TRADITIONAL mat-making skills will be shared during a series of courses across Durham.
Four ten-week courses are planned, each costing £30, or half price for senior citizens, where beginners can learn some of the skills which go into making traditional proggy and hooky mats during two-hour weekly classes with experts. Materials will be provided.
The first starts at Kelloe School Community Room, at 1pm, on Thursday, September 15. Places can be booked on 0191-377 0275.
Brandon Library is the venue for the second course, starting at 1.30pm on Tuesday, September 20. For further information, ring 0191-378 0527.
A third class starts at Bowburn Community Centre, from 1pm on Tuesday, September 27. For details, ring 0191-377 0571.
Finally, there will be a class at the Clayport Library, in Durham City Centre, starting on Thursday, September 29, with sessions at 9.30am and at 12.30pm. Further details on 0191-386 4003.
Men will be welcomed.
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