On Wednesday 13th April 2022 Rural Arts will be hosting a print making workshop. Did you know the official flower of the military child is the dandelion? Dandelions put down roots almost anywhere they grow, and it’s almost impossible to destroy. It’s an unpretentious plant, yet good looking. It’s a survivor in a broad range of climates.Military children ...

On Tuesday 19th April 2022 Use a collection of textured papers and patterned wallpaper scraps to create a quirky chicken collage. You will learn how to design and create templates for your collage and take inspiration from a number of different hens, chicks and chicken characters. You will use watercolour paints, colourful pencils and pens to add ...

On Friday 22nd April 2022 Beached tells the tale of Arnold whose quiet walk on the beach quickly turns into an unexpected adventure . In this unique piece of family theatre, audiences listen to a soundtrack played through headphones, gathered round a table, becoming part of Arnold’s brilliant and beautiful little word.Each performance lasts 20 minutes ...

On Friday 29th April 2022Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie sing traditional and original songs with lyrical and visionary intensity. Described by Folk Radio as “weaving an especially compelling magic”, and “showing off British acoustic music in its best possible light”, their music is rich with sounds of soaring sibling harmony, guitars, flute, ...

On Thursday 7th April White Rose Bookshop will be hosting a book signing event with acclaimed photographer Lucy Saggers. Lucy will sign her book ‘Ford of the Sorrel ‘ £30rrp, (Bluecoat Press) shortlisted Belfast Photo Festival 2022. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start (ends 8.30-9pm). Tickets £3 redeemable against a copy of her book. Light refreshments ...

After a sell-out, incredible sushi night last year, Henny’s Kitchen is back again at Thirsk Lodge Barns – taking over our kitchen for a night of sasumi, bao buns and sushi. Not to be missed! Join Thirsk Lodge Barns from 7pm, with food being served at 8pm. For more info email : [email protected]

Rural Arts is excited to welcome folk musician Katie Spencer to The Courthouse in Thirsk on Thursday 3rd March, 7.30pm!

Katie Spencer is an "intensely captivating" (Folk Radio) Yorkshire singer-songwriter and guitarist who writes songs imbued with the Northern landscapes of her home. Originally from Hull, the grainy imagery of the ...

Join White Rose Books for this great Book Signing event with Rob & Dave of Cannon Hall Farm. You can pre order 'Springtime at Cannon Hall Farm', this fantastic new title will be available from 31st March. Join the Nicholson family for this heartwarming journey in their new book, through a typical ...