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Exhibitions & Events at Touchstones Rochdale. Touchstones Rochdale is located close to Rochdale town centre approximately 5 to 10 minutes walk from Rochdale Transport Interchange with bus and tram access and 10 minutes from the Rochdale Railway Station. We are 10 minutes drive from J20-M62. Cycle parking is available outside the Centre with Pay & Display car parking available close by.
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October 2014 - March 2015
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The Gallery for EveryoneOneGallery
See a wide variety of exhibitions in the Art Gallery’s four gallery spaces including those from the local community in Gallery One, selections from the borough’s impressive art collection and work by contemporary artists in the Contemporary Forward programme supported by Arts Council England.
Four Seasons in One Day
until 7 March 2015
This exhibition from the borough’s art collection explores the four seasons through
a range of historic and contemporary works of art. Springtime blossom, summer sunshine, autumn leaves and winter snows
are all captured in work from a range of artists including Adrian Berg, Joseph Farquharson,
Edward Stott and a recent acquisition by ceramicist Halima Cassell.
Stephen Pinnell: Waiting for the Miracle
15 November 2014 – 14 February 2015
Paintings by local artist Stephen Pinnell.
Glennis Brierley: Celebrating A Creative Life
21 February – 30 May 2015
Local artist Glennis Brierley died tragically in December 2013. This exhibition celebrates the richness and diversity of her artistic talents through paintings, drawings, embroideries and
mixed media work representing a lifetime of creativity.
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Natalie Giannikitzakis: Shy
Natalie Giannikitzakis: Act Naturally
until 8 November 2014
Recent Fine Art graduate Natalie Giannikitzakis explores the subtleties of body language through highly detailed pencil drawings.
We welcome applications for Gallery One exhibitions from anyone who lives or works
in the borough of Rochdale – just ask for an application form.
The Contemporary Forward programme is supported by Arts Council England.
A Common Ground: Ikuko Iwamoto, Junko Mori and Kayo Saito
13 December 2014 – 7 March 2015
A Common Ground brings together the work of three UK-based, Japanese-born artists who have a shared interest in the natural world as a source of inspiration for their work.
Ikuko Iwamoto makes tableware and sculptural ceramics based on the repetitive patterns such as those seen through a microscope. Junko Mori’s metalwork consists of multiples of individually forged steel, with her observations of tree and plant matter the driving force behind her sculptures. Kayo Saito’s jewellery is influenced by plants and organic forms, whose apparent fragility, structure and vital energy stimulate her creativity.
Rosa Nguyen: Sanctuary
26 September – 22 November 2014
Touchstones Rochdale is an Asia Triennial Manchester 2014 Partner and will be showing a new installation by Rosa Nguyen incorporating ceramics, glass and natural material to link with the festival theme of conflict and compassion.
www.asiatriennialmanchester.com
Daksha Patel: Bodytopos
13 December 2014 – 7 March 2015
Bodytopos is an exhibition of Daksha Patel’s drawings and prints that map the human body and its interaction with the environment. It includes new work in response to digital scans and environmental datasets. Her drawings experiment with materials such as clay, fat and natural pigments, as well as graphite on paper.
Jilly Edwards: Wanderlust
26 September – 22 November 2014
Jilly Edwards is one of the UK’s leading tapestry weavers. Over the course of her 40 year career, she has exhibited internationally and has tapestries in collections in the UK, USA and Japan. The tapestries in this exhibition explore Edwards’ journeys through different landscapes, including new works in a vivid yellow colour palette.
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Talking Heads
Heritage Galleryuntil 18 April 2015
Portraits are brought to life in this exhibition as personal objects are explored and stories are told. Talking Heads celebrates some of the people of Rochdale who have given to the borough.
The exhibition features faces from the past as well as the present. From celebrities such as Gracie Fields to philanthropists like Thomas Watson, each portrait will tell you about themselves and what they have done for the town.
Meet the Heape family who helped to create Rochdale’s Art Gallery and Museum. Find out why Thomas Watson built Rochdale Infirmary and explore the artwork of Tim Bobbin.
The exhibition includes hands-on activities for younger visitors.
