Events

EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

at Adams

We're passionate about our local community and strong artist culture and so aim to regularly host workshops and events for all, or just pop in for a cuppa and say hi.

See what's on

Nov 2023

Oct 2023

Sep 2023

03/09/23

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Adams Summer Open Afternoon

Drop in for a cuppa!
We will be running regular open afternoons over summer.

  • Step back in time in the Ironmongers shop and see this uniquely preserved shop
  • See our contemporary art collection by local creatives
  • Come along for a chance to share memories together

Aug 2023

06/08/23

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Adams Summer Open Afternoon

Drop in for a cuppa!
We will be running regular open afternoons over summer.

  • Step back in time in the Ironmongers shop and see this uniquely preserved shop
  • See our contemporary art collection by local creatives
  • Come along for a chance to share memories together

20/08/23

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Adams Summer Open Afternoon

Drop in for a cuppa!
We will be running regular open afternoons over summer.

  • Step back in time in the Ironmongers shop and see this uniquely preserved shop
  • See our contemporary art collection by local creatives
  • Come along for a chance to share memories together

Previous Events

Sun 16th October at 14:30 

Free - Drop in.

Threads of Survival - Introduction

TALK BY STEVEN CARNE.

Curator of Threads of Survival, Steven Carne, provides some insights into the making of the touring collection and why a national NHS campaign group, normally associated with marches, rallies and legal cases decided to move to quilt making. Told with humour, visuals and music, Steve explains the inspiration and background to the project that began in 2020 during Lockdown. How it began as a simple activity focused on making a national quilt to document the pandemic and the importance of the NHS, and how it grew to a collection of 30 quilts and textile pieces created by over 160 people around the country.

Sun 23rd October at 11:00 – 16:30

Free - Drop in.

Theatrical Quilting Workshop

From Threads of Survival.

Steven Carne introduces a day exploring our long tradition of recording historical events and social comment in textiles and specifically quilts.

8th - 30th October

Tuesday - 13:00-16:30

Thursday - 13:00-16:30

Friday - 13:00-16:30

Saturday - 11:00 - 16:30

Sunday - 11:00 - 16:30

Free - Drop in.

Threads of Survival

A powerful collection of 28 quilts and textile art made by over 160 people across England.

Adams Heritage Centre is hosting Threads of Survival continues the proud tradition of documenting important historical events and protest in quilts and textiles.

"As someone who has worked in the NHS for over thirty years I can't thank you enough for this wonderful moving exhibition."

July 2023

09/07/23

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Adams Summer Open Afternoon

Drop in for a cuppa!
We will be running regular open afternoons over summer.

  • Step back in time in the Ironmongers shop and see this uniquely preserved shop
  • See our contemporary art collection by local creatives
  • Come along for a chance to share memories together

23/07/23

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Adams Summer Open Afternoon

Drop in for a cuppa!
We will be running regular open afternoons over summer.

  • Step back in time in the Ironmongers shop and see this uniquely preserved shop
  • See our contemporary art collection by local creatives
  • Come along for a chance to share memories together

Previous Events

Sat & Sun 10th & 11th Sep

10:30 - 16:30

Free - Drop in.

theWI Open Day

tea, biscuits, friends and memories

ADAMS HERITAGE CENTRE IS HOSTING theWI OPEN DAY EVENT

Sat & Sun 3rd & 4th Sep 10:30 - 16:30

Free - drop in.

Coffee in the Morning ○ Tea in the Afternoon

ADAMS HERITAGE CENTRE IS CELEBRATING THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE

Exhibiting all the artwork, sculptures and artwork made by the community .

A Refreshments by Littleport W.I, All Welcome!

Sunday  19th June

Sunday  26th June

Sunday  3rd June

Sunday  10th June

13:00 - 16:00

Free - booking required. 

Bluestockinga to Bimbos

virago vamp battleaxe shrew vixen wench 

Please note: Ideally we'd like participants to attend all session but it's not required.

An entertaining and informative exploration of names for women through history!

A series of 4 free community workshops led by the Field Theatre Group

combining textile, art and writing.

Saturday 16th July

10:30 - 16:30

Free - booking required. 

Silk Screen Printing

Part of the Queens Drawers project

Summer Silk Screen Printing Workshop

Led by textile artist Ricki Outis

In this full day workshop you will develop some simple motifs and print a design using silk screens and ink.Create a textile inspired by the amazing artefacts in Adams Heritage centre the wonderful shapes of the various objects a Tilley lamp, a carpet beater, paraffin jugs, or the secret contents of the many drawers! The emphasis is on the experimental and having fun.


