Adults

Over 55s Writers' Club

• Tuesdays 2 February, 9 February, 23 February, 9 March, 16 March, 23 March, 30 March & 20 April, 10.00 - 11.45am

Come and unleash your creativity in an eight-week series of creative writing workshops at the Geffrye Museum, with local resident and award-winning writer Donna Daley-Clarke. This club is for any local resident over the age of 55 who’s interested in writing – both beginners and budding authors. Use the Geffrye’s historic almshouse to trigger your thoughts and memories and inspire your writings.

The sessions are free, but places are limited and must be booked in advance. Tea, coffee and materials are provided.

Please note this project is now FULLY BOOKED, but if you would like to go on our mailing list to find out about similar projects please contact: Sarah Fairbairn, Bookings & Information Officer, Tel: 020 7739 9893 or e-mail: bookings@geffrye-museum.org.uk

Language of Flowers Open Evening: Event in British Sign Language

• Tuesday 9 February, 6.00 - 8.00pm. Free, no need to book in advance. Talk will take place at 6.15pm and craft workshop at 7.15pm.

A special free evening at the Geffrye Museum. Learn about the language of flowers with John Wilson, enjoy a glass of wine and some refreshments and then create some Valentine's Day cards with deaf artist Sheng Kai Chou. Celebrating Love Week in partnership with Birkbeck College.

Open Evening: I Love the Home

• Thursday 11 February, 5.00 - 8.00pm. Free admission.

An evening to warm the heart even if it's cold outside. Enjoy a talk about the history of the love letter by historian Leonie Hannan, listen to love songs from The Toots or make a 'home sweet home' badge and decorate a cup cake with hearts and flowers. Celebrating Love Week in partnership with Birkbeck College.

Engaging Audiences Conference organised by the Histories of Home Subject Specialist Network

Attendees at a previous Histories of Home SSN study day

• Friday 26 February, 9.45am – 4.30pm, London Transport Museum. Tickets: £60, £45(students) - includes light lunch and refreshments

This one-day conference organised by the Histories of Home SSN is an exciting opportunity to explore imaginative interpretation methods and ways of engaging a cross-section of audiences with the theme of ‘home’. Whether you work with object-based collections, archival material or within historic interiors, the day will provide a wealth of ideas and examples on how to inspire and engage your visitors.

To book please return the booking form to SSN Co-ordinator Krisztina Lackoi at Geffrye Museum, Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA or by email to klackoi@geffrye-museum.org.uk by Monday 15 February 2010.

Download a press release about the conference here. Download a booking form here.

Workshop: My East End Home

• Saturday 27 February, 10.00am - 4.30pm. Free admission.

How have our homes changed over time? Do you have pictures showing how the inside of your home used to look, or perhaps old kitchen utensils, ornaments or other household items? Join historian Leonie Hannan to explore how your home, and homes in the East End, have changed over time.

In partnership with Birkbeck College. To reserve a place contact Dr Becky Taylor on 020 7631 6672 or email: r.taylor@bbk.ac.uk

An evening with Historian Amanda Vickery

• Thursday 4 March, 7.00pm for 7.15pm. £4.00 includes a glass of wine.

Amanda will read from her new, highly-acclaimed book, Behind Closed Doors: At Home in Georgian England. The reading will be followed by questions and answers.

Short course: House and Home in Victorian London

• Thursday 22 April - Thursday 1 July, 3.00 - 5.00pm, 11 meetings.

This module explores how the material world of the home shaped family life in Victorian London by considering class and gender identities and domestic roles and rituals. We will look at family relationships across society: in the 'slums' and lodging houses, middle-class suburban villas and aristocratic townhouses. Led by historian Leonie Hannan.

In partnership with Birkbeck College. For details of course fees and booking information please visit: www.bbc.ac.uk

Exhibition Talk: A Garden within Doors

Rustic Adornments for Homes of Taste by
Shirley Hibberd, 1856 (title page plate)

• Saturday 24 April, 2.00pm and repeated at 3.30pm. Free admission.

An opportunity to explore and discuss themes and a selection of the objects on display, with Christine Lalumia, exhibition curator.

Open Evening: A Garden Within Doors

• Thursday 20 May, 6.00 - 8.00pm. Talk at 6.45pm. Free admission.

An evening with a garden theme. Talks and workshops exploring all things floral in both indoor and outdoor gardens.

Study Day: A Garden Within Doors

• Saturday 12 June, 10.00am - 4.30pm. Tickets £35 in advance (includes morning coffee and a light lunch).

A day of lectures and case studies, presented by curators, historians and specialists, exploring themes and particular objects in the exhibition.