Craft Area
UPDATED FOR 2026
Come and play, create and get inspired in our Craft Area, with workshops running throughout the weekend from 10am–4:30pm.
We aim to keep prices to a minimum while making sure our talented craftspeople aren’t out of pocket, so charges range from a donation upwards.
Children must be accompanied at all times in the Craft Field.
Workshops
Dorset Buttons
Pauline returns! Learn the historic art of Dorset Button making and create beautiful, intricate buttons in this relaxing drop-in workshop. All materials provided and great for beginners and experienced makers alike.
£3 | 1:30pm–4:30pm
Made a Lovely Thing
Sarah returns with her gentle introduction to wet wool felting. Create a piece of felt fabric, a small purse or glasses case using wool and silk fibres. No experience needed and suitable for adults.
£10 suggested donation | 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm
Cyanotype
Capture sunshine and memory with Carly and Dan’s cyanotype workshop. This alternative photographic process uses sunlight and found objects to make beautiful blueprints. Learn the method, hear the history and take home your own unique creation.
Free – donations welcome | 10am–2pm
Bella & Barley Willow Craft
Jo joins us with drop-in willow sessions for smaller items, alongside bookable sessions for more structured, complex pieces. Prices from £3. Take home a hare, dragonfly, swallow, fish or one of many other creations!
10am–12pm & 1pm–3pm
Wylde Hearth
Wylde Hearth, founded by Anna and Daniel, combines 27 years of bushcraft and forest school experience. Using responsibly gathered, upcycled and handmade materials, they create unique artisan crafts inspired by nature and sacred places, sharing traditional skills and encouraging connection and sustainability.
10am–1pm & 2pm–5pm
Soul Creations
Welcome back to Paulette from Soul Creations. Try your hand at lino printing – carve, ink and press your own print using specialist tools. Designed for adult beginners, this calm and focused workshop is a lovely introduction to expressive printmaking.
£5, all materials included | 10:30am–12:30pm & 2pm–4pm
Bunting Workshop
Make your own festival bunting! A fun creative workshop using paper, paint and pre-cut lino blocks to print vibrant bunting strings. Drop in and leave with colourful decorations to take home. Suitable for all ages.
Free | 1pm–4:30pm
Leaps & Bounds Pop-Up Pottery
Spin the wheel or shape with your hands at Sarah’s popular pottery tent. Have a go at throwing for £5, or hand-building for £3. A friendly, hands-on workshop for all ages – cash only, and don’t forget your coins and your creativity!
10:30am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–3:30pm
Happy Hobbies
Build your own hobby horse using hay-stuffed socks, hazel poles and heaps of imagination! Decorate wildly, then prepare for Sunday’s joyful hobby horse races. All ages welcome – bring an odd sock if you can.
Free – donations welcome | 11am–3pm
Paper Parlour
Wander over to the Paper Parlour to craft dazzling paper adornments with Mel from Creativate. Choose from gorgeous patterned papers to create a unique crown, mask or hairpiece.
Free – donations welcome | Ages 12+ | 1pm–4:30pm
Get Knotted
Come and make fun things with string – for free! Whether you’re a macramé master or tying your very first knot, there’s something for everyone. Make plant holders, pint holders, tassels, jewellery and, back for its third year, dog leads – for which a donation will be asked.
10am–3pm
Making Art with Alice
Alice will teach you how to paint using watercolours. Two morning sessions will run each day in the Craft Area, with the afternoon spent out and about on the festival site. Booking advisable. Suitable for complete beginners and more experienced painters. All materials provided, although you may wish to bring a chair and donation.
10:30am–12:30pm & 1pm–3:30pm
Mr Spoon Pyrography
Learn how to draw patterns and portraits onto wooden spoons using a hot wood-burning pen – then eat your dinner with them! Due to the nature of the workshop, this is recommended for adults only.
£10–£30 | 30-minute or 1-hour sessions | 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm
Needle Felting
Ruby returns to guide you through the wonderfully satisfying process of needle felting. Take home a beautiful little memento of your time in the Craft Field. For ages 12+ due to sharp tools. No experience needed.
£5, including fleece and materials | 10am–1:30pm
Decoupage & Dazzle
Join Becky in the stripy tent for a guided decoupage taster session. Decorate bangles, pendants, brooches and trinket boxes. Suitable for ages 12+ and all materials are provided.
£5–£10 suggested donation | 12pm–3:30pm