Suitable for 16+ 

Sunday  17th July

10:00 - 16:30

FULLY BOOKED - JOIN WAITING LIST

Silversmithing

Part of the Queens Drawers project

Summer Jewellery Workshop

Led by Silversmith and Jewellery designer Christopher Powell

In this full day workshop you will have the option to create a simple silver hammered band ring or a pair of earrings. You will be using hand tools to cut, hammer, file and shape the silver. 


Suitable for 16+

Sunday 24th July

10:30 - 13:00  &  14:00 - 16:30

Free - booking required. 

Ceramics

Part of the Queens Drawers project

Summer Ceramics Workshop

Led by ceramicists Felicity Hoyle

Two separate half day workshops in which you will make a clay portrait/ head. It could be yourself your best friend or someone made up. What about doing the whole family? A fun workshop aimed at families where you will be modelling sculpting and getting to grips with working in clay. Once your artwork is finished it will be glazed and fired. The workshop is free to attend and all materials are provided.


Suitable for anyone (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) 

Sunday 14th August

10:00 - 16:30

Free - booking required. 

Mixed Media Sculpture

Part of the Queens Drawers project

Summer Mixed Media Sculpture Workshop

Led by local sculptor Tim Peacock

A sculpture workshop experimenting with and exploring the use of wood, wire, plastics and metals, using hand tools. Looking at images of contemporary sculpture as a starting point you will go on to create a sculptural assemblage. For those wanting to have a go or those more experienced. A fantastic, practical, hands on, one day workshop!


Suitable for 12+  (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
 

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st August

10:00 - 13:00

FULLY BOOKED - JOIN WAITING LIST

Glass Fusion

Part of the Queens Drawers project

Summer Glass Workshop

Led by glass artist Sarah Hunt 

In one of these two separate half day workshops you will be creating fused glass artworks. This will involve learning to cut glass and to use glass materials including frit and metal inclusions which are designed to fuse together in the kiln. Once fired the resulting artworks are a combination of alchemy, creativity and pure magic! 


Suitable for 10+  (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). 

June 2023
No events listed.

May 2023
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April 2023
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March 2023
No events listed.

Feb 2023
No events listed.

Jan 2023
No events listed.

Dec 2022
No events listed.

Nov 2022
No events listed.

Oct 2022
No events listed.

16/10/22

2:30pm

Threads of Survival - Introduction
TALK BY STEVEN CARNE

Curator of Threads of Survival, Steven Carne, provides some insights into the making of the touring collection and why a national NHS campaign group, normally associated with marches, rallies and legal cases decided to move to quilt making. Told with humour, visuals and music, Steve explains the inspiration and background to the project that began in 2020 during Lockdown. How it began as a simple activity focused on making a national quilt to document the pandemic and the importance of the NHS, and how it grew to a collection of 30 quilts and textile pieces created by over 160 people around the country.

23/10/22

11:00am - 5:30pm

Theatrical Quilting Workshop

Steven Carne introduces a day exploring our long tradition of recording historical events

and social comment in textiles and specifically quilts.


8th - 30th October

Tuesday - 13:00-16:30

Thursday - 13:00-16:30

Friday - 13:00-16:30

Saturday - 11:00 - 16:30

Sunday - 11:00 - 16:30

Free - Drop in.

Threads of Survival

A powerful collection of 28 quilts and textile art made by over 160 people across England.

Threads of Survival continues the proud tradition of documenting important historical events and protest in quilts and textiles.

"As someone who has worked in the NHS for over thirty years I can't thank you enough for this wonderful moving exhibition."

Sat & Sun 10th & 11th Sep 10:30 - 16:30

Free - Drop in.

theWI Open Day

tea, biscuits, friends and memories

ADAMS HERITAGE CENTRE IS HOSTING theWI OPEN DAY EVENT

Sat & Sun 3rd & 4th Sep 10:30 - 16:30

Free - Drop in.

Coffee in the Morning ○ Tea in the Afternoon

ADAMS HERITAGE CENTRE IS CELEBRATING THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE

Exhibiting all the artwork, sculptures and artwork made by the community .

A Refreshments by Littleport W.I, All Welcome!

Sunday 19th June  •  Sunday 26th June  •  Sunday 3rd June  •  Sunday 10th July

13:00 - 16:00

Free - booking is not required but is recommended.

