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

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