Threads of War: An exhibition of contemporary textiles

This free entry exhibition combines traditional techniques and skills, such as quilting, knitting, felting and embroidery in more than 50 works.

Styles range from traditional to contemporary and each piece answers the question "What does the First World War means to you?" For some makers it was the diaries, poetry and art of the period, for others it was family memories and souvenirs; there is no single theme apart from respect for those who served their country at home and abroad.

This is one of a series of open exhibitions, which began in 2014 and will end in January 2019, and features the work of a number of artists from Ryedale and the surrounding area. Anyone inspired by the exhibition can create new work to submit to the group and their work becomes part of the next exhibition.

There’s an opportunity for everyone to learn simple creative sewing skills in three workshops, which run as part of the exhibition.

On Saturday, November 5, from 1.30pm to 3pm, accompanied children, aged three and above, are invited to drop in to the exhibition and make their own remembrance poppy in a free workshop. There will be glue and glitter paint so kids should be sure to come in old clothes.

Adults and children above the age of 12 are invited to make a Posh Poppy fabric brooch on Sunday, November 6, from 1pm to 3pm. The workshop costs £5.

Adults can try their hand at simple patchwork workshop on Wednesday, November 9, from 10.30am to 1pm. The only skill needed is to be able to hand sew in a straight line. Participants take home what they have made. There is a charge of £7.50 to include materials.

To book a place, phone 01653 696240 or drop in to the office at the Milton Rooms from 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Local Methodist Minister, Revd Tanya Short, will also lead a remembrance prayer in the hall at 10.50 am to begin the two minute silence on Armistice Day, November 11.