Handicraft enthusiasts in Grove enjoyed an afternoon learning the intricate art of tea bag folding.

Jenny Marriott

Eighteen people took part in the workshop at Grove Methodist Church organised by the village's handicraft group.

Pat Fox, of the Craft Cabin, at Millet's Farm, Frilford, led the session, explaining that the craft originated in Holland when people cut out pictures on tea bag packets and folded the small squares.

Now, sheets of small images are produced to carefully cut into squares, fold and fit together.

The finished designs can then be mounted on cards.

Jenny Marriott, one of the founding members of the group, said everyone had enjoyed the afternoon.

"The aim of the group is to give people the chance to have a go at something they wouldn't usually try," she said. The group meets in the church on the last Wednesday of each month, although this month's meeting will be on Wednesday, May 21, when people can try their hand at ribbon embroidery.