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Let Me Introduce You To The Dinosaurs

Events Join Alistair McLean, Curator of Natural History for an introduction to all things dinosaur, including a chance to see models and specimens. More details: Join Alistair McLean, Curator of Natural History for an introduction to all things dinosaur, including a chance to see models and specimens. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Weston Park.

Connecting With Collections

Events Explore the Graves Gallery collections with other enthusiasts and take inspiration to create your own art work using painting, drawing and other media. More details: Explore the Graves Gallery collections with other enthusiasts and take inspiration to create your own art work using painting, drawing and other media. Cost: £4/£3.60. Booking Details: No need to book, pay in the shop on the day. Getting here: Plan your journey to Graves Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Graves Gallery on Google Maps. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Graves Gallery.

Mapplethorpe: Sound and Screen

Events An evening of music, sound and video hosted by Spitscreen Collective. In the spirit of the New York underground scene he championed, Spitscreen Collective invite you to immerse yourself within a sensory exploration of Mapplethorpe’s life and work through a combination of live bands, performances and video. More details: Mapplethorpe: Sound and Screen is an evening of music, sound and video hosted by Spitscreen Collective. Spitscreen Collective are 3rd year fine art students Kerry Hindmarch and Will Hope. In the spirit of the New York underground scene he championed, Spitscreen Collective invite you to immerse yourself within a sensory exploration of Mapplethorpe’s life and work through a combination of live bands, performances and video. Cost: Free Entry. Booking Details: Please book in advance. Getting here: Plan your journey to Graves Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Graves Gallery on Google Maps. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Graves Gallery.

Life Drawing

Events Daytime life drawing session for beginners and the more confident artist. Please bring along your own materials. More details: Daytime life drawing session for beginners and the more confident artist. Please bring along your own materials. Cost: £6/£5.40. Booking Details: No need to book, please pay in the shop on the day. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Down to Earth

Events A geological tour of Sheffield with Gaynor Boon, Curator of Earth Sciences & Meteorology. Find out where you can go to see rocks, fossils and minerals. More details: A geological tour of Sheffield with Gaynor Boon, Curator of Earth Sciences & Meteorology. Find out where you can go to see rocks, fossils and minerals. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Friday, March 19, 2010, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Weston Park.

Food Glorious Food

Exhibitions Food Glorious Food is a family-friendly exhibition which tells the stories that lie behind what we choose to eat. Drawing on a vast national oral history archive it takes a look at the last 50 years of British food culture. Exhibition Title: Food Glorious Food. Exhibition Venue: Weston Park. Exhibition Dates: 20 March – 28 November 2010. Exhibition Description: The smell of bacon frying in the morning. The first knobbly, mud-covered veggies from your very own garden. Curry, eaten in front of the telly. Sunday roasts with Grandma’s gravy. Cleansing greens and heart-warming soups… Food – how we grow it, prepare it and eat it – is at the very heart of our culture. What we eat, when, why and who we share it with, reflects who we are and forms a large part of our daily lives. Food Glorious Food is a family-friendly exhibition which tells the stories that lie behind w… Opening Times: Open everyday Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm (5pm after 27 March) Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 5pm. Exhibition Admission Cost: Free. Exhibition Acknowledgements: Food Glorious Food is created in association with the University of Sheffield and will tour to the V&A Museum of Childhood, London, in 2011. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Saturday, March 20, 2010 – Sunday, November 28, 2010.

Food Glorious Food Launch Day

Events Join us as we launch Food Glorious Food in style. Weston Park will take on all the atmosphere of a village fete, with food, music and dancing. Prizes will be awarded for the best fancy dress costume on a theme of your favourite vegetable. More details: Join us as we launch Food Glorious Food in style. Weston Park will take on all the atmosphere of a village fete, with food, music and dancing. Prizes will be awarded for the best fancy dress costume on a theme of your favourite vegetable. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Weston Park.

