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  • Potfest

    Shaftesbury

    International ceramics festival. 100 ceramics artists come together to create a vibrant three day artisan market

    £6 – £16
  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along to our Artisan Makers Market, here at Wimborne Community Centre on Saturday 27th July from 10am till 3pm.  Enjoy something from the café and browse through all of the great art, crafts and makes - jewellery, prints, wood crafts, handbags, scarves, candles, fabric and felt crafts, handmade soaps and much more!  Free entry […]

    Free
  • Wincanton Camera Club present a talk by Charlie Waite, landscape photographer

    Wincanton Memorial Hall High Street, Wincanton, Somerset

    Wincanton Camera Club present a talk by Charlie Waite. Regarded as one of this country's top landscape photographers with a worldwide reputation, his photographs are held in private and corporate collections. Charlie has lectured throughout the UK, Europe and US with solo exhibitions in places such as London, Tokyo, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, New York and […]

    £12.75
  • Artisan Craft Fair

    Wonderful, Christmas Artisan Craft Fair, with over 20 stall-holders, selling a huge range of unique, festive gifts all under one roof. Delicious cakes and jacket potatoes for sale, as well as art, sculpture, glass, ceramics, prints, jewellery, textiles, soaps, skincare, toiletries, candles, preserves and much more. Free entry and ample parking.

    Free
  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along to our November Artisan Makers Market and enjoy the opportunity to browse and buy some amazing pieces created by local arts and crafts people.  Why not have a tasty treat and refreshments in our café too - free admission and dogs welcome.

    Free
  • Christmas Open Studio at Strawberry Cottage Studio

    Strawberry Cottage Strawberry Cottage 49 Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Christmas Open Studio Art, cosy cushions, beautiful bunting, small stockings and many more creative gifts by Louise Freir and Annabelle Narey. Please pop in; we'd love to see you!

    Free
  • A Unique Showcase of Digital Art and Oil Painting

    Christchurch Ducking Stool Lane, Christchurch, United Kingdom

    Christchurch Dorset – Prepare to be captivated by a blend of digital art and traditional oil painting as two local artists, Phill and Richard, come together to showcase their unique creations. This exclusive exhibition invites you to explore the emotional depth and vibrant storytelling captured through contrasting yet harmonious mediums. Phill with Digital Art: Sparking […]

    Free
  • Meet the Maker – creative entrepreneur Sonnaz

    Walford Mill Crafts Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Road, Wimborne

    Don’t miss Sonnaz, upholstery expert on BBC’s The Repair Shop, speaking about her work, interior business, and the importance of creativity. Join us at Walford Mill, Wimborne for an inspiring evening as we welcome Sonnaz to the Mill as part of our Meet the Maker programme. Viewers of BBC’s The Repair Shop will recognise Sonnaz […]

    £17.50
  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and join us for the first of our Artisan Makers Markets for 2025 here at Wimborne Community Centre.  We will have a wide array of beautiful art and craftwork from local, talented artists and craft makers.  Why not come along to browse and shop and maybe enjoy a tasty treat from our café […]

    Free
  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and join us for our April Artisan Makers Market here at Wimborne Community Centre.  You will find lots of beautiful art and craftwork for sale, handmade by a wide array of local, talented artists and makers.  Why not come to browse and shop and maybe enjoy a tasty treat from our café too.  […]

    Free
  • Poyntington May Fair 2025

    Poyntington Manor House Poyntington, Sherborne, United Kingdom

    Held in the Courtyard and Gardens (open to the public) of the lovely 15th C Manor in Poyntington, a small village just north of Sherborne, we have over 30 stalls from local artisans & villagers, including our renowned plant and cake stalls, and an Art Fair for you to browse.  Sharandy's Birds of Prey (11-2pm), […]

    Free
  • Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C – Sculptor – Solo Art Exhibition

    Stoborough Village Hall West Lane, Stoborough, Wareham

    Solo Exhibition Showcases 36 Years of Work by Purbeck Artist Andrew Thomas SWAc Purbeck-based artist and sculptor Andrew Thomas SWAc will unveil a major solo exhibition this May, opening to the public from May 24th for nine days. This special event offers a rare opportunity to view an extensive collection of his work in one […]