Featured Events in Worcester in January, 2025(December Updated)

Calling all lovebirds and wedding planners! The Worcester Mass Wedding & Bridal Show Expo 2025 is the event of the year for anyone tying the knot. This prestigious expo, held at the DCU Center in Massachusetts, promises to be a day filled with inspiration, innovation, and excitement for all things matrimonial. " From the latest trends in wedding gowns to the most stunning floral arrangements, attendees can expect a showcase of top-notch vendors and services – all under one roof. With a plethora of ideas and resources, the Worcester Mass Wedding & Bridal Show Expo 2025 is the perfect place to find everything needed to make that special day nothing short of magical. " Mark the calendar for January 19, 2025, as the DCU Center transforms into a wonderland for brides and grooms-to-be. This spectacular event in Worcester will be a day to remember, providing a one-stop-shop for all wedding essentials. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make dream weddings come to life at the Worcester Mass Wedding & Bridal Show Expo 2025.

Jenny Lind Workshop The Hive, 3rd January 2025 with Hatpin Productions CIC and Worcestershire LitFest CIC Facilitated by: April Frederick (soprano) - Hatpin Productions CIC and Nina Lewis - Worcestershire LitFest CIC ‘Using One Art to Describe Another’ The Hive, The Studio, Worcester 3rd January 2025 12-2pm £7 For music lovers, fans of Lind, and those interested in history or performance, ‘Using One Art to Describe Another’ is a fun afternoon and a writing workshop with a difference. The workshop may help those who wish to enter the WLFF Jenny Lind Writing Competition, as we’ll share resources and information that could inspire your writing. We’ll consider the challenge and opportunity of using one art to describe another during this workshop. Nina and April will discuss the art of reviews in the 19th Century; together, we’ll investigate reviews about Lind as a touch-point to consider what our modern, lived-experience response to live performance might be. April will use a selection of recordings and a live performance to allow the writers to practice describing sound and performance through live demonstration. At the end of the workshop, there will be time for an informal read-through of any material the writers might wish to present in a rough draft. Or for any questions. After the workshop, participants will be invited to nominate themselves for a chance to win a ticket for the show, ‘Echoes of Jenny Lind’ on the 1st of February at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, where they will act as a LIVE reviewer during the performance (as they did historically). There are two reviewer positions up for grabs. Writing started at this workshop would qualify as a competition entry (separate competition entry fee of £3, details below), and the workshop may inspire you to write something that could become a submission to the potential Anthology Call Out later in 2025. Jenny Lind Writing Competition Opens 13th December 2024 – Deadline 13th January 2025 (Midnight) In Brief: Entry Fee: £3 Payment via BACS: Worcestershire Literary Festival CIC, Sort Code: 40-47-17, Account No: 02722666 Genre: Open – poetry, prose, creative non-fiction, reviews, letter writing, historical fiction, flash fiction, articles. Theme: Jenny Lind Johanna Maria Lind (Madame Goldschmidt) (6 October 1820 – 2 November 1887) was a Swedish opera singer, often called the Swedish Nightingale . One of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century, she performed in soprano roles in opera in Sweden and across Europe, and undertook an extraordinarily popular concert tour of the United States. Jenny Lind has fairly enchanted me... her song with two concertante flutes is perhaps the most incredible feat in the way of bravura singing that can possibly be heard . - Ignaz Moscheles. Lind lived her final years at Wynds Point, on the Malvern Hills. Her last public appearance was at a charity concert at Royal Malvern Spa in 1883. A chapel is named for Lind at the University of Worcester City Campus. MAX Word count 1000 words. MAX Line count (poetry) 40 lines. 1 entry per person. All submissions to be made via email to martindriscoll@yahoo.com along with the £3 fee. PDF, Word Doc., Docx. are acceptable Please see full T&Cs litfestworcs.org All entries will be anonymised and submitted to the judges who will select one winner. PRIZE: • Echoes of Jenny Lind, Hatpin Productions tote bag. • Echoes of Jenny Lind, Hatpin Productions notebook. • Signed Echoes of Jenny Lind poster. • Full programme. • Two tickets to attend the Echoes of Jenny Lind event on the 1st of February at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. • Meet the singers for a photograph opportunity. Hatpin Productions will be adding new content from the archives to their website: www.hatpin-productions.co.uk throughout December; we hope this will inspire you. Information Source: Hatpin Productions CIC | eventbrite

