A NEEDLEWORK expert is giving a special talk on silk work in Braintree.

Helen Jones, a graduate of the future tutor programme at the Royal School of Needlework, will be at the Warner Textile Archive, in South Street, Braintree, on Friday to teach the art of silk shading.

The workshop will includes exercises and will provide those who attend with the experience to continue using the technique at home.

Tickets cost £50 which includes all materials.

The workshop takes place between 10am and 4pm.

Visit www.warnertextilearchive.co.uk.