Bluestockinga to Bimbos

virago vamp battleaxe shrew vixen wench 

Please note: Ideally we'd like participants to attend all session but it's not required.

An entertaining and informative exploration of names for women through history!

A series of 4 free community workshops led by the Field Theatre Group

combining textile, arts, crafts and writing.

Saturday 16th July

10:30 - 16:30

Free - Booking Required

Silk Screen Printing

Part of the Queens Drawers project

Summer Silk Screen Printing Workshop

Led by textile artist Ricki Outis

In this full day workshop you will develop some simple motifs and print a design using silk screens and ink.Create a textile inspired by the amazing artefacts in Adams Heritage centre the wonderful shapes of the various objects a Tilley lamp, a

carpet beater, paraffin jugs, or the secret contents of the many drawers! The emphasis is on the experimental and having fun.


Suitable for 16+ 

Sunday 17th July

10:30 - 16:30

FULLY BOOKED - JOIN WAITING LIST

Silversmithing

Part of the Queens Drawers project

Summer Jewellery Workshop

Led by Silversmith and Jewellery designer Christopher Powell 

In this full day workshop you will have the option to create a simple silver hammered band ring or a pair of earrings. You will be using hand tools to cut, hammer, file and shape the silver. 


Suitable for 16+

Sunday 24th July

10:30 - 13:00  &  14:00 - 16:30

Free - Booking Required

Ceramics

Part of the Queens Drawers project

Summer Ceramics Workshop

Led by ceramicists Felicity Hoyle

Two separate half day workshops in which you will make a clay portrait/ head. It could be yourself your best friend or someone made up. What about doing the whole family? A fun workshop aimed at families where you will be modelling sculpting and getting to grips with working in clay. Once your artwork is finished it will be glazed and fired. The workshop is free to attend and all materials are provided.


Suitable for anyone (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) 

Sunday 14th August

10:00 - 16:30

Free - Booking Required

Mixed Media Sculpture

Part of the Queens Drawers project

Summer Mixed Media Sculpture Workshop

Led by local sculptor Tim Peacock

A sculpture workshop experimenting with and exploring the use of wood, wire, plastics and metals, using hand tools. Looking at images of contemporary sculpture as a starting point you will go on to create a sculptural assemblage. For those wanting to have a go or those more experienced. A fantastic, practical, hands on, one day workshop!


Suitable for 12+  (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). 


Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st August

10:00 - 13:00

FULLY BOOKED - JOIN WAITING LIST

Glass Fusion

Part of the Queens Drawers project

Summer Glass Workshop

Led by glass artist Sarah Hunt 

In one of these two separate half day workshops you will be creating fused glass artworks. This will involve learning to cut glass and to use glass materials including 

frit and metal inclusions which are designed to fuse together in the kiln. Once fired the resulting artworks are a combination of alchemy, creativity and pure magic! 


Suitable for 10+  (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Tuesday 28th June at 7.00 pm

FULLY BOOKED - JOIN WAITING LIST

numinous

The astonishing story of Henry Morris 

Written and performed by Andrew O’Hanlon 

Performance runs for 1 hour followed by a 20 min Q&A 

A comedy about resistance to change, the force of will and our capacity to deal with anything; based on the life of educationalist Henry Morris, and told with objects and many of his own words.

Friday 3rd June 10:30 - 16:30

Free - Drop in.

Coffee in the Morning ○ Tea in the Afternoon

ADAMS HERITAGE CENTRE IS CELEBRATING THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE

Exhibiting all the artwork, sculptures and artwork made by the community .

A Refreshments by Littleport W.I, All Welcome!

Tuesday 28th June at 7.00 pm

FULLY BOOKED - JOIN WAITING LIST

numinous

The astonishing story of Henry Morris 

Written and performed by Andrew O’Hanlon 

Performance runs for1 hour followed by a 20 min Q&A 

A comedy about resistance to change, the force of will and our capacity to deal with anything; based on the life of educationalist Henry Morris, and told with objects and many of his own words. 

Friday 3rd June 10:30 - 16:30

Free - Drop in.

Coffee in the Morning ○ Tea in the Afternoon

ADAMS HERITAGE CENTRE IS CELEBRATING THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE

Exhibiting all the artwork, sculptures and artwork made by the community .

A Refreshments by Littleport W.I, All Welcome!