A changing programme of exhibitions bringing Rochdale’s past to life. The Heritage Gallery draws on the many extraordinary and rare objects in our museum and archives collections. Each exhibition concentrates on a different aspect of our borough’s fascinating history.
Local Studies Centre
Discover the past for yourself first hand. Whether you’re interested in local history, want to trace your family roots or just want to know a little more about
the street you live on, we can help you find out more.
Our collections include maps, photographs, ephemera, archives
and local newspapers on microfilm. Free internet access including ancestry.com is also available.
Just pop in and our friendly staff will help with your enquiries.
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Our family friendly Museum is the place to find out all about Rochdale borough’s heritage from famous faces to the lives of ordinary people, there’s loads to see and do.
All children must be accompanied by an adult (max. 3 children per adult).Booking required unless stated otherwise – please note this can only be made twoweeks prior to the event on 01706 924492 or in person at Touchstones Rochdale.Activities are FREE unless stated otherwise.
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Every Tuesday until 3 March (No sessions 23 and 30 Dec)
11am-11.45amCreative discovery and sensory play sessions in the Art Gallery for babies aged 0-2 and their parents. No need to book, just drop in.This project is funded by the NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group.
Every Saturday from 20 Sept to 6 Dec (except 25 Oct) and 10 Jan – 28 March. 10.30am-12noon or 1pm-2.30pm
An exciting weekly programme of art and craft activities for families to do together. Tickets cost £3 per child
per workshop and accompanying adults go free. Tickets are only available to book via
www.eventbrite.co.uk - search for Touchstones Rochdale.
Suitable for 5-12 years.
Spooktastic FREE Family Fun Day Thurs 30 Oct 11am-2pm
There are plenty of FREE spooky activities and ghoulish goings on at Touchstones this Halloween inspired by Rochdale’s
haunted, horrible histories!
Try your hand at the fiendishly frightful arts and crafts activity stations if you dare! Why not
also go on our 30 minute Blue Badge guided family tour of three infamous haunted hotpots in
the town centre? Tours start 11.30am, 12.30pm or 1.30pm - just sign up on the day.
Pop in for 30 minutes or stay and enjoy all three gruesome hours!
Drop-in event. No booking required.Suitable for 5-12 year olds.
Holiday QuizzesAvailable during
October half term: Sat 25 Oct – Sat 1 Nov
February half term: Sat 14 Feb – Sat 21 Feb
This family quiz takes you on a tour of the exciting exhibitions and once completed you can enter the free prize draw to win a high street gift card.
Free drop-in activity.
The Big Draw Thurs 30 Oct
11am-2pm
Come and join in with theworld’s biggest drawing festival!
Over 280,000 people will bedrawing this October in over 20
countries and you can take part right here in our Art Gallery. Drop-in event. No booking required.
Suitable for 3-12 year olds.
Nature Tiles Fri 31 Oct
1.30pm-3pmJoin artist Alison Cooper
to create your own clay tile with relief prints from
leaves and other natural materials linked to the
Sanctuary exhibition.Booking required.
Suitable for 5-12 years.
Living Prints Tues 17 Feb 1.30pm-3pm
Join artist FrancesWalker for this
drop-in session linked to the A
Common Ground exhibition to create
simple prints on fabric inspired by natural forms.
Drop-in session. No booking required.
Suitable for 5-12 year olds.
Wildlife River-tastic! FREE Family Fun Day Thurs 19 Feb 11am-2pm
Find out more about the bugs, beasties and birds that inhabit the local River Roch in our half term event. Lots of FREE arts and crafts
drop-in activities for the family to enjoy together - pop in for 30 minutes or stay and enjoy
all three hours!
Drop-in session. No booking required.Suitable for 5-12 years.
M6 Theatre Company present Whatever the Weather
Fri 20 Feb Shows at 11am or 2pm
Bringing the outside in, M6’s charming new production is set in the multi-sensory
world of a traditional weather house. Two loveable characters diligently monitor
the ever-changing weather. He is happy inthe bright, warm sunshine. She is happy
in the wet, refreshing rain. But what happens when the winds of
change blow?Book your free tickets from
M6 Theatre on 01706 355898 or email admin@
m6theatre.co.ukSuitable for ages 3+
Every Thursday from 2 Dec to 3 March (apart from 25 Dec and 1 Jan)
Join musician Beth Bishop for a fun, musical drop-in session in the Art Gallery for 2-4 year olds and their parents from 11am- 12noon.
This project is funded by the NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group.
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Santa’s Grotto
Sat 6 Dec 10am-5pm
Although Santa will be very busy preparing for Christmas Eve, Touchstones Rochdale has managed to convince him to take a
couple of days off to visit the Museum. Meet the elves who will help you have some creative fun. Place a wish on the Christmas tree before meeting Santa in his magical Grotto. Each child will receive a gift to take home.
Spaces are limited and booking is essential. £6.50 per child (includes gift). Suitable for children of all ages. Bookings can be made in person
or by telephone to Rochdale Visitor Information Centre 01706 924928 (Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm).
(Please note we are unable to change bookings once they have been made or to offer refunds due to Santa’s popularity).
We have a range of regular and one-off events offering lots of opportunities to take part in the arts and find out more about our collections and exhibitions.
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Touchstones Creative Writing GroupFirst Thursday of every month 2pm-3.30pmFree
Now independently constituted, the Touchstones Creative Writing Group meets monthly to encourage and promote creative writing. Encouraging positive health and well-being benefits, the group welcomes new members
both would-be and existing writers, to join in. No booking required.
Sessions are led by Norman Warwick, Just Poets.
Knitty GrittyLast Tuesday of every month
2pm-3.30pmFree, just buy a brew
Come along to our monthly knitting group which meets in Café Life. Feel free to bring along
your own knitting projects, share ideas or start something new. Younger knitters are welcome in
school holidays. No booking required.
Friends of Rochdale Art GallerySecond Tuesday of the month12.30pm–1.45pm
For many years the Friends have been helping the Art Gallery to conserve and acquire paintings for the collection. Talks by invited speakers about historic and contemporary art and craft are held most months with the occasional trip to visit other art collections. Talks cost £2 per person
for members and £3 for non-members including refreshments. Payable on the door – no booking required.
All welcome. Ring or visit our website for further details. Look out for exhibiting artist Daksha Patel talking about her work on 13 January 2015.
Paper Gallery presents Drawing ClubFirst Wednesday of the month
from 1 Oct to 4 March1.30pm-3pm
Free
Join artist Richard Meaghan from Paper Gallery for an informal drawing session in the Art Gallery taking inspiration from the artwork on display
to create your own work. Basic equipment and materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Stay for as long as you like. Drop-in session, no booking required.
Ikebana Landscape with Rosa NguyenSat 27 Sept - 2pm-4pm - FreeJoin exhibiting artist Rosa Nguyen to explore her exhibition Sanctuary and the ideas behind it. You will have the chance to work with Rosa to create a landscape inspired by Ikebana, the Japanese discipline of flower arranging, using materials such as flowers, vegetables, branches, clay, recycled plastic, glass and paint.
Wanderlust tapestry exhibition talk with Jilly Edwards
Sat 11 Oct - 2.30pm-4pm - FreeJoin exhibiting artist Jilly Edwards for an informal talk about her work starting in the exhibition and moving tohe Education Studio
for a closer look at samples and sketchbooks for an insight into translating inspiration into
finished work.
Adult craft workshops to put you in a festive mood. Inspired to create a bit more of a homemade Christmas? Then look no further than Touchstones Rochdale. Spaces are limited and booking is essential for both workshops, ring 01706 924928.
Creative Christmas Cardswith Alan Birch
Sat 8 Nov11am – 1pm
Explore printing using the technique of etching and create your own
handmade Christmas cards. Cost £5, payable on booking.
Festive Wreaths with Jude Murray Sat 13 Dec 11am – 1pm
Avoid the crowds and have a break from the Christmas shopping. Make your own evergreen wreath to finish off your festive decorations. Cost £5, payable on booking.
MaD Theatre Company presents Gin & Chronic Arthritis
Part of Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival
Fri 24 Oct - 7pmMarilyn is not your typical Nan. She drinks gin
for breakfast, ice skates and has numerous internet lovers. When one of these men, Wheelchair Barry
takes her to a psychic night at the local pub Marilyn gets a message from her childhood sweetheart
from the other side. She is over the moon, but Barry is consumed with jealousy. Gin & Chronic Arthritis is one
of MaD Theatre Company’s best loved comedies. Miss it and your life will be that bit emptier than it should be.
