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A Touch of Craft Yorkshire

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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A Touch of Craft Yorkshire

Springfield Mill, Spa Street, Ossett, WF5 0HW
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Based in Ossett in Wakefield, A Touch of Craft is a new space for hosting workshops that encourage people to get creative, sociable and making things they didn’t think they could.
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The majority of their classes are suitable for beginners or those looking to fine tune their skills, there is no need to worry about having any previous experience. Join them to get hands on with a new hobby or skill in 2023.

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