 years since Henry VIII became king! |
12.30
– 4pm |
Free
|
|
30/07/09 |
Family Fun Thursdays Hackney and Beyond |
Art
activities based on the different cultures that have occupied Sutton House
through the ages. |
2-4pm |
Children
Free Adults
Free after admission |
|
02/08/09 |
Free Tour of Sutton House |
|
3pm |
Free after Admission |
|
06/08/09 |
Family Fun Thursdays Grandparents
Day! |
Bring
a grandchild for free. Classic childhood games, costumes and crafts. |
2-4pm |
Children
Free Adults
Free after admission |
|
13/08/09 |
Family Fun Thursdays Strange Science |
Discover
strange medicines from the past including poultices and leeches. |
2-4pm |
Children
Free Adults
Free after admission |
|
16/08/09 |
Home Designs |
Use
stencil-based screen printing to create designs on fabric. Learn to stretch your finished piece over a
wooden frame for wall mounting. |
1.00-4.00pm |
Free
after admission Materials
provided |
|
20/08/09 |
Family Fun Thursdays Ghouls and Ghosts |
Hunt
for spooky spectres in this 500 year old mansion. |
2-4pm |
Children
Free Adults
Free after admission |
|
27/08/09 |
Family Fun Thursdays Carnival costumes! |
Make
impressive headwear for all your Carnival needs. Try on some fabulous
costumes for inspiration. |
2-4pm |
Children
Free Adults
Free after admission |
|
06/09/09 |
Free Tour of Sutton House |
|
3pm |
Free after
admission |
|
12/09/09 |
Heritage Open Day |
Free tours
at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm |
12.00-4.30pm |
Free |
|
13/09/09 |
Treasure Forever |
Meet
a National Trust curator and find out about some of our current projects.
Learn how to care for your own precious objects. |
1.30
– 3.30pm |
Free
after admission |
|
19 &
20/09/09 |
|
Free tours
at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm |
12.00-4.30pm |
Free |
|
27/09/09 |
Family Day Treasure Forever |
Discover
Sutton House’s family treasures and recreate your own favourite treasure. Our
storyteller will transform them into a unique treasure tale. |
1.30
– 4pm |
Free |
|
31/10/09
– 29/11/09 |
Black History Month
trail |
Discover
more about the lives of influential black Londoners on this self-led trail. |
12.30
– 4pm |
Free
after admission |
|
4/10/09 |
Free Tour of Sutton House |
|
3pm |
Free after
admission |
|
22/10/09 |
Family Fun Thursdays Festival of Light |
A
simple, beautiful lantern-making workshop. |
2-4pm |
Free
after admission |
|
25/10/09 |
Family Day Black History Month |
Brilliant
black music, art, food and dance for all the family. |
12.30
- 4pm |
Free |
|
31/10/09 |
Halloween Ghost |
An
eerie evening tour of Sutton House, unveiling the mysteries of its ghostly
past. |
5pm
(children) 6,
7 & 8pm (brave
over 8s) |
£3.50
children £6
adults Booking
essential Tickets
available through Box Office number: 0844 2491895 |
|
01/11/09 |
Free Tour of Sutton House |
|
3pm |
Free after
admission |
|
08/11/09 |
Make Do & Mend |
Revive
the wartime mantra and turn scraps of fabric into little gems. Bring along
any old remnants. |
1
– 4pm |
Free
after admission Materials
provided |
|
19/11/09 |
Firelight Evening |
Brighten
a dark winter evening with a light hearted look at some unusual residents of
Sutton House from Tudor statesmen to Huguenots to 1980’s squatters. |
6
pm 7.30pm (Tour
time 50mins) |
£5
adults £2.50
children |
|
29/11/09 |
Family Day Get ready for
Christmas |
Have
fun making your family’s Christmas presents on this day to get you feeling
festive! |
12.30
– 4pm |
Free
|
|
5 &
6/12/09 |
Christmas Craft (11-5) Fair and
Santa’s Grotto (2-5) |
Beautiful
handcrafted gifts and festive inspiration.
Come and visit Santa in his Grotto. |
11 – 5pm |
£2 Adults Children
FREE Members
FREE Visit to
Santa (present included) £2 |
|
12/12/09 |
Cards for Christmas |
Make
a batch of exquisite cards with help from an experienced tutor. Use a variety
of mixed media to achieve impressive designer results. |
1
-4pm |
£5
entry includes admission & materials |
|
13/12/09 |
Designer Decorations |
Join
an artist led workshop for adults, using high quality materials to create
unique Christmas tree decorations. |
1
– 4pm |
£5
entry includes admission & materials |
|
19/12/09 |
Family Carols |
Join
a sing-a-long to your festive favourites.
Enjoy our historic rooms decorated in style for the season. Mulled
wine, spiced apple juice and mince pies available from the café bar. |
6pm |
£6.00
Adults £3.00
Child Box
Office number to book tickets: 0844 249 1895 |
|
20/12/09 |
Christmas to
Countdown Family Day |
Explore
Christmas through the ages and make those last minute festive essentials from
crackers to a Christmas stocking to hold all your presents. |
12.30
– 4pm |
Free |
Admission
Charges 2009
Adult £2.90
Child 80p
Family £6.60
Opening
Hours
1st
February – 20th December 2009
Thursday,
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
12 noon –
4.30pm
Last entry at
4pm
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