The Dorset Arts and Crafts Showcase 2022

The main hall in Purbeck School hosts the largest sales gallery in Dorset with work by 
members of the Dorset Arts and Crafts Association. It's the place to find that perfect 
present or souvenir of your holiday. All the art, craft and photography in main hall is 
for sale and can be taken away on day of purchase.

This year we also see the return of our Open Art, Craft and Photography competitions. 
There are over 20 different craft sections including - beadwork, jewellery, lace, 
recycling, patchwork and quilting, spinning and weaving, pottery and woodwork. 
Probably the largest variety of craft in one place in Dorset.

We have 4 guest exhibitions - "From Fleece to Felt" by 5 Feltmakers, a celebration of 
the 75th anniversary of the Dorset Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers, a photography 
exhibition by Wareham Camera Club and a "Celebration of 400 years of Dorset Buttons".
Meet the makers, many of whom will be demonstrating their craft in our stalls areas.

Let the youngsters 'have-a-go' in our Children's Workshops, there will be a variety of 
activities including making beaded geckos, watercolour painting, air dried clay models
and Dorset buttons. Advanced booking is not necessary, there is a nominal charge 
per workshop activity to cover material costs.

Free entry to the Showcase for children.

There's free parking, disabled access throughout and refreshments available in the 
cafeteria.

The Dorset Arts and Crafts Showcase is organised by the Dorset Arts and Crafts Association
and further details can be found at www.dorsetartsandcrafts.org.

Images: Fine Art by Annie Lovelass, John Flint / Glass by Beth Tierney/ Photography 
by Jane Lee/ Felt by Janine Rees