ALTERNATIVE BARNSLEY EXHIBITIONS, ARTS & CRAFT FAIRS EVENT LISTINGS 2013

EXHIBITIONS

THE ROMANS IN BARNSLEY @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY, THE TOWN HALL
MON 9th SEP – SUN 5th JAN
The Romans are Coming! Unearth special Roman treasures in our new exhibition and find out what Barnsley was like in
Roman times.
Here is a list of the programmed ‘Roman’ childrens art activities and talks.

DEBORAH GEDDES – PAPERCUTS @ THE COOPER GALLERY
SAT 5th OCT – TUE 24th DEC
An exhibition of papercuts by local based artist, Debbie Geddes. All the papercuts are originals. Each one is designed, hand drawn and then hand cut with a scalpel from one single sheet of paper. Debbie’s designs are always based around a quote that’s about life, love and family. Sometimes they are inspiring and sometimes romantic.

GRAND OPENING EXHIBITION @ 70/5 ART STUDIOS AND GALLERY
FRI 25th OCT – FRI 8th NOV
The first exhibition in the new 70/5 Gallery and studios, this exhibition will feature the work of the studio holders at 70/5 and represents the beginning of a new enterprise on the Barnsley Arts and crafts scene.
FREE ENTRY. EVENING PREVIEW FRI 25th OCT, 6:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/521413111280209/

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOWCASE @ THE COOPER GALLERY
SAT 9th NOV – TUE 24th DEC
This exhibition brings together work by both regional and nationally known artists, from designer glass to handmade decorations and is the perfect alternative to the high street. Whether you are looking for a one off unique gift or small stocking fillers, this exhibition promises to be a feast of top quality items.

BARNSLEY FOOTBALL CLUB @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY ARCHIVE
9th and 16th November. 10am – 4pm
This small exhibition in the Archives Discovery Centre aims to bring the archives of the club to life, with a few never before seen documents, including original hand drawn plans of the stands.

Christmas Tree Tables, Fabien Cappello, 2011. Image: Gallery Libby Sellars

RAW CRAFT @ THE CIVIC GALLERY
NOV 14th – DEC 28th
Raw Craft captures a contemporary craft movement, presenting works characterised by a deliberate transparency of technique, materiality and process evident in their look and feel.

Focussing on furniture, the work displayed reveals a subtle originality in the way that skills and resources are employed, imbuing the furniture with a simplicity, and yet still retaining a high quality. For the makers featured, explicit making skills and materials are the central means for exploring ideas.
Curated by the Crafts Council with Michael Marriott, designer, and Brent Dzekciorius of Phillips de Pury (as curatorial advisors), the exhibition presents one-offs, limited editions and prototypes from makers including Peter Marigold, Oscar Narud and Fabien Cappello. The exhibition will be designed by Tomoko Azumi, with graphics by Turnbull Grey.
http://www.rawcraft.org.uk/tour/

BONESHAKER 365 @ THE CIVIC GALLERY
NOV 14th – DEC 28th
Joe Armitage is BoneShaker, a Sheffield-based photographer and designer presenting works from his 365 project.
This exhibition required Joe to take a picture a day, every day, for a year. The pictures were then uploaded to the website http://www.blipfoto.com/boneshaker and created a ‘blip’ for each day. Through these ‘blips’, Joe has been able to document his year on a daily basis illustrating each shot with comments and thoughts.
Photos range from quick snaps about daily life to finished shots from commissioned photographic work and personal projects. More from BoneShaker Photography can be found at:
www.boneshaker.uk.com/photography
www.facebook.com/boneshakerphotography

BARNSLEY TOWN HALL CELEBRATING 80 YEARS @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY ARCHIVES
7th and 14th December. 10am – 4pm
This small exhibition in the Archives Discovery Centre celebrates the 80th anniversary of Barnsley’s Town Hall which was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on December 14th 1933. Using archives and photographs, explore the creation, opening and development of this iconic building.

