HAT MUSEUM IN
ENGLAND WINS THE MANCHESTER TOURISM AWARD FOR
BEST SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION
The Hat Museum, called Hat Works, was developed
from a lottery funded by a project in Stockport,
of one Manchester, England’s leading hat
towns. They have classes, exhibits and historical
references from early 19th century hat experiences.
The museum - that opened in 2000 - is an interactive
visitor attraction in a restored Victorian Mill
that was once a thriving hat factory. They also
have a hat book library, available to researchers
Monday to Friday, by appointment. A collection
of related documents and hat ephemera may also
be viewed by appointment. These relate mainly
to the local men’s fur felt hat industry.
Copying facilities are available, within UK copyright
guidelines. Call: 0161 355 8008 for an appointment.
“Live demonstrations of working machinery
combined with an extensive collection of hats
and stimulating audio-visual shows create an experience,
which is thought provoking, educational and fun,”
said Samantha Tavernor, Hat Works Manager.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT HAT WORKS:
WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS
OF STOCKPORT’S HATTING HISTORY
Sunday 29 July
1.30pm - 4.00pm
A guided walk led by Hat Works expert guide Sue
Lea, through the historic streets of Stockport
looking at the remains of the town’s once
flourishing hat industry. This is a moderate walk
approximately 2 miles and includes refreshments
after the walk. Appropriate footwear is recommended.
Price: £5.50
FABULOUS FELT SQUARES -
the 200th Anniversary of the Worshipful Company
of Felt Makers - Sunday 5, 12, 19 and 26 August
1.30pm - 4.00pm
Come and join in this fun drop- in session where
you can create your own design on a template then
make a felt patch, which will be one of 200 that
goes toward making a quilt celebrating the 200th
Anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Felt
Makers. Great fun for those who have made felt
before or for complete beginners!
Price: £1 adult and children
NO BOOKING NECESSARY
2007
27 July - Wedding Hat
31 August - Quaker Bonnet
Last Friday of every month 1.00pm-1.10pm
Hat Works' Collections Access Officer
Helen Castle will explore interesting items from
the museum collection in a 10 minute lunchtime
talk.
Devour some interesting facts in your lunch hour.
Just drop in.
FREE
FELT JEWELLERY WORKSHOP
Sunday 15 July
Learn to make beautiful and unique items
of jewelry from felt at this fun, hands on workshop,
led by the talented textile artist Jane McDonald.
By the end of the session you will know how to
create unique necklaces, bracelets and brooches
and you could go home modeling your first designs!
No prior knowledge of felt making is necessary
as all techniques will be demonstrated.
Price: £16.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
 Thanks
to a generous grant from the MLA, Hat Works gallery
has been able to make information about hat collecting
available in languages that reflect the region’s
diverse communities, visually impaired visitors
and tourists from all over the globe.
Information about hat collecting is now available
in Urdu, Chinese, Bengali, Large Print, German
and French. The Hat Works team is delighted to
have increased the physical and intellectual access
of our hat gallery through this project.
To book for any of the workshops or events
contact
Hat Works on 0845 8330975 / 0845 8330991
Samantha Tavernor
- Hat Works Manager
Wellington Mill,
Wellington Rd South, Stockport, Cheshire
SK3 0EU
Tel: 0161 355 7772
http://www.hatworks.org.uk/
samantha.tavernor@stockport.gov.uk
E-mail: bookings.hatworks@stockport.gov.uk
- Museum Hours Monday - Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm
and Saturday – Sunday 1.00 - 5.00pm.
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