Arts & Crafts

At Henshaws Arts & Crafts we make more than art. We bring people together in an atmosphere that never fails to inspire.

Through our workshops, people living with a range of disabilities discover their talents, put them into practice and realise their full potential.

Art Maker holding up a crocodile made from clay in the pottery workshop at our Arts & Crafts Centre in Knaresborough

Get creative with us

Open to all, we have an Arts & Crafts Centre which is a community hub where creativity, friendships and opportunities come to life.

Arts & Crafts Centre opening times

Our centre in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire is open to the public Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm.

Please come in and explore, meet our Art Makers and be inspired by their beautifully crafted pieces of art.

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Art Maker sticking on layers of newspaper to create a paper mache bowl with the support of workshop leader at our arts & crafts centre

Be an Art Maker

Find out more about our creative and employability workshops for people with disabilities.

Visit

Plan your visit to our welcoming Arts & Crafts Centre in the heart of Knaresborough.

An Art Maker smiling with a colourful background in our paper workshop as he shares his experience as part of our stories from Henshaws Arts & Crafts

Our stories

See how we support people living with disability to go beyond expectations.

Three wooden reindeer stand side by side

Events

Discover our programme of music, arts & crafts events which take place throughout the year.

Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre has the power to make a big difference to the lives of those living with disability. We need your support to ensure that more people have the chance to express their creativity. #ArtIsJustTheStart

Arts & Crafts Centre appeal banner including Henshaws logo and the text 'this is just the start'

What's on

Collage of images featuring work for sale at the Henshaws Pop-Up Shop at the Mercer art Gallery including jewellery, prints and mosaics
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Nov

Henshaws Pop Up Shop

Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate

This autumn the Mercer Art Gallery shop in Harrogate will be stocking a range of handmade, original products created by Henshaws Art Makers.

Image of Tasha with her Grandad in new play 'Jadek' from imagine if theatre
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Nov

Jadek by Imagine If Theatre Company

Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre, Knaresborough

New play, ‘Jadek’, (which means ‘Grandfather’ in Polish) explores culture and identity whilst questioning, how do you stop being a soldier?

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I like coming to Henshaws because I like art. This is my first time making mosaics. Learning to grout has been my favourite thing so far. I also like drawing my favourite characters by copying from the book. Coming here has made me more confident.”

Read Wesley's story

Wesley, Art Maker - Art Studio

Art Maker Wesley holding up his brightly coloured mosaic which features a green crocodile surrounded by blue, yellow and green tiles

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Contact us

Please fill in our online enquiry form or get in touch using the details below

Call 01423 541888

Email arts&crafts@henshaws.org.uk

Visit us at 50 Bond End, Knaresborough, HG5 9AL

Explore the rest of our Arts & Craft Centre pages

Be an Art Maker | Visit | Our stories | Events