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Sat 23rd Sep 2017 - Sun 28th Jan 2018

Driggsby the WhalePercy Kelly: Line of Beauty, A Retrospective From Sat 20th Jan 2018

To book or for more information call 01228 618700 www.tulliehouse.co.uk

P E R C Y K E L LY D R I G G S B Y

Join us for an afternoon exploring the extraordinary life and work ofCumbrian artist Percy Kelly. See page 10 for full details on this event.

Percy Kelly - An Afternoon of Talks

Sun 21st Jan 2018 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Tickets: £15 (£12 Members)Tickets include admission to the exhibition, all talks and tea and coffee.

Tullie House and Prism Arts are excited to be working together on aninter-generational project inspired by the life and work of Cumbrianartist Percy Kelly. Children from Distington Community School arecreating a performance devised from illustrated letters by the CreativeArts and Conversations Group.

This event is FREE but booking is essential. Call 01228 618700 tobook your place.

An exhibition in THe Community Gallery will showcase a selection ofillustrated letters and artwork produced by Prism Arts CreativeConversation group.

Admission charges apply.

Prism Arts - Letters from the Edge

Tues 23rd Jan 2018 1.30pm & 2.00pm

This spectacular exhibition showcasing over100 of Percy Kelly’s works continues into theNew Year. Visitors have called it ‘the mostabsorbing exhibition I have seen for a verylong time’ and ‘excellent and wonderful tosee.’ The exhibition is specially curated byChris Wadsworth, the leading expert on thelife and work of Percy Kelly.

Admission charges apply.

Our juvenile Fin Whale skeleton, Driggsby, willbe on display for the first time. Be amazed bythis huge 12 metre (39 feet) long addition to theAtrium, best seen from the Border Galleries.Explore Driggsby’s fascinating story from thestirring discovery in 2014 on the West Coast ofCumbria, to the final mounting and installation. The exhibit will beaccompanied by a display investigating how Driggsby is related to youand me, which will feature the skull of a Minke whale and a skull castof the extinct whale, Dorudon, which lived 40 million years ago.

Thurs 8th Feb 2018 7.30pm

The Tale of Driggsby the Whale

Learn about the exciting story of Driggsby the Fin Whale as CuratorDr Simon Jackson takes you through Driggsby's fascinating journeyfrom discovery to display.You'll also have the chance to see and handlereal whale bones.

Sun 28th Jan 2018 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Meet Driggsby the Whale

We’ll be creating our very own version of Driggsby the Whale withcraft materials.

See page 16 for further details.

Join us for two special whale-themed family drop-ins where CuratorSimon Jackson will also have real whale bones to touch and handle.

Tickets: £8 (£6 Members)

Sun 25th Mar 2018 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Origami Whales

We’re making origami whales with paper.

See page 16 for further details.

These sessions are FREE to those with annual tickets.

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Opens Sat 10th Feb 2018

Riches of China: Splendour, Status and Symbolism

Inspired by traditional Chinese crafts, art formsand artefacts, we are working with Prism ArtsStudio Arts Group on the creation of aninstallation to complement the China exhibition.

Artists and participants from Prism Arts will be co-delivering creative workshops in theCommunity Room on Saturday 24th Februaryand Monday 5th March.

China: Through Our Eyes

A major new exhibition introducing and exploring the fascinatinghistory and stunning art of China. Costume and embroidery from theEmperor’s court, alongside pottery, jade and artefacts from the Shangto Qing dynasties and beyond will bring the splendour of ImperialChina to Carlisle.International loans will be shown outside of China for the first time, supplemented by objects on loan from UK organisations and Tullie House’s own Chinese collection.Discover the role of warriors and scholars in the Emperor’s court,explore the rich symbolism of Chinese art and learn about the ancient Silk Road that linked China to the West for thousands of years, bringing Chinese goods to Carlisle and taking ideas and tastes from Britain back to the producing centres of China.Admission charges apply. Pick up an event brochure and visit our website forfull programme information.

We will be keeping the exhibition open late once a month for a chanceto experience the Riches of China out of hours. Late opening will befollowed by our monthly China Café, a chance to learn more aboutChinese culture.

