Art and craft activity for unaccompanied children to nurture and inspire each child’s imagination. Tried and tested materials and tools are used, giving parents the reassurance that safe, compliant and securely managed learning experiences are offered. Create Club is run by two members of Creation Station staff who run and manage the sessions. Staff are DBS checked, Safeguarding trained and one out of the two staff is also first aid trained. Full day includes lunchtime supervision.
Can you believe it?! Otton's Haberdashery turns ONE on Saturday 11th October!
Pop in and see us in the shop for fun, have-a-go workshops running all day. Try your hand at scrappy fabric bunting, a washi tape flag garland, and button heart decorations! And of course, plenty of cake for all...
We're open 10am to 5.30pm as usual - see you there!
Exhibition runs Saturday 20 September – Sunday 9 November
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF
The exhibition takes its direction from Common Ground, a Dorset charity who explored the relationship between nature and culture through areas such as music, sculpture, poetry and film. The Devon Guild is breaking new ground by using the media of craft to celebrate the charity’s idea of ‘local distinctiveness’ or ‘the unique characteristics such as customs, myths or plants’ - of a neighbourhood or small community.
Celebrating home-grown making with a showcase of 12 craftmakers who use materials which are locally distinct, natural or recycled. The show explores local heritage and environment using traditional skills and resources combined with contemporary approaches. Exhibits include organic sculpture, roadkill materials, installations and recycled jewellery. Open daily. Free. 10am-5.30pm
Bees are under threat like never before. Six members of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen have come together to respond in their own way to the current plight of bees. Inspired by the example of the rooftop beehives on Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter, they have made work in the fields of printmaking, photography, ceramics, textiles and jewellery. The exhibition seeks to engage interest in how we can all do a little bit to raise awareness of the importance of bees and how, by small acts such as choosing to grow bee-friendly plants in our gardens, we can contribute to the health of our own...
Unique Boutique are bringing their market back to the Exeter Phoenix from 11am to 4pm.
With many stalls to browse, with stalls including glass beads, decorative accessorizes, ceramics, and the fashionable upcycled furniture. Along with many sorts of fashion, drawings, cards and textiles.
Perfect for gifts, a treat for yourself or if you're just wanting to support local artists.
Entrance is free to the Phoenix with minimal charges for workshops if you wish to take part.
For more information, https://www.facebook.com/uniqueboutiquemarkets .
Materials Matter focuses on Members' relationship with their raw materials, and how it influences the work they produce. The exhibition celebrates this important relationship between maker and material.
Partners and sponsors gathered to celebrate the countdown for Nourish, Bovey Tracey's first annual festival of craft, food and music which takes place on 5 and 6 September.
The small town on the edge of Dartmoor has become a centre for contemporary culture; Bovey Tracey is home to one of the country’s top annual craft events, a nationally acclaimed centre for craft, and an award winning artisan cheese specialist.
Nourish will celebrate the best in regional food, craft and music in an event designed to feed the body, the mind and the senses. The festival is led by The...
This summer, the West Country is all fired up to host its first gathering of the global blacksmith community for over 30 years. The long wait will come to an end on 13th August when The International Blacksmiths Festival is held at Westpoint Exeter until 16th August 2014.
An exciting comeback for international blacksmithing talent, this event will showcase the best of the craft from around the world. The festival will be a celebration of the ancient tradition’s historic roots and its importance in today’s society. Enticing not only those well-versed in the trade, but also novices,...
