"Sand House" - A Song Writing Workshop

The Sand House was an amazing, mansion-sized dwelling whose walls were all carved from solid sandstone. It also boasted a network of tunnels decorated with carvings, running through the adjacent ground. Through this workshop, you will help to build on the work of The Sand House Charity in establishing a fitting legacy for this remarkable place.
No prior experience of songwriting is required. This workshop is for beginners and beyond.
The event mentors are the experienced, local songwriters, Mick Jenkinson and Ian Parks. They will talk through an overview of the history of the Sand House, and you will have the opportunity to view the Sand House display and projected images in Doncaster Museum (in the same building as the workshop) for inspiration. Together with the mentors, you will discuss ideas for a song inspired by what you have seen and learned, and they will lead you through the process of turning those into lyrics and a melody. This will be a communal endeavour, but there will be the option of working alone if preferred. This event is for adults.
PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL due to limited capacity.
The event is free of charge, as are all Heritage Open Days events. However, donations to The Sand House Charity are always greatly appreciated.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

10:30 to 13:30

Location & directions

Flying Scotsman Room, Level 2, Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3BZ

Directions:

Head for the Art Gallery on Level 2, where a member of staff will direct you to the Flying Scotsman Room.

Contact on day:

Mick Jenkinson

Telephone number:

+447774196124

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you book a place or places and later find that you you cannot attend, please let the organiser know as soon as possible, so other people can be given the opportunity to attend instead.

Booking contact name:

Richard Bell

Booking telephone number:

+447777688438

Booking website:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GIDB

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 08:00 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2026 08:00 PM

Accessibility details

The Danum Gallery, Library & Museum is fully wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Doncaster Museum, housed on Level 1 of the same building, includes a permanent display about the Sand House. Attendees are encouraged to visit the display before or after the workshop. Cafe 1910 can be found on the ground floor (Level 0), where food and drinks can be purchased.

Max number of people:

12

Estimated duration:

3 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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