Normal admission charges apply to visit the exhibition, China Café is FREEof charge (see page 6 for more details).

Late Night Opening

Tues 6th Mar & 3rd Apr 2018 until 7.00pm

Join a member of our Visitor Experience Team as theyshine a spotlight on some of their favourite pieces in thekey themes of the exhibition.

FREE with an Annual Ticket or Tullie House membership. Advance booking advised due to limited places.

Spotlight Tours

Spotlight on Splendour - Sun 25th Feb 2018Spotlight on Status - Sun 25thMar 2018Spotlight on Symbolism - Sun 22nd Apr 2018

2.00pm2.00pm2.00pm

Sessions are free but booking is essential. Please call01228 618700 to book your place. For further detailsemail lindsey.atkinson@tulliehouse.org

The Year of the Rooster is over, welcome in the Year of the Dog at Tullie House as we celebrate Chinese New Year!

A great way to explore our major new exhibition Riches of China:Splendour, Status and Symbolism, try your hand at fun crafts for allthe family and discover more about Chinese culture. Check our websiteand social media pages for further details on this event.

Chinese New Year Festival

Fri 16th Feb 2018

SAVETHE

DATE!

Visit the exhibition, grab some food and watch a masterpiece of Chinesecinema on our big screen.

Set in 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a young Chinese warrior stealsa sword from a famed swordsman. The quest to return the sword to itsrightful owner turns into a mysterious and miraculous adventure.

Mandarin with English subtitles

Exhibition open for ticket holders from 6.00pm, bar and food availablefrom 6.00pm until 7.30pm (last orders for food 7.00pm).

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (12)

Thurs 22nd Mar 2018

Tickets: £8.50 (£6.50 Members)

C H I N A

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Tickets: FREE

Our China Café returns for 2018 with sessions exploring Chinese New Year, the Chinese imperial examination system and our brand new Riches of China exhibition.

China Café

Tues 6th Feb, 6th Mar & 3rd Apr 2018Function Room, 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Tickets: £35 Adults

Learn the basics of Chinese withChinese Language Instructor GloriaHuang, in this ten week languagecourse aimed at adults. The coursewill teach you pronunciation, basiccharacters and everyday Chinese forcommunication. There will be aFREE taster session on 2nd Januaryas an introduction.

Mandarin Chinese for Beginners

Every Mon from 29th Jan - 23rd Apr 20186.00pm - 7.30pm

Tickets: £15 Includes materials and admission to the museum.

Sat 7th Apr 2018

Join artist Hyeyoung Maeng for anintroduction to the traditional Chineseart form of Ink Painting, includingsymbolism and calligraphy. Hyeyoungwill also give a demonstration and showsome of her amazing pieces.

Introduction to Chinese Ink Painting

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Tickets: £12.50 (£8.50 Members)

Tickets: £12.50 (£8.50 Members)

Celebrate the opening of our brand-new exhibition Riches of China:Splendour, Status and Symbolism for an exclusive out of hoursprivate view of the exhibition. Meet some of the team behind theexhibition and gain insights into the stories behind the objects anddevelopment of the exhibition.

Why not extend your evening by joining us for an illustrated talk from guest speaker Rachel Barclay from the University of Durham’sOriental Museum?

Special Member’s Event

Thurs 22nd Feb 2018 5.00pm - 6.00pm

7.30pm

Tickets: Gallery Tour FREE Members onlyAdvance booking essential. Membership available from as little as £25per year, ask at Reception or check out our website for more details.

Thurs 22nd Feb 2018

Illustrated Talk: Chinese Collections at theOriental Museum with Rachel Barclay

Join us for an illustrated talk from guest speaker Rachel Barclay, Curatorof the University of Durham’s Oriental Museum. Rachel will shed lighton Durham University’s Chinese collections and how they are used.

Exhibition open for ticket holders from 6.00pm, bar and food availablefrom 6.00pm (last orders for food 6.45pm).

Join us for an illustrated talk from guest speaker Helen Armstrong,Collections Registrar at Durham Oriental Museum, who will beexploring Chinese textiles and costume and what they can tell us aboutChinese history and culture.

Exhibition open for ticket holders from 6.00pm, bar and food availablefrom 6.00pm until 7.30pm (last orders for food 7.00pm).

