An invitation to all artists to visit Selby Abbey and use their skills to record the fascinating detail of craftsmen of earlier generations.

Thursday, 26 October 2023 12:42

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

Open to artists of all ages and abilities – painters, photographers, sculptors, sketchers etc. Simply turn up any time during the day with your equipment – admission is free. No booking necessary

The day will also include an exhibition of paintings by members of Cawood Art Clubwith Artist-in-Residence Chris Luker

Selby Textile Art Group launch their new exhibition, (running to 5th November) with

a theme of ‘Into the Woods’. Traditional

and contemporary embroidery,

batik, felting, goldwork, beadwork

and much more.

Selby Abbey is open daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm

For more information regarding events at Selby Abbey visit www.selbyabbey.org.uk

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