Running Times 10:30am - 11:30am / 1.00pm - 2.00pm / 2.30pm - 3.30pm Everyday

Discover how to turn your Crafting Passion into a thriving Business

Cost to attend: £10

The Craft Business School

Ever thought about starting your own craft business? Or just like to earn some extra money from your creative hobby? Well if this is of interest to you then attending one of the Craft Business Schools special informative sessions is a definite must! Tutor and businesswoman Sara Millis who ran for many years the successful Sara's Texture Crafts, a popular stand at many craft exhibitions around the UK will share her knowledge and expertise on starting and building a successful craft business.

The sessions will cover many of the basics like:

• What it takes to run a craft business
• The ways you can make money in the craft industry
• Learn what your perfect business looks like – side hustle, or full-time crafter!
• How to create an Etsy shop that works!
• The 4-step framework to implement for better visibility
• How to make more sales from social media.
• The types of content to implement for better visibility
• How to create a more engaged audience who want what you are selling

Join Sara for an informative talk and learn about the possibilities that await you and the initial steps you need to take to make that jump successfully. If you would like to attend one of her sessions please follow the link below, it is advised to book in advance as classes are popular and fill up quickly.

Bring your note pad, because there will be lots of tips! Click below to book a space

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Anne Hellyer: Caravan Coaster Workshop

11:45am - 12:45pm Everyday

Stand 94 : Anne Hellyer

Cost To Attend: £8

Come along to my stand and design your own caravan coaster to take home and stitch.

I will be running 2 one hour workshops each day – Using appliqué, paint, pens  and  my  hand painted fabrics create a  drinks coaster to take  home and stitch. Heat resistant backing fabrics and bias binding  is included in your kit. In the workshop you will make ONE coaster.

The 1 hour workshop includes the complete kit for one coaster at just £8 p.p.

To book this workshop in advance, please contact Anne at annehellyer@outlook.com

Margaret Beal - Fusing Fabric

10:30 - 11:30 Everyday.

Stand 94 : Margaret Beal

Cost To Attend: £8 per person

Using a fine tipped soldering iron on synthetic fabric can be so much more useful than just using a pair of scissors. In the workshop we will be using one to cut, seal, seam and make marks on fabric.

You will find the processes easy to learn, straightforward and fun

To book this workshop in advance, please contact Margaret via email : burningissues@margaretbeal.co.uk

Glitter On Our Designer Acetates

All Day Drop-In Session

Stand 16 : Art & Craft Glitter Greetings

Cost To Attend: £2.50

Loads of beautiful designs to choose from. These are ranging from gorgeous spring flowers to unicorns. These look amazing when placed onto glass bottles, cards and MDF.

To book this workshop in advance, please email the workshop organiser: juliearty@yahoo.co.uk

Mini Marbling Make & Take Workshop

All Day Drop-In Session

Stand 17a : Marbling4Fun

Cost To Attend: £5

Mini Marbling Make & Take Workshops available on stand. Craig Joubert will be teaching tradition and contemporary Marbling designs printing onto tiles, fabric, wood and paper. All welcome to join for a £5 session lasting designing and printing time.

Marbling kits available at show special price. Introducing new colours and accessories available on stand.

No need to book, just turn up!

Drop Spindle Spinning

15:30pm Everyday

Stand 76 : Sue Borret

Cost To Attend: £7.00

Learn to spin using a drop spindle and fleece to produce your own yarn. 

To prebook please email sborrett@hotmail.com with details of which workshop, times and how many people are attending.

Sculptural Needle Felt Easter Chicken

13:00 Everyday

Stand 76 : Janna Turner

Cost To Attend: £10

Learn the techniques of needle felting to create a cute Felt Easter Chicken. You will be guided through all stages to create this image and have chance to try out tools and equipment. All materials are included.

Spaces are limited! To pre-book, please email Jannaecook@yahoo.co.uk

Macrame Necklaces

11:45 - 12:30 Everyday

Stand 57a - Crafting with Blooms

Cost to Attend: £4

Have a go at macrame. Using just one simple knot and 100% recycled cotton cord create a fab necklace

To book into this workshop, please follow the link below

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Mini Loom Weaving

14:30 - 15:15 Everyday

Stand 57a - Crafting with Blooms

Cost to Attend : £5

Try the craft of weaving using mini wooden looms. Learn how to warp your loom and using a couple of basic weaving stitches, create a mini weave. A perfect taster session for beginners 

To book into this workshop, please follow the link below

Book Your Seat Here 

Make your own Batik Lampshade

11:00-12:00 Everyday

Stand 49 : Solstitch

Cost to Attend: £20 - Small Lampshade, £23 - Large Lampshade

Make your own batik lampshade workshop. All materials are provided, including your choice of batik fabric, and a choice between a large circular lampshade (30cm diameter) or a small circular lampshade (20cm diameter).

Book your space quickly to avoid disappointment! 

To book in advance please email us at shop@solstitch.co.uk stating name, day, and a contact number and we will contact you to secure your booking Please note full payment needs to be taken to secure your space. 

