Sharpes Pottery Museum
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Currently our contact form on this website is not working, therefore, if you do wish enquire about anything then please ring 01283 222600 during opening hours or email sharpespotterymuseum@hotmail.co.uk
Upcoming Events:
Children's Activities:
Clay Play : Saturday 11th February - 11.00am-2.30pm - Pop along to the museum between these times and make an object out of clay return on the 17th or 18th 11am-2.30pm to paint it. FREE and suitable for all ages.
Clay Play : Friday 17th and Saturday 18th February -11.00am -2.30pm -Pop along to the museum between these times and make an object out of clay. FREE and suitable for all ages
Tiny Talk Baby Signing Classes - Wednesday 4th January - Wednesday 28th March 9.30am - 10.30am
Why not join thousands of parents and babies across the UK who are learning to baby sign with Tiny Talk? We believe that sign language encourages early communication. Our fantastic Baby Signing classes are suitable from birth to 2 years. Price £4.50 per family. Contact: Bernadette Dooley 07786360873
Valentine's Special : 10th and 13th February 11am-2.30pm - Give your valentine an extra special present and make a clay heart. For adults and childrn £1 per heart.
Monthly Valuation Dates:
Please note that ther will not be a Valuation day in January
Wednesday 1st February 2.30pm - 4pm
A representative of Bamford's Auctioneers will offer advice and valuations on your antiques. We request £1 per item towards the upkeep of the museum.
Due to the surge in popularity of this event we currently need to restrict the number of items brought in for valuation to 4 per person, we apologise for this inconvience. Please also be aware that you may need to wait a while to have your item valued.
Winter Season Lecture Brunches
The Rink by Graham Nutt - 25th February 10am - 12pm
A Nostalgic journey back to the days of Swadlincote Rink
The Fauld Explosion by Mark Rowe - 10th March 10am - 12pm
A fascinating talk on the Fauld expolsion
£5 including delicious refreshments afterwards. 10% discount for friends.
Kiln hovels, sagger maker bottom knockers, tobacco water and stale urine.
Discover the once prolific pottery industry of South Derbyshire from bricks and toilets to elaborate art pottery.
Gaze up into our iconic kiln hovel.
Enjoy a tasty treat in our Cornish Ware Coffee Shop.
Enjoy our unique gift shop.
Admission Free - Donations welcome.
For Enquiries and Information please contact us on 01283 222600 or complete our contact form. Currently our contact form on this website is not working, therefore, if you do wish enquire about anything then please ring 01283 222600 during opening hours or email sharpespotterymuseum@hotmail.co.uk
Facilities:
Fully accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users with lift to the First Floor.
Disabled and Family toilets.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop.
