Selected Items

 
22nd Oct 09 - 31st Jan 10
 
Sustainable Silver Commission

Location: Museums Sheffield - Millennium Gallery

Forged in partnership with Ruskin Mill Educational Trust, and Museums Sheffield this pioneering commission will use ethically sourced, recycled silver... more

 
 
25th Oct 09 - 24th Dec 09
 
10 Years On

Location: Harley Gallery

Celebrating ten years of the Harley Gallery Shop with a display of 10 specially selected jewellers who have exhibited at the Harley Gallery over the last... more

 
 
25th Oct 09 - 24th Dec 09
 
A Notebook of Pins

Location: Harley Gallery

The Harley Gallery presents A Notebook of Pins, an exhibition of work by goldsmith Kevin Coates. With materials that range from gold and opals to carved... more

 
 
6th Nov 09 - 23rd Dec 09
 
Winter Flowers

Location: Chatsworth

Katy Holford is one of the UK's leading young designers and her ‘Winter Flowers' are crafted here in Sheffield by Wentworth Pewter. The Chatsworth Estate... more

 
 
6th Nov 09 - 6th Dec 09
 
Freeman College Student Work

Location: Central Library

Founded in the heart of Sheffield's silversmithing and cutlery industry, Freeman College opened in September 2005. The students there create works of great... more

 
 
6th Nov 09 - 5th Dec 09
 
In Their Own Words

Location: Bank Street Arts

  Thirty six jewellers respond to artists' texts describing one of their works while thirty six poets produce poems responding to photographs of... more

 
 
6th Nov 09 - 6th Dec 09
 
Clematis

Location: Winter Garden

Pete Rogers began his career in engineering and shipbuilding.  He now works as a sculptor, creating both public art and private commissions. ... more

 
 
6th Nov 09
 
 

Open: 1:00pm

Location: Sheffield Assay Office

Join Sheffield Assay Office for a coffee and an interesting talk about the history and work of the Assay Office with their expert Curator. The visit also... more

 
 
6th Nov 09 - 6th Dec 09
 
Pewter Live

Location: Butcher Works

Organised by the Worshipful Company of Pewterers, the prestigious Pewter Live Exhibition comes from London to Sheffield and showcases the work of established... more

 
 
6th Nov 09
 
Little Gems 5

Location: Museums Sheffield - Millennium Gallery

These brand new metalwork pieces, commissioned by the Sheffield Assay Office, are all by young emerging silversmiths Stefan Tooke, Charlotte Tollyfield... more

 
 
 
Civic Commission - The Art of Sheffield

Location: Sheffield Town Hall

Sheffield Town Hall houses a prestigious collection of metalwork and Galvanize has commissioned Sheffield Hallam University graduate, Lee Simmons, to make... more

 
 
6th Nov 09 - 10th Jan 10
 
Christmas Crakcers

Location: Museums Sheffield - Millennium Gallery

A feast of original craft and design, Christmas Crackers provides an inspired alternative to the High Street for this year's Christmas shopping. ... more

 
 
7th Nov 09 - 5th Dec 09
 
Paul Matosic - New Work

Location: Bank Street Arts

Artist in Residence Paul Matosic shows new installations created at Bank Street as part of his residency which may make you think twice about the nature... more

 
 
 
Bank Street Arts Markets

Location: Bank Street Arts

Take time away from the High Street and see work by jewellers and other makers from around the region. Find that unusual gift you've been looking for -... more

 
 
 
Raising Workshop with Cameron Maxfield

Open: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Persistence Works

Silversmith Cameron Maxfield will be leading this 2-day workshop to teach the traditional technique of hand-raising.  Cameron won the first Museums... more

 
 
 
Raising Workshop with Cameron Maxfield

Open: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Persistence Works

Silversmith Cameron Maxfield will be leading this 2-day workshop to teach the traditional technique of hand-raising.  Cameron won the first Museums... more

 
 
 
Tour of the Cutlers Hall

Location: Cutlers Hall

The Grade II listed Cutlers' Hall is a visible symbol of the Cutlers' Company's importance over the last 400 years in protecting and promoting Sheffield... more

