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Friday 22 May, 10am-12pm
Whittling Through It
Join So Sparham and be inspired by the upcoming temporary exhibition ‘Working Through It’.
Have a go at wood whittling, learn shapes, and try new skills. You’ll make a small wooden mushroom, which you can take home.
Learn about the jobs and skills taught in prisons.
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.
Book Tickets
OTHER EVENTS
Saturday 29 August 2026, 7pm
Murder Mystery: Don't Look Back In Anger
Thursday 25 June 2026, 6pm
Crime Club Repeat: Victorian Criminal Mastermind
From Saturday 23 May to Sunday 1 November
‘Stretched to the Limit’ by Steel Door Studios
From Monday 28 July 2025 - Spring/Summer 2026
30 Objects Representing Justice
Wednesday 29 April - Wednesday 13 May 2026
Nottingham Trent University Immersive Installations
Friday 24 July, 10am-12pm
Baskets & Woven Dreams
Friday 17 July, 10am-12pm
Tapestry Weaving
Friday 22 May, 10am-12pm
Whittling Through It
Friday 3 July, 10am-12pm
Whitework/Hard Labour
Friday 19 June, 10am-12pm
Treasured tools, everyday items embellished: Metal Clay
Friday 5 June, 10am-12pm
Making it Work
Saturday 28 November - Saturday 19 December 2026, 6pm
Ding Dong Merrily and Die: A Festive Murder Mystery
Tuesday 26 - Thursday 28 May 2026, various times
May Half Term Activities
Thursday 30 July 2026, 6pm
Crime Club: Transportation to America
Thursday 28 May 2026, 6pm