T his class will enable beginners to learn all aspects of drawing and enable those who already draw to improve their technique. By breaking drawing down into it's componant parts we hope to gain a much deeper understanding of how to draw and what to look for. Week 1 - Outlines Week 2 - Shadows Week 3 - Negative Spaces Week 4 - Dark to light Week. 5 - Put it all together All exercises will be from still life subject matter in the class room. A ll materials included. Find us on FaceBook - @woodrawschool Twitter - @JainMcKay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdrawingschool Information Source: Worcester Drawing School | eventbrite

This 9 session class will help you to develop your portrait painting skills. By compleating the tasks set you will gain a greater understanding of the features and how light gives you form and the different effects achieved by different paint. This event is your chance to master the art of portrait painting! Join us at Elysium Gallery Unit 18 The Market Hall for a hands-on experience that will take your skills to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course is designed to help you perfect your technique and unleash your creativity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from talented instructors and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Sign up now and get ready to create stunning portraits! 5 minute walk from Foregate Street Station. Worcester. FaceBook - @woodrawschool Twitter - @JainMcKay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdrawingschool Information Source: Worcester Drawing School | eventbrite

The Worcester Wedding & Bridal Expo 2025 is set to be the premier event for blushing brides and gallant grooms alike. Hosted in the heart of Worcester at the impressive DCU Center, Massachusetts, USA, this grand affair promises to bring together the finest vendors, top-notch planners, and the latest trends in matrimonial bliss. Mark the calendar for the 19th of January 2025, as this expo offers an unparalleled opportunity for couples to gather ideas, inspiration, and the resources needed to plan the wedding of their dreams. With everything from cakes to caterers, flowers to photographers, the Worcester Wedding & Bridal Expo 2025 is the go-to event for anyone tying the knot.

Unleash your creativity at the Hive in partnership with Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service and The Word Association! Whether you’re an established writer or a total beginner, this is your chance to dive into some exciting, hands-on workshops. After the success of History in the Making, we’re thrilled to bring you more sessions designed to inspire and ignite your imagination. Step into the Archive Collections and let your creativity run wild. No need to have attended History in the Making to join—just come along with a passion to create, whether through creative writing or drawing. All you need is your imagination! Fun, relaxing sessions designed for YOU!Meet Holly Winter-Hughes, who will guide you through using the brand new Art Box to fuel your independent visual arts and writing creations.Learn how to explore the Archives for inspiration—perfect for researchingand sparking fresh ideas. Get expert help from Archive staff on how to access amazing historicalresources! Build skills for independent creative researchThis is the perfect opportunity to experiment, learn, and have fun in a friendly, welcoming environment. Whether you want to develop your artistic skills or just need a creative outlet, there will be something for everyone. Join us for a creative adventure—spark your imagination, explore local history, and make something new! We can't wait to see you there! Please register for your free ticket, so we can keep an eye on numbers. The event will take place in Worcestershire Archives at Level 2 of The Hive. The building is wheelchair accessible, with disabled parking at the adjoining Cattlemarket carpark. This project has been made possible thanks to the generosity of Worcester City Council. Information Source: The Word Association CIC | eventbrite

This class is for the more experienced who have their own materials and just need a model to draw or paint from. We have a fully tutored class on the Second Saturday of every month for those who would prefer tuition and guidence. Tables and chairs are available , please bring an easil if you would prefer to work standing up. 5 minute walk from Foregate Street Station. Worcester. FaceBook - @woodrawschool Twitter - @JainMcKay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdrawingschool Information Source: Worcester Drawing School | eventbrite

A lecture-recital exploring the relationship between music and the brain, especially in relation to Mozart’s music. How and why is music so powerful? How is it possible that someone with memory loss might not remember a family member’s name but can sing or play along to a favourite song from their youth? What makes Mozart’s music so accessible to those with an injured or deteriorating brain? Grace has worked as a violinist with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the English Symphony Orchestra, the Gabrieli Consort & Players, and enjoys a varied freelance career with a multitude of other orchestras across the country. Alongside her professional work, Grace is completing a Master of Studies in Music at the University of Oxford. As well as performing, this enables her to do further research into the relationship between music and neurology, an area of particular interest. The event will take place in the Cathedral's Undercroft. Please use the entrance off College Green. Information Source: Worcester Cathedral | eventbrite