Art Sheffield 2010 - Artist Tours

Events Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010. More details: Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010 every Saturday. *********************************************************** Join the Facebook group for Art Sheffield 2010 to find out more about the programme and get invites for events. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Patti Smith in Conversation

Events Sold Out Patti Smith will be discussing her book about her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe, Just Kids, with broadcaster and musician John Robb. More details: This ‘In Conversation with’ event will focus on Patti’s new book, Just Kids – the story of her extraordinary relationship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe. Patti Smith met Mapplethorpe in New York in 1967 and went on to forge a strong friendship that lasted until his death in 1989. Portraits of Smith taken by Robert Mapplethorpe can currently be seen on show as part of the exhibition of his work at Museums Sheffield: Graves Gallery. Patti will be signing copies of Just Kids for fans after the event.… Cost: £5.50 Sold Out Unreserved seating Maximum of 4 tickets per person. Booking Details: Tickets on sale in person at the Millennium Gallery and Graves Gallery shops from 10am Monday 1 March 2010. Telephone booking available on 0114 278 2655 from Monday 1 March. Getting here: Plan your journey to Tudor Square with Transport Direct. Map: Tudor Square on Google Maps. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Library Theatre.

Patti Smith - An Evening of Words and Music

Events Sold Out The award-winning American singer, songwriter and artist Patti Smith will take to the stage with Tony Shanahan for an evening of spoken word and song to celebrate Museums Sheffield’s exhibition of the work of her late friend, the photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. More details: The award-winning American singer, songwriter and artist will take to the stage with Tony Shanahan for an evening of spoken word and song to celebrate Museums Sheffield’s exhibition of the work of her late friend, the photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. The exhibition can currently be seen at the Graves Gallery as part ARTIST ROOMS on Tour with The Art Fund. Patti Smith garnered huge acclaim in the mid 1970s with her groundbreaking debut album Horses, and went on to find worldwide fame with the classic s… Cost: £25 unreserved seating. Booking Details: Tickets will be available in person from the Millennium Gallery and Graves Gallery from 10am on Friday 19 February 2010. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Social History & Decorative Arts Curator Day

Events Members of our curatorial team are available to answer your queries – bring along any metalwork, local history items, or family heirlooms for discussion. More details: Members of our curatorial team are available to answer your queries – bring along any metalwork, local history items, or family heirlooms for discussion. We are unable to give valuations. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Weston Park.

Meet the Artist Vivien Whitaker

Events Vivien Whitaker is inspired by the natural shapes and colours in English alabaster. Hear the story behind her Selkie sculpture, newly installed at Weston Park, and find out how she created it. More details: Vivien Whitaker is inspired by the natural shapes and colours in English alabaster. Hear the story behind her Selkie sculpture, newly installed at Weston Park, and find out how she created it. Cost: £4/£3.60, please book in advance Visit our FAQ page for details of our cancellation policy. Booking Details: Please call our Bookings Administrator on 0114 278 2655 or email learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk to reserve your place. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Weston Park.

Connecting With Collections

Events Explore the Graves Gallery collections with other enthusiasts and take inspiration to create your own art work using painting, drawing and other media. More details: Explore the Graves Gallery collections with other enthusiasts and take inspiration to create your own art work using painting, drawing and other media. Cost: £4/£3.60. Booking Details: No need to book, pay in the shop on the day. Getting here: Plan your journey to Graves Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Graves Gallery on Google Maps. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Graves Gallery.

Little Explorers Art Time

Family Fun A drop in art session for your Little Explorers. Twice a month you can get stuck into fun, messy and exciting activities with the help of our enablers. Cost: £1 per participant Please pay at the shop Adults to accompany. Age Range: Suitable for ages 2-4 years. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Weston Park.