7.30pmThurs 26th Apr 2018

Illustrated Talk: Chinese Costume with Helen Armstrong

Our popular programme of engaging lunchtime talks continues.Admission is free and there is no need to book, but please arrivepromptly to secure a seat. We aim to offer a varied programme of talks, and the opinions and views shared by our speakers do notrepresent the views of Tullie House.

The Lecture Theatre is equipped with induction loops and wheelchairaccess is available. If you have any specific requirements, please contactus on 01228 618718 and we will make suitable arrangements for you.

We welcome ideas for future lectures and speakers, so pleasesend your suggestions to lindsey.atkinson@tulliehouse.org

TALKS START AT 1.00PM IN THE LECTURE THEATRE, AND LAST APPROXIMATELY 30 - 45 MINUTES.

TUESDAY LUNCHTIME LECTURESTA L K S & C O N F E R E N C E S

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Tickets: Free

Opening Times: Until 31st Mar Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun 12am - 4pmOpening Times: From 1st Apr Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm • Sun 11pm - 5pm www.tulliehouse.co.uk

In 2009, Annie Weir decided to give writing 'a propergo', and completed an MA in Creative Writing at theUniversity of Cumbria in 2011.

Annie's psychological thriller 'Judith Wants to be YourFriend' featured in the 2017 Borderlines festival andhas sold over 5000 copies. It has been described as askilful blend of narrative voices and viewpoints.

In this talk Annie will share with you her innovative writing exercises,and tell you about her journey from secret writer to successful author.

Annie Weir:The Making of a Novelist

Tues 6th Feb 2018

Do you have a passion for iconic Mid-Century design?

Take a vibrant trip down memory lane with Antiques collectorStephen Jackson, and marvel at his fabulous collection of 1950'stextiles, Atomic prints and Modernist homewares.

RETRO-SPECT

Tues 3rd Apr 2018

Tues 6th Mar 2018

Inspiring People and CommunitiesThrough Film

Haltwhistle Film Project has worked across Cumbria and the North-East for 20 years making films and animations with people as young as 3 and as old as 104.

They run a mobile cinema, learning disability film company FilmAbleand have made films for many organisations including the NHS and RSPB.

Come and hear some of their stories about pirates in biplanes, flutes made from sticks, animations of sea monsters and find out how they tackle important subjects.

SATURDAY SESSIONSA D U LT E V E N T S

Sat 3rd Mar 2018Create expressive and exciting paintingsexploring the possibilities of mixed mediawith artist Sarah Colgate. Media will includewatercolour, ink, oil pastel and papercollage, and will explore techniques forcombining them harmoniously, as well tipson composition and colour. The theme‘buildings and textures’ will enable you toexplore the full potential of mixed media.Suitable for beginners and those who wantto develop their skills.

Mixed Media: Buildings and Textures

10.00am - 4.00pm

Includes basic materials, tea and coffee and admissionto the Museum.

Tickets: £35Includes materials, tea and coffee and admission to the museum.

Sarah Colgate

Sat 21st Apr 2018Join Deb Wainwright to learn how to turn “stuff” into a beautifullycrafted mixed media wall plaque, incorporating acrylic paint sprays and stencils. Things you might throw away can be repurposed inwonderful art pieces you will be proud to display or give as a gift.

Mixed Media: Wall Plaques

10.00am - 4.00pm

Tickets: £35

TULLIE TALKSTA L K S & C O N F E R E N C E S

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Thurs 8th Feb 2018 7.30pm

The Tale of Driggsby the Whale

See page 3 for further details on this event.

Tickets: £8 (£6 Members)

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Join us for an afternoon exploring the extraordinary life and work ofCumbrian artist Percy Kelly. This event begins with an informal guidedvisit of the exhibition by Tullie House curator Melanie Gardner,followed by a series of talks including Chris Wadsworth, who willexplore the importance of line in Percy’s work, Rob David who willdiscuss his meetings with the artist and a performance of ‘Old Haunts:Percy Kelly’s Lines of Flight’ by Alan Beattie which explores the issuesthat may have shaped Kelly’s artworks.

