The flickering candlelight conspired with the silence, and we only interrupted each other's reading to share a casual delight. — Keith Donohue

As we step into November, our first workshop took place on Monday evening at Barnsley Libraries. Students created beautiful leather candle holders, each one unique and personalised with an extra leather decoration — our favourite being this charming little toadstool.

Candlelight has been a symbol of warmth, comfort, and creativity, often associated with intimate moments and shared experiences. For centuries, candles have been a source of light, pushing away the dark and bringing a cosy feeling. But there’s more to candles than just light. They play an important role in our special moments, parties, and daily life.

This weekend, we’re heading to North Yorks Arts School in Scarborough, where they’ll be hosting workshops on slippers, tote bags, and tool roll holders — the perfect set for a creative day in the studio or home office.