Life Drawing

Events Daytime life drawing session for beginners and the more confident artist. Please bring along your own materials. More details: Daytime life drawing session for beginners and the more confident artist. Please bring along your own materials. Cost: £6/£5.40. Booking Details: No need to book, please pay in the shop on the day. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Spring Fling Craft Fayre

Events Craft Candy proudly present the 2nd annual Spring Fling Craft Fair, featuring contemporary crafts from some of Sheffield’s finest makers and artists, including ceramics and jewellery, handmade toys and textiles. More details: Craft Candy proudly present the 2nd annual Spring Fling Craft Fair, featuring contemporary crafts from some of Sheffield’s finest makers and artists, including ceramics and jewellery, handmade toys and textiles. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Gervase Phinn booksigning

Events Gervais Phinn is renowned reminiscences about life as a school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. He will be signing copies of Road to the Dales his warm, comical and touching new memoir, which offers a unique window into his own childhood. More details: Gervase Phinn's books of reminiscences about life as a school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales have won him legions of fans and have sold an incredible 1.3 million copies. Road to the Dales is a snapshot of growing up in Yorkshire in the 1950s. Look back with Gervase, and share in his personal journey - of school days and holidays as well as his tentative steps into the adult world. Devour numerous uproarious stories including the incident involving a broken greenhouse, crashing his brother's newly… Cost: Free. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Art Sheffield 2010 - Artist Tours

Events Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010. More details: Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010 every Saturday. *********************************************************** Join the Facebook group for Art Sheffield 2010 to find out more about the programme and get invites for events. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Highlight Tour: Bishops’ House

Events Bishops’ House is one of Sheffield’s historical gems – one of the few survivors of the Tudor period still standing in the city. Uncover some of the house’s secrets in this introductory tour with members of Museums Sheffield’s learning team. More details: Bishops’ House is one of Sheffield’s historical gems – one of the few survivors of the Tudor period still standing in the city. Uncover some of the house’s secrets in this introductory tour with members of Museums Sheffield’s learning team. Highlight Tours are free introductory tours to our museums and collections they take place every fortnight. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Bishops' House with Transport Direct. Map: Bishops' House on Google Maps. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Bishops' House.

Life Drawing - Day School

Events Sold Out Want to learn how to draw? Experienced tutor Christine Blackburn will guide you through traditional drawing exercises, working from a nude model. Great for beginners. More details: Want to learn how to draw? Experienced tutor Christine Blackburn will guide you through traditional drawing exercises, working from a nude model. Great for beginners. Cost: £25/£22.50. Booking Details: Please call our Bookings Administrator on 0114 278 2655 or email learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk to reserve your place. Visit our FAQ page for details of our cancellation policy. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Chocolate Tasting

Events Sold Out Come on a tasting tour of chocolate from around the world with the chocolatiers from Cocoa on Ecclesall Road. You’ll sample raw cocoa nibs, then work your way through bitter dark to sweet white chocolates, learning about the history and production of chocolate along the way. More details: Come on a tasting tour of chocolate from around the world with the chocolatiers from Cocoa on Ecclesall Road. You’ll sample raw cocoa nibs, then work your way through bitter dark to sweet white chocolates, learning about the history and production of chocolate along the way. Cost: £10/£9 Sold Out. Booking Details: Please call our Bookings Administrator on 0114 278 2655 or email learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk to reserve your place. Visit our FAQ page for details of our cancellation policy. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Weston Park.

Connecting With Collections

Events Explore the Graves Gallery collections with other enthusiasts and take inspiration to create your own art work using painting, drawing and other media. More details: Explore the Graves Gallery collections with other enthusiasts and take inspiration to create your own art work using painting, drawing and other media. Cost: £4/£3.60. Booking Details: No need to book, pay in the shop on the day. Getting here: Plan your journey to Graves Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Graves Gallery on Google Maps. Thursday, April 1, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Graves Gallery.

