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Half Term: Living Dangerously
15 February - 23 February
Join us for a dangerously fun half term and explore the devastating disasters
Get Closer: Advertising, Branding & Packaging (Members only)
07 March
Take a tour through our collections store of branding through the decades
Deaf-friendly tour - Black Country Women
07 March
Come and meet the women who helped shaped history of the Black Country.
BCSC Study Day: Black Country - Stage and Screen
14 March
A day of expert talks exploring the performing and cinematic arts in the Black C
Get Closer: The Locksmith's House (Members only)
28 March
Get Closer to our sister Museum The Locksmith's House in Willenhall
Business Partners: Gintleman Networking
02 April
Join us for a gin tasting evening, exclusive to Business Partners.
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC)
08 April
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past*
Family Easter Cards and Crafts
09 April
Learn traditional paper crafts with an Easter Theme
Audio Descriptive Tour - A Day in the life of Danny the Horse
11 April
Audio Descriptive Tour - A Day in the life of Danny the Horse
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC)
15 April
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past*
Family Rag Rug Animals
16 April
Come and learn the traditional techniques of rag rug making with a modern twist.
Get Closer: Fashion (Members only)
25 April
Get Closer to our vintage fashion collection
Heritage Skills: Glass Painting
25 April
Learn the basics of traditional glass painting
Introduction to Canal Art: Castles
03 May
Julie Tonkin, one of the UK's leading canal artists will teach you the tradition
BCSC Study Day: Industry and Environment
16 May
join us for a fun and informative study day exploring Industry and Environment
Get Closer: Forging Ahead Hard Hat Tour (Members Only)
23 May
Join us for a behind the scenes tour with the Forging Ahead project team.
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC)
27 May
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past*
Family Copper & Enamel Flowers
28 May
Come and take part together in a fun and creative workshop.
Get Closer: Transport (Members only)
28 May
Discover the stories behind some of our vintage vehicles.
Introduction to Rag Rug Making: Hooking and Progging
30 May
Learn about the traditional craft of rag-rug making
BCSC Study Day: 1950s Fashion
06 June
Join us for a fun and informative study day exploring 1950s fashion
Finding the Fifties
06 June
Join us for a night of 1950s themed night of food, music and fashion.
Get Closer: Store Tour (Members Only) 10am
20 June
Get Closer to our collections in an exclusive store tour for members.
Get Closer: Store Tour (Members Only) 12pm
20 June
Members Only Events, advance-booking
An Introduction to Stone Masonry: 2 day course
27 June - 28 June
Learn the basic techniques of carving and shaping stone.
Willow Frame Basket: 2 day course
27 June - 28 June
Learn about the techniques and traditions of willow
The Hodson Home Front: 1940s Day at the Locksmith's House
27 June
Visit our sister Museum, the Locksmith's House, as it turns to the 1940s.
Get Closer: Gin Tasting (Members only)
03 July
Get closer with our exclusive members' gin tasting event.
Bobbin Lace Making: 2 Day Course
04 July - 05 July
Learn the basic skills of traditional bobbin lace making.
Science Unlocked
18 July
A fun day of activities exploring science and industry at the Locksmith's House.
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC)
22 July
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past*
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC)
29 July
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past*
Family Introduction to Pottery Workshop
30 July - 31 July
Come and take part together in a fun and creative workshop
Get Closer: Hands-on heritage family workshop - Pottery
31 July
Heritage Workshops & Talks, Members Only Events, advance-booking
Business Partners: Summer Late Networking Event
31 July
Join us for a summer evening networking event exclusively for Business Partners.
Cyanotype Workshop (Victorian Photagraphic Technique)
01 August
Explore and experiment with the Victorian photographic technique of cyanotype.
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC)
05 August
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past
Family Workshop: Canal Art
06 August
Come and learn canal art in a fun and friendly atmosphere
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC)
12 August
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past*
Get Closer: Fashion (members only)
13 August
Get closer to our fashion collections in this exclusive members only tour.
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC)
19 August
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past*
Family Felt Making Workshop
20 August
Learn about the history of the craft and make a piece to take home
Fun with Fibres - An Introduction to Weaving
22 August
Experiment with different types of fibre, learn about their properties and the h
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC)
26 August
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past* - Fully Booked
Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacture - Family Workshop
27 August
Watch as we turn your designs into reality using our 3D printer and Laser Cutter
BCSC Study Day: Black Country Can Make It!
05 September
Join us for a fun and informative study day exploring the manufacturing heritag
Peaky Blinders Nights
11 September - 12 September
Grab your flat cap or your flapper dress & step inside the world of the Shelbys
Deaf-friendly tour - Hard Hat Tour
12 September
Join us for our deaf-friendly hard hat tour behind the scenes of Forging Ahead.
Peaky Blinders Nights
18 September - 19 September
Grab your flat cap or your flapper dress & step inside the world of the Shelbys
Heritage Open Day at The Locksmith's House, Willenhall
19 September
Events at The Locksmith's House, Willenhall
Peaky Blinders Nights
25 September - 26 September
Grab your flat cap or your flapper dress & step inside the world of the Shelbys
Natural Dyes Day Course
03 October
Discover the beauty of natural dyes and create a striking dyed silk scarf.
Get Closer: Forging Ahead Hard Hat Tour (Members Only)
09 October
Join us for a behind the scenes tour with the Forging Ahead project team.
Get Closer: Beer Tasting (Members Only)
09 October
Meet the Brewers at this exclusive members' only event.
Beginners Rag Rug Making - Shaggy Seat Mats
10 October
Learn about the traditional craft of rag-rug making.
Audio Descriptive Tour - World Sight Day
10 October
Join us for an Audio Descriptive Tour on World Sight Day.
Makers' Club
27 October
Join our holiday club and develop your creative skills
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC)
28 October
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past
The Locksmith's House - Horrible Willenhall Histories
31 October
Explore the Horrible Willenhall Histories of the Locksmith's House
Get Closer: Store Tour (Members Only) 10am
07 November
Get Closer to our collections in an exclusive store tour for members.
Get Closer: Store Tour (Members Only) 12pm
07 November
Get Closer to our collections in an exclusive store tour for members.
Get Closer: Hands-on Heritage Skills - Glass
08 November
Take part in our glass fusion course, exclusively for members.
Family Workshop - Glass Fusion
08 November
Come and be creative together and take part in this fun class to create your own
Business Partners: Forging Ahead Hard Hat Tour
11 November
Join our Forging Ahead project team on this business partners exclusive tour.
