BEXLEY ARCHAEOLOGICAL GROUP ARE HOLDING TWO CERAMICS WORKSHOPS: SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2008 AND SATURDAY 5 APRIL 2008. HELD AT SIDCUP CONSERVATIVE CLUB, STATION ROAD, SIDCUP, KENT The aim of these workshops is to provide guidance by MoLAS specialists for members of the group in identifying and recording of archaeologically recovered ceramics from various periods. Initially, two one-day workshops on successive weekends have been arranged. In both sessions time will be allowed for examining a selection of finds excavated by BAG. The programme for each one is outlined below. Saturday 29th March, 10.00am to 5.00pm Rupert Featherby Senior Archaeologist (Desk-based Assessments/Roman Pottery), MoLAS 10.00am – 12.30pm (with a break for coffee) Introduction to pottery studies – how we know our dates Minimum standards required by the profession Looking at fabrics the MoLAS way – discussion of how we record at the Museum 1.30pm – 5.00pm (with a break for tea) Introduction to Prehistoric and Roman pottery, including handling session Saturday 5th April, 10.00am to 5.00pm Jacqui Pearce Specialist in Medieval and Later Ceramics, MoLAS 10.00am – 12.30pm (with a break for coffee) Why count sherds? An introduction to recording and interpreting data Illustrating pots – what are the choices available? Presenting the results – an outline of publishing archaeological ceramics 1.30pm – 5.00pm (with a break for tea) Introduction to medieval pottery of the London region, from Late Saxon to the 15th century Introduction to post-medieval pottery, from the Tudors to Victoria (including handling sessions) THE COST WILL BE £15 (members to Bexley Archaeological Group) or £20 (non-members) IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME ON MY EMAIL BELOW SO THAT I CAN GET A FORM SENT OUT TO YOU. Clare Gillett Field Officer Bexley Archaeological Group www.bag.org.uk cgillett@inskip-jenkins.co.uk Clare