General Events
- Wednesday 14th August 10:00am until 3:00pm
Floral Fun - Inspired by the flowers in bloom in the garden at Shaw House, make a fridge or magnetic board holder in the shape of a flower. Use a wooden clothes peg, magnet, foam or felt pieces, and colour...
- Friday 16th August 10:00am until 3:00pm
Curious Canopics – The Ancient Egyptians used four canopic jars in the mummification process, one for each organ of the body. Make your own mini version of one of these jars from air-drying clay.
- Wednesday 21st August 10:00am until 3:00pm
Minibeast Mansions - Decorate a minibeast mansion with paint pens and then take home to hang in the garden ready for minibeasts to visit.
- Friday 23rd August 10:00am until 3:00pm
Great Gods! - Make a real or imaginary Ancient Egyptian animal or bird headed God using air-drying clay and wooden modelling tools.
- Wednesday 28th August 10:00am until 3:00pm
Wildlife Unmasked! - Design and decorate a flocked mask as your favourite animal, bird or minibeast using pens and other craft materials.
- Friday 30th August 10:00am until 3:00pm
Super Shabtis - Make a shabti from air-drying clay and paint. Shabtis were put in an Ancient Egyptian tomb and acted as the servant for the dead person in the afterlife.
- Saturday 7th September, 10:30am - Until Sunday 8th September, 3:00pm
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences...
- Sunday 8th September 11:00am until 4:00pm
Join us in the Great Hall for introductory talks about the history of the House at 11.30am, 12.30, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and then explore the House, exhibition rooms and our historic costume exhibition ‘Dressed...