Suitable for ages 12+ Tickets £5 – please book at rochdaleliteraturefestival.co.uk
Please pre-book by calling us on 01706 924492
Image © Barry Hobson
Ancient Greek Love & Magic: Two talks by local author Dr Regine MayPart of Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival - Sat 25 OctoberAncient Magic and Greek Love Spells 11am-12noon & Love at First Sight in the Ancient Greek Novels and Bollywood 2pm-3pm
Dr Regine May works at the University of Leeds as
a Lecturer for Latin Literature and Language and lives in Rochdale. Each talk lasts 45 minutes and is followed by a 15 minute Q&A. Free - please book at rochdale literature festival.co.uk
Outreach DisplaysSee more of the
borough’s Art Gallery and Museum
collections in the display cases at
Heywood Library and Middleton
Arena.
Venue HireTouchstones Rochdale offers a unique
venue for meetings and events. Our studio space and meeting room are
available for hire. Catering can be arranged to suit your requirements.
Ring 01706 924492 for more details.
Arts and Heritage Resource Centre The Resource Centre is where we look after our historic collections. You can arrange to meet a curator and get help with identifying and researching items at the Resource
Centre. Ring: 01706 641085 or email: [email protected] centre is open Monday to Thursday 10am-5pm - visits arranged by appointment.
Tours can be arranged for small groups to visit this state of the art storage facility. Please book in advance. The Resource Centre is accessible for people with mobility difficulties and
has limited parking outside including a designated bay for blue badge holders.
Schools ServiceIf you are a school or educational group looking
for exciting and interesting learning experiences, then why not visit Touchstones Rochdale. Our expert
led sessions support the new national curriculum and we have been awarded the Learning Outside the
Classroom Quality Badge which is a nationally recognised indicator of high quality educational provision.
Download our Schools Programme from our website or ring the Education team on 01706 924931.
Arts Development
Interested in getting involved in the arts
such as theatre, dance, circus? Check
out www.takepart.org.uk to find out what’s
on offer around the borough!
Visitor Information CentreDon’t just stop in Touchstones Rochdale. Let the Visitor
Information Centre provide you with details of places to visit including local, regional and national attractions. Information
about events and accommodation is available. We can also arrange group tours of Touchstones Rochdale and other
local heritage venues. Call 01706 924928 to discuss your requirements.
ShopThe place to
get that unique card or gift.
We stock a range of souvenirs, postcards, local crafts, jewellery,
books and pocket money gifts for children.
Café LifeCafé Life is the ideal place to
rest and refresh whether you’re visiting exhibitions, just passing by or meeting up with friends.
Café Life is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am–4pm. Food
served from 11am.
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YOUR MUSEUM NEEDS YOU!
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From Bury and Bolton
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Where to find us
• Art Gallery • Museum • Local Studies Centre • Visitor Information Centre •• Events Programme • Education Service • Shop • Café •
This information is available in large print on request.
Access
Touchstones Rochdale is fully accessible for people using wheelchairs. There are three designated parking bays for blue badge holders outside the centre.
Travel Information
Touchstones Rochdale is located close to Rochdale town centre approximately 5 to 10 minutes walk from Rochdale Transport Interchange with bus and tram access and 10 minutes from the Rochdale Railway Station. We are 10 minutes drive from J20-M62. Cycle parking is available outside the Centre with Pay & Display car parking available close by.
Contact Information
Main Reception: 01706 924492
Visitor Information Centre: 01706 924928
Email: [email protected]
Online: www.link4life.org/touchstones
Opening Times
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Christmas hours: Closing at 3pm on Weds 24 and Weds 31 Dec and all day on 25-29 Dec and 1 Jan.
FREE Admission
Café Life, run by Pure Innovations, is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm.
Follow us on: Facebook (Touchstones Rochdale), Twitter (@Touchstones), Instagram (Touchstones_Rochdale) and Pinterest (Touchstones Rochdale).
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