Forthcoming Public Events
Thursday 24th July 11am to 12 noon
Dobbies Garden Centre, Ponteland
Ancient Pottery Making - Demonstration and Talk
Monday 28th to Thursday 31st July 2008
Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall
Hands on History Crew: Crafty Romans
I will be demonstrating various different Roman pottery making methods including Samian Ware and Barbotine decoration. Find out what the Romans did for potters: See me making Amphora, Flagons, Mortaria etc on the potters' wheel and lamps, votive figures etc in moulds. Children will have the chance to do some hands-on clay work making Roman figures to take home.
Friday 1st August 2008 11am to 4pm
Lordenshaws Iron Age Hill Fort, Rothbury
Family Fun Day
I will be demonstrating Bronze -Age an Neolithic pottery making and there will be a chance to try your hand at making your own Beaker or Food Vessel. The car-park at Lordenshaws is an ideal starting point for walks to the top of Simonside
Monday 4th to Thursday 7th August 2008
Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall
Hands on History Crew: Crafty Romans
I will be demonstrating various different Roman pottery making methods including Samian Ware and Barbotine decoration. Find out what the Romans did for potters: See me making Amphora, Flagons, Mortaria etc on the potters' wheel and lamps, votive figures etc in moulds. Children will have the chance to do some hands-on clay work making Roman figures to take home.
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August 2008
Dover Castle
A Right Roman Day Out
I will be demonstrating various different Roman pottery making methods including Samian Ware and Barbotine decoration. Find out what the Romans did for potters: See me making Bowls, Flagons, Mortaria etc on the potters' wheel and lamps, votive figures etc in moulds. Children will have the chance to do some hands-on clay work making Roman figures to take home.
What have the Romans ever done for us? More than you think! Did you know for example that the Romans developed the first fitted sock? Throughout the day discover more about the roman inventions that changed our life. Join in games from the Roman Empire and the whole family can have fun taking part in Roman surveying. Meet Sally Grainger, food historian and author and find out about Roman food and their favourite recipes. There’s even a chance to taste a selection of roman delicacies. The highlight of the day will be watching the thrilling skills of the Roman Charioteer as he drives an authentic replica of a Quadriga Roman chariot.
Monday 11th to Thursday 14th August 2008
Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall
Hands on History Crew: Crafty Romans
I will be demonstrating various different Roman pottery making methods including Samian Ware and Barbotine decoration. Find out what the Romans did for potters: See me making Amphora, Flagons, Mortaria etc on the potters' wheel and lamps, votive figures etc in moulds. Children will have the chance to do some hands-on clay work making Roman figures to take home.
Monday 18th to Thursday 21st August 2008
Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall
Hands on History Crew: Crafty Romans
I will be demonstrating various different Roman pottery making methods including Samian Ware and Barbotine decoration. Find out what the Romans did for potters: See me making Amphora, Flagons, Mortaria etc on the potters' wheel and lamps, votive figures etc in moulds. Children will have the chance to do some hands-on clay work making Roman figures to take home.
Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August 2008
Corbridge Roman Site, Hadrian's Wall
Gladiator Spectacular
I will be demonstrating various different Roman pottery making methods including Samian Ware and Barbotine decoration Gladiator cups. But possibly, more importantly I'll be making votive arms, legs and heads for the Gladiators to offer to the god Aesclepius in order to seek his help when they get injured. See me making Amphora, Flagons, Mortaria etc on the potters' wheel and lamps, votive figures etc in moulds. Children will have the chance to do some hands-on clay work making Roman figures and their own votive eyes, noses and ears to take home. The stunning ruins of this Roman town play host to a spectacular weekend of Gladiatorial combat and equestrian skills. Come along and cheer your champion as fully armoured Gladiators take on their opponents in this ancient sport. Enjoy Roman cookery, pottery, textiles and games. And should there be a need, we also have demonstrations of burials and rituals!
ARCHIVE OF PAST EVENTS
Tuesday 15th, Thursday 17th, Friday 18th & Saturday 19th July 2008
Binchester Roman Fort, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
National Archaeology Week
I will be demonstrating various different Roman pottery making methods including Samian Ware and Barbotine decoration. Possibly some Amphora and Mortaria. Children will have the chance to do some hands-on clay work making Roman figures to take home.
Sunday 20th July 2008, all day:
Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport
National Archaeology Week
Discovering Prehistoric pottery with Graham Taylor, potter and experimental archaeologist. A drop-in day for all: The morning will be spent making tools and pots the Prehistoric way and the afternoon will see a bonfire kiln being built and fired in the museum yard. Usual museum admission charge applies.