WORKSHOPS, TALKS & FAIRS

VITRUM CITARA CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP@ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 19th OCT, 10am – 12pm
Work with professional musician Amanda Johnson who will help you play beautiful Roman-inspired music on our special Romanesque version of the harp – the Vitrum Citara.
FREE DROP-IN (Maximum capacity 40 at any one time).
BARNSLEY, EGYPT AND BEYOND @ COUNCIL CHAMBER, EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 19th OCT, 2PM
Discover Barnsley’s links to Rome, Egypt and beyond through hoards of coins discovered at Darfield, with Professor Joann Fletcher of the University of York’s Department of Archaeology and guest curator of the exhibition. FREE TALK. LIMITED PLACES, BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01226 772500

THE ART OF MONO-PRINTING WITH CATH BROOKE @ THE COOPER GALLERY
OCT 24th, 11am – 3pm
This workshop is aimed at practicing artists and enthusiasts interested in an opportunity to explore this versatile printmaking process and create original one off prints.
> Cost £10 (max 6 places)

FREE FAMILY DROP-IN WORKSHOPS WITH ANNA TOSNEY AND KAREN STANSFIELD @ THE COOPER GALLERY
Come and make your own prints using different printmaking techniques. Have fun and experience the world of printmaking.
Open to all ages and abilities.
> 21st Sept – Anna’s mono printing workshop
> 19th Oct – Karen’s screen printing workshop
> 02nd Nov – Karen’s relief printing workshop
> All workshops 11am – 1pm
> These are drop in sessions and free of charge.

A VERY ROMAN MENU CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 26th OCT, 10am – 12pm
Did you know the Romans ate breakfast, lunch and dinner, just as we do today! Be inspired by Roman specialities and create your own edible dormice to take home.
FREE DROP-IN (Maximum capacity 40 at any one time)
CREATING ROMAN JEWELLERY WORKSHOP @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 26th OCT. 1pm
Make your own silver bangle to take home, inspired by Roman jewellery in the exhibition, with expert silversmith Julie Pratt.
LIMITED TO 6 PEOPLE, OVER 16s ONLY. ADMISSION £25

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS @ THE CIVIC
Every Saturday throughout October (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) in conjunction with the RPS exhibition
Time: 2.30pm – 4:30pm
Admission: £10 per session
Are you interested in photography? Fancy making your own camera? Then this is the project for you!
Every Saturday throughout October, The Civic will host several photography workshops that will enable you to make your very own pinhole camera, and also experiment with digital photography. You will be encouraged to find your inner artist by taking photos and learning how to mount and display your pictures, which will also become part of the RPS exhibition!

CRAFT FAIR @ ELSECAR HERITAGE CENTRE
Sunday 27th October > 10am – 4pm
and… 30th November – 1st December, Sunday 15th December, Sunday 19th January and 22nd – 23rd February.
Pop along and pick up some great gift ideas and browse the other shops and cafes on site whilst here!

HALLOWEEN FUN @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY
MON 28th OCT – SUN 3rd NOV
Witches and wizards hat making all half term week in the Learning Lab or Making History gallery.
All ages, free admission!
THU 31st OCT – GRUESOME GARGOYLES
Create your own gruesome gargoyle for Halloween inspired by gargoyles in the museum.
FREE DROP-IN 11am – 3pm (Maximum capacity 40 at any one time).
FRI 1st NOV – MONSTER MUMMIES
Many people were still being mummified in Roman times. Come along and make a scary mummy for Halloween.
FREE DROP-IN 11am – 3pm (Maximum capacity 40 at any one time).

SWEET MOSAICS @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 2nd NOV, 10am – 12pm
Inspired by the Romans’ love of sweet food this workshop is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Using jelly beans instead of mosaic pieces, artist Richard Johnson of Kidology will help you make the brightest coloured, sweetest smelling and tastiest mosaic you have ever seen.
FREE DROP-IN (Maximum capacity 40 at any one time).
LOCAL ARCHAEOLOGY TALK @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY
SAT 2nd NOV, 2pm – 4pm
Ever wondered what treasures have been found in South Yorkshire? Find out in a talk by Eleanore Cox from the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Including your chance to handle some archaeology.
FREE ENTRY

CORNU MAKING – CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 9th NOV, 10am-12pm
The Cornu is a ‘brass’ instrument from ancient Rome. In this fun workshop professional musician Amanda Johnson of Kidology will help you make a Cornu from all sorts of household equipment and implements, to blow your own glorious fanfares.
FREE DROP-IN (Maximum capacity 40 at any one time).
LOOKING AFTER THE PAST (TALK) @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 9th NOV, 2pm
How do we look after Archaeology Collections? Discover more with Helen Harman, Curator of Archaeology at Museums Sheffield.
FREE ENTRY

THE SIR MICHAEL SADLER MEMORIAL LECTURE @ THE COOPER GALLERY
SAT 9th NOV, 11am start
The Friends of the Cooper Gallery have great pleasure in announcing that author, scholar and lecturer, Dr. Jonathan Black FRSA, Senior Research Fellow in History of Art at Dorich House Museum, will be delivering this years Sadler Memorial Lecture. He will be exploring Edward Wadsworth’s Yorkshire connections and his dealings with Sir Michael Sadler himself.
> Ticket prices – Friends £3, Non-Friends £5
> Tickets available from the Cooper Gallery reception
> Please email friendsofthecoopergallery@hotmail.com for further details

BRING THE HAPPY @ THE CIVIC & BARNSLEY TOWN CENTRE
11th – 29th November: Mapping Barnsley in the Town Centre and
6th & 7th December: Bring the Happy Live at The Civic
Bring The Happy is an ongoing project about happiness, an attempt to map moments and memories of happiness in Barnsley and across the country. A first kiss, a lost love, a longed for baby, childhood heroes, a proposal, a dance, a chance encounter – where did it happen and how happy did it make you feel on a scale from 1 to 10?

