Spring Programme of Talks and Workshops Announced

Find out what’s happening at Ely Museum this spring

Countless resolutions are made to kick off each new year, as we promise ourselves we’ll learn or try something new. At Ely Museum this spring, there are lots of opportunities to do just that!

With a programme of evening talks and craft workshops, ideal for beginners and for those with more experience under their belts alike, there is lots to enjoy.

Inspired by the museum’s newest temporary exhibition “Burial of a Princes? Treasures from a Saxon Cemetery in Ely” join us for three expert talks this spring. From finding out more about what we can learn from skeletons, the of role women and their use of botanics to hearing from an archaeologist who worked on the excavation this exhibition is based on.

Taking place in the museum’s beautiful Aedwen Room, these evening talks will be the perfect opportunity to find out more about Ely’s Saxon past, especially in this anniversary year as we commemorate the 1350th anniversary of Etheldreda founding the religious house in Ely, that later became Ely Cathedral.

Also this spring, enjoy three hands on, practical workshops exploring three traditional crafts: willow weaving, calligraphy and Coptic book binding. Each workshop is taught in a small group, and suitable for all skill levels. Leave each workshop with your new creation, or skill in tow and enjoy
ticking off ‘tried something new’ from your resolution list!

Emily Allen, Community Engagement Officer at Ely Museum says; “We’re really excited to be bringing this programme of talks and workshops to Ely this spring! With some really interesting talks lined up, given by fantastic speakers, plus some brilliant hands-on workshops where you’ll be able to make something to be really proud of, there’s lots of fun to be had.”

Tickets are already selling fast, so do book online early to avoid disappointment at
www.elymuseum.org.uk/whatson, our first workshop is on the 11th February, where you can enjoy making a willow birdfeeder at this half-day workshop.

Dates for the diary:

11th February 2023 – Half Day Willow Birdfeeder Workshop.

11th March 2023 – Full Day Modern Calligraphy Workshop

13th March 2023 – Botanical Women: An Evening Talk by Katie Childs

11th April 2023 – Bringing Skeletons Out Of The Closet, What We Can Learn About Life From
Death: An Evening Talk by Dr Trish Biers

8th May 2023 – Burial of a Princess? Excavations at Westfield, Ely: An Evening Talk by Dr Sam Lucy

17th June 2023 – Full Day Coptic Book Binding Workshop

Press release from Ely Museum

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