News & Events - 2008

Sunday 11th May

The first 2008 meeting of 'Friends' will take place in the Education Department of the new museum on Sunday 11th May starting at 11.a.m. when we will be welcoming speakers Andrew Casey and Jill Newsham to share their knowledge about Art Deco Wedgwood and the Harrods Experiment of 1934.  Both are experts in their field and are well worth our attention.

As a ‘taster’ to the new museum galleries which will open its doors to the public in September, June Bonell will present an overview of the Wedgwood-inspired objects produced by Britain’s most talented designers for Fashion Week 2001-2002 which will form an integral part of the new displays.

The entrance fee of £5.00 will include refreshments in the afternoon.

Please email June Bonell to let her know if you are attending.

The New Museum

he Wedgwood Museum is due to re-open to the public in the autumn and will contain one of the largest worldwide display of 250 years of Wedgwood history. The contents will include items from the ceramics collection, more than 75,000 manuscripts and items of correspondence plus a fine art collection including works by Stubbs, Reynolds Romney and Singer Sargent.

The new state of the art digital reference library, research and education facilities will provide a learning experience embracing all ages and abilities and provide access to ensure that everybody can enjoy the heritage of the Potteries. The educational facility will be available to formal classes, life-long learners and specialist ceramic groups. The new museum aims to be a centre of excellence and learning.

The Trust plans to hold special events in the future such as master classes, lectures, and family and community events. It will also be the home of the Friends of the Wedgwood Museum.

Visitors will benefit from the broad range of existing amenities, including shopping facilities, restaurants, toilets and extensive car and coach parking.

We look forward to welcoming you to the new museum in the near future.