Meet the Artist Ruth Ewan

Events Artist Ruth Ewan works in a broad range of media including performance, print and installation. Ruth will give an introduction to her practice and the ideas behind her residency at Yorkshire Artspace during Art Sheffield 2010. More details: Artist Ruth Ewan works in a broad range of media including performance, print and installation. Ruth will give an introduction to her practice and the ideas behind her residency at Yorkshire Artspace during Art Sheffield 2010. *********************************************************** Join the Facebook group for Art Sheffield 2010 to find out more about the programme and get invites for events. Cost: Free, please book in advance. Booking Details: Please call our Bookings Administrator on 0114 278 2655 or email learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk to reserve your place. Visit our FAQ page for details of our cancellation policy. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Thursday, April 1, 2010, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Museums Sheffield Curator’s Tour

Events Find out more about the contemporary art on display at the Millennium Gallery with Museums Sheffield exhibition curator Alison Morton. More details: Find out more about the contemporary art on display at the Millennium Gallery with Museums Sheffield exhibition curator Alison Morton. *********************************************************** Join the Facebook group for Art Sheffield 2010 to find out more about the programme and get invites for events. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Thursday, April 1, 2010, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Life Drawing

Events Daytime life drawing session for beginners and the more confident artist. Please bring along your own materials. More details: Daytime life drawing session for beginners and the more confident artist. Please bring along your own materials. Cost: £6/£5.40. Booking Details: No need to book, please pay in the shop on the day. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Friday, April 2, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Art Sheffield 2010 - Artist Tours

Events Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010. More details: Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010 every Saturday. *********************************************************** Join the Facebook group for Art Sheffield 2010 to find out more about the programme and get invites for events. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, April 3, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Flowers and the Golden Number

Family Fun Join the Centre for Science education for an exciting two hour activity session which includes making marzipan flower sculptures to explain the background to the Golden Number. More details: Join the Centre for Science education for an exciting two hour activity session which includes making marzipan flower sculptures to explain the background to the Golden Number. Cost: Free No need to book, just drop in. Age Range: Suitable for age 8 and above. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Weston Park.

Flowers and the Golden Number

Family Fun Join the Centre for Science education for an exciting two hour activity session which includes making marzipan flower sculptures to explain the background to the Golden Number. More details: Join the Centre for Science education for an exciting two hour activity session which includes making marzipan flower sculptures to explain the background to the Golden Number. Cost: Free No need to book, just drop in. Age Range: Suitable for age 8 and above. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Weston Park.

Love Birds

Family Fun Discover more about the wonderful world of birds, complete our Love Birds challenge, meet the RSPB and join in with some high flying art work. More details: Discover more about the wonderful world of birds, complete our Love Birds challenge, meet the RSPB and join in with some high flying art work. Cost: Free No need to book, just drop in. Age Range: Suitable for all the family. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Saturday, April 10, 2010, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Weston Park.

Art Sheffield 2010 - Artist Tours

Events Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010. More details: Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010 every Saturday. *********************************************************** Join the Facebook group for Art Sheffield 2010 to find out more about the programme and get invites for events. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, April 10, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Highlight Tour: Graves Gallery

Events Sheffield’s art collection is the subject of this introductory tour with members of Museums Sheffield’s learning team. Hear some of the stories behind the paintings and sculptures and those who donated them to the city. More details: Sheffield’s art collection is the subject of this introductory tour with members of Museums Sheffield’s learning team. Hear some of the stories behind the paintings and sculptures and those who donated them to the city. Highlight Tours are free introductory tours to our museums and collections they take place every fortnight. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Graves Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Graves Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, April 10, 2010, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Graves Gallery.

Love Birds

Family Fun Discover more about the wonderful world of birds, complete our Love Birds challenge, meet the RSPB and join in with some high flying art work. More details: Discover more about the wonderful world of birds, complete our Love Birds challenge, meet the RSPB and join in with some high flying art work. Cost: Free No need to book, just drop in. Age Range: Suitable for all the family. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Sunday, April 11, 2010, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Weston Park.

