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Appliqué with felts, embellished with stitch and gold beads, taking inspiration from the amazing patterns and designs left in Britain by Viking craftsmen & turn your sample into a unique coin purse. Taught by textile artist Helen Barnes.

This is rag rugging with a modern twist* using colourful cording. Create an up-to-the-minute cushion cover just for you or for Mother's Day! Taught by Kim Searle. No previous experience is needed for Loopy Rag Rugging *Also look out for our traditional rag rugging class on 6 June 2020 too.

'Travel through time and learn a new skill along the way' Our hands-on Heritage Workshops teach transferable skills and the histories behind them in a full day (6 hrs) programme. Topics range from Viking motif appliqué to '70s macramé, with Arts & Crafts tapestry, Regency embroidery, Liberty Florals, Durham quilting and more in-between. The histories have a uniquely British flavour, with many rooted in Yorkshire and the North East. The skills are timeless: knitting, tapestry-work, quilting, cross stitch, appliqué, macramé, embroidery and beading. We also have shorter Saturday Skills Classes to learn new skills or develop existing ones.