Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
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Do you help to look after someone? Join Carer Support Dorset this Carers Week for free events to celebrate Dorset's unpaid carers. Come and have a go at making figures with clay. A fun introduction to working with clay and to portray the Queen. We will be using air dried clay, so you can take […]
Do you help to look after someone? Join Carer Support Dorset this Carers Week for free events to celebrate Dorset's unpaid carers. Come and make a puppet of the Queen, or one of her Corgis. Make your own moving mouth puppets head then add fabrics, yarn and embellishments to costume your character.
Do you help to look after someone? Join Carer Support Dorset this Carers Week for free events to celebrate Dorset's unpaid carers. A session on learning lino printmaking. All materials to be provided and you can take you prints home. Artist Tara Harland Vinney will show you how to cut into lino, print and enjoy […]
Do you help to look after someone? Join Carer Support Dorset this Carers Week for free events to celebrate Dorset's unpaid carers. A session on learning lino printmaking. All materials to be provided and you can take you prints home. Artist Tara Harland Vinney will show you how to cut into lino, print and enjoy […]
The Child Okeford Art Trail is Back ! Bigger than Ever ! Friday 26th August - Monday 29th August 2022 11 - 4 pm 19 Artists, Sculptors, Jewellers, Textile Artists and Potters will show and sell a variety of quality work Art Trail Leaflets will be available in local shops. Free Admission Why not walk […]
Our increasingly popular Craft Fairs with Afternoon Tea at Sixpenny Handley Village Hall continue on Saturday 27 August from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. There will be various arts, crafts and homemade produce stalls, including wood turned products, jewellery, bags, cards and many more. There will also be a spinning demonstration by our resident village […]
b-side is an internationally recognised and locally loved arts organisation that both embodies and enriches its place of origin – the Isle of Portland in Dorset. This year, b-side Festival returns for their 2022 edition, launching 15 brand new artworks under the theme of 'Common Lands' which invites visitors to explore their relationship to the […]
10TH SEPTEMBER, 2.30-4.30 at BRADFORD ABBAS VILLAGE HALL, near Sherborne. For our September meeting we invite you to join us, see us working on calligraphy projects and maybe have a go yourself! We welcome new members of any ability to our friendly group. Refreshments available.
Shaftesbury Indoor Market! Various small businesses selling their products: Decoupage & cards FM Fragrances and dietary supplements The Body shop Photography Pet clothing, blankets, Hunan gloves Bunting, scrunchies, small bags and more Toys, books, knitted cardigans, various cards Jewellery - Gem Stone Pre loved house hold items Fairy houses, crafted hearts, wood items Outside Stalls […]
Happy HALLOWEEN from THE WOODLAND SCHOOL 28TH OCT 10am -12pm OR 1pm - 3pm HAUNTED TRAIL - GRUESOME GAMES - FREAKY FACE PAINTING - SPOOKY SPIDER WEB WICKED WOODLAND CRAFTS - TERRIELE TALES IN THE WITCHES HOVEL Creepy cafe (extra cost) ADULTS AND UNDER 2'S FREE - 2-4 £10 PER CHILD - 5+ £15 PER […]
Shaftesbury Indoor Market! Various small businesses selling their products: Decoupage & cards FM Fragrances and dietary supplements The Body shop Photography Pet clothing, blankets, Hunan gloves Bunting, scrunchies, small bags and more Toys, books, knitted cardigans, various cards Jewellery - Gem Stone Pre loved house hold items Fairy houses, crafted hearts, wood items Outside Stalls […]
Ever wanted to weave a basket? Then come and learn how to make this stylish asymmetric basket with Yeomen basketmaker Ellie Morgan. During this one-day workshop Ellie will take you through the process of weaving a traditional 'stake and strand' style basket - with a twist, and a wooden handle. You'll use a variety of […]
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