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Church Tots

A group for preschool children, babies, bumps, their Mums, Dads, carers, grandads and grannies, guardians - space for everyone to play and meet new friends. Toys and games, music and stories and refreshments. There is no charge for Church Toys but you're welcome to leave a donation for running costs. Church Tots is part of St Anne's Church, Parish of Catterick with Tunstall and co-ordinated by Avril Greaves, a retired experienced pre-school manager. It is open to people of all faiths and none.

Wed 22 Jul13:00St Anne's, Catterick Village(4.7mi)

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Community

Hello Catterick@booth Hall

HELLO CATTERICK takes place every Thursday from 10 - 1pm at Booth Hall. Warm space to sit and relax, meet up with others, work - whatever suits you! Free tea, coffee and other light refreshments provided by volunteers. Hosted by St Anne's and supported by Co-op Community Fund.

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Anne's, Catterick Village(4.7mi)

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Community

Distillery Tours

Masons Distillery hasn't given us the full script, but Distillery Tours has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Tue 4 AugMasons Distillery(2.6mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Worship@10 Tunstall

Worship@10 takes place on the second Sunday of each month at Holy Trinity Church, Tunstall. The service includes singing, prayer, scripture, reflection and Holy Communion. It uses Church of England liturgy. Children and young people are very welcome. Sometimes there may be refreshments after the service - depending of availablity of volunteers.

Sun 9 Aug10:00St Anne's, Catterick Village(4.7mi)

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Children's Mono-printing Workshop

A fun, hands-on day of printmaking for children! In this workshop, participants will explore the exciting technique of mono printing. Mono printing is a one-of-a-kind process that allows for unique, colourful prints each time - perfect for experimenting with layering and effects. The workshop is designed to be creative, relaxed, and full of experimentation, with all materials provided. Children should wear clothes that can get a little messy. Perfect for young artists keen to try something new, playful, and hands-on. PLEASE NOTE: Lunch is not included. Please ensure your child has eaten lunch before attending. There will be breaks during the afternoon and children are welcome to bring a snack. Suitable for Aged 8+ Juice and water will be available throughout the afternoon.

Tue 11 Aug01:30ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Children's Automaton Workshop

Discover the magic of movement in this fun and imaginative hands-on workshop! Young makers will become inventors, artists and engineers as they design and build their own moving automaton. Using a simple mechanical mechanism, each child will create a unique character or scene that springs to life with the turn of a handle. After exploring how movement works, children will let their imaginations run wild, crafting their own creations using a wonderful selection of materials including cardboard, air-drying clay, fabric and other decorative elements. Whether it's a flying dragon, dancing animal, colourful monster or something completely original, every automaton will be a one-of-a-kind work of art to take home. Along the way, participants will develop creative problem-solving skills while learning the fascinating principles behind cams, mechanisms and kinetic sculpture in a relaxed, supportive studio environment. No previous experience is needed, just imagination and a willingness to experiment! Suitable for: Children aged 8+ All materials are included, and each child will leave with their own working automaton to treasure. PLEASE NOTE: Lunch is not included. Please ensure your child has eaten lunch before attending. There will be breaks during the afternoon and children are welcome to bring a snack. Juice and water will be available throughout the afternoon.

Thu 13 Aug13:30ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Children's Mono-printing Workshop

Tue 25 Aug01:30ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Children's Automaton Workshop

Thu 27 Aug13:30ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £60.00

Watercolour Workshop – Rocks & Pebbles

Rocks & Pebbles Learn about colour mixing, pigments & granulation. How to use mixed-media techniques to achieve interesting textures & effects If you have watercolour paints, please bring them with […]

Sat 29 Aug10:30Rebekah Findlay - Artist(2.2mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Blacksmithing - Sculptural Flowers for the Garden

Forge your own gorgeous gifts on this hands-on day whether you are new to blacksmithing or want to try your hand at something different. Blacksmith/sculptor Adrian Wood brings forges and anvils and you will go home with several stunning creations from your day. Places on this workshop are limited. Understand the properties of the metals you will be forging Handle the tools and equipment correctly Learn how to work safely with fire and hot metal Make two sculptural flowers - great for the garden or as candle holders Please note that the day is fairly strenuous. There is a lot of thick metal and hammering! If you have any fitness or health issues please let us know. Click the title below to view anything that you need to bring with you. For safety reasons, all participants must be 18 or over.

Sat 5 Sept11:00ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Willow Baskets - Traditional Round Hedgerow Basket

Community

Around £10

Willow Baskets - Traditional Round Hedgerow Basket

Working with willow and other hedgerow plants, this workshop will guide you through the fascinating process of willow weaving, and by the end of the day you'll have created your own unique basket. - Learn about the properties of different hedgerow materials. - Select suitable materials for basket making. - Be able to weave a simple basket from a wide range of materials. Please note there is a £10 material charge payable on the day. Click below to see a list of items you need to bring with you for the workshop.