 
 
11th Nov 09
 
Metal Valuation Day

Open: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Sheffield Assay Office

The Sheffield Assay Office are pleased to work alongside the highly renowned auction house AE Dowse and Sons bringing a metal identification and valuation... more

 
 
11th Nov 09
 
Metal Valuation Day

Location: Sheffield Assay Office

  The Sheffield Assay Office are pleased to work alongside the highly renowned auction house AE Dowse and Sons bringing a metal identification and... more

 
 
 
Behind the Scenes Steel Tours with Magna

Location: Magna Science Adventure Centre

Back by popular demand  . . . Experience a behind the scenes steel tour and explore the areas of Magna not open to the general public. A tour guide... more

 
 
 
Tour and Talks - Sheffield Assay Office

Location: Sheffield Assay Office

Join Sheffield Assay Office for a coffee and an interesting talk about the history and work of the Assay Office with their expert Curator. The visit also... more

 
 
 
Two-Day Workshops at the Academy of Makers

Open: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Butcher Works

Make a Decorative Bowl or Ornamental Wall Plate With Victoria Kershaw Silversmith Victoria shows participants how to make and texture a bowl or wall plate... more

 
 
 
Sheffield, Made at Kelham Island Museum

Open: 11:00am - 4:45pm

Location: Kelham Island Museum

  Kelham Island Museum invites you to visit our reconstructed Victorian ‘Little Mesters' Street where Stan Shaw and Pete Goss produce a variety... more

 
 
 
Two Day Workshops at the Academy of Makers

Open: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Butcher Works

Make a Decorative Bowl or Ornamental Wall Plate With Victoria Kershaw Silversmith Victoria shows participants how to make and texture a bowl or wall plate... more

 
 
 
Tours and Talks - Sheffield Assay Office

Open: 10:00am

Location: Sheffield Assay Office

Join Sheffield Assay Office for a coffee and an interesting talk about the history and work of the Assay Office with their expert Curator. The visit also... more

 
 
16th Nov 09 - 13th Jan 10
 
Exit 4 - Legacy

Location: Persistence Works

EXIT 4 - Legacy is the 4th annual exhibition celebrating the achievements of two new emerging silversmiths, Christina Spencer and Sarah Stevenson who have... more

 
 
 
Sustainable Silver Commission - Public Talk ith Greg Valierio

Open: 7:30pm

Location: Sheffield Hallam University

The silver for the Sustainable Silver Commission (see page 6)  comes from the pioneer of ethical bullion dealing and fair trade in the precious metal... more

 
 
 
Wentworth Pewter Factory Tour and Festival Shop

Location: Wentworth Pewter

Wentworth Pewter will once again be opening their factory for the opportunity to see how each of their pewter pieces are hand crafted using traditional... more

 
 
 
 

Location: Portland Works

Portland Works is home to thriving creative and specialised industries and was the first place in the world where stainless steel was made into cutlery.... more

 
 
 
Brett Payne at the Famous Sheffield Shop

Open: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Famous Sheffield Shop

The Famous Sheffield Shop only sells Sheffield and for this special festival event, silversmith Brett Payne will give a short talk on his work, examples... more

 
 
19th Nov 09 - 28th Nov 28
 
KeyPiece

Location: Sheffield Institute of Arts Gallery

KeyPiece is a public exhibition and research event that will bring together ten leading metalworking practitioners and their work in the new Sheffield... more

 
 
 
Hallmarking and the Law

Location: Sheffield Assay Office

Experts at the Sheffield Assay Office have developed this unique and fascinating workshop, to give people in the precious metal trade a comprehensive session... more

 
 
 
Open Studios at Yorkshire Artspace

Location: Persistence Works

Over 50 artists will open the doors to their private studios at the annual Yorkshire Artspace's Open Studios event on 20th and 21st November.  You... more

 
 
 
Open Studios at Butcher Works

Location: Butcher Works

Come and see behind the scenes and into the studios of the designers at the Academy of Makers housed in the historic Butcher Works, a restored cutlery... more

