Free workshops for keen crafters

Keen crafters are being encouraged to go along to the Contemporary Craft Festival in Bovey Tracey next week (Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June).

Devon County Council’s Adult and Community Learning will be providing workshops for anyone who might be interested in taking up a craft and enrolling on a course. Current learners’ and tutors’ work will also be showcased at the festival.

“Bovey Tracey Craft Festival is an excellent event for anyone who may be thinking about enrolling on a craft a course with Devon Adult and Community Learning” said County Councillor Roger Croad. “It’s the perfect opportunity to come along, look at the art work, join in a workshop and explore your potential.”

The workshops include mosaic, wire sculpture, weaving in 3D and printmaking. There is a £6 fee for materials per person, per workshop. Devon Adult and Community Learning staff will be on hand to advise and enrol new learners on courses across the county.

For more information on the free workshops visit www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/whats-on

It is advisable to book a place on the free workshops. Please note there is an admission fee for the festival.

For more information on all the adult learning courses available in Devon visit www.devon.gov.uk/adultlearning