Maria Grayton, from Dorset History Centre, introducing you to the activities.

You will need

1. A ring, anything from 1.5-4 inches across – this could be a wooden curtain ring, or you could even make one from sturdy cardboard,
2. Wool,
3. A thick, bluntish needle, like a darning needle,
4. Scissors

You will need

1. Sheets of paper – plain, patterned or a mixture
2. Scissors,
3. Something sharp to make holes (e.g. a large needle or awl),
4. Thread, ribbon or string
5. Sturdy needle

You will need

1. A portion of salt dough (recipe below; or modelling clay, or traditional clay)
2. Cutlery including a blunt knife and a fork
3. A small to medium sized plate
4. A piece of baking paper slightly larger than your plate
5. Water colour or poster paint and a brush. 

It is best to make the creations on a piece of baking paper so they can go straight into the microwave or oven.

Recipe for microwave salt dough

• Cup of plain flour
• Half a cup of table salt
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup of water – add slowly in
  a mixing bowl