Sat 5 Sept11:00ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Community

Mosaic on Slate

Join expert tutor Ruth Wilkinson to learn the basic techniques in mosaic creation. This course is designed for complete beginners or those with a little more experience. You will learn the basic direct method of mosaic and have a completed piece to take home. The mosaics will be suitable for both interior and exterior. The first hour will be spent deciding on and transferring your design onto the slate provided - the difficult bit will be choosing your colour palette from the many tesserae available! Then our expert tutor Ruth Wilkinson will take you through the cutting techniques before you begin your creation. Once the mosaic is complete you will then grout the pieces ready to take home. A great opportunity to learn the basics to then use in your future projects.

Sun 6 Sept11:00ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Kiln-Fired Silver Rings from Precious Metal Clay

Community

Around £35

Kiln-Fired Silver Rings from Precious Metal Clay

This workshop is both suitable for those new to using silver clay or those looking for a great next step as you learn skills for making a silver ring. You will make one ring in this Kiln fired ring workshop. We will use silver clay to create a unique ring; learn how to measure your ring size for silver clay, texture the clay, fire and polish it. You will make the ring to your own unique design and will also be able to embellish your ring. There will be a selection of Cubic Zirconia available for you embellish your ring, as well as molds and lots of tips and techniques. You will learn how to: - Construct a ring to a chosen size - Embellish your ring and create texture - If you wish, add a fireable stone - After firing you will learn how to polish and finish your piece Please note there is a £35 material charge payable on the day. The materials charge covers 10g of Silver Art Clay, enough for a substantial single ring but there is always the option to purchase more on the day. Click on the title below to find a list of what you'll need to bring with you.

Sun 6 Sept11:00ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Community

Around £5

Collage-Decorated Owl in Papier Mâché

This is a chance to create a gorgeous Papier Mâché Owl decorated with collage in a style of your own design, that you can easily complete at home if needed. Join Papier Mâché artist Sarah Baqai to create this beauty - the species is of your choice (real or imagined), but the scale of the will be standing around 20cm tall. You will learn how to construct this sculptural piece without the need for an armature (apart from the feet), using only paper and masking tape. Complete your piece using a collaged paper layer - this means there's no need for painting or drying time, so all can be finished on the day. Finally, add the glass teddy bear eyes and your creation will come alive! Prior to the workshop, you should have a good look at some owls. Decide what sort of owl you might want to make - naturalistic or more abstract in form. Consider the collage decoration - would you like him or her to be covered naturalistically or with a more imaginatinative pattern or colour. If you have papers or magazines at home that fit the style of colour scheme of the collage layer, bring them along. There is a materials cost £5 payable on the day for this workshop. Please click the title below to find out if there's anything you need to bring with you.

Thu 10 Sept11:00ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Graphite: The Hot New Medium

Beyond pencils - discover the expressive power of modern graphite. Once limited to humble pencils and thick sticks, graphite has undergone a creative revolution. Today, it’s available in an exciting range of forms - from velvety powdered graphite that creates soft, smoky textures, to rich painting blocks that come in a variety of tones and colours. You can now paint with it, draw with dust, and still enjoy the control of classic pencils - making graphite one of the most versatile and expressive mediums around. This hands-on workshop is your guide to exploring graphite’s full potential. You’ll learn how to work with these new materials, understand the effects they can produce, and experiment with combining them to create bold, subtle, or unexpected results. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced artist looking to try something new, this session will give you the tools and confidence to make graphite your own.

Thu 10 Sept11:00ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Community

Around £10

Beautiful Botanical Bas Relief Tiles

In this experimental course you will learn the various steps to making your own bas relief flower & nature plaster cast tiles. The course will cover rolling out the clay, designing and arranging the flowers and creating your own mould for the casting process. You will be using different shaped frames to create a selection of plaques. There will be flowers and foliage for you to choose from however, bringing a very small bunch of flowers/herbs/leaves/wildflowers/grasses of your choice from your own garden, means you can make a cast specific to you. Over the course of the day you will make a range of small tiles to take home. Please note there is a £10 material charge payable on the day. Click on the title below to find a list of what you'll need to bring with you.

Fri 11 Sept11:00ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Community

Around £10

Dales Landscapes in Acrylics

Join experienced artist Lynn Ward for a day of exploring the medium of acrylics and let her guide you through all the processes involved in creating your very own masterpieces. This course is a fantastic way to develop your knowledge and understanding of acrylics. Under the expert guidance of Lynn, you will learn about colour mixing, composition and drawing, all with the aim of creating a landscape painting in your own style. You will learn to consider the make up of the landscape, its light, weather and textures. What better way to show appreciation for God's own county than immortalising it on canvas! This course is designed for those with painting experience and enthusiastic beginners. The first half of the day will involve short demonstrations and some painting exercises to build your confidence and create ideas that you may want to take into your final piece. You will also begin to draw out your personal piece. The second half of the day will be spent working on your own artwork, putting into practice what you have learned so far in order to produce something that you can take home and proudly display! Come and enjoy being creative with this great flexible medium. Please note that there is a £10 material charge payable on the day.

Fri 11 Sept11:00ArtisOn(4.8mi)

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Venues with events near Little Crakehall

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Rebekah Findlay - Artist2.2 miles away Masons Distillery2.6 miles away

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North Yorkshire, England

Little Crakehall is in North Yorkshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Little Crakehall events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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