YORK Art Workers Association is to exhibit stained glass, textiles, wood carvings, metalwork, pots and paintings at the National Centre for Early Music from September 8 to 29 in a show billed "the most beautiful things in Yorkshire". The exhibition will highlight the extensive scope of skills among the association members, several of whom helped to renovate the church building of St Margaret's Church, in Walmgate, York, which now houses the early music centre.

During the opening weekend of September 8 and 9, as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival, association members will be on hand to demonstrate their work while others will interpret the architecture and history of the church for visitors.

Meanwhile, Professor Keith Critchlow, teacher, printer, designer, architect and founder of Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts at the Prince's Foundation, will give an illustrated lecture on Saturday, September 8 at 8pm. His subject will be The School of Chartres and Its Influence on European Art, and tickets, costing £5, are available from the centre, tel 01904 658338.

The York Art Workers are craftsmen and artists with national reputations whose work can be seen in cathedrals and churches around the country, including York Minster, Buckingham Palace and Ely Cathedral.

Next month's exhibition will range from grand architectural sculpture to more intimate pieces, alongside restored and contemporary stained glass.

Association chairman Phil Thomas says: "This exhibition emphasises the importance of Yorkshire as a centre of contemporary skill and creativity. "

York Art Workers Association Exhibition, National Centre for Early Music, Walmgate, York, from September 8 to 29, 10am to 5pm daily; admission free.