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.

Visit us

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.

Our stories

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

Events

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

I love the process of making things. It's therapeutic. The jewellery workshop brings together the kinds of things I like - shiny objects, different shapes and textures. I'm really proud of the work that I'm doing."

Read Dolly's story

Dolly, Art Maker - Jewellery

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Close up image of Ark sculpture showing the colourful boat with ceramic animal scupltures created by local community groups

Henshaws works with local community groups to create Ark sculpture

Our bright and colourful Ark sculpture was created by the Can Do Project and involved community groups throughout the local area. Hear the story behind the artwork.