A celebratory exhibition revealing the history of Hatton’s engineering, manufacturing, farming and transport industries. A fascinating insight into Hatton’s past and present! Lower Gallery Free Admission
Our featured Artist for June is Steph Coley who specialises in mixed media painting and collage; sculpture; pen and ink drawing and portraiture. See her work in Café Espresso. Last orders at 3.30pm.
Join our friendly and knowledgeable guides for a tour around Sharpe’s Museum, Kiln Hovel and building. Find out about the intriguing history of Swadlincote’s pottery industry. FREE – Donations always welcome and appreciated.
Join our guest speaker Ann Pocklington who has developed her embroidery skills from traditional iron-on transfers as a child, to being encouraged by a colleague to design and create her own work using modern techniques. £5.00 per person, including refreshments. Booking in advance is essential!
Sharpe’s is the chosen platform to stage this new installation of William Ault ware. For the first time since its inauguration, Sharpe’s Pottery Museum is hosting a special exhibition of wares produced by William Ault who was the major ‘Art Pottery’ manufacturer of Swadlincote. The items were all produced at the Ault Faience Works in…
New for Summer! A series of workshops on photography for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. Photography is not about the camera, it’s about how you use it to capture what you see around you. The emphasis is on discovering your creative talents and taking photographs you’ll really love. Each workshop will be at an appropriate level…
Looking for something different to do with the family? Why not decorate your own mini-beast ornament? They’ll look gorgeous outdoors for summer time! Suitable for the whole family. Adult supervision required. £10.00 per person Pre-booking essential. Contact Helen Vaughan on 07515 330753.
Get away from social media feeds and come and see the real thing! A catalogue of photographic images from mixed ability photographers capturing life through a lens. The exhibition is located in Cafe Espresso, where you can enjoy food and drink whilst you gaze at the images. Free admission.
The Magic Attic is home to a remarkable range of archives. Come and reflect upon your own educational experiences and recall school memories through this school themed exhibition. Free admission.
Dig out those undiscovered treasures! Bamford Auctioneers, one of the region’s leading auction houses will be here giving valuations and advice. A charge of £1 per item or set. All proceeds towards the upkeep of the Museum.
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