Treske Woodland Heritage Tour Day. Treske Furniture YO7 4LX. Join us for guided tours of the Treske workshops and showrooms during the Woodland Heritage Open Woods & Workshops Event. See how raw timber becomes fine furniture, including tables, chairs, church pieces, and kitchens. For more information click here

Wine and Weave. Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Come and learn all about weaving and produce your own place mat or coasters. All done with a glass of wine!? Our new evening workshops are perfect for friends to enjoy drink and the unique sociability that comes from crafting together. 7.00pm - 9.00pm. For more information

Drawing Club. Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Only Thu. Join the Drawing Club at Rural Arts! Every Thursday, 6-8 pm, explore various drawing techniques in relaxed, tutor-led sessions. Suitable for all levels, our club offers guided workshops, individual project support, and a creative community. 6.00pm - 8.00pm. For more information ...

Soft Pastels. Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Jo Lawson for a full-day soft pastel workshop. Ideal for beginners or those wishing to improve their skills, this workshop offers a chance to explore soft pastels under Jo’s expert guidance. 10.30am - 4.30pm. For more information click ...

Two Day Wooden Spoon Workshop. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Using simple hand tools and traditional techniques, you will learn how to carve a wooden spoon from log to finished spoon. This workshop is a perfect introduction to green wood working. In this workshop, you will cover green woodworking fundamentals. For more information click ...

Positivity & Poetry Workshop. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. This January, we’re offering a series of empowering workshops designed to nurture your wellbeing and support you through the darker months. Treat yourself to some much needed self care and join us for a workshop that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sowerby Flower Club Workshop. Sowerby Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, YO7 1JG. Hands on workshop "Thanks a Bunch" led by Karen Longbottom. 2pm. £5, visitors welcome, includes tea and biscuits. tel: 01845 526209 tickets: On the door. For more information click here

A Taste of Art: Mylar Prints. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, YO7 1QS. Use mylar sheets to create unique monoprints in our Taste of workshop. Design a landscape or similar to transfer into a stencil. This then be used to create a series of prints onto paper, by rolling ink onto the mylar templates or adding stencils to printing plates. ...

Design a mosaic garden plaque to place in your garden or outside your home. Using vitreous glass and French porcelain, you will learn the intricate process of making mosaics.

In this workshop you’ll learn the process of making mosaics, with tips on design and style as well as lots of inspiration available. This workshop is particularly for ...

Join Catherine, the June artist of the month in our Cafe Collection, to create a mixed media artwork in this fun, thought-provoking workshop.

During this workshop your tutor Catherine will guide you through every stage of creating a mixed media artwork in celebration of your own treasured memories and experiences.

We will use a range ...

To mark World Upcycling Day, join Rural Arts for our creative workshops on our environmentally friendly themed workshops.

Rural Arts are running three workshops for adults, to mark up-cycling day on 24th June.

In this session, you will learn how to up-cycle your old clothing by using sewing techniques, to transform them into cushion ...

To mark World Upcycling Day, join Rural Arts for our creative workshops on our environmentally friendly themed workshops.

Rural Arts are running three workshops for adults, to mark up-cycling day on 24th June.

In this session, you will be provided with a wooden box to transform into a special place to store keepsakes and memories. You ...

Join Rural Arts and charity Never Such Innocence for a special creative workshop marking Armed Forces Day.

This special free workshop welcomes children, families and adults from across the community to create unique window displays to mark Armed Forces Day. The workshops are designed for everyone aged 6+, whether or not you’re ...

In this full-day summer workshop learn all about the unique process of eco-printing using leaves.

Your tutor Carol Ann, will guide you through the process of nature-based printing, by demonstrating the mordanting and steaming involved of the fabric and paper. The process is unpredictable and results in a subtle colour palette suggestive of ...

With all materials included and each workshop suitable for beginners, our Wednesday morning Taste Of… sessions give the perfect introduction to a range of artistic styles and techniques.

Create your very own stunning textiles rainbow decoration to hang on your wall. Choose white rope and pick out four to five different colours to create your ...