 
 
 
 

Location: Andino

This is your opportunity to visit  Andrew Renwick and friends at the fabulous Blacksmithing forge in this beautiful setting.  Have-a-go at creating... more

 
 
 
Tours of the Cutlers' Hall

Location: Cutlers Hall

The Grade II listed Cutlers' Hall is a visible symbol of the Cutlers' Company's importance over the last 400 years in protecting and promoting Sheffield... more

 
 
 
British Artist Blacksmiths Association Photography Exhibition

Location: Winter Garden

 Artist Blacksmiths make decorative and functional metalwork and sculpture - while Farriers shoe horses. People may be surprised to discover that... more

 
 
 
Kutrite Scissor Factory Tour

Open: 11:00am

Location: Kutrite Limited

Kutrite of Sheffield Limited is a family-run company formed in 1902 as a traditional manufacturer of scissors and shears.  Their hand-made scissors... more

 
 
 
 

Location: Portland Works

Portland Works is home to thriving creative and specialised industries and was the first place in the world where stainless steel was made into cutlery.... more

 
 
 
Gourmet Pie & Pea Night

Location: Butcher Works

Vctoria Kershaw makes fabulous chip forks from silver; Katey Felton's bespoke coaster and lid for Sheffield's own Henderson's Relish is fashioned in silver.... more

 
 
27th Nov 09
 
Silver Study Day

Location: Sheffield Assay Office

These Silver study events are unique full day workshops with expert curator, Emma Paragreen, giving a comprehensive guide to the world of hallmarking. ... more

 
 
28th Nov 09
 
David Mellor Cutlery

Open: 11:30am

Location: David Mellor Cutlery Factory

Visit the famous David Mellor Cutlery Factory designed by Sir Michael Hopkins and purpose built on the site of the old gas works in Hathersage. A design... more

 
 
28th Nov 09 - 29th Oct 09
 
Metal Market 2009

Location: Museums Sheffield - Millennium Gallery

If you can't find what you are looking for in the shops here is your opportunity to scour the Galvanize Sheffield Metal Market and find what you are looking... more

 
 
 
Tinsley Chalice, Ciborium and Paten

Location: Sheffield Cathedral

In 2008 the Cathedral commissioned Chris Knight to design a striking new piece for use in Holy Communion now known as the ‘Tinsley Chalice & Ciborium'... more

 
 
 
 

Location: Portland Works

  Portland Works is home to thriving creative and specialised industries and was the first place in the world where stainless steel was made into... more

 
 
2nd Dec 09 - 4th Dec 09
 
Fabricate 2009 - Where Metal Meets Art

Location: Sheffield Hallam University

Fabricate is a selling exhibition of original gifts and jewellery, designed by second year Metalwork and Jewellery students. It is a rare opportunity to... more

 
 
 
Tours and Talks - Sheffield Assay Office

Location: Sheffield Assay Office

Join Sheffield Assay Office for a coffee and an interesting talk about the history and work of the Assay Office with their expert Curator. The visit also... more

 
 
 
Cultery Hospital Live at Kelham Island's Victorian Christmas Market

Open: 10:00am - 7:00pm

Location: Kelham Island Museum

Cutlery Hospital is where your tired, old or infirm cutlery is given some old fashioned TLC and restored to look its best. Bring it along and CutleryHospital.com,... more

 
 
 
Advent at Sheffield Cathedral

Location: Sheffield Cathedral

The origins of the traditional nativity scene are associated with St Francis of Assisi who is credited with creating the first one - in a real stable.... more

 
 
 
Advent at Sheffield Cathedral

Location: Sheffield Cathedral

Cathedral Advent Service. All are welcome to this Advent Service.   ... more

 
 
 
Cutlery Hospital Live at Kelham Island Museum's Victorian Christmas Market

Open: 11:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Kelham Island Museum

  Cutlery Hospital is where your tired, old or infirm cutlery is given some old fashioned TLC and restored to look its best. Bring it along and CutleryHospital.com,... more