Find expert makers of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, and take part in workshops perfect for the whole family.

Saturday: Yarn Wrapping with Jackie Stephens

Wrap or weave colourful yarns around a cardboard sheep or a llama to create unique animal art.

Sunday: Clay Sculpting with Alice Cunningham

Have fun with clay and create some thought-provoking sculptural forms using natural materials.

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust is a charity that transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the future of the UK’s craft sector.

QEST has awarded £7.2 million to almost 900 individuals working across the UK in 130 different craft disciplines. From guitar making to printmaking; thatching to enamelling, we embrace craft in all its many forms and are proud to contribute towards its evolving tradition.