ALBION PLACE, THE CRESCENT, SALFORD. Art Base Pottery, learn about coiling, slabbing and throwing pots with demonstrations and individual tuition. Sessions are tailored to different levels of experience. Details 0161 737 1040.

BLACKLEACH ART CLUB will be exploring the Country Park for winter inspiration. Meet at the Blackleach Centre, Blackleach Country Park, Hill Top Road, Walkden, Salford. The group meets once a month and new members, whatever your experience, are always welcome. February 16, 2-4pm. Price £1. Details 0161 790 7746.

BLAKEMERE CRAFT CENTRE, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich. Craft shops and workshops set around an Edwardian stable block. Open all year, Tuesday to Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5.30pm. Tel 01606 883261.

BOTANY BAY VILLAGES AND PUDDLETOWN PIRATES, Canal Mill, Botany Brow, Chorley. A 150-year-old spinning mill with five floors selling collectables, memorabilia, furniture and unusual gifts, a museum of fire transport and art exhibition. Open all year, daily 10am-6pm and Wednesday, 10am-8pm. Tel 01257 261220.

CHESHIRE WORKSHOPS, Burwardsley, Tattenhall, Cheshire. Cheshire Candle Workshops and a restaurant providing fresh home cooking. Open all year, daily 9am-5pm. Tel 01829 770401.

ECCLES FARM CRAFT CENTRE, Eccles Lane, Bispham Green, Ormskirk, Lancashire. A needlecraft school and centre with daytime workshops. Various opening times -- contact venue for details. Tel 01257 463113.

MANCHESTER CRAFT AND DESIGN CENTRE, 17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester. A centre housing 16 studios selling contemporary craft and design products including sculpture, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, clothing and costume design. Various opening times -- check with venue for details. Tel 0161 832 4274.

VOIRREY EMBROIDERY BRIMSTAGE HALL COURTYARD, Brimstage Hall, Brimstage, Wirral, Merseyside. Open all year, Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 1-5pm. Tel 0151 342 3514.

WELLTROUGH DRIED FLOWERS, Welltrough Hall Farm, Lower Withington, Cheshire. Eight showrooms including a permanent Christmas room. Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Tel 01477 571616.