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The season of autumn is finally upon us. Follow the falling leaves and see what you can discover amongst our collections! 📅 Date: 01 - 30 September🕒 Time: 10am-5pm📍 Location: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, Swadlincote🎟️ Suitable for: All💰 Cost: £1 per trail, including a prize! |
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Drop in and have a go at our October Museum Trail: Our resident spirits are planning a surprise party for our very own Edmund Sharpe - born on October 31st! Explore the museum, reveal the answers and win a prize! đź“… Date: Thursday 01 October - Saturday 31 Octoberđź•’ Time: 10am-4pmđź“Ť Location: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, […] |
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Join Bamford's Auctioneers and Valuers on the first Friday of the month at Sharpe's Pottery Museum for Antiques Valuation Day! "Bamford's is a family run business and since its formation in 2002 has grown in size and reputation. Rising as a phoenix out of the ashes of Neales of Derby its core team have worked […] |
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Come and enjoy an introduction to the Japanese art of Raku here at Sharpe's! With it's roots in 16th century medieval Japan, Raku is a pottery process that inevitably brings excitement and suspense to the process of glazing and firing handmade pots. Workshop leader Andy Mason has developed his technical skills and knowledge over many […] |
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Join us for a hands-on pottery experience where you’ll design and create fantastic ceramic folklore faces, taking inspiration from the green man folklore legends. In these beginner friendly ceramic workshops we will use a variety of hand-building and modeling skills to create your very own clay portrait tile in the style of the winter solstice green […] |
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Are you looking to learn a new skill? Join Karen from Shore Things to create art from the fragments of glass and pottery that are washed up on our beaches every day. Even if you think you're not creative, Karen will lead you through the process step-by-step and you'll be amazed by what can be […] |
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Join us for a creative and enjoyable Clay Wildlife Sculpting Session, where you will create your own unique wildlife sculpture under expert guidance. During the session, you'll sculpt your chosen animal in clay and bring it to life with texture and character. Your piece will then remain at the studio to be professionally finished and […] |
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Come along to this half term workshop and create a piece of Sea Glass Art, this family workshop will take place at Sharpe's Pottery Museum in Swadlincote đź“… Date: Thursday 22 Octoberđź•’ Time: 10.00am - 12.00pmđź“Ť Location: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, Swadlincote🎟️ Suitable for: Families, Adults and Children all welcome!đź’° Cost: ÂŁ15 per person - all […] |
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Join us for a fun, creative session designed especially for our youngest visitors! Our Little Potters: Under 5’s Make & Take sessions are perfect for children aged five and under, offering a relaxed and engaging mix of crafts, messy play, and sensory exploration. Each month brings a new theme to inspire creativity — from seasonal […] |
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Family Mosaic Making Workshop at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum Get creative together at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum with our fun, hands-on Family Mosaic Making Workshop! Perfect for all ages, this session invites families to design and craft their very own colourful mosaic artwork inspired by the patterns and textures found in our museum displays. Under the guidance […] |
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Clay Play! Get creative with clay at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum!Join us for a fun, hands-on family activity where children and adults alike can explore the wonderful world of clay. Guided by our friendly volunteers, you’ll learn simple techniques to mould, shape, and decorate your very own clay creations inspired by the heritage of Sharpe’s Pottery. […] |
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Are you looking to learn a new skill? Join Karen from Shore Things to create art from the fragments of glass and pottery that are washed up on our beaches every day. Even if you think you're not creative, Karen will lead you through the process step-by-step and you'll be amazed by what can be […] |
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Paint a Pot Workshop at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum Get creative and add a personal touch to your pottery at our Paint a Pot Workshop! Perfect for families, friends, or anyone who loves to get arty, this fun, hands-on session invites you to choose a ceramic piece and decorate it using a range of vibrant acrylic […] |
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Join us this spooky season, the event is suitable for the whole family. Enjoy hands-on spooky crafts and scary stories, in a fun and relaxed setting. This is a free, drop-in event, so no booking is required, come along and get creative with friends and family the autumn. đź“… Date: Saturday 31 October⏰ Time: 11:00am–3:00pm🎟️ […] |
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