Make your own Batik Lampshade

1:00pm - 2:00pm Everyday

Stand 49 : Solstitch

Cost to Attend: £20 - Small Lampshade, £23 - Large Lampshade

Make your own batik lampshade workshop. All materials are provided, including your choice of batik fabric, and a choice between a large circular lampshade (30cm diameter) or a small circular lampshade (20cm diameter).

Book your space quickly to avoid disappointment! 

To book in advance please email us at shop@solstitch.co.uk stating name, day, and a contact number and we will contact you to secure your booking Please note full payment needs to be taken to secure your space. 

Make your own Batik Lampshade

3:00 - 4:00pm Everyday

Stand 49 : Solstitch

Cost to Attend: £20 - Small Lampshade, £23 - Large Lampshade

Make your own batik lampshade workshop. All materials are provided, including your choice of batik fabric, and a choice between a large circular lampshade (30cm diameter) or a small circular lampshade (20cm diameter).

Book your space quickly to avoid disappointment! 

To book in advance please email us at shop@solstitch.co.uk stating name, day, and a contact number and we will contact you to secure your booking Please note full payment needs to be taken to secure your space. 

Contemporary Needle Felting Pictures

10:15 Daily

Stand 76 : Rose Ruffell

Cost To Attend: £10

Contemporary Nuno Needle Felted Pictures using Silks & Merino Fibres

To book this workshop, please contact rosie.ruffell@gmail.com

Learn how to make an amazing Fabric Bowl.

Thursday Times 10.15 - 11.15 / 11.30 - 12.30

Dawn Bibby Creations Workshop

Cost to Attend £15.00

Join JoJo Johnson from Dawn Bibbys design team in this informative fun workshop where you will get the chance to create a beautiful Fabric Bowel using Dawn’s hummingbird artwork.

If you would like to book into this class we advised to book in advance as seats are limited. 

Please email DawnBibbyWorkshops@yahoo.com stating the day, what time you would like to attend, your name and a contact number. Dawns team will then come back to you to confirm your booking. 

Create a fabulous eye-catching Greeting Card

Thursdays Times: 1:15pm-2:15pm / 2:30pm - 3:30pm / 3:45pm-4:45pm

Dawn Bibby Creations Workshop

Cost To Attend £10.00

Impress your family and friends by creating an eye-catching greeting card. Join JoJo Johnson from Dawn Bibby’s design team and learn how to make a card using Dawn’s flower dies. In this class JoJo will teach you how to shape flowers to give added dimension and effect. 

If you would like to book into this class we advised to book in advance as seats are limited. 

Please email DawnBibbyWorkshops@yahoo.com stating the day, what time you would like to attend, your name and a contact number. Dawns team will then come back to you to confirm your booking. 

Create a fabulous eye-catching Greeting Card

Fridays Times 10.15 - 11.15 / 11.30 - 12.30

Dawn Bibby Creations Workshop

Cost ToAttend £10.00

Impress your family and friends by creating an eye-catching greeting card. Join JoJo Johnson from Dawn Bibby’s design team and learn how to make a card using Dawn’s flower dies. In this class JoJo will teach you how to shape flowers to give added dimension and effect. 

If you would like to book into this class we advised to book in advance as seats are limited. 

Please email DawnBibbyWorkshops@yahoo.com stating the day, what time you would like to attend, your name and a contact number. Dawns team will then come back to you to confirm your booking. 

Fridays Times: 1:15pm-2:15pm / 2:30pm - 3:30pm / 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Create a fabulous eye-catching Greeting Card

Dawn Bibby Creations Workshop

Cost To Attend £10.00

Join JoJo Johnson from Dawn Bibbys design team in this informative fun workshop where you will get the chance to create a beautiful Fabric Bowel using Dawn’s hummingbird artwork.

If you would like to book into this class we advised to book in advance as seats are limited. 

Please email DawnBibbyWorkshops@yahoo.com stating the day, what time you would like to attend, your name and a contact number. Dawns team will then come back to you to confirm your booking. 

Learn how to make an amazing Fabric Bowl.

Saturday Times 10.15 - 11.15 / 11.30 - 12.30

Dawn Bibby Creations Workshop

Cost to Attend £15.00

Join JoJo Johnson from Dawn Bibbys design team in this informative fun workshop where you will get the chance to create a beautiful Fabric Bowel using Dawn’s hummingbird artwork.

If you would like to book into this class we advised to book in advance as seats are limited. 

Please email DawnBibbyWorkshops@yahoo.com stating the day, what time you would like to attend, your name and a contact number. Dawns team will then come back to you to confirm your booking. 

Create a fabulous eye-catching Greeting Card

Saturdays Times: 1:15pm-2:15pm / 2:30pm - 3:30pm / 3:45pm-4:45pm

Dawn Bibby Creations Workshop

Cost To Attend £10.00

Impress your family and friends by creating an eye-catching greeting card. Join JoJo Johnson from Dawn Bibby’s design team and learn how to make a card using Dawn’s flower dies. In this class JoJo will teach you how to shape flowers to give added dimension and effect. 

If you would like to book into this class we advised to book in advance as seats are limited. 

Please email DawnBibbyWorkshops@yahoo.com stating the day, what time you would like to attend, your name and a contact number. Dawns team will then come back to you to confirm your booking.