crafts

Young entrepreneurs set to breathe new life into Devon town

Three young entrepreneurs are set to breathe new life into the picturesque town of Bovey Tracey.

With a shared passion for craftsmanship, and a commitment to community, the trio have chosen the Devon town as the home for their creative enterprises.

From intricately designed handcrafted furniture and bespoke bicycles, to custom hand-printed apparel, these entrepreneurs are...

Cullompton Springfest: Festival of craft, food and fun

Alice in Wonderland is the theme for the Cullompton SpringFest on Saturday 8 May.

The festival of craft, food and fun is happening in Cullompton town centre between 9.30am and 2pm. It’s a celebration of locally produced food and crafts in the High Street and at the Walronds.

There will be at least 20 local craft stalls in the Walronds garden plus street food and refreshments...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery

Inspiring new events to explore nature this autumn

Following the successful launch of their new Creative Cabin in Exmouth, Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) and Wild East Devon are gearing up for a packed programme of events this autumn.

The cabin – an innovative, creative space to explore art, culture and nature- travelled to Exmouth over the bank holiday for its first outing. The team offered three days of fun-packed art activities to...

Devon Created - Exhibition of Local Crafts and Flowers

Devon Created is a new and exciting festival organised by a new flower festival team at Crediton Parish Church. For over 40 years there has been a flower festival at the church. This year this exciting new venture will include local Devon crafts, each demonstrating and selling their own crafts, and including spectacular flower arrangements using flowers and materials to complement each craft. The Festival opens Saturday 30th May from 10am to 5pm, Sunday 31st May 11.30am to 5pm, Monday 1st to Wednesday 3rd June 10am to 5pm and ends Thursday 4th June 10am to 3pm. Admission and Parking are...

Souvenirs from Home - Football Clubs & Craft Industries

Souvenirs from Home brings together work produced in the three-year touring project ‘Home Ground’. An exhibition and workshops travelled to six towns across the UK whose football clubs have nicknames linked to their traditional craft industries: these are Sheffield United (The Blades), Crystal Palace (The Glaziers), Stoke City (The Potters), Luton Town (The Hatters), Macclesfield Town (The Silkmen) and Walsall (The Saddlers). Work on display is made by local communities and club supporters who worked alongside selected artists. Zoe Hillyard helped The Silkmen supporters design unique...

Summer Show- new craft work by the Devon Guild Membership

The annual exhibition show of new craft work by Devon Guild of Craftsmen Members.

Every year our Membership showcases the very best in contemporary craftmaking. Selected by Members for Members, the summer show is always a chance for the region's best makers to produce, display and sell exciting new work.

All work is for sale. Free craft demonstrations take place throughout the summer. Open daily, 10am-5.30pm, main gallery.

Free entry.

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Funky Llama Festival 2015!

Funky Llama Festival is coming to Plymouth Hoe this summer!

Funky Llama challenges stereotypes and celebrates the talents of creative adults with different abilities. It involves large scale performing arts and social events. It also tries to increase the amount of opportunities of this kind in Devon.

This festival is promising to be funkier than ever with an amazing line up of DJ's, bands, theatre and dance artists from all over the UK.

The festival is for all the family with workshops of music, crafts, theatre and many more.

From 2pm – 11pm

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