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  • 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 […]

    £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 […]

    Free

  • Family Spring Fair

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    Over 20 wonderful craft stalls including; Wood Crafts Knitted & Crochet Items Textiles & Fabric Crafts Ceramics Leather Crafts Greetings Cards & Prints Trinkets & Jewellery Gift Hampers Baby Gifts & Accessories Children's Toys/Games & Accessories​ Face Painting  Glitter Tattoos Lucky Dips ​ Homemade Produce including; Cakes & Bakes Dorset Wildlife Trust will also be […]

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Defashion Dorset

    Hawkers Farm Stour Provost, Gillingham

    Hawkers Farm is hosting Defashion Dorset on Fri 16th & Sat 17th May 2025 now in its third year. Founded by Jennifer Morisetti as an opportunity to celebrate local fibre […]

    £1 – £7

  • Strawberry Cottage Studio at Milton Abbas Street Fair

    Milton Abbas The Street, Milton Abbas, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Strawberry Cottage Studio is opening as part the Milton Abbas Street Fair on Saturday 26th July. Louise Freir will be displaying many creative pieces such as pen and watercolour paintings of Dorset, silk paintings and specialist fabric cushions. If you are unable to attend the street fair, you could always contact Louise to make an […]

    £7

  • Messy Museum Monday: Corn Dolly Workshop

    Sherborne Museum Church Lane, Sherborne

    Join Rebecca and Kitty, who are passionate about reviving this red-listed craft, and learn how to make your very own corn dolly - a wonderful and traditional way of celebrating the harvest. The workshop will be split into two hour-long sessions (11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm). Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Admission: £5 to cover […]

    £5

  • Upcycling and Visible Mending Workshop. Sustainable Fashion Week

    Hawkers Farm Stour Provost, Gillingham

    As part of Sustainable Fashion Week, this workshop is designed to inspire and empower you to rethink fashion. Whether you are a seasoned maker or curious beginner this workshop is for you.  More info www.hawkersfarm.org

    Free

  • Natural History Watercolour Workshop at Chesil

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    Join us for this two-day natural history art workshop based at the Wild Chesil Centre. This friendly course is suitable for all levels from beginners to burgeoning artists, in fact […]

    £150.00

  • Handmade for Christmas

    The Workhouse Chapel, Strurminster Newton Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Handmade for Christmasat the Workhouse Chapel Open Daily 1st November - 24th December9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Our gifts are all lovingly Made by Hand by real people, working in real sheds, with real tools. You won't find anything mass-produced here! We have over 70 local artists and makers exhibiting their work - you might even […]

    Free

  • Spoon Carving

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Event details View on What3Words gentle.stews.condense Date Saturday 8 November 2025 Time 9:00am - 4:00pm About the event After spending ten years swinging from trees as an arborist, Adam decided […]

    £100

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