Upcoming events

Please note

All events require advance booking of five days unless otherwise stated.
You can book a place at any of our events at the Museum shop, over the phone on 01225 464640 or via email to admin@meaa.org.uk.
All workshops include free admission to the Museum!
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Brush Painting Workshop with Ai Li Purdy

Saturday 6th March

1pm – 4pm

Artist and teacher Ai Li Purdy leads this fascinating brush painting workshop focusing on landscapes and the use of the tiger, this year’s Zodiac animal.

The MEAA has been lucky enough to work with renowned artist Ai Li Purdy on several occasions, including an exhibition of her work – a display of traditional and contemporary silk paintings in 2002.

Cost £15 (£12 for MEAA Friends) – book 5 days in advance.

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The Lady Gazes at the Clouds: A Recital of Erhu, Yangqin and Horsehead Fiddle Music

Sunday 14th March

5.30pm – 6.30pm

Musician and composer Colin Huehns will delight on this spring evening with a repertoire of compositions played on three Asian instruments.

After completing a British Academy Research Fellowship, Colin spent three years studying at the Xi’an Music Conservatoire in China. He now teaches various Chinese instruments at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Cost £10 (£8 for MEAA Friends) – book 5 days in a dvance.

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Zen Gardening Workshop

Saturday 20th March

3pm – 4pm

Children’s workshop. Learn about the art of Zen gardening and make your own miniature Zen garden to take home.

Cost £5 (£4 for MEAA Friends) – book 5 days in advance.