Percy Kelly - An Afternoon of Talks

Sun 21st Jan 2018 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Tickets: £15 (£12 Members)Tickets include admission to the exhibition, all talks and tea and coffee.

Easter at Tullie HouseFA M I L I E S & YO U N G P E O P L EFA M I L I E S & YO U N G P E O P L E

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FEBRUARY HALF TERM

Opening Times: Until 31st Mar Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun 12am - 4pmOpening Times: From 1st Apr Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm • Sun 11pm - 5pm

Chinese Paper Dragons Sat 10th Feb 2018Egg Decoration Sat 31st Mar 2018

Potato Easter Egg Stamps Tues 3rd Apr 2018

Easter Sock Bunnies Thurs 5th Apr 2018

Chinese WILLOW PATTERN Sat 7th Apr 2018

Chinese Dragon Puppets Tues 10th Apr 2018

Chinese Painting Thurs 12th Apr 2018

Chinese Cherry Blossoms Sat 14th Apr 2018

Chinese CALLIGRAPHY Mon 12th Feb 2018

Good Luck Charms Weds 14th Feb 2018

GOLDFISH KITES Thurs 15th Feb 2018

New Year Lanterns Fri 16th Feb 2018

CHINESE DRUMS Sat 17th Feb 2018

Panda Crafts Tues 13th Feb 2018

Spend your Easter at Tullie House enjoying activities inspired by theholidays and our China exhibition. While you’re here explore our galleriesand hunt for eggs in our Easter trail.

These sessions are free to those families with annual tickets. All these sessionsare drop-in between 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

Join us for a week of Chinese New Year celebrations inspired by ourexciting exhibition Riches of China: Splendour, Status and Symbolism.

These sessions are free to those families with annual tickets. All these sessionsare drop-in between 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

FA M I L I E S & YO U N G P E O P L E

NATURE EXPLORERS’ WEEKEND

Sat 28th April 2018 10.00am - 4.00pm

Sun 29th April 2018 11.00am - 4.00pm

Back by popular demand is our fantastic Nature Explorers’ Weekend.Join us for another fun-filled weekend exploring what makes Cumbria’s nature so exciting. We’ll also have Cumbria Wildlife Trust,Natural England, Carlisle Natural History Society, Eden Rivers Trust,Solway Coast AONB and Cumberland Geological Society as well ascolleagues from Manchester Museum and Keswick Museum runninghands-on activities suitable for children of all ages.

There will also be some amazing creatures for you to meet and we’llbe once again joined by the world-famous Professor Pumpernickel andhis spectacular science show!

Most activities are free of charge. Activities in the galleries will require anannual ticket (£6.50 until 31st March, £10.00 from 1st April 2018).

Tickets for Professor Pumpernickel: Children £5 | Adults £3

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Not sure what to do on a Sunday afternoon? Join uson these dates to enjoy a range of hands-on craftactivities linked to our collections and exhibitions:

Sunday 14th January – Percy Kelly Charcoal Pictures

Sunday 28th January – Meet Driggsby the Whale

Sunday 25th February – The Tail of Tullie Mouse

Sunday 11th March – William Morris Printing for Mother’s Day

Sunday 25th March – Origami Whales

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions are FREE for AnnualTicket holders.

Tullie Explorers: Discover & Create Sundays

Drop-in between 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Get creative in our pop up craft space where you will find a range of self-led crafts and games linked to the museum.

Museum admission charges apply.

Tullie Explorers: Discover & Create Space

Tullie Explorers: Play Day Tuesdays

Museum Gallery Opening TimesSun 7th & 21st Jan, 4th & 18th Feb, 4th & 18th Mar,22nd Apr 2018

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Every Tuesday during term time we will be turning the Wildlife Domeinto a space for our youngest visitors to explore and play. There willbe a range of play resources and dressing up available.

Museum admission charges apply.

For more information contact David Gopsill on 01228 618765 ordavid.gopsill@tulliehouse.org

Tullie Toddlers

Our friendly and engaging toddler sessions run fortnightly on aWednesday. Our drop-in sessions are for children up to 5 years old,they have a relaxed atmosphere and always involve a range of activities,including crafts and sensory play and toddler suitable toys and games.

Sessions take place in our Community Room but on occasion they willtake place in the museum galleries.