For three weeks Invisible Flock will occupy a disused shop in Barnsley and transform it into a giant 3D map of the town. At the end of this time, the memories collected will be taken and transformed into Bring the Happy Live – a spectacular performance attempting an extravagant portrait of happiness! This project is presented jointly with Barnsley
Civic and is recommended for ages 12+.
http://www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

GLADIATOR SHIELDS CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 16th NOV, 10am – 12pm
Find out about Roman soldiers and make your own special shield.
FREE DROP-IN (Maximum capacity 40 at any one time)
COMMUNITY ARCHAEOLOGY TALK @EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 16th NOV, 2PM
Community Archaeology Ltd involve people in their heritage, inspiring groups and schools to get hands on with their past. Find out about a day in the life of a Community Archaeologist with Kev Cale. FREE.

I LOVE CRAFT (FAIR) @ THE CIVIC BARNSLEY
SAT 16th NOV, Free.
I Love Craft returns, promoting the very best craft stalls within Barnsley and South Yorkshire. Each fair features a variety of different makers including textiles, ceramics, embroidery, jewellery, artwork and photography.
I LOVE CRAFT @ The Civic is a delicious addition to the South Yorkshire craft scene. The events are organised by The Civic to promote crafts within Barnsley and South Yorkshire, and will feature a variety of different makers of crafts, including textiles, ceramics, jewellery, photography, buns and cakes and more!
Our fairs are free for the public to attend, so come along and view the best in the region’s craft and design.

ROMAN JEWELS CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 23rd NOV, 10am – 12pm
Discover who wore jewellery in Roman times and make your own animal brooch or jewellery inspired by the exhibition.
FREE DROP-IN (Maximum capacity 40 at any one time).
ROMANS IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE TALK @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 23rd NOV, 2pm start
The Romans certainly had an impact on South Yorkshire! Come along and listen to a fascinating talk by Martyn Johnson, Sunday Times best-selling author and historian. FREE.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET @ BARNSLEY TOWN CENTRE
29th, 30th NOV & 1st DEC
The Barnsley Christmas Craft Market once again returns to Barnsley Town Centre.
Featuring over 30 fabulous traders and food vendors.
Friday 29th: 9am – 5.30pm
Saturday 30th: 9am – 5.30pm
Sunday 1st: 9am – 4pm
Free Town Centre Parking Saturday and Sunday

SATURNALIA: ROMAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES @ EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY MUSEUM
SAT 30th NOV/SAT 7th DEC/SAT 14th DEC/SAT 21st DEC
Enjoy a Roman Christmas festival at Experience Barnsley, activities range from creating edible mice (a Roman speciality!) to making garlands and decorations as the Romans did.
FREEE DROP-INS 11am – 3pm (Maximum capacity 40 at any one time).

CRAFT FAIR @ ELSECAR HERITAGE CENTRE
30th November – 1st December > 10am – 4pm
and… Sunday 15th December, Sunday 19th January and 22nd – 23rd February.
Pop along and pick up some great gift ideas and browse the other shops and cafes on site whilst here!

SUN 1st DEC
PENISTONE ARTISAN FAYRE @ PENISTONE MARKET
10am – 3pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/251752594972421/

WILLOW STARS AND TREE DECORATING WORKSHOPS @ WORSBOROUGH MILL
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd December
FREE drop-in workshops to make Willow stars and tree decorations.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET @ BARNSLEY TOWN CENTR
29th, 30th November, 1st December
The Barnsley Christmas Craft Market once again returns to Barnsley Town Centre.
> Featuring over 30 fabulous traders and food vendors.
> Fri29th/Sat 30th – 9am – 5.30pm
> Sunday 1st – 9am – 4pm

CRAT FAIR @ ELSECAR HERITAGE CENTRE
Sunday 15th December > 10am – 4pm
and… Sunday 19th January and 22nd – 23rd February.
Pop along and pick up some great gift ideas and browse the other shops and cafes on site whilst here!