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  • Intro to Linoprinting Workshop

    Gillingham Library Chantry Fields, Gillingham

    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 […]

    Free
  • Intro to Linoprinting Workshop

    Gillingham Library Chantry Fields, Gillingham

    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 […]

    Free
  • Child Okeford Village Arts Trail 2022

    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 […]

    Free
  • Craft Fair & Afternoon Teas

    Sixpenny Handley Village Hall Common Road, Sixpenny Handley, Near Salisbury

    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 […]

    Free
  • b-side Festival

    St Georges Centre, Reforne, Easton Portland St Georges Centre, Reforne

    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 […]

  • OPEN AFTERNOON with BLACKMORE VALE SCRIBES

    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.

    Free
  • Shaftesbury Indoor Market

    Shaftesbury Town Hall High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Haunted Trail and Gruesome Games and More from the Woodland School

    The woodland school Southover Woods,

    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 […]

    £10
  • Shaftesbury Indoor Market

    Shaftesbury Town Hall High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Basket making workshop

    Gutchpool Farm Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £125
  • Willow Christmas decoration making workshop

    Gutchpool Farm Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, United Kingdom

    Come and make your own unique willow Christmas decorations with Yeoman basketmaker Ellie Morgan. You'll be making little free standing Christmas trees, stars, bunting and Christmas tree decorations; what a lovely way to kick start the festive period! Everything will be made from willow grown in England, which is both sustainable and biodegradable. All materials […]

    £55
  • Milborne Port Christmas Fair

    Milborne Port Village Hall Springfield Road, Milborne Port, United Kingdom

    Milborne Port Christmas Fair in aid of the Friends of Milborne Port Library Saturday 10th December 10am - 2.30pm Milborne Port Village Hall, Springfield Road, Milborne Port Stalls to include crafts, food and gifts. Refreshments available. facebook - www.facebook.com/milborneportchristmasfair

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