Made in St Albans (and District!) 2011
A reminiscence project for retired people …with a twist!
Whether you spent your working life making chronometers, inspecting stockings, in an office, bottling marmalade or looking after and making clothes for your children…If you enjoy sharing your stories and experiences, we would love you to take part.
Ballito stockings packet from the 1960s. Many people have memories of the Ballito factory in St Albans.
Over six two-hour sessions we’ll talk about things that were made in our district, and the hard graft that took place! We’ll have fun looking at objects and photographs. We may even meet up with a few old colleagues, and we are sure to make some new friends!
We are delighted that BUSKIN (Hilary Dawson & Sarah Mackay) will be working with us on this project. Buskin work with community groups of all ages, using active and dynamic techniques to bring memories and experiences to life.
Through the six weeks each person will make something relating to their own experiences, it could be made from a simple photograph, chunky metalwork or the daintiest of fabrics. These individual pieces will become part of a larger art work which will be displayed at the Museum of St Albans in celebration of all of your stories. There will be plenty of help and encouragement (if any is needed!). Materials and refreshments will be provided.
Our Shopping Reminiscence box, also available for loan
If you are free on Thursday mornings between February 3rd and March 17th 2011, and would like to be part of the group which will meet at the Museum on those dates, please let us know as soon as possible as spaces are limited. Please contact Elanor Cowland at the Museum of St Albans, tel: (01727)819580, or email: elanor.cowland@stalbans.gov.uk
