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Cannon Hall Events
Archaeological Building Recording Sun 8 March
As part of the RESTORING THE GLORY, REVEALING THE SECRETS project, we will be running a series of FREE workshops exploring the history and archaeology of Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens.
This workshop is your chance to get behind the scenes at Cannon Hall Museum and investigate real unanswered questions in a part of the hall that has never been fully investigated.
The course will be run by professional buildings archaeologists Oliver Jessop and James Thomson. You will learn detective skills to unpick and record the development of a
Georgian Baking
Wed 19 Feb
Come and join us in the Victorian Kitchens and bake shortbread biscuits and apple tarts inspired by the Georgian period. Please bring a large tin to take your baking home in.
1–3pm | Suitable for children aged 7–11 | £15 per child | Bookable via Eventbrite
Georgian Inspired
Crafts
Tues 18 & Fri 21 Feb
Come and find out more about life in Georgian times in the museum and make your own Georgian inspired crafts. Make and decorate your own fan, find out about language of fans and create an upcycled playing card notebook. Meet us in the Spencer Wing of the museum.
10am–12pm & 1–3pm | Suitable for all ages | Free drop-in sessions
historic building, including research, investigation and survey techniques. Refreshments will be provided
and participants can either bring their own lunch or purchase it
from a food outlet on the day.
Picturing the Park
Sketching and Drawing
Wed 26 Feb, 25 Mar & 22 Apr
A monthly, relaxed drawing session in our historic gardens under the gentle guidance of local artist, Louise Wright. Enjoy making pictures in beautiful surroundings in the company of others. Suitable for all ability levels with no pressure to create a masterpiece!
Appropriate clothing advised. No previous knowledge required
11am–3pm | Free event, meeting at Cannon Hall Museum entrance Bookable via Eventbrite
Basic materials (such as pencils, charcoal and paper) are available, however please feel free to bring your own. Don’t forget to wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing in case of poor weather.
To find out more, please email gabylees@barnsley.gov.uk
10:30am–1:30pm | Free drop-in sessions | Donations welcome