The Queens Drawers Project

Thanks to Our Funders

The Arts Council’s 'Let’s Create Jubilee Fund' and by Cambridgeshire Community Foundation which has been set up to ensure that creativity plays an important role in local community celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.


Adams Heritage Centre is putting on five artist led workshops for the community. 

The workshops will be centred around creating artworks to fit into one of the many small drawers running along one wall in Adams. From poetry, metal casting to heritage crafts there will be something for everyone to have a try at. So come on give it a go! 


All Workshops are Free


The Secret Tea Party
PART OF THE QUEENS DRAWERS PROJECT
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Session 1:  10:00 to 12:00  EVENT FINISHED
Session 2:  14:00 to 16:00
Saturday 30 April 2022

Led by artist Sukie Meldon in this workshop you will be making a mini secret tea party scene to fit into one of the little drawers in Adams Heritage Centre. 


Children welcome!

How it went
Pewter
PART OF THE QUEENS DRAWERS PROJECT
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Session 1:  10:00 to 12:30 EVENT FINISHED
Session 2:  13:30 to 16:00
Monday 2 May 2022

The two separate pewter casting workshops will be led by Tabitha Frost who is an award-winning metal smith. She is trained in a range of metal work and Silversmithing techniques. 


Suitable for 13+

How it went
Carnival
PART OF THE QUEENS DRAWERS PROJECT
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10:30 to 16:30 EVENT FINISHED
Sunday 8 May 2022

A creative writing workshop on the theme of Carnival led by poet and artist John Lyons. 


Not suitable for children.

How it went
Leather Memory Boxes
PART OF THE QUEENS DRAWERS PROJECT
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Part 1/2:  10:00 to 12:30  EVENT FINISHED
Monday 16 May 2022
Part 2/2:  10:00 to 12:30
Tuesday 17 May 2022

A two part craft workshop led by leather craftsman Ian Stevens for all the arty more senior folks in the village...or for those of you who just want to have a go!


Not suitable for children.

How it went
Willow Posy Baskets
PART OF THE QUEENS DRAWERS PROJECT
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10:00 to 16:30 EVENT FINISHED
Sunday 29 May 2022

All day willow weaving workshop led artist maker Jane Frost.


Suitable for children 12+

How it went

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Want to use Adams?

Adams can be used to host meetings, workshops and act as a gallery.

We do not currently rent out Adams for parties.

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  • Letting Charges

    Hire charges are

    £50.00 per day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

    £30.00 per half day. Morning 9.00 to 1.00. Afternoon 1.00 to 5.00

    Evening hire by arrangement


    Charges are usually revised in April each year.

  • Booking Procedure

    1. A booking form should be completed by the user.


    2. A £50 returnable deposit is required to secure the booking. It will be banked & refunded by cheque. Part or all of this deposit may be used to cover any damage caused during letting.


    3. The whole letting charge should be paid two weeks prior to the event in addition to the booking deposit which will be returned after the date of the event.


    4. Should cancellation occur within two weeks of the event on your part, the letting charge will be not be charged but the £50 deposit will not be returned. However if a replacement booking is secured the deposit can be transferred to the new booking. If circumstances beyond the control of AHC cause us to cancel a booking no charges will be made and deposits will be returned in full.


    5. The centre should be left tidy by the user and all refuse removed by the hirer. Furniture should be left as found. Kitchen equipment should be washed and put away in the cupboards as found.


    6. Rear doors will be unlocked by the key holder and must be left unlocked during the period of hire to allow emergency exit/access.


    7. Cheques should be made payable to Adams Heritage Centre.


    8. You can pay directly into bank account Adams Heritage Centre Littleport. 20-29-68 33119068 please use your surname or organisation name as a reference.


    9. AHC expect hirers to hold public liability insurance and to provide a copy of the certificate as part of the booking process. In some circumstances and at the discretion of the Trustees a hirer may be covered by AHC public liability.


    10. Please can all hirers and their participants remember AHC does hold historic artefacts which must not be handled other than under supervision of either an AHC Trustee or nominated volunteer.

  • COVID-19 Related Booking Information

    Despite the relaxation of Covid-19 related rules on the 19th July 2021, the AHC Trustees have taken the view that Covid-19 is still a threat to all and in particular ,the most vulnerable in our community. We will continue to support any measures that make our centre as safe as it can be for both our users and staff. We reserve the right to reject any booking request that may cause unnecessary risk to all.

Updated 12/10/2021 

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