What is Treasure?

Find out in this exhibition which brings together all of Leicestershire's Treasure finds for the first time!

Exploring the work of the Portable Antiquities Scheme in recording these precious objects for future generations. Discover the work of the county's amateur and professional archaeologists and view fascinating objects from all periods, including sparkling secret hoards and the famous Hallaton Treasure.

To be accompanied by a programme of talks and events.

For current opening times and further details telephone 01530 278444 or visit www.snibston.com

Usual admission prices apply.

An exciting exhibition showcasing the diverse work of the Leicestershire-based Tesserae Textile Group. The members of this group all have a wide variety of creative skills. Meeting regularly in Blaby to experience many art, craft and textile techniques, they channel these influences into the development of their own style of artwork.

From austerity inspired underwear, footwear and evening wear, this exhibition shows that the fashion of the war years was full of colour and vibrancy lifting the black and white memories that are so familiar to us all.

Alongside the exhibition are garments from De Montfort University's Fashion students who have designed and produced outfits both inspired by the museums utility garment collection and the restrictions of the utility scheme.

Usual museum entry prices apply, however entry to the Fashion Gallery is free two hours before closing each Wednesday.

Kickstart fulfils the Region's educational remit by offering its members a theme and a series of workshops to help them extend their skills in the design and execution of Textile Art.  Its aim, for those taking part, is to achieve a piece of embroidered work from the annually selected theme and then for it to be exhibited.  This year the topic selected is Archive and included visits to County Record Offices and Archivists, followed by Artist-led workshops.  2012-2013 is the 10^th year of this highly successful programme.  Many members, from the complete beginner to the more professional, have all gained experience and confidence from taking part in Kickstart.

The exhibition is the culmination of work done as part of this educational programme.

Further information about joining the Embroiderers’ Guild and local branches can be found at: www.embroiderersguild.com