Events

 
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 - 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

 
 
 
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

 
 
 
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

 
 
 
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

 
 
 
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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
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

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