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STEAM TOTS, MUSEUM OF MAKING, DERBY
This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation. Venue: Derby Silk Mill, Museum of Making Time: 10.00 – 11.30 Cost: Free – give what you think Booking: Drop in session suitable for children 2-5 years old with their carers. More information: Click here
THE ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE EMPORIUM – CROMFORD MILLS
The Emporium includes clearance of unrestored items and surplus stock, ideal for traders and collectors alike. Join us for a two-day pop-up shop, in our heated school room. Look out for a range of antiques, collectibles, furniture, tools, jewellery and much more. Venue: Cromford Mills, Learning Room in the Mill Yard Time: 10am – 4pm Saturday 8th […]
INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES, BATIK, MUSEUM OF MAKING, DERBY
Join fabulous makers Claire Remer, a needlework expert, Ursula Rose Rae, a textile artist and Spiral Arts who will introduce different textile techniques over 5 weeks, providing step by step guidance supporting you to develop designs and understand the process involved. This week is Batik No prior experience needed. Suitable for children age 8+. All […]
INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITHING
A unique opportunity to learn basic blacksmithing techniques in the oldest railway workshop in the world! Our enthusiastic Blacksmith will walk you through the creation of a simple metal working object such as a BBQ fork, fire poker or coat hook. Along the way you’ll learn about the history of blacksmithing. lighting and managing the […]
HALF TERM ACTIVITIES – DERBYSHIRE MAKES AT CROMFORD MILLS
Creatives, crafters, artists and anyone up for having a go – coming together for Derbyshire’s new celebration of making. Fun for Children and adults! Join Local artist and maker Netty Reddish in the school room at Cromford Mills and try your hand at a variety of crafts inspired by the local wildlife. There will be […]
FRANK BERESFORD, BELPER ARTIST TALK, BELPER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Frank Beresford, Belper Artist, a talk by Robert Reid. Robert is a member of the Society and has been studying the life and work of local artist, Frank Beresford (1881 – 1967), for some while. Beresford was born in Derby, studied at Derby School of Art, exhibited at the Royal Academy and was recognised for […]
BLACKSMITH FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION WORKSHOP
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith in the oldest railway workshop in the world! Learn basic blacksmithing techniques and make a poker or a toasting fork for you to take home. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from the A6 at Cromford) Time: 11am – 4pm Cost: £20 per item Booking: Essential via […]
HIGH PEAK JUNCTION FORGE DAY
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith on the historic forge and make a poker or toasting fork to take home and keep. Venue: High Peak Junction Railway Workshops, Cromford Canal Time: 11am to 4pm Cost: £15 per poker or toasting fork. Participants must be 11+ years old. Booking: Essential by telephone 01629 533298 More information: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre
DERWENT LIVING FOREST PROGRAMME TALK
This talk is with Friends of the Cromford Canal. The Derwent Living Forest is an ambitious nature restoration programme across the Derbyshire Derwent catchment. The talk will be delivered by both George Jones & Charlotte Taylor, representing Derbyshire Wildlife Trust: More details here Venue: Cromford Wharf, Gothic Warehouse, Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock DE4 3RQC Time: 7.00pm – […]
