October
Tuesday 7 October - Spinning a Yarn, 2.00 to 4.00pm
A free spinning and rug making demonstration. Examples of weaving, felting and dyeing. No dogs allowed.
This event is accessible by public transport.
Sunday 19 October - Discover and Do, 2.00 to 4.00pm
Use seeds, leaves and other things to make your own ‘green man’ and find out more about the changes happening around you in autumn. Suitable for over 8’s only. Admission £2.00. Booking essential.
This event is accessible by public transport.
Contact 01969 666210.
Saturday 25 October to Sunday 26 October – Feed the Birds Day, 10.30am to 4.00pm
Come and find out all about how to help the wildlife in your garden, and make your own bird feeder. A free event which is accessible by public transport
Contact 01484 868406.
Saturday 25 October - Chainsaw Sculpture Demonstration, 11.00am to 4.00pm
What will chainsaw sculptor, Andris Bergs, carve out of wood? Come and watch as he as he creates an exiting new sculpture. A free event accessible by public transport.
Contact 01969 666210.
Tuesday 28 October – Patchwork, and Quilting Demonstration, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Drop in and have a go! Watch tutor Kate Trusson show step by step how to make your own appliqué work using traditional North Country techniques. Patterns will be available to buy. No Dogs.
A free event accessible by public transport.
Contact 01969 666210.
Wednesday 29 October - Discover and Do: African Beadmaking, 2.00 to 4.00pm
Children's craft activity run as part of our Discover and Do session.
Suitable for over 8’s only. Admission £2.00. Booking essential.
This event is accessible by public transport.
Contact 01969 666210.
(Please note: this was initially advertised to include sweet making and finding out about Dales life in Victorian times. This has been replaced by the African beadmaking as listed above.)
Friday 31 October - Storytelling, 2.00 to 3.00pm
Free family drop-in storytelling,
No dogs allowed. Event accessible by public transport
Contact 01969 666210
November
Tuesday 4 November - Spinning a Yarn, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
A free spinning and rug making demonstration. Examples of weaving, felting and dyeing. No dogs allowed.
This event is accessible by public transport.
December
Tuesday 2 December - Spinning a Yarn, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
A free spinning and rug making demonstration. Examples of weaving, felting and dyeing. No dogs allowed.
This event is accessible by public transport.
Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 December – Celebrate Christmas, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Join us for a weekend of festive fun for all the family with craft stalls, mulled wine, mince pies and children’s activities. Christmas carols on the Sunday. No dogs allowed.
To find out more about these or future demonstrations please contact the Museum.
