Workshops To Get Involved With At This Years National Festival Of Making

This year's National Festival of making, which starts today, offers an array of workshops where traditional crafts take centre stage. With a focus on hands-on learning, these workshops are the perfect for participants of all skill levels to explore new creative opportunities and learn from the professionals. Visitors can get involved in a range of activities including building Yo-Yo Machines to bookbinding, pottery, leatherworking and more.

Highlights over the weekend include.

Building a Yo-Yo Machine with the Interaction Research Studio on Saturday
Visitors can experience the magic of communication through a handmade device that allows them to trade signals with another person across the internet. Assemble electronic components and decorate their own Yo-Yo Machine.

Bookbinding with Ian Halawi
Artist Ian Halawi will teach the art of bookbinding where visitors can create their own sketchbook using traditional techniques.

Potter's Wheel 'Have-a-Go' with Pendle Pottery Studio

Pendle Pottery Studio are offering a taster session on a pottery wheel and teaching people how to create their own handcrafted bowl or cups

Leather Workshops with Diamond Awl

Diamond Awl, will share his expert leatherworking techniques so visitors can create their own leather pieces.

Pewter Casting with Uncultured Creatives and Ella McIntosh Inspired by Blackburn-based cinematographers Mitchell & Kenyon, Uncultured Creatives and Ella McIntosh will teach people how to cast their own memorial arrowhead in pewter.

Explore Geometric Patterns with Aziza

Aziza are running a geometric pattern workshop where visitors can choose a laser-cut wooden tile and bring it to life with vibrant colours using paint pens.

Create a keychain with Relic Plastics
Relics Plastics will be running a sustainable workshop where people can turn plastic waste into a brand-new keychain