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.

A mum and her daughter playing on the feva urban beach at one of our arts & crafts events, unveiling a freshly built sandcastle with a flourish

Events

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

What's on

Lino print of coral reef in reds and oranges is one of the artworks on display for Henshaws 21 Exhibition
21
Sep

Henshaws 21 Exhibition

St John's Church, Knaresborough

A showcase of the fabulous work created by Art Makers at Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre, to mark 21 years of creativity and celebrate our 21st birthday.

Close up of 21st birthday cake logo designed by Art Maker Jenna featuring pink flowers, ribbons and a tiered cake with candles
27
Sep

Henshaws Arts 21st Birthday Party

Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre, Knaresborough

We're celebrating Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre's 21st birthday with a party to mark 21 years of supporting people with disabilities.

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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

Latest news

Visitors enjoying henshaws beer festival

Cheers to 21 years at Henshaws Beer Festival

We began our 21st birthday celebrations last weekend with Henshaws first ever beer festival. Cheers to 21 years of supporting disabled people in Yorkshire to go beyond expectations

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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