The Harley Foundation
Coal Mining Stories
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Visit to discover a museum of extraordinary objects and fascinating stories. See silver, tapestry, paintings and jewels, plus returning star items that visitors know and love – such as Michelangelo’s ‘Madonna of Silence’ or the pearl earring worn by Charles I at his execution.
Would you like to improve your mental wellbeing? Want to learn a new creative skill? Join the Harley Foundation for a 10-week pottery course in partnership with Nottinghamshire Mind.
The Harley Open exhibition returns with 138 works on show by artists, makers and heritage craft practitioners from across the region.
Build a stool in a day, learning basic woodworking skills along the way with Harley Studio artist and professional furniture maker Thomas Veryard.
This pottery course gives you the opportunity to build your knowledge and confidence when working with the glazes and materials we use in the Harley Pottery Studio.
Swap scrolling for a day packed with cooking and creativity this October half-term with The School of Artisan Food and the Harley Foundation.
From the nutty, caramel aromas found in both aged cheese and stouts to the relationship between rich barley and our favourite blues, you’ll discover a variety of mouth-watering combinations during this afternoon tasting session.
Join in at the Harley Foundation to sculpt your own paint palette and water pot in this workshop perfect for any budding young artists!
