Forthcoming events

9 Jan 2012

At Home with the Austens Our theme for the year is At Home with the Austens Throughout the year our events and activities will be centered around the story of Jane and her family and their life in Chawton. Events will include talks, music events, family activities and more. Events will be added to the website as they are confirmed. If you would like to join our Event Mailing List please sign up via the Contact Us page of the website.

18 Feb 2012

Writing Workshops 2012 In 2012 we will be running a series of writing workshops loosely based around our theme for the year, 'At Home with the Austens'. There will be three fiction workshops and one poetry. 18 Feb – “Collecting Your People Delightfully” - finding characters & plot in your own life - SOLD OUT - waiting list available 10 March – “With A Head Full Of Joints Of Mutton” writing the domestic life (and balancing your own) 28 April - Observing friends and family: a poetry workshop 12 May – “Take Two Dozen Eggs” - The use of food and meals in fiction Price £20 a workshop (£17.50 concessions) or book all four and receive a discount. To book any or all workshops please ring the museum on 01420 83262 or email madelaine.smith@jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk

21 Apr 2012

Disempowered Women and Despotic Men: Food, Greed and Gender in the novels of Jane Austen In Jane Austen’s novels, attitude to food is an important indicator of worth. In this talk, Maggie Lane looks at the way the author uses food as a commodity for showing off, for kindliness between neighbours, and as part of the dynamics of family life. Maggie Lane is the author of Jane Austen and Food. Her other books include Jane Austen’s Family, Jane Austen’s England and Jane Austen’s World. Having co-founded the first regional branch of the Jane Austen Society in Bristol and Bath some thirty years ago, she has more recently helped to set up the South West branch, based in Exeter, where she now lives. 2.30pm Tickets: £10.00, Seniors £8.00, Students £5.00

23 Jun 2012

Harp Concert - Mike Parker Mike Parker harpist and musicologist presents a concert of music from Jane Austen's time. Featuring music from the period of Jane's life, some pieces are taken from her own collection, others featuring melodies that appear in her music. 7.00pm Tickets £12.00,Concessions £10.00, Students £7.50, This event is a part of the Alton Regency Week

30 Jun 2012

Annual Dom Nicholas Seymour Lecture - Jane Austen Regency Week What was it like to be Miss Jane Austen? 7.00pm Saturday 30th June 2012 Tickets £10.00 (Concessions £7.50, Students £5.00) Advance booking essential

30 Jun 2012

'At Home with the Austens' - Regency Day As a part of Alton Regency Week we will be holding a day of activites and talks. Discover how Jane Austen's replica bed was created, watch demonstrations of domestic activities,hear about some of the museums more unusual items. Usual admission fees apply.

Please phone for details of all events - 01420 83262