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Extra free facilitated activities available Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday every week throughout the summer holidays.
Sunday 7th August- Medieval Day with Companions of the Forest, a historical re-enactment group. Join them in our paddock for a day of Medieval fun.
Saturday 13th August– Wood-slice Medallion Extravaganza with Ken. Join Ken in the craft hut to turn a humble wood-slice harvested from our woodlands into something amazing.
Sunday 21st August- Charcoal sketching with Amanda Cox. The DHC is the perfect place to perfect your sketching skills and today Amanda will guide you through the basics of sketching with charcoal made during our last charcoal burn to help you create a charcoal masterpiece.
Sunday 28th& Monday 29th August –Wendy and Howard are in the craft hut for two days of heritage crafts and environmental arts including weaving and working with fleece, hand tinting old black and white photographs, sewing using an old hand turned sewing machine, painting with earth pigments and printing inspired by the local history and landscape. You can also dress up in some of the museum’s costumes and have your photo taken. Come and join us!
Summer explorer gallery and outdoor activity packs will be available from reception every day for £2.00. The pack includes Gallery activities, an outdoor trail, DHC pencil and small gift.