Steam and Crafts 2011

Our annual Steam and Crafts weekend is coming up in just 10 days time, it's the 5th year of this fantastic event so we're sharing some picture memories as well as this years information to give you an idea of what's coming up.

Just one example of the beautiful engines that you will be able to see in steam at the weekend

The event also includes a selection of Commercial Vehicles and Vintage Tractors owned by enthusiasts from the area. We are particularly pleased to welcome members of the Ferguson club who are celebrating their 25^th anniversary this year, as well as our regulars from the local David Brown Club who will be demonstrating their machines throughout the weekend.

David Brown tractor club

This year we will have over 20 craftspeople from around East Anglia who will be demonstrating a variety of crafts and techniques, where possible we will be encouraging our visitors to give it a go, and perhaps spark your interest in one of our crafts.

Handmade crafts that will make you smile

And beautiful jewellery for even the most fashion conscious of craft lovers 

And we really do believe in the hands on approach here at the Museum Training Officer Paul Palmer says, “this year we will be promoting our Traditional Skills and Leisure courses, which will be open to all visitors and age groups. On the weekend we have Natural Dyeing and Water Colour painting work shops, as well as the traction engine driving. This is just a few of the opportunities we have on offer for 2011”. 

Very cute!

So there you have it, we've been having fun for 4 years and we're pretty certain that this year will be no different, in fact if anything its going to be bigger and better than before with a larger selection of Steam powered vehicles and more crafts being demonstrated than ever before. More than anything its the perfect event for any age of steam enthusiasts, or for anybody that enjoys traditional crafts.