For more information on individual sessions and themes visit ourwebsite or our Tullie Families Facebook page.

Sessions are FREE for Annual Ticket holders.

Weds 10th & 24th Jan, 7th & 21st Feb, 7th & 21st Mar, 4th & 18th Apr 201810.00am - 11.30am or 1.00pm - 2.30pm

We will be opening our Border Galleries an hour early on the firstSunday of the month so families can explore at their own pace in acalm and relaxed environment. You can pick up an Explorer Rucksackincluding handling objects, trails and a magnifying glass to help you getthe most out of your visit.

For more information contact Sarah Forster on 01228 618725 orsarah.forster@tulliehouse.org

Autism Friendly Early Openings

11.00am - 12.00pmSun 7th Jan & 4th Feb 201810.00am - 11.00pmSun 4th Mar

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SUNDAY 11TH MARCH 2018Join us from 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Add a glass of prosecco for just £4.00 each.

Any child up to the age of 12, will pay half price (£8.20) and any childunder three will be FREE.

Private tables of up to ten people can be reserved. A cash bar will alsobe available on the day. Contact 01228 818117 to book your place.

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per person£16.40

Why not come and join us, at Tullie House, to spend time with your loved ones, celebrating Mother’s Day.

We will be serving a Special Afternoon Tea for you and your family consisting of...

• A Selection of Finger Sandwiches• Homemade Warm Sage and Onion Sausage Rolls• Freshly Ground Co&ee or Tea

• A Selection of Homemade Cakes and Mini Desserts

• Homemade Baked Scones, with Clotted Cream and Jam

YO U N G P E O P L E

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Workshops for Youth Groups

If you’re looking for somewhere to bring your youth group we offercreative and inspiring activities at Tullie House! We can developworkshops themed around a topic of your choice, or come and be‘hands on’ with objects from the collections.

Tullie House is an Arts Award Centre, and a visit cancontribute towards your portfolio, or we could worktogether to create a personalised project just for you.

What are Arts Awards?

A range of unique qualifications that supports anyone aged up to 25to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect with andtake part in the wider arts world through taking challenges in an artform - from fashion to digital art, pottery to poetry.

To find out more about any of the above, contact Lindsey on 01228 618705, or email lindsey.atkinson@tulliehouse.org

THe Youth Panel is a group of young people involvedin events, exhibitions and activities at Tullie House.

If you are aged between 14-21 and are interested in joining contact Lindsey on 01228 618705 orlindsey.atkinson@tulliehouse.org to find out whenwe are next meeting up.

THe Youth Panel is Recruiting!

We are super excited to announce ourbrand-new art group for young people,which will be starting in January 2018.

Whereas our Youth Panel take part in avariety of projects, this group will havemore of an arts focus.

If you love being creative in any shape or form, would like to have your say atTullie House, exhibit your own work orcomplete an Arts Award...then this is for you!

For more information email lindsey.atkinson@tulliehouse.org or call 01228 618705

New Art Group for Young People 14-18

Our Community sessions take place on a regular basis and area great way to meet people with similar interests,

share skills and ideas.

C O M M U N I T Y

Drop-in anytime between 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Last Weds of the Month31st Jan, 28th Feb, 28th Mar & 25th Apr 2018

We would like to invite you to spend an afternoon with us at themuseum to take a closer look at some of our historical objects, sharestories, meet new people and discover more about our exhibitions andcollections.

We particularly welcome older people experiencing memory loss andtheir friends, families and carers.

For more information contact Lindsey on 01228 618705, or atlindsey.atkinson@tulliehouse.org

Afternoon at the Museum

This event is free, but normal museumadmission charges apply if you wish to visitthe galleries. Refreshments are provided.

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Free group activity, (16 +) Please bring your own materials.Admission charges apply if you wish to visit the museum.

Second Sun of the Month14th Jan, 11th Feb, 11th Mar & 8th Apr 2018

Tullie Textiles Group

Join textile artist Helen Walsh to learn an array of textile techniques,work on your own project or find inspiration from our stunningcostume collection.

