Sundials: The Making of Time (and Other Measures) with Curiosity Workshops

Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm UTC+01:00

Streatham Common Community Garden | London

Curiosity Workshops
Publisher/HostCuriosity Workshops
Sundials: The Making of Time (and Other Measures) with Curiosity Workshops
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Make your own Pocket Sundial in this carefully crafted learning adventure into time and space.
About this Event

It’s amazing what you can learn from a little adjustable stick on a flat surface. Many will be familiar with Sundials as an ancient clock, but did you know it can also be used

  • As a compass?
  • As a calendar?
  • As a GPS system?

Unlocking the keys to this powerful pocket gadget requires insights that span astronomy, maths, languages and craft, taking a journey from ancient wisdom to the frontiers of contemporary knowledge and mysteries.

Afterall, that little adjustable stick isn’t called a gnomon - ‘one that knows’ - for nothing...

*** AGES: This particular workshop is tailored towards ages of around 8+, welcoming adults too. If parents or guardians would like to attend but not participate, a £10 ticket covers lunch and a seat.

*** PRICE: The £30 ticket per participant covers lunch and sundial kit, so participants walk away with their own Pocket Sundial

***TIMINGS: The workshop will start at 11am, running until 3pm, with activities around the gardens and a long break to make and eat lunch together

*** LOCATION: Weather permitting, we will be in the But failing that, the workshop will take place inside the library event space.

*** REGISTRATION: Spaces are limited to 12 participants and non-participants. Refunds are possible up to 48 hours in advance.

There's more information at www.CuriosityWorkshops.com, or feel free to get in touch directly with [email protected] on 07445533749 or @curiosityworkshops on instagram.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Streatham Common Community Garden, Covington Way, Streatham High Road, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 10.00 to GBP 33.22

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