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  1. Examples of macrame.

    Add Luxury Macrame Plant Pot & Hanger Workshop & Afternoon Tea to your Itinerary

    Luxury Macrame Plant Pot & Hanger Workshop & Afternoon Tea

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    You already love our Afternoon Tea & our recent Macrame Plant Hanger workshops went down a storm......so let's combine the 2!

    Dates

    From:
    8 Oct 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Luxury Macrame Plant Pot & Hanger Workshop & Afternoon Tea
  2. Edo Period Woodblock Print depicting a wintery scene in which people are walking over a bridge the crosses a river.

    Add Countdown to Christmas Craft Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Countdown to Christmas Craft Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate ceramic Christmas decorations to take home.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Dec 2023Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Countdown to Christmas Craft Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum
  3. Image of people browsing stalls at a craft fair at Brancepeth Castle.

    Add Brancepeth Castle Christmas Craft Fair 2023 to your Itinerary

    Brancepeth Castle Christmas Craft Fair 2023

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Brancepeth, Durham

    70 craft stalls and delicious home cooked food and cakes. Craft workshops. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2023to25 Nov 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    26 Nov 2023Open 12:00 - 17:00
    More info for Brancepeth Castle Christmas Craft Fair 2023
  4. Children enjoying arts and crafts at The Bowes Museum as part of the 'Little Treasures' group.

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    Little Treasures - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Kids

    Barnard Castle

    Our playful Little Treasures toddler group is a great way to introduce little ones to the Museum in a fun and exciting way.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Jan 2023to26 Oct 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Little Treasures - The Bowes Museum
  5. Painting of a 'Traditional Toy Maker'.

    Add Beginner's Art Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Beginner's Art Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Lanchester

    Join us for another Beginner's Art Workshop with our resident artist Mags from PastelArt by Mags where you will learn to paint in soft pastel and achieve a Festive painting of  The Traditional Toy Maker.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Nov 2023Open 13:30 - 16:00
    More info for Beginner's Art Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
  6. Musicians playing behind a table of festive food at Beamish Museum

    Add Twelfth Night at Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    Twelfth Night at Beamish Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Enjoy live music, crafts and traditional displays at Beamish Museum – the perfect outing to blow away the post-Christmas cobwebs!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Dec 2023to6 Jan 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Twelfth Night at Beamish Museum
  7. Blacksmith Workshops at South Causey Inn. People enjoying the workshop on a sunny day.

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    Blacksmith Workshops - South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Stanley

    Get creative at South Causey Inn's Blacksmith Workshops! During the session, you will learn traditional blacksmithing techniques with the outcome of a forged masterpiece. You will be guided through the process by Darren, who will give support…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2022to9 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Blacksmith Workshops - South Causey Inn
  8. Jewellery hammer and three silver rings

    Add Ring Making Workshop & Cream Tea to your Itinerary

    Ring Making Workshop & Cream Tea

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    A jewellery making workshop with Moon from Durham City is an experience to remember.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Nov 2023Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Ring Making Workshop & Cream Tea
  9. Examples of Macrame

    Add Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop to your Itinerary

    Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    Join us and Adeline and Twine for a relaxing afternoon of knotting and being creative and learn how to create a beautiful Macrame plant hanger.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Oct 2023Open 13:30 - 16:00
    More info for Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
  10. Young artists experimenting at Bowes Museum.

    Add Artist Makers at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers at The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    An opportunity for anyone over the age of 5 years to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with our team of artists, makers and designers.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Sept 2023to16 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    25 Oct 2023Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    17 Feb 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    21 Feb 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Artist Makers at The Bowes Museum
  11. The Egypt Gallery at the Oriental Museum

    Add Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections to your Itinerary

    Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections

    Type

    Type:

    Virtual Event

    Durham

    Family Activities

    Here at Durham University Library and Collections we are working to bring our collections to you whilst our venues are closed.

    Here are some simple craft activities to try at home. You don't need any special equipment or…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
    More info for Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections
  12. Image of a copper rose.

    Add Copper Rose Making Workshop - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Copper Rose Making Workshop - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Stanley

    In this Fabulous new course, hosted by South Causey Inn, you will learn how to craft your very own Copper Rose. Under the guidance of the gentleman at True North Trades you will cut out copper blanks and cold forge them into a beautiful design to…

    Dates

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    30 Sept 2023
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    21 Oct 2023
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    18 Nov 2023
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    20 Jan 2024
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    17 Feb 2024
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    16 Mar 2024
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    13 Apr 2024
    More info for Copper Rose Making Workshop - South Causey Inn
  13. Macrame Halloween decorations

    Add Macrame Spookers Workshop to your Itinerary

    Macrame Spookers Workshop

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Lanchester

    Join us and Adeline and Twine for a super spooky Halloween of knotting and being creative and learn how to make your own Macrame Spooker.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 15:30
    More info for Macrame Spookers Workshop
  14. Image of Macramé Halloween Spookers

    Add Macramé Halloween Spookers (Afternoon Session) to your Itinerary

    Macramé Halloween Spookers (Afternoon Session)

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Prince Bishops Place, Durham

    Join Emma for a fun afternoon, you will make your own spooky Halloween macrame ghost. The perfect addition to your Halloween decorations!

    Dates

    From:
    22 Oct 2023Open 13:30 -
    More info for Macramé Halloween Spookers (Afternoon Session)
  15. Image of newly made silver rings next to ring making tools.

    Add Ring Making Workshop & Cream Tea to your Itinerary

    Ring Making Workshop & Cream Tea

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Lanchester

    A jewellery making workshop with Moon from Durham City is an experience to remember.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2023Open 14:30 - 16:30
    More info for Ring Making Workshop & Cream Tea
  16. Image of two children enjoying painting.

    Add Young Creatives Art Club - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Young Creatives Art Club - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    This is a chance for young artists to explore, observe, experiment and express ideas in a creative and innovative way.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
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    14 Oct 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
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    4 Nov 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
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    11 Nov 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
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    9 Dec 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
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    6 Jan 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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    13 Jan 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Young Creatives Art Club - The Bowes Museum
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