Lovebytes – Butterflies

Family Fun Come along and make your own Butterfly, then release it into the virtual world! A drop-in craft workshop for children 4+, exploring how insects they make can come alive using computer technology. More details: Part of Lovebytes 2010 Come along and make your own Butterfly, then release it into the virtual world! A drop-in craft workshop for children 4+, exploring how insects they make can come alive using computer technology. This event relates to Lovebytes presents Code-Craft, a free exhibition at the Millennium Gallery. Cost: £1 per participant, Adults / carers free. Age Range: Suitable for age 8 and above. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Lovebytes – Digital Craft for Kids

Family Fun Make your own interactive art and computer games in this fun, hands on workshop covering the basics of computer programming using ‘Scratch’ a computer programming language designed for young people. More details: Part of Lovebytes 2010 Make your own interactive art and computer games in this fun, hands on workshop covering the basics of computer programming using ‘Scratch’ a computer programming language designed for young people. This event relates to Lovebytes presents Code:Craft, a free exhibition at the Millennium Gallery. Cost: £4 per participant, Adults / carers free Please book in advance. Booking Details: Please call our Bookings Administrator on 0114 278 2655 or email learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk to reserve your place. Visit our FAQ page for details of our cancellation policy. Age Range: Suitable for age 8 and above. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Thursday, April 15, 2010, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Art Sheffield 2010 - Artist Tours

Events Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010. More details: Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010 every Saturday. *********************************************************** Join the Facebook group for Art Sheffield 2010 to find out more about the programme and get invites for events. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Clay in Colour – Day School

Events Have you been to one of our popular clay workshops with Karin Hessenberg? If so, this is your chance to add colour to your work. Bring your sculpture pieces with you. More details: Have you been to one of our popular clay workshops with Karin Hessenberg? If so, this is your chance to add colour to your work. Bring your sculpture pieces with you. Cost: £25/£22.50. Booking Details: Please call our Bookings Administrator on 0114 278 2655 or email learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk to reserve your place. Visit our FAQ page for details of our cancellation policy. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Little Explorers Art Time

Family Fun A drop in art session for your Little Explorers. Twice a month you can get stuck into fun, messy and exciting activities with the help of our enablers. Cost: £1 per participant Please pay at the shop Adults to accompany. Age Range: Suitable for ages 2-4 years. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Friday, April 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Weston Park.

Craft Rally

Events Craft Rally is an inclusive, dynamic and inspirational event for makers to exchange information. It is designed by makers, for makers and with makers. Join us for a programme of talks, seminars, screenings, discussions, performances, networking and socialising. More details: Craft Rally is an inclusive, dynamic and inspirational event for makers to exchange information. It is designed by makers, for makers and with makers. Join us for a programme of talks, seminars, screenings, discussions, performances, networking and socialising. Participate, investigate and celebrate the breadth of approaches within contemporary craft at this inaugural Craft Rally! Where are we? ... Where are we going from here? How has the meaning of craft changed and developed through time? Ho… Cost: £20 per place (This price reflects the financial support for the event by the Crafts Council and Yorkshire Artspace. Real value: £46). Booking Details: Download a booking form at www.craftscouncil.org.uk/rally and return this by email to makerdev@craftscouncil.org.uk as soon as possible indicating how you plan to pay. You can secure your place immediately by contacting Rally HQ on 020806 2589/2504 during office hours with your credit/debit card details. Alternatively, If you would like to pay by cheque please make it payable to the Crafts Council and send it with your completed booking form to Craft Rally HQ, Crafts Council, 44a Pentonville Road, Isl… Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Friday, April 23, 2010, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Lovebytes Digital Craft Workshop

Events Sold Out Create your own interactive digital art in this introduction to creative coding which makes use of free open source software. This is an introductory level workshop, but basic computer skills are required. More details: Create your own interactive digital art in this introduction to creative coding which makes use of free open source software. This is an introductory level workshop, but basic computer skills are required. Cost: £25/£22.50. Booking Details: Please call our Bookings Administrator on 0114 278 2655 or email learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk to reserve your place. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Art Sheffield 2010 - Artist Tours

Events Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010. More details: Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010 every Saturday. *********************************************************** Join the Facebook group for Art Sheffield 2010 to find out more about the programme and get invites for events. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Highlight Tour: Weston Park

Events If you’ve visited Weston Park dozens of times or are yet to discover it, this tour with members of Museums Sheffield’s learning team will reveal some of the fascinating stories and facts which make the museum such a firm Sheffield favourite. More details: If you’ve visited Weston Park dozens of times or are yet to discover it, this tour with members of Museums Sheffield’s learning team will reveal some of the fascinating stories and facts which make the museum such a firm Sheffield favourite. Highlight Tours are free introductory tours to our museums and collections they take place every fortnight. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Weston Park.

