Humans relating to rivers, estuaries and water, in Cambridge, the Fens, & beyond.

A session looking at objects from the museum that relate to water & our human history with this vital element. Led by ‘Rivers of Film’ curator/filmmaker James Murray-White, along with Alex Horn, the Museum’s engagement officer, we will create poems, stories, and drawings that reflect upon our past, present, and future changing relationship with water and rivers.

Tickets for this session are available through the Cambridge Past, Present and Future website here: https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/with-our-wet-scaly-hands-feet-afternoon-workshop/

Tickets are £5 per person, or £7.50 if combined with the evening event.

Please bring a sketchbook, a notebook, and something to write or draw with. We will have some paper, pencils and pens.

If returning for the evening session, participants will be encouraged to use the time between this and the evening session at 6:30pm to work on their creative response – perhaps sitting by or walking along the river – before returning for the evening session. Refreshments (and shelter from the weather!) are available nearby.

This event is presented in partnership with the Museum of Cambridge, as part of the Cambridge ‘Rivers of Film’ Festival.

Accessibility:

The Enid Porter Room has level access into the space. You can also read about our accessibility information on our website. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk.

Getting Here:

We are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.

You can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.

Photography:

Please note that photographs may be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish for you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Healthy Events:

If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day.