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From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
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Workshops, Talks & Lectures
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Autumn Wreath workshop
Make a show stopping Autumn Wreath for your front door!
Beginners Evening Course
This course is for complete beginners with no previous experience of floristry or flower arranging. We have updated for the Autumn using the abundance of rich colours, berries and flowers available through September and October.
Choral Techniques Workshop with Cambridge Philharmonic
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sing with a large, ambitious choir like Cambridge Philharmonic? Perhaps you used to sing a few years ago, and would like to get back into it? This is your chance to have a go. Join renowned conductor & composer Will Todd and Cambridge Philharmonic Chorus for an enjoyable afternoon of singing – all voices welcome. This will be an exciting opportunity to develop your singing skills working on Will’s Jazz Missa Brevis as well as collaboratively devise a new choral piece!
Lecture by Rachel Dedman – Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery
Join us at for a special talk in the Kettle’s Yard house with Rachel Dedman, curator of our exhibition Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery.
Autumn Vase Floristry Workshop
Create a stunning and impressive Autumnal display
Stitching Palestine: Film Screening and Conversation
Join Cambridge Visual Culture and Kettle’s Yard for a screening of the documentary film Stitching Palestine.
Exhibition Tour – Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery
Join us in the galleries for an informal exhibition tour of Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery.
Pumpkin Party Floristry Workshop
A fun morning creating a floral display inside a pumpkin for Halloween!
The principles of oil painting
Learn how to use oil paints to paint a still life in a friendly group. Beginners or more advanced painters are welcome. All you need is a willingness to learn a new approach!
Cambridge Literary Festival | Winter Weekend
Bringing writers to Cambridge, For The Love Of Books!
Jonathan Coe | Cambridge Literary Festival
Jonathan Coe presents his new book, Bourneville.
Afua Hirsch & Elif Shafak | Cambridge Literary Festival
Writers and activists Afua Hirsch and Elif Shafak deconstruct beauty standards.
Christmas Wreath workshop
Please come and join us for a mug of mulled wine at our fabulous Christmas Wreath Workshops - hosted by us at The Station Tavern, Cambridge CB1 2GA. These will be running 25th November 3rd December 6th December 10th December
Beginner’s Christmas brush lettering calligraphy workshop
Do you want to learn the craft of Calligraphy to add sparkle to your Christmas cards and gift tags this year? Then join us in our ballroom, for our Beginner's Christmas brush lettering workshop with Calligraphy by Kiki.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Create a gorgeous Christmas Wreath for your front door!
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with What the Fleur
Join Julia from What the Fleur and embrace the holiday spirit and channel your inner creativity at our enchanting Christmas Wreath Making Event at the Museum of Cambridge!
Did you know?
One of Cambridge’s most beloved community events is the Mill Road Winter Fair, which takes place annually on the first Saturday in December. Offering stalls, entertainment and a parade, it’s been running since 2005 and attracts around 15,000 people a year.