Clay Works in the museum: have a go at making pottery and use a potter’s wheel Clay Works studio will be setting up a ‘pop up’ pottery experience in Dumfries Museum. Have a go on a potter’s wheel and make a clay bowl using stamps and paints. All items can be fired afterwards and collected […]
A celebration of Sanquhar Knitting – see how it is done Dumfries Museum has many excellent examples of wonderful Sanquhar knitwear. We are very pleased to be able to host a special display of Sanquhar knitting in Dumfries Museum and to have a talented Sanquhar knitter within the museum to demonstrate how the knitwear is […]
Explore signs in Dumfries old and new with photos from the museum collection and from about town. This evening will include a look at ‘ghost signs’ (signs which are only visible when a shop sign is removed). There will be lots of opportunities for discussion and interaction. You can even have a go at signwriting […]