For more information contact Lindsey on 01228 618705, or atlindsey.atkinson@tulliehouse.org

For more information contact: lindsey.atkinson@tulliehouse.org

THe Community Gallery

THe Community Gallery is now open! Located in the Border Galleries,it is a bespoke space dedicated to displaying artwork created bydifferent youth and community groups.

The space can be adaptable and used as an informal learning space, can host object handling sessions, small presentation events or toshowcase a special project.

www.tulliehouse.co.ukOpening Times: Until 31st Mar Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun 12am - 4pmOpening Times: From 1st Apr Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm • Sun 11pm - 5pm

2.00pm - 4.00pm

please visit our website for further details on this event

22nd JanLoving Vincent (12A)Dirs: Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman,UK/Poland, 2017, 94 mins

Ground-breaking animation, created using65,000 paintings by over 100 artists, tellsthe story of postman Armand Roulin as heexplores the final days of the troubledVincent Van Gogh through encounters withthose close to him.

Advance booking is strongly recommended. Contact: 01228 618700 to book.Programme correct at time of printing but may be subject to change.

All screenings start at 7.45pm. Bar open from 7.00pm.

Tickets: £5.50 (£5.00 concessions)

January - March Season Ticket: £36.00 (over 18s only)

5th FebGod's Own Country (15)Dir: Francis Lee, UK, 2017, 104 mins

Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking andpromiscuity, until the arrival of a Romanianmigrant worker for lambing season ignitesan intense relationship that sets Johnny ona new path.

12th FebOn Body and Soul (18)Dir: Ildikó Enyedi, Hungary, 2017, 116 mins

An alternative and thought-provoking love story for Valentine’s Day, Endre andMaria spend their days working in anabattoir but share their nights connectedby their dreams.

Hungarian with English subtitles

Contains scenes of animal slaughter that maybe unsuitable for some viewers

29th JanInsyriated (15)Dir: Philippe van Leeuw, Belgium, France,Lebanon, 2017, 85 mins

Set in contemporary Damascus, a motherattempts to keep her family safe as warrages and a sniper lies in wait outside herhome. Timely and poignant imagining of lifein a very real warzone.

Arabic with English subtitles

19th FebDaphne (15)Dir: Peter Mackie Burns, UK, 2017, 88 mins

Daphne is a young woman on the thresholdof a much-needed change, living alone in thecity and finding pleasure and comfort indrink, drugs and promiscuity.

26th FebIn Between (15)Dir: Maysaloun Hamoud, Israel/France,2016, 96 mins

In Between draws us into a hidden worldthrough the stories of three Palestinianwomen living in an apartment in Tel Aviv,who stand between tradition and ambition,independence and repression.

Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles

5th MarPatti Cake$ (15)Dir: Geremy Jasper, USA, 2017, 109 mins

Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P, a.k.a. Patti Cake$, is an unlikely aspiring rapper in smalltown New Jersey, who with the help of her friends (and Grandma) workstowards ’making it’.

12th MarThe Party (15)Dir: Sally Potter, UK, 2017, 71 mins

A theatrical comedy wrapped around atragedy, a gathering turns to calamity asJanet’s friends converge on her Londonhome to celebrate her promotion toshadow health minister.

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THE MONDAY ALTERNATIVE

www.tulliehouse.co.uk

To celebrate the end of the season,

the bar will be open from 6.00pm,

offering a TAPAs menu

call 01228 818117 to book a table

Wedding FayreSituated in the heart of Carlisle...

Find out more...

Sunday 25th March 2018

...Tullie House Museum offers a truly unique and historic setting for your special day.

Why not come and see how Tullie House can accommodateyour special day; with a complimentary drink upon arrival,canapés throughout the day, live music and a chance to seeover 20 professional wedding suppliers.

Join us at this special event when we will be showing youaround the rooms suitable to host your business meetings,training sessions, christenings, weddings or any other specialoccasion or function you may have.

1pm - 4pm

FREEENTRY

Our Events and Hospitality Manager; Gill Forster-Spratt, will be on hand throughout the day to answer any queries you may have.

WEDNESDAY24TH JANUARY

2018

TULLIE HOUSE ROOM VIEWING11.30AM - 2.30PM • FREE ENTRY

Entry includes Complimentary Refreshments

want to know what tullie house has to offer as a venue?

