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The back of two people's head as they look at a round wooden lion carving with metal tools arranged around it like sun rays. The back of two people's head as they look at a round wooden lion carving with metal tools arranged around it like sun rays.

Can you design a tool for the 21st century? Innovative designers and craftspeople have created amazing objects made of metal for many years in Sheffield.

Bring your class to investigate some of the decorative processes they’ve used and to view exhibition pieces designed by some of Sheffield’s top makers.

Pupils will be asked to design a multi-function tool in card, which could be used back in the classroom to support a larger design and technology project.

 

Kelham Island Museum
Half day

Suitable for KS1/2/3, up to 35 children
Price: £200
Curriculum area: History / Design & Technology / Science

 

To find out more about Sheffield’s history as a steel city, visit our online Collections & Stories here and search for “Steel”, “Metalwork” and “Stainless Steel”.

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