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Whats On
SPECIAL EVENTS

CHILDREN'S TOURS
Weekends
2.30pm - 3.30pm


Take a step back in time and learn the story of ‘Nat the Hatter’. Discover how hats were made, experience the noisy machinery floor and learn what it was like to be a hatters apprentice.

Suitable for all ages
£2 per child, accompanying adults FREE
BOOKING ESSENTIAL (subject to availability)

TREASURE FROM TRASH - FAMILY FUN DAY link to Treasure from Trash leaflet
Sunday 14 March
1pm - 3.30pm

Explore the science behind Hat Works and experiment with recycling. Build a recycled model of the museum and find out why woolly jumpers shrink in a hot wash. These are just some of the activities you can tackle in this fun National Science and Engineering Week event.
Suitable for all ages
FREE, Drop in - Call 0161 355 7770

OBJECT OF THE MONTH TALKS image of Carrier Bag Hat
Suitable for all ages
Wednesdays - 1pm

Hat Works is offering 10 minutes of hat culture every month!

Next talk is
31 March 2010 - Carrier Bag Hat
for more information see Workshops / Talks

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DECADE PARADE -
SMALL HATS BIG LOOK

MINIATURE HAT COMPETITION
April 2010

In April 2010 Hat Works, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. In honour of this landmark birthday, the museum is inviting amateur and professional milliners to take part in a new miniature hat competition.

link to Decade Parade information

Click the link on the left for more details and entry form information

You can also contact Hat Works for more details - 0161 355 7770.

 

ALICE IN WONDERLAND CELEBRATES HAT WORKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Sunday 25 April 2010

11am - 5pm

"Don't be late, for this very important date!"…Join in the birthday fun as Alice and her friends take you deeper inside the magical wonderland at Hat Works meet the characters, enjoy the music, songs and theatre shows and take part in the craft activities. With lots of other surprises in store.

Suitable for all ages
FREE

 

To book for any of the workshops or events contact
Hat Works on 0161 355 7770


last updated 25 February 2010