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8TPFront Cover: 19th Century Pith Painting depicting woman carrying a punka (fan); Family Activities at Tullie House by Charlie Hedley & Trumpet Terrace © Percy Kelly Estate.

Sunday 21st JanuaryJANUARYSunday 7th, 11.00amAutism Early Opening

Wednesday 10th & 24th, 10.00am & 1.00pmTullie Toddlers

Sunday 14th

Percy Kelly Charcoal Pictures - 1.00pmTullie Textiles - 2.00pm

Saturday 20thDriggsby the Whale

Sunday 21st, 1.00pmPercy Kelly - An Afternoon of Talks

Monday 22nd & 29th, 7.45pmMonday Alternative

Sunday 28th, 1.00pmMeet Driggsby the Whale

Monday 29th, 6.00pmMandarin Chinese for Beginners

Wednesday 31st, 1.00pmAfternoon at the Museum

Sunday 21st JanuaryFEBRUARYSunday 4th, 11.00amAutism Early Opening

Monday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, 7.45pmMonday Alternative

Tuesday 6thLunchtime Lecture - 1.00pmChina Café - 7.00pm

Wednesday 7th & 21st, 10.00am & 1.00pmTullie Toddlers

Thursday 8th, 7.30pmThe Tale of Driggsby the Whale

Saturday 10thRiches of China: Splendour, Status & SymbolismChinese Paper Dragons - 1.00pm

Sunday 11th, 2.00pmTullie Textiles

Monday 12th, 1.00pmChinese Calligraphy

Tuesday 13th, 1.00pmPanda Crafts

Wednesday 14th, 1.00pmGood Luck Charms

Thursday 15th, 1.00pmGoldfish Kites

Friday 16thNew Year Lanterns - 1.00pmChinese New Year Festival - TBC

Saturday 17th, 1.00pmChinese Drums

Thursday 22nd, 5.00pmSpecial Member’s Event

Thursday 22nd, 7.30pmChinese Collections at the Oriental Museum

Sunday 25thThe Tail of Tullie Mouse - 1.00pmSpotlight on Splendour Tour - 2.00pm

Wednesday 28th, 1.00pmAfternoon at the Museum

MARCHSaturday 3rd, 10.00amMixed Media: Buildings and Textures

Sunday 4th, 11.00amAutism Early Opening

Monday 5th & 12th, 7.45pmMonday Alternative

Tuesday 6th, 1.00pmLunchtime Lecture

Tuesday 6th, until 7.00pmLate Night Opening - Riches of ChinaChina Café - 7.00pm

Wednesday 7th & 21st, 10.00am & 1.00pmTullie Toddlers

Sunday 11th, 1.00pmWilliam Morris Printing for Mother’s Day

Sunday 11th, 2.00pmTullie Textiles

Thursday 22nd, 6.00pmCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Sunday 25th, 2.00pmSpotlight on Status Tour

Sunday 25th, 1.00pmOrigami Whales

Wednesday 28th, 1.00pmAfternoon at the Museum

Saturday 31st, 1.00pmEgg Decoration

Sunday 21st JanuaryAPRILTuesday 3rd, 1.00pmLunchtime LecturePotato Easter Egg Stamps

Tuesday 3rd, until 7.00pmLate Night Opening - Riches of ChinaChina Café - 7.00pm

Wednesday 4th & 18th, 10.00am & 1.00pmTullie Toddlers

Thursday 5th, 1.00pmEaster Sock Bunnies

Saturday 7th, 1.00pmIntroduction to Chinese Ink PaintingChinese Willow Pattern

Sunday 8th, 2.00pmTullie Textiles

Tuesday 10th, 1.00pmChinese Dragon Puppets

Thursday 12th, 1.00pmChinese Painting

Saturday 14th, 1.00pmChinese Cherry Blossoms

Saturday 21st, 10.00amMixed Media Wall Plaques

Sunday 22nd, 2.00pmSpotlight on Symbolism Tour

Wednesday 25th, 1.00pmAfternoon at the Museum

Thursday 26th, 7.30pmChinese Costume with Helen Armstrong

Saturday 28th, 10.00am & Sunday 29th, 11.00amNature Explorers’ Weekend