Welcome to Ruskin in Sheffield, an annual programme of events and activities to rediscover the legacy of John Ruskin in Sheffield.

John Ruskin was a renowned thinker, writer, artist and social reformer.  He founded the Guild of St George to help make the world a better place to live in.

140 years ago, Ruskin chose Walkley as the location for St George's Museum to house a remarkable collection of paintings, drawings, architectural casts, books and minerals.  Its purpose was to educate and inspire the metal-workers of Sheffield, whose skill he declared the best in the world.  The Ruskin Collection, owned and supported by the Guild of St George, is now housed at the Millennium Gallery.  

In 2015, 7,000 people attended or took part in the Ruskin in Sheffield programme of walks, talks and events in Walkley, Totley, Rivelin Valley, Stannington and the city centre, thanks to an HLF award and the input of many volunteers, community groups and cultural organisations in Sheffield.  Another 15,000 visited a new display at the Ruskin Collection created specially for the Ruskin in Sheffield project (remains on display until May 2016).

For 2016, as part of Sheffield's Year of Making, we are planning a programme of events called Make Good Livelihoods to shine a light on and encourage craftsmanship in communities around Sheffield, inspired by In the Making: Ruskin, Creativity and Craftsmanship, a major exhibition at the Millennium Gallery from 23 January to 5  June, supported by the Guild of St George.

If you'd like to find out more about our Make Good Livelihoods programme and how to get involved, you are welcome to come to a meeting on Wednesday 3rd February at 7pm at Fusion Cafe, Butcher Works, Arundel Gate.  Please contact Ruth Nutter, Producer of Ruskin in Sheffield if you'd like to attend.