FREE
Friday 12 December, 10am-12pm

Lighting Up The Holidays

Light up your space during the 12 days to Christmas! 

Before gas heating and lighting were introduced to this gaol in 1853, prisoners would use candles. Join us to up-cycle jam jars and ceramics, and make candles and wax melts using essential oils and soy wax. Each participant will make several different items to take away with them at the end of the session. We'll discuss the importance of light in our day-to-day lives, imagining how prisoners' days were drastically different from ours. Take inspiration from candle holders in our collection, used by prisoners to read by candlelight. 

About Our Make It Yours Sessions

You’re invited to drop into our Creative Courtyard and make something inspired by the museum collection.

Our creative sessions are free and open to all. Join us to make and create together and contribute to our growing museum! The sessions will be led by artists, makers, and writers, all influenced by this unique museum. Register using the link below.