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Selected Items

 
28th Oct 07 - 24th Dec 07
 
Objects and Ritual

Location: Harley Gallery

Objects and Ritual: Exhibition by Chris Knight and Maria Hanson Since graduating from the Royal College of Art in the early 90's, Maria Hanson and Chris... more

 
 
3rd Nov 07 - 23rd Dec 07
 
Contemporary Silver at Chatsworth

Location: Chatsworth

A contemporary display of precious contemporary metalwork by Sheffield makers will be seen alongside the historical fine silver collection in Chatsworth's... more

 
 
5th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Exit 2 - 'Living Objects'

Location: Persistance Works

The annual EXIT exhibition shows new work by designer silversmiths who completed their 2 years on the Starter Studio Programme for Designer Silversmiths.... more

 
 
8th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
 

Location: Andino

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9th Nov 07 - 9th Jan 08
 
Christmas Crackers

Location: Millenium Galleries

Christmas Crackers is the annual craft and design selling fair at Millennium Galleries, offering the best in contemporary craft and design. Withbeautiful... more

 
 
14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Graduate Commission for City Collection

Location: Sheffield Town Hall

A new piece has been commissioned by the Lord Mayor to join the city's civic collection of metalwork which dates back to the early 19th century. The commission... more

 
 
14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Light Metal

Location: Sheffield Cathedral

An exhibition of contemporary metal work by Sheffield's most reputed makers within the Cathedral's new 1554 Gallery. Works by Alex Brogden, Alison Counsell,... more

 
 
14th Nov 07
 
Radiate

Location: Chatsworth

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14th Nov 07
 
Radiate

Location: Crucible Theatre

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14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Radiate

Location: David Mellor Cutlery Factory

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14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Radiate

Location: Famous Sheffield Shop

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14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Radiate

Location: Green & Benz

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14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Radiate

Location: Hilton Hotel

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14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Radiate

Location: Holiday Inn

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14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Radiate

Location: John Lewis

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14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Radiate

Location: St Pauls Mercure

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14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Inner Orbit

Location: Winter Garden

A gyrating metal kinetic water sculpture created by artist Pete Rogers who is currently completing an MA in metal design at Sheffield Hallam University.... more

 
 
14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Little Gems and Assay Office Commission

Location: Millenium Galleries

New metalwork created by Sheffield based makers, Sarah Denny and Rebecca Joselyn as part of the Sheffield Assay Office sponsored starter studio programme.... more

 
 
14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Great Yorkshire Run Medal Competition

Location: Central Library

In September Sheffield hosted the first ever 10km Great Yorkshire Run. Next year the winners will be sporting new medals designed and made in Yorkshire.... more

 
 
14th Nov 07
 
Metal Curator Day

Open: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Members of Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust curatorial staff will be available to answer queries from members of the public in the Millennium Galleries... more

 
 
14th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Metal Sculpture Display

Location: Hilton Hotel

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Assay office open day 1

Location: Sheffield Assay Office

The Sheffield Assay Office is opening up its doors to members of the public for two days for a unique opportunity to view some of its fascinating 1000... more

 
 
17th Nov 07
 
David Mellor Cutlery

Location: Andino

The Factory will be open from 11.30 until 4pmTours are planned for 12, 2 and 3 pmDavid Mellor Design Ltd, Hathersage , Sheffield ,S32 1BA The famous... more

 
 
 
Cutlers Hall Guided Tours

Location: Cutlers Hall

Tour 1: 10.30am -12:00pm Tour 2: 2.00pm - 3.30pm The Cutlers' Hall is a major Grade II building in the centre of Sheffield and is the visible symbol... more

 
 
20th Nov 07
 
Wentworth Pewter

Open: 10:30am - 11:30am

Location: Wentworth Pewter

Tour 1: 10.30 - 11.30amTour 2: 1.30 - 2.30pmPewter is an alloy of over 91.5% tin, the fourth most valuable metal in common use. It was introduced by the... more

 
 
 
Taylors’ Eye Witness

Open: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Taylors Eye Witness

Taylors Eye Witness are virtually the only large scale manufacturer of Kitchen Knives and Scissors in the city.They are based in the partly Victorian Eye... more

 
 
22nd Nov 07
 
Symposium

Open: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Harley Gallery

‘Objects and Ritual’ Function – Value - Adornment This symposium will discuss the relationship between artefacts and ritual acts. How relevant today are... more

 
 
23rd Nov 07 - 24th Nov 07
 
Yorkshire Artspace open day

Location: Persistance Works

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25th Nov 07 - 9th Dec 07
 
Radiate

Location: Andino

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Metal works Lecture by Chris Knight

Open: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: Millenium Galleries

  Chris Knight has forged a fascinating career as a silversmith and metal sculptor creating distinctive public art sculptures and commissioned objects... more

 
 
28th Nov 07
 
Swann Morton

Open: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Swan Morton

Celebrating their 75th Anniversary, Swann-Morton take great pride in their heritage and continue to manufacture precision surgical blades, scalpels and... more

 
 
 
Cutlers’ Hall Guided Tours 2

Location: Cutlers Hall

Tour 1: 10.30am -12:00pm Tour 2: 2.00pm - 3.30pm The Cutlers' Hall is a major Grade II building in the centre of Sheffield and is the visible symbol... more

 
 
2nd Dec 07 - 2nd Jan 08
 
Advent Wreath

Location: Sheffield Cathedral

A new metalwork piece is being especially created by designer Corin Mellor, commissioned by Shefffield Cathedral as part of the Galvanize festival. The... more

 
 
4th Dec 07 - 7th Dec 07
 
Fabricate

Location: End Gallery SHU

A selling exhibition of original metal jewellery and design by second year BA Hons students studing metalwork and Jewellery design. Opening times 11am... more

 
 
 
Assay office open day 2

Location: Sheffield Assay Office

The Sheffield Assay Office is opening up its doors to members of the public for two days for a unique opportunity to view some of its fascinating 1000... more

 
 
8th Dec 07 - 15th Dec 07
 
Fusion

Location: Butcher Works

An exhibition of traditional and contemporary metal works by Freeman College staff and students to celebrate the Official Opening of the Academy of Makers... more

 
 
9th Dec 07 - 2nd Nov 07
 
Metal Discovery Tour Podcast

Location: Millenium Galleries

Welcome to the Galvanize Metal Discovery Tour Podcast'!Sponsored & Produced by Silverworks - www.silverworks.comFor this audio tour, Nicola Barranger will be... more