Festival workshops

A chance to learn the basic skills of the art of dry stone walling from two Dales mastercraftsmen whose techniques have been handed down through the generations. Meet: Grassington National Park Car Park, 10.30am to 3.30pm. TICKETS SOLD OUT.

Discovery Workshop

Poet in Residence Lemn Sissay leads a discovery workshop, finding new pathways and offering lots of tips to take away and use.

Grassington Town Hall, 2pm.

Monday, June 20 and Monday, June 27

Ready Steady Cook

If you enjoy the BBC favourite, then come and throw down the gauntlet to John Rudden, owner and chef of renowned restaurant No 5 The Square. Choose from a wide range of ingredients on arrival, present them to John and see what amazing creations he can produce in front of you.

Grassington House Hotel, 10.30am.

Wednesday, June 22

Wine Tasting

Wine expert Carl Stanton, from Bibendum fine wines, will lead this tutored wine tasting to educate your palate and teach how to evaluate and assess quality, ageing potential, wine and food matching, production, storage conditions, wine faults and all other burning wine issues!

The Fountaine Inn, Linton, 8pm.

Thursday, June 23

Flamenco Dance Workshop

Sandra LaEspuelita is known for being a passionate advocate of authentic flamenco and a truly inspirational teacher. In fact, she gave Darren Gough flamenco lessons on BBC TV’s immensely popular series “Strictly Come Dancing” – and he went on to win the competition!

Grassington Town Hall, 4pm.

Friday, June 24

Tapas Temptation Tutorial

At this cookery masterclass with widely acclaimed head chef Bruce Elsworth, you’ll learn closely guarded secrets and top tips on how to create your very own stunning tapas. The Angel Inn, Hetton, noon.

Saturday, June 25

Dry Stone Walling for Intermediates

Have you been on a walling course before but you’re now ready for more specialist techniques? Learn how to create an “end” at this special day with two of the Dales best wallers. Grassington National Park Car Park, 10.30am to 3.30pm.