Arts & Culture

Mold, Knap, Drill and Chip: Experimental Archaeology Evening

Name: Mold, Knap, Drill and Chip: Experimental Archaeology Evening
Start: 2026-08-07T18:00:00
End: 2026-08-07T20:00:00
Location: Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT

A hands-on adults' evening of ancient skills at the Great North Museum — stone drilling, glass knapping, clay figurines and woodwork.

Friday, 7 August 20266:00 PM - 8:00 PMGreat North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT£4 (16+)by Great North Museum: Hancock

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Try your hand at the crafts of the ancient world in this hands-on evening for adults at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Guided by the museum's team, you'll have a go at stone drilling, knapping, shaping clay figurines and simple woodwork — an experimental-archaeology session that brings prehistoric technology to life. Aged 16+; a relaxed, sociable way to spend a summer evening in the museum.