Unlocking the Black Country
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Unlocking the Black Country
01 August - 31 August
Discover the remarkable story of this region and its impact on the world
Family Painting - CANCELLED
14 August
Create a dramatic landscape at our family painting workshop.
Deaf-friendly tour - Pickles & Preserves - CANCELLED
15 August
Specialist Tours, advance-booking
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC) - CANCELLED
19 August
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past*
Introduction to Canal Art: Roses - CANCELLED
22 August
Learn the traditions of folk canal art
Fun with Fibres - An Introduction to Weaving - CANCELLED
22 August
Experiment with different types of fibre, learn about their properties and the h
Introduction to Canal Art: Castles - CANCELLED
23 August
Julie Tonkin, one of the UK's leading canal artists will teach you the tradition
Young Archaeologists' and Curators' Club (YACC) - CANCELLED
26 August
Take part in our holiday club exploring the past* - Fully Booked
Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacture - Family Workshop- CANCELLED
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 - POSTPONED
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 - POSTPONED
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 - POSTPONED
25 September - 26 September
Grab your flat cap or your flapper dress & step inside the world of the Shelbys
World Health Day
29 September
Join us for drop in sessions and workshops on World Health Day.
Audio Descriptive Tour - Black Country Vehicles
02 October
Specialist Tours, advance-booking
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.
Red by Night - NEW DATE
10 October
See sparks fly, hear forges roar and watch steam unfurl
Marvellous Machines
10 October - 11 October
See the awe-inspiring machines of the Black Country
Audio Descriptive Tour - World Sight Day
10 October
Join us for an Audio Descriptive Tour on World Sight Day.
Halloween Nights
23 October - 24 October
Trick or treat your way around the museum!
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
Halloween Nights
30 October - 31 October
Trick or treat your way around the museum!
The Locksmith's House - Horrible Willenhall Histories
31 October
Explore the Horrible Willenhall Histories of the Locksmith's House
Fused Glass Jewellery
07 November
Spend a creative day making something special.
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.
Audio Descriptive Tour - A Day in the life of Danny the Horse
11 December
Audio Descriptive Tour - A Day in the life of Danny the Horse
