Meet Johnny Lewis, former owner of Cambrian Mills and Craft Workshop

Museum Workshop

🔍 Discover and Explore

Step back in time and meet Johnny Lewis, former owner of Cambrian Mills. Through an interactive character tour, pupils will discover the history of the local woollen industry, hear stories about life in the mill and watch the historic machines in action as skilled craftspeople operate them.

✏️ Take Part

They will learn about the impact of the woollen industry on the local community. Pupils will also take part in a practical wet felting workshop, using wool to create their own unique piece of felt.

ℹ️ About This Session

Let the woollen history of the Teifi Valley weave its magic in this unique session.

The museum staff are flexible and will do their best to accommodate to learners ages and needs. Length of sessions can vary. Craft element is normally 1 hour.

School visits are available Tuesday – Friday, during opening hours. (Closed on Mondays)

Details:

Maximum of 50 pupils

Progression Step 2-3 (Age 5-11)

Duration: 2 hours

Cost: Led by Museum staff – free of charge.

Curriculum

Expressive Arts

Exploring the expressive arts is essential to developing artistic skills and knowledge and it enables learners to become curious and creative individuals.
Responding and reflecting, both as artist and audience, is a fundamental part of learning in the expressive arts.

Humanities

Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about learners’ local community, Wales and the world, its past, present and future.

Learning objectives:

Gain a deeper understanding of the concepts underpinning humanities, and their application in local, national and global contexts.
Cynefin: Encourage opportunities for learners to discover the woollen industry and be inspired to investigate more about their own community and beyond.
Encourage enquiry and discovery.
Opportunities to be curious, question, think critically and reflect upon evidence.
Stimulate new and creative thinking.