Have you been inspired by the BBC programme The Great British Sewing Bee and itching to start making garments? Then book a place on our sewing machine workshop.

Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.

Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.

In this experience day you will learn the ancient craft of willow weaving and sculpting and will craft your own creation. The session is led by experienced tutor and willow weaver, Gina Martin. The course is very hands-on and is a great opportunity to learn a new skill.

Take part in our Macrame workshop. Macrame is a form of textile art using knotting. It's a versatile craft that can be used to create various decorative items such as plant hangers, wall hangings, and jewellery. This workshop will teach the basics of macrame and guide you in making a plant hanger.

Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.

Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.

Experience a unique view of COAM with award-winning photographer Matt Writtle.

Join Matt on an experiential photography walk that is designed to enhance your photography skills, appreciation of nature and the history of the museum.

During this course you will learn a little of the history of straw craft, harvest traditions and the hat trade, through to the decorative uses of today.

Our journey begins by exploring watercolour paints and painting techniques and ends in creating a finished work of art to take home and enjoy.

The Sew Sustainable Workshop is for environmentally conscious people who want to learn how to repair their own and their family’s clothes without the need for a sewing machine so they get a longer life out of them, and therefore reduce waste that would otherwise end up in landfill.

Join our craft person in residence, David Willis for this 3 hour session where you will learn about the woodlands at the Museum, the safe and effective use of sharp tools, and how to craft a wooden utensil.

Our introductory half-day course in Mindfulness offers you an opportunity to learn how to relate more effectively to life’s challenges.

Over the course of this 4 hour workshop you will discover how to get out of auto mode and capture better images with your camera. With friendly tuition, easy to learn techniques and guided practice photographing our site.

Have you been inspired by the BBC programme The Great British Sewing Bee and itching to start making garments? Then book a place on our sewing machine workshop.

Experience a unique view of COAM with award-winning photographer Matt Writtle.

Join Matt on an experiential photography walk that is designed to enhance your photography skills, appreciation of nature and the history of the museum.

Take part in our Macrame workshop. Macrame is a form of textile art using knotting. It's a versatile craft that can be used to create various decorative items such as plant hangers, wall hangings, and jewellery. This workshop will teach the basics of macrame and guide you in making a plant hanger.

In this experience day you will learn the ancient craft of willow weaving and sculpting and will craft your own creation. The session is led by experienced tutor and willow weaver, Gina Martin. The course is very hands-on and is a great opportunity to learn a new skill.

The Sew Sustainable Workshop is for environmentally conscious people who want to learn how to repair their own and their family’s clothes without the need for a sewing machine so they get a longer life out of them, and therefore reduce waste that would otherwise end up in landfill.

Come and learn how our ancestors made tools and weapons in bronze. We will safely instruct you how to create your own axe head in solid bronze. You will have the choice of three styles, including the axe-head used by 'Otzi'.

During this course you will learn a little of the history of straw craft, harvest traditions and the hat trade, through to the decorative uses of today.

Over the course of this 4 hour workshop you will discover how to get out of auto mode and capture better images with your camera. With friendly tuition, easy to learn techniques and guided practice photographing our site.

Take part in our Macrame workshop. Macrame is a form of textile art using knotting. It's a versatile craft that can be used to create various decorative items such as plant hangers, wall hangings, and jewellery. This workshop will teach the basics of macrame and guide you in making a plant hanger.

In this experience day you will learn the ancient craft of willow weaving and sculpting and will craft your own creation. The session is led by experienced tutor and willow weaver, Gina Martin. The course is very hands-on and is a great opportunity to learn a new skill.

Come and learn how our ancestors made tools and weapons in bronze. We will safely instruct you how to create your own axe head in solid bronze. You will have the choice of three styles, including the axe-head used by 'Otzi'.