Christmas displays
Go and see your beautiful museum transformed into a festive wonderland. Step into the Drawing Room, where you’ll find charming Victorian decorations, complete with a welcome fire and inviting seating. Head up the grand garlanded staircase to the landing, where you’ll find a snow village. Admire Christmas trees placed around the many themed rooms including the children’s toy area and the music room to reflect their history.
There will be plenty of opportunities to take festive pictures! Please support your local museum. There is no entry fee, but donations are always very welcome.
Visit www.bassetlawmuseum.org.uk for their Christmas and New Year opening times.
Bassetlaw Museum’s Annual Christmas Crank-up
Saturday 7th December, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Get into the festive spirit at Bassetlaw Museum. See vintage tractors and beautiful Christmas decorations. Enjoy recitations and keep a lookout for Santa on a tractor! Browse a range of Christmas gifts and stocking fillers. Free admission. Donations welcome.
In the Moment – Paintings by Garry Ashton
Saturday 9th November to Saturday 8th February
Bassetlaw Museum presents In the Moment – an exhibition of paintings by Garry Ashton. All are welcome.
Below Garry explains a little of himself and his art.
I am a Gainsborough based artist, trained at Lincoln College of Art and De Montfort University. I am inspired by landscape and the styles of various artists – no one artist in particular, it comes down to the subject and style, as I may be inspired by colour mixes and composition from Rembrandt to Pre-Raphaelite artists.
I do have my own style, but mixing it up is not going to hurt – a bit of inspiration from the past and some of their techniques can only be a good thing. I do like to experiment with different media and tools but seem to come back to oils and acrylics. Every now and then something happens and you just go with it – you know when it’s right as you can’t stop looking at it. I work fast, as something strikes me – hence the title ‘In the Moment’. I hope you like this new collection of my work as much as I enjoyed creating it.