Traditional Crafts at the Museum

Name: Traditional Crafts at the Museum
Start: 2026-03-28T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-28T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Cliffe Ash Golcar, Huddersfield

Schedule

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

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Location

Cliffe Ash Golcar, Huddersfield | Huddersfield, EN

Welcome to a weekend of traditional crafts at the Museum.
The Museum will be bustling with activity - the bread bakers will be busy in our Victorian Kitchen and the aroma will float through the Museum. Chat to the bakers about how they make the bread and buy some to take home. It is delicious!!
The Loom Chamber on the top floor was the hub of the weaving business - large looms fill the room. The long run of windows light the room, and there is a great view of the Colne Valley. There will be demonstrations of weaving on our weaving looms. The Weavers will be delighted to explain how the looms work and show you what they are working on and how life as a loom weaver would be.
In the Spinning room our spinners will be delighted to talk to you about the tools which were used in the weaving industry such as smaller looms, spinning jennies and spinning wheels. Discover the process of making yarn and thread, and find out about murder and mayhem!
Next door is the Edwardian Clog Makers shop. Learn about the history of clogs and Golcar's long history of clog making. Find out who wore the clogs and the different designs and try some on to see how comfortable they are.
There will be Crafts people from our craft group showing their talents in the 1840s bedroom. Watch as they craft, and chat to them to find out the secrets of their passion for their work.
Finish off your visit to Spring Rock Tearoom where there will be delicious homemade cakes, and refreshments then visit our shop for cards, gifts, books, and products unique to Colne Valley Museum.
On Sunday 29th there is a needle felting workshop taking place in the meeting room. For more information and to book click below
Needle Felting 29th March

Colne Valley Museum
Open 12pm-4pm, admission £5, children and members free.