Craft 4 Crafters 2012...

Dates: Thursday 2nd - Saturday 4th February 2012
Times: 10am - 5pm daily
Venue: Westpoint Arena, Exeter, EX5 1DJ

The online ticket system is now closed - tickets are still available at the door.

 If you have any ticket questions please email andrew.thorpe@craft4crafters.co.uk or visit the organisers office situated in the entrance foyer.

We hope you are looking forward to the show as much as we are, below are just a few of the things going on!

EMBROIDERY...Bigger than ever! The West Country Embroiderers have organised another brilliant display and competition.  Last year they wowed everyone with their detailed embroidered fans and this year members of the society have been challenged to design and create an embroidered bag.  So make sure you pop along and vote for your favourite! 

Continuing the Embroidery traditions the Exeter Embroiderers will have a magnificent display of embroidered dolls and bears and as well we welcome this year The Embroiderers Guild who will be exhibiting through out the show.

 BEADING...Beads for Beauty's Alison will be hosting free 'on stand' workshops each day.  From how to make a jewellery wire bracelet to using a spiral staircase technique when making earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

KNITTING...Did you know that one of our exhibitors knitted a scarf for Children in Need and raised £800?  Black Sheep Wools are normally known for selling big brands to passionate people who love to knit and stitch but this year they were making headlines for a different reason after making this impressive scarf in aid of a brilliant charity.

RIBBON...Would you like to win £100 worth of ribbon supplies and products? Just visit the Fantastic Ribbons stand at Craft 4 Crafters to enter and be in with a chance to win**

STAMPING...Stamp Addicts will be running a variety of 1 hour stamping workshops for only £5 each over the 3 days. Workshops will be available to book on their website from 23rd January 2012.  More stamps will be on offer with a huge selection of brand new stamps, designed and made in the UK by Jayne from Stamposaurus!

CARD MAKING...Hougie Crafts will show you how you can make everything from fancy card folds to boxes, envelopes and nicky knacky projects all from using the Hougie Board.  Their brand new book will also be available to buy at the show! 'The lady that draws the flowers', Yvonne Randall will be on site demonstrating how to use the calligraphy pens to draw flowers and borders.  Visit the Craft Fairy/Kuretake stand for more flower inspired technique.

ART...Local art group Exeter Art have been working towards their famous display which has become an annual competition.  Pop along to our Art Gallery and see the beautiful pieces of work and vote for your favourite.  Who will become the Craft 4 Crafters Art winner for 2012? You decide!

DRESS MAKING...Click here to read about Jan Tillet Designs & Textiles based in Devon and her 1960's LeRoy dress creation made from an Angora goat called Miranda!

WORKSHOPS...Don't forget to take a look at our amazing workshop schedule for this year...click here to see more.

Each year we try to bring you not only the top crafting companies, products and workshops but also to provide you with a number of facilities to make your visit to Craft 4 Crafters a truly wonderful experience.

On site wheelchair hire - On Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of February 2012 we welcome back Newton Abbot Community Transport Association, where you will be able to hire, at an extra charge, a variety of wheelchairs to help make your journey around the show that little bit more comfortable.  To book this facility in advance please contact Newton Abbot Shopmobility and Community Transport on 01626 335775 or email shopmobility@b-mobile.org.uk.

Cash back facility - Thomas Cook are providing cash back, exhibitor on site banking, coin float facility and bureau de change service throughout the show. Situated in the entrance foyer next to the box office, open each day from 10-5pm.

Crafter's Cafe - This year we are introducing a new Crafter's Cafe which will be conveniently placed in the centre of the show where you can rest your feet, catch up with friends or grab a coffee before your next workshop as well as watch the exhibitors who will be taking some time out of their day to do small demonstrations in this cafe.

Free Bus Shuttle - If you are travelling by rail and arrive at Exeter’s St David's Station you will be able to catch a free bus shuttle service which will drop and collect you from right outside the entrance.

Free Shuttle Timetable (subject to delays - Running time each way approx 20-25 minutes)

Outward - St David's Train Station to Westpoint Arena Exeter - 09.20 – 10.30 – 11.30 – 12.30 – 13.30 – 14.30 – 15.30 - 16.30

Return – Westpoint Arena Exeter to St David's Train Station - 10.00 – 11.00 – 12.00 – 13.00 – 14.00 – 15.00 – 16.00 - 17.15

See what our visitors thought of our 2011 show...

"Myself and three friends came up from Cornwall to the Show at Westpoint and thoroughly enjoyed our day.  We attended the paint a tree workshop and had a good browse around the stalls.  Quite importantly there was plenty of seating in the cafes for a welcome coffee break from spending!  There was an excellent range of craft coverage and many of the stallholders were only too happy to chat and answer any questions.  It was also good to book and print off tickets online so we could go straight in and not join the long queue waiting for tickets.  Thank you for a lovely Show.  Hope we can make it next year." Anonymous, Visitor

"What an amazing show! I have exhibited at Craft 4 Crafters for the last seven years and this was the best show by far.  Well organised and the the balance between textiles and paper craft was perfect.  I'll see you in 2012!" David Southwell, The Shuttle, 2011 Exhibitor

"Just to say I have spent today at Westpoint and was able to enjoy the day because mobility scooters were available. I have spent lots, bought great bargains, enjoyed one of Debbi Moore's workshops and had a great time." Visitor

"We had a very enjoyable Show at Westpoint, with lots of interest from visitors, we were able to help people to find lace classes, courses and groups, both within the South west and further afield. We always enjoy this particular Show it is always a friendly three days, and we appreciate very much the support that Andy and the Craft4Crafters team give us."  Liz Trebble, Exhibitor