A FOREST of large, willow and hazel sculptures goes on display this week.
Artist Valerie Pragnell has created the structures as part of the Weaving Stories exhibition, which opens at the Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, tomorrow.
Helen Joseph, the gallery's keeper of contemporary craft, said: "Weaving Stories invites visitors to take a hands-on approach to craft, as well as examining the ideas and thoughts behind each of the maker's work."
The show, which is on tour from the Edinburgh Art Centre, features work by ten British designers, demonstrating how the craft of weaving has been reinvented.
The exhibition also includes pieces by Kei Ito, who has created textiles reflecting her Japanese cultural heritage.
Visitors can try weaving during workshops on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from10am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 3pm.
The activity sessions will also run during the school summer holidays.
For details, call the gallery on 0191-477 1495.
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