Heritage Demonstrations Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm February 1 to March 28 Cost: by donation Join us at the museum each Saturday for a mini-demonstration highlighting a different heritage-inspired skill or activity. Explore the exhibition and see history come to life before your eyes! March 28 – Leather Working Personalize a leather bracelet […]
Saturday, March 14 from 1 pm to 5 pm Ages 15 and up Cost: $96 (taxes included) Barcode: 1544745 (registration is required) Learn the art and science of sourdough bread making with Elle Crevits. Connect with the history of breadmaking in the unique setting of Billings Estate National Historic Site and prepare your own loaf […]
BRINGING FAMILY CRAFT DAYS TO YOU! The next event, entitled Too Slow Gotta Go, takes its cue from Sonic the Hedgehog. On Friday Goulbourn Museum will send you a supply list (including substitutes you can scrounge from around the house) and on Sunday we will send you a link to some short videos featuring our staff walking you […]
Learn the basics of natural dyeing and paint a beautiful landscape of colour on a rolled-hem silk habotai scarf (8” x 54”) with guest artisan Andrea Belcham (Renard Et Fleur(link is external)). From scouring to mordanting, participants will learn all they need to know to create a wearable piece of art using natural dyes including […]
Sir Guy Carleton Spring Social and Annual General Meeting Guest speaker: Stuart Manson “Loyalist Cemeteries in Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry” Stuart lives in Cornwall, but, commutes to work in Ottawa. He is part owner of an historical research company called Public History, specializing in Indigenous historical projects (such as land claims & litigation). His company […]