Training, Education

    We Made It features more than 20 interactive exhibits that show how and why Birmingham became known as ‘the workshop of the world’. The journey is illustrated by around 1,200 intriguing objects from Birmingham’s world-renowned manufacturing and natural science collections, and contemporary products made or designed in the city. Visitors will find out what links a car and a cow, what makes treasure like jewellery valuable, why we use certain types of packaging, an…

The modern day Lunar Society has several hundred members drawn from leading practitioners from all walks of life in Birmingham and the wider region. Like its illustrious 18th century predecessor, the Society provides a lively forum for its membership to influence change through stimulating ideas, broadening debate and catalysing action. You can find out more information about the work of the Society at www.lunarsociety.org.uk

Exploring the Private Collection is delivered by Sally Hoban, Heritage & Training Officer, and Craig O’Donnell, who curates the collection. Delegates can also earn seven hours Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity from the course. Participants can choose which pieces of silver from the collection and library they would like to see, so reflecting their own areas of interest and expertise. Sally says: ‘This week we looked in detail at Matthew Boulton’s silver, t…

NEW FOR 2013 - Introduction to Touch Acid Testing In response to customer enquiries the Assay Office has launched a new, half-day practical training course aimed at people with little or no experience of the method. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to test and identify precious metals including gold, silver, platinum and palladium.  The course consists of an introductory theory session followed by a ‘hands-on’ practical session. It is taught by Ian Bayley, who is…