Clay Figure Sculpture – Day School

Events Sold Out Working with expert Karin Hessenberg you will learn how to work with clay to create a clay figure model. Suitable for beginners. More details: Working with expert Karin Hessenberg you will learn how to work with clay to create a clay figure model. Suitable for beginners. Cost: £50/£45. Booking Details: Please call our Bookings Administrator on 0114 278 2655 or email learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk to reserve your place. Visit our FAQ page for details of our cancellation policy. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Sunday, April 25, 2010, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Social History & Decorative Arts Curator Day

Events Members of our curatorial team are available to answer your queries – bring along any metalwork, local history items, or family heirlooms for discussion. More details: Members of our curatorial team are available to answer your queries – bring along any metalwork, local history items, or family heirlooms for discussion. We are unable to give valuations. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Weston Park.

Spring Creatures in Owlthorpe

Events Go rooting around Owlthorpe for minibeasts that may have slipped your attention with Paul Richards, Senior Curator of Natural History. More details: Go rooting around Owlthorpe for minibeasts that may have slipped your attention with Paul Richards, Senior Curator of Natural History. Cost: Free, please book in advance. Booking Details: Please call our Bookings Administrator on 0114 278 2655 or email learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk to reserve your place. Visit our FAQ page for details of our cancellation policy. Getting here: Plan your journey to Owlthorpe Medical Centre with Transport Direct. Map: Owlthorpe Medical Centre on Google Maps. Thursday, April 29, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Owlthorpe.

Food Glorious Food Curator’s Tour

Events Discover the stories behind the wonderful culinary objects in Food Glorious Food with Curator of Social History, Clara Morgan. More details: Discover the stories behind the wonderful culinary objects in Food Glorious Food with Curator of Social History, Clara Morgan. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Thursday, April 29, 2010, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Weston Park.

Art Sheffield 2010 - Artist Tours

Events Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010. More details: Meet at the Millennium Gallery, and then take a walking tour around participating galleries in the city-centre with Sheffield-based artists who will be revealing their selected highlights of Art Sheffield 2010 every Saturday. *********************************************************** Join the Facebook group for Art Sheffield 2010 to find out more about the programme and get invites for events. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Millennium Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Millennium Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, May 1, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Millennium Gallery.

Highlight Tour: Graves Gallery

Events Sheffield’s art collection is the subject of this introductory tour with members of Museums Sheffield’s learning team. Hear some of the stories behind the paintings and sculptures and those who donated them to the city. More details: Sheffield’s art collection is the subject of this introductory tour with members of Museums Sheffield’s learning team. Hear some of the stories behind the paintings and sculptures and those who donated them to the city. Highlight Tours are free introductory tours to our museums and collections they take place every fortnight. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Graves Gallery with Transport Direct. Map: Graves Gallery on Google Maps. Saturday, May 8, 2010, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Graves Gallery.

Archaeology, Social History & Decorative Arts Curator Day

Events Bring your own archaeological finds, coins or medals for identification and recording by your local Finds Liaison Officer, Amy Cooper. Members of our curatorial team are also available to answer your queries – bring along any metalwork, local history items, or family heirlooms for discussion. More details: Bring your own archaeological finds, coins or medals for identification and recording by your local Finds Liaison Officer, Amy Cooper. Members of our curatorial team are also available to answer your queries – bring along any metalwork, local history items, or family heirlooms for discussion. We are unable to give valuations. Cost: Free, no need to book. Getting here: Plan your journey to Weston Park with Transport Direct. Map: Weston Park on Google Maps. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Weston Park.