Get crafty with a creative event near you!
If your new year resolution is to be a bit more creative - whether you're a seasoned craft pro or a novice maker - we have the show for you
ICHF Events returns this year with four fabulous craft shows around the UK - visiting EventCity in Manchester, the SECC Glasgow, NEC Birmingham and ExCeL London.
Designed for everyone who enjoys sewing, knitting, quilting, papercraft, card and jewellery making, the shows are the perfect place to stock up on craft supplies, be inspired, meet like-minded crafters and come away with new skills and ideas.
Demonstrations take place throughout the events, with experts from the world of dressmaking, pattern cutting, patchwork, quilting, papercrafts, jewellery making and beading waiting to share a wealth of knowledge.
There are also demonstrations and taster workshops from The Craft Network, including an amigurumi demo, which will give you essential tips and techniques needed to make a miniature figure, and fun sessions for those interested in knitting, sewing and crochet.
Sound good? Make sure you put a date in your diary for the craft shows this spring.
Here's all the info you need - please note the prices below are for show entry, and some specific workshops require an additional cost.
See you there!
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The Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts Show
Event City, Manchester
4 - 6 February 2016
Open 10.00 -16.00 (17.00 Saturday).
Adult £10 (£8 Advance Price).
Senior £9 (£7 Advance Price).
Children free if accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket, otherwise £4.00.
All advanced tickets need to be ordered by 5pm, 1 February.
Stitching, Sewing & Quilting and Hobbycrafts
SECC, Glasgow
3 - 6 March 2016
Open 10am - 5pm (4 pm Sun).
Adults
£10 (£8 in advance).
Seniors
£9 (£7.00 in advance).
Advanced tickets must be purchased before 5:00pm on 29 February 2016 to receive discounted prices.
Children under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult otherwise £4.
Disabled tickets available, call Ticket Office for details.
Sewing for Pleasure, Fashion Embroidery & Stitch and Hobbycrafts and Cake International - The Sugarcraft, Cake Decorating & Baking Show.
NEC, Birmingham
17 - 20 March 2016 (Cake International 18 - 20 March only).
09.30 - 17.30 (Sun 17.00).
Adult
£14 (£12 Advance Price).
Senior
£13 (£11 Advance Price).
2 Day: Adult £20 Senior £18.00 (Advance Only).
3 Day: Adult £25 Senior £23.00 (Advance Only).
Children free if accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket, otherwise £6.
All advance tickets need to be ordered by 5pm Monday 14th March 2016.
Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts
ExCeL, London
7-9 April 2016
Open 10am - 4pm (5pm Saturday).
Adult £12
(£10 Advance Price).
Senior £11
(£9 Advance Price).
Children free if accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket, otherwise £6.
All advanced tickets need to be ordered by 5pm Monday 4th April 2016.
For more information or to book tickets please visit www.ichfevents.co.uk. Alternatively, phone the Ticket Hotline on 01425 277988.
Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.
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