In the past, castles like Pontefracts could be cold, drafty places for the people who lived and worked in them. In this home education session for children aged 7+, we will investigate ways in which the castles rooms would have been heated and methods used to try and retain that heat including hanging up cloth tapestries. We will: look at pictures of real medieval and Tudor tapestries for inspiration create our own small fabric wall hangings inspired by the history of Pontefract Castle try out different textile techniques to apply decorations to the wall hangings including sewing, needle felting, and cutting and pasting shapes If you would like more information about the workshop please email us [email protected]. This session is delivered in partnership with the Community & Family Learning Team at Wakefield Councils Adult Education Service. Image:Wiki Commons Public Domain [https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A franco-flemish armorial tapestry with caot of arms of Robert Chabot and Antoinette d%2527Illiers.jpg] FAQs How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays.) Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we will have your details at the door. Refund Policy No refunds will be offered on this event.