ALBION PLACE, The Crescent, Salford

Learn about coiling, slabbing and throwing pots with demonstrations and individual tuition. Sessions are tailored to different levels of experience.

BLACKLEACH ART CLUB,

Exploring the Country Park. Meet at the Blackleach Centre, Blackleach Country Park, Hill Top Road, Walkden, Salford. The group meets once a month and new members, whatever your experience, are always welcome.

BLAKEMERE CRAFT CENTRE, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich.

Craft shops and workshops set around an Edwardian stable block.

Open all year, Tuesday to Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5.30pm.

BOTANY BAY VILLAGES AND PUDDLETOWN PIRATES, Canal Mill, Botany Brow, Chorley.

A 150-year-old spinning mill with five floors selling collectables, memorabilia, furniture and unusual gifts, a museum of fire transport and art exhibition.

Open all year, daily 10am-6pm and Wednesday, 10am-8pm.

CHESHIRE WORKSHOPS, Burwardsley, Tattenhall, Cheshire. Cheshire.

Candle Workshops and a restaurant providing fresh home cooking.

Open all year, daily 9am-5pm.

ECCLES FARM CRAFT CENTRE, Eccles Lane, Bispham Green, Ormskirk, Lancashire.

A needlecraft school and centre with daytime workshops.

Various opening times -- contact venue for details.

MANCHESTER CRAFT AND DESIGN CENTRE,

17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester.

A centre housing 16 studios selling contemporary craft and design products including sculpture, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, clothing and costume design. Various opening times -- check with venue for details.

VOIRREY EMBROIDERY BRIMSTAGE HALL COURTYARD, Brimstage Hall, Brimstage, Wirral, Merseyside.

Open all year, Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 1-5pm.

WELLTROUGH DRIED FLOWERS, Welltrough Hall Farm, Lower Withington, Cheshire.

Eight showrooms including a permanent Christmas room.

Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.