Crescent Bag Workshop - Jumbo knitting - 25th July 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Workshop leader Julie from www.juey.co.uk
This workshop introduces participants to the joy of jumbo knitting.
Participants will learn how to create their own jumbo yarn using the Winding Wand, then go on to knit the Crescent Bag pattern using handcrafted knitting needles. The workshop aimed at beginners who can work the knit stitch and designed to be relaxed, creative, and enjoyable.
Duration: 3 hours
Skill level: Suitable for beginners who can work the knit stitch
All materials and printed handouts included
Cost £45
Materials Included
Jumbo knitting needles and winding wands will be provided for use during the workshop or bring your own if you have previously purchased. Participants will have the option to purchase their own tools afterwards if they wish to continue their knitting at home.
DRESS UP - Find your flat caps and join our Volunteers by dressing up as traditional Yorkshire or Victorian Folk if you fancy it.
CELEBRATE our heritage in the heart of the Valley.LIVING HISTORY - Watch our master weavers at the looms and see the clogs in action.
TASTE OF THE PAST - Traditional Parkin bake in Mrs Pearson's kitchen.
FOR THE BAIRNS - Join the 'White Rose Trail' around the Museum
FOR THE LADS & LASSES - There's a Golcar & Colne Valley Quiz to do while you enjoy your refreshments in Spring Rock Tearoom.CLOG & SHAWL PHOTO STUDIO - Dress up and take a sepia style selfie in front of the handlooms to share on social media
T'OWD TONGUE - Listen to Sue and Betty chatting away in T'old tongue in the parlour. Its about the sounds of the valley as much as the history.
BRASS BAND - Hear a traditional brass band recording in the background.
The Loom Chamber on the top floor was the hub of the weaving business - large looms fill the room. The long run of windows light the room, and there is a great view of the Colne Valley. There will be demonstrations of weaving on our weaving looms. The Weavers will be delighted to explain how the looms work and show you what they are working on and how life as a loom weaver would be. Could you be the next weaver?
In the Spinning room our spinners will be delighted to talk to you about the tools which were used in the weaving industry such as smaller looms, spinning jennies and spinning wheels. Discover the process of making yarn and thread.Next door is the Edwardian Clog Makers shop. Learn about the history of clogs and Golcar's long history of clog making. Find out who wore the clogs and the different designs and try some on to see how comfortable they are. Clogging is on the red list of endangered crafts! We need to train more people in this area to keep the skill of clogging going.
TRADITIONAL TEA & CAKE Finish off your visit to Spring Rock Tearoom where there will be delicious homemade cakes, and refreshments then visit our shop for cards, gifts, books, and products unique to Colne Valley Museum.Colne Valley Museum
Open 12pm-4pm, admission £5, children and members free.
Become a member for £15 a year and visit as many times as you like.
Children and families are invited to enjoy a summer packed with creativity, history and hands-on fun as Colne Valley Museum launches an exciting programme of Victorian-inspired workshops this August.
The workshops have been designed for young people aged 8–12 and will include a variety of creative activities including art, drama, crafts, cooking and more. Taking place in Colne Valley Museum each session offers participants the chance to explore their creative side and develop new skills while discovering what life was like during Victorian times. All workshops are free to attend and include a free lunch as part of the day. The only catch is participants will need to help to prepare and cook their lunch as part of their fun filled day.
The programme begins on Wednesday 12th August with Time-Travelling Drama, where participants will explore the lives of Victorian children through role play, storytelling and imaginative drama inspired by the museum's collections.
On Friday 21st August, participants will explore traditional Victorian crafts from baking and spinning to making historical toys. This Crafty Heritage day will allow participants to enjoy a day of hands-on activities that celebrate local heritage and encourage creativity.
Food takes centre stage on Monday 24th August with Food and Feast. Participants will enjoy a variety of food-themed creative activities. From preparing and baking recipes in the museum's Victorian kitchen to using food for arts and crafts participants will discover how people cooked and ate in the past.
The programme concludes on Thursday 27 August with a Family Drop-in Day, where everyone is welcome to celebrate the project. Families can enjoy traditional crafts, baking, vegetable printing, museum treasure hunts and a shared community lunch while exploring everything the participants have created throughout the summer.
Throughout the workshop programme, participants will also have the opportunity to work towards their Arts Award Explore qualification, recognising their creativity and encouraging them to reflect on their learning.
Workshop days will run from 10am - 3pm. Places are limited with a number of spaces reserved for children who are eligible for benefit related free school meals.
For further information or to book a place, please contact Lauren at activities@colnevalleymuseum.org.uk or visit the Website https://www.colnevalleymuseum.org.uk/events/
Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4PY.
Autumn is the prime time for coughs, sneezes and worse in the average family house.
And these days we’ll reach for all manner of over-the-counter pills and medicines to keep us going.
But in Victorian times, a doctor’s visit cost money, and most illnesses were treated with home-made remedies.
Colne Valley Museum volunteers have scoured old recipe books and periodicals to bring you a collection of our favourite medicines, tinctures, balms and ointments that we’ve found.
They’re all in a handy booklet, Mrs Pearson’s Remedies for Common Ailments, which you can buy from our shop for just £1.50. However, be warned, some of them are downright dangerous!
Here are some highlights, from the – probably – harmless to the totally toxic.
Obviously, don’t try these at home.
See the full recipes for these and more in Mrs Pearson’s Remedies for Common Ailments – affectionately attributed to Sally Pearson who built Spring Rock, what’s now our museum, with her husband James.
It’s one of many informative and entertaining publications in our shop.
Do you love working with children and helping them learn though hands on learning? We are looking for volunteers to join our schools team. Colne Valley Museum is open during the week for school trips and we rely upon dedicated volunteers to keep these days going.
These days are lots of fun and we teach the children how to make butter, bread, and prepare vegetables to have in their own soup for lunch. We teach them how to spin wool, wash like the Victorians did with a posser and mangle, hang out the washing, beat the rugs and polish the shoes.
We tell stories, make corn favours and lavender bags and you will be working with a lovely team of volunteers. If you don't already have a DBS we can arrange that.
We would love to hear from you if you would to know more or be involved.
Please email info@colnevalleymuseum.org.uk
It was a very warm Honley Show this year but Paul and Mark loved meeting you all
The museum had a stall at the Manchester Textile Fair selling cloth and publicising the museum. We made a healthy sum to boost museum funds.
Volunteers demonstrated my skills and crafts and showed visitors just what we do. We always need more volunteers and we recruited some new people to join the team.
The museum also had a stall on the car park in the centre of the village. Thanks to the generosity of visitors, we raised more money for the museum.
There were literally hundreds and hundred of folk who visited the museum on Golcar Lily Day. Volunteers showed them what life was like for the original inhabitants of the cottages and demonstrated various crafts. The delicious smells of Lily Day loaves permeated the museum and many brought loaves to take away.
