David has been part of Henshaws for 13 years now. He is one of our most diverse art makers, participating in drama, music, pottery and paper as well as helping out in our cafe.
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Jenna’s Story
Jenna has been coming to Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre for over 12 years. She has participated in many workshops and has been a key part in lots of exhibitions.
Meet the Art Makers
We meet some of our Art Makers to discover the benefits of creating art for people with disabilities and learn practical tips we can all use to make art accessible for everyone.
Lest we forget… art to remember
Art Makers have been exploring their own family history through a beautiful new community art project.
Volunteer Rex helps Art Makers relax
When Rex visits our Arts & Crafts Centre he likes to get his tummy tickled! He's a special visitor - a PAT dog. We talk to his owner Carol about how she and Rex support Henshaws.
Join the party and celebrate the opening of Henshaws Urban Beach
The magic and atmosphere of a visit to the beach is arriving in Knaresborough in August when Henshaws Urban Beach returns for the summer.
Volunteering – medication for the mind and soul
As well as helping others, volunteering has been shown to improve volunteers' wellbeing too. We asked a group of Henshaws regular volunteers about how and why they support us.
Art Maker Dolly’s fundraiser for friendship!
Dolly used her creative skills to raise money for a bench in memory of some of her friends at the Arts & Crafts centre in Knaresborough.
Rory Hoy becomes Henshaws latest Celebrity Ambassador
Rory Hoy, a talented DJ and producer from Knaresborough, has joined Henshaws as our new celebrity ambassador.
Art Maker Safety Day in Knaresborough
We welcomed our local police and fire services to the Arts & Crafts Centre in Knaresborough to find out ways to help us all stay safe.
HenshawsGifts online shop open for business
We meet some of the people behind HenshawsGifts online shop, which sells unique items designed, handmade and packaged by disabled artists at our Arts & Crafts Centre in Yorkshire.
Let’s get creative – the benefits of art making!
Artist and Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre workshop leader Shaeron Caton-Rose shares her experience of making art and how it can be of benefit to people living with a disability.
“I don’t have any sight so Jack describes what all the plants look like”
Henshaws volunteer Jack, tells us about his 10 years of volunteering at Henshaws, and why our unique Arts & Crafts Centre garden needs your support.
Art Makers inspired by Hollywood for summer exhibition
Art Makers at our Centre in Knaresborough have created unique artwork inspired by their favourite films for our new exhibition this summer.
Travelling independently; another string to Alisdair’s bow
"I’ve learnt so much with Henshaws, but I’m really excited to share with you one of the biggest achievements I’ve made – travelling on my own from Yorkshire to Scotland!"
“Commissions are really important to our Art Makers” – How we made the trophies for the Social Enterprise UK Awards
Pottery Workshop Leader Maki explains how our Art Makers recently worked on a major commission to create clay trophies for the Social Enterprise UK Awards last November.
“I have seen what a positive effect the Arts & Crafts Centre has on the lives of the service users which made me want to support this cause”
Nick is a window cleaner at our Arts & Crafts Centre and the surrounding areas, and shares with us some of his amazing fundraising adventures for Henshaws.
For the love of art
How do you communicate when you are deafblind? How do you communicate with someone who is deafblind? For Jon and Shirley, the answer is… through art.
