Mulled Wine and Macrame. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Come and relax with a mulled wine and learn the basics of Macrame using various knotting techniques. Leave with your own Macramé keyring!  These take place in our cosy studio.For more information click ...

Textile Sculptures, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. In this two hour workshop, you will be guided through the process of making the individual ceramic elements that will make up your garland. Will you choose a mistletoe leaf design, hearts or baubles? Whatever you decide, your design will stand out amongst the Christmas decorations ...

Snowman Felting Workshop. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Come along and learn felting skills first and you will craft your very own Snowman, Snowoman or … child, animal or creature! Why limit yourself? This is for sure, that this creation won’t melt in your house, and will last forever. For more information click ...

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. Returning this autumn, our popular pop-up comedy club, hosted by multi award-winning Scotsman, John Scott. Opening with Fran Garrity, one of Teesside’s finest comedic exports and Bethany Black completes the bill. For more information click ...

Silver Wrap Ring. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. Create your very own silver wrap ring using basic jewellery making techniques. In this workshop, you will make your own silver ring. After choosing from a range of designs you will be guided through the making process by your tutor. You will learn how to use a variety of jewellery making tools ...

Silver Pendent Necklace. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, YO7 1QS.This workshop is a great introduction to jewellery making, have fun designing and making your very own silver necklace. Your tutor Genevieve will guide you step-by-step through the making process, from choosing shapes to use in your designs and practicing creating textures on copper to ...

Undermined. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Inspired by the accounts of miners who lived through the 1984 Miners’ Strike. Meet young miner Dale, his best mate Billy, cheery Tony and the comic relief Jonny. Fuelled by energetic and engaging storytelling from Danny Mellor, audiences are invited into the action and follow the journey experienced ...

Natural Textile Dyeing. The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. On this half day natural dying workshop you will learn how natures colours can be used in textile and mixed media art by making your own unique object. Make notes in your Sketchbook and continue this new skill at home using seasonal produce throughout the year developing a more sustainable lifestyle.For ...

Freehand Machine Embroidery. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. Artist Linda Breckon will introduce you to freehand machine embroidery. Explore techniques, create samples, and unleash creativity in this relaxing and inspiring workshop. You will learn various techniques of freehand machine embroidery, including applique, ...

Gary Stewart Solo. Rural Arts, Courthouse 4 Westgate, YO7 1QS. Influenced by the major singer/songwriters of the sixties and seventies, Gary writes, records and performs music in the Folk/Pop vein. His debut, ‘Boy Cries Wolf‘, garnered much praise from Janice Long and was played on Radio 2 courtesy of Steve Lamacq. Gary is also no stranger to the ...

Kinetic Origami, The Courthouse, Thirsk YO7 1QS,. Within this workshop you will be making spiral curlicues and moving origami. Choose from a beautiful range of colourful paper to create your pieces and take them home to amaze your friends. 10:30 am. £12. For more information click ...

Rural Arts, The Courthouse , Thirsk are hosting Othello - an extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance). She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled ...