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Explore a curated selection of images and films that capture our most recent festival weekend, with highlights dating back to our very first edition in 2017.

A street performer in colourful clothes jumps in the air during a show in front of an audience seated on grass. Props are arranged on a trolley, and a young girl stands nearby. Buildings and trees are in the background under a blue sky.

PanGottic, 2017. Photo by Karen Mathison.

Two children smiling, one wearing a colourful cardboard rocket costume with a green leafy background.

Design a Rocket Workshop by A Line Arts., 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two people wearing paint-splattered overalls stand in a large, sunlit hall surrounded by printed geometric artwork on the floor, screen printing materials, and various art supplies.

Bivouac Printing Workshop by Studio Supermarché, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Four women stand at the end of a long, formal dining table with a red and white table runner, looking closely and discussing something on the table, which is set with plates, glasses, and a floral centrepiece.

Horace Lindezey + The Making Rooms, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman with long, wavy hair sits at a table, focused on hand-stitching fabric. Colourful art supplies and flowers are on the table, and textile artworks hang on the wall behind her.

Placemat Workshop by Kim Chin, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A smiling person in a green jacket interacts with children at a table covered in art supplies, with framed paintings hanging on the wall behind them in a classroom or museum setting.

Transform a Miniature Ford Escort Car Workshop by Hetain Patel, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person crouches to take a photo with their phone of a colourful, geometric artwork displayed on the floor, whilst others stand and observe around them in an indoor setting.

Margo Selby + Standfast & Barracks, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Horace Lindezey + The Making Rooms, 2024. Photo by Rachel Bywater.

A large crowd, including children and adults, watch and join a woman in leading a lively outdoor dance on a chalk-decorated pavement. Many people are smiling and taking photos, enjoying the festive atmosphere.

Eternal Taal, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Children and adults build and climb on wooden pallet structures in a park surrounded by green trees. People work together creatively, using ropes and planks, at an outdoor event with a lively, playful atmosphere.

Tinkertown by The City of Play, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A hand lifts a sheet of cyanotype paper from a tray of water, revealing a blue and white botanical print featuring the silhouettes of leaves and stems. Another cyanotype print is soaking in the water underneath.

Cyanotype Workshop by Obscura Collective, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two men wearing brown aprons, glasses, and black gloves perform with clear acrylic balls outdoors, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers behind barriers. One man points upwards while the other looks ahead, holding balls in both hands.

Those In Glass Houses, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman with long blonde hair smiles whilst sitting behind a table displaying colourful crafts and products at an indoor market or fair, with rows of empty wooden chairs in the background.

Makers Market by Hopeful & Glorious, 2022. Photo by Bea Davidson.

A boy and a woman closely observe a group of small, brown clay animal figurines arranged on the floor in an art gallery setting. The boy is crouched down, and the woman is bending over, taking a photo.

YESS Lad, 2023. Photo by Rachel Bywater.

A young girl wearing a VR headset labelled VOLO dreams of flight sits on a swing, holding the chains and leaning back, appearing to enjoy a virtual reality experience outdoors.

Volo: Dreams of Flight by Studio Go Go, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of adults and children sit around tables in an art gallery, working on crafts. Framed paintings cover the walls, and materials like paper, wood, and paint are scattered on the tables.

Miniature Techniques Workshop by Rose Whittaker, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman wearing a black hijab and blue apron shapes clay on a potter’s wheel, focussing intently as she uses both hands to mould the spinning clay.

Potter’s Wheel Workshop by Pendle Pottery Studio, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A panel of six people sits on a stage in front of an audience in a large room with arched stone architecture. Two screens display yellow graphics, and a banner reads “Conversations about collections, education, exploration, inspiration”.

Conversations in Creativity, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

An older woman wearing a floral headscarf and flower crown smiles whilst holding dough in her hands at a table. The room has red patterned wallpaper, framed photos, and a cosy atmosphere.

Dawinder Bansal + Domestic Makers, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A large crowd gathers inside a grand hall with tall arched windows, ornate ceiling, and a large cardboard art installation at the centre. Sunlight streams in, illuminating the people and the artwork.

Sam Williams Studio + Cardboard Box Company, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A street performer entertains a large, diverse crowd in a city square. People of all ages watch attentively, some seated on the ground, surrounded by modern buildings, a red bus, and a statue in the background.

PanGottic, 2017. Photo by Karen Mathison.

Close-up of hands with silver rings hand-stitching green leather with orange thread, using a needle and holding the leather piece steady on a wooden block.

Leather Workshop by Diamond Awl, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young child with light brown hair holds up a round badge featuring the Statue of Liberty and pink and green colours, focusing the badge towards the camera while their face is slightly blurred in the background.

Badge Making Workshop by Seaside Industries, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman in a bright pink vest smiles joyfully whilst spinning multiple colourful hula hoops around her waist, arms raised, at an outdoor event with a “Fruit Cake” sign in the background.

Do What Yah Mama Told Yah by Just More Productions, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A panel of five people sits on a stage in a church with stained glass windows, speaking to an audience. Two screens display images on either side, and a banner stands near the panel. The setting is bright and spacious.

Conversations in Creativity, 2017. Photo by Richard Tymon.

People of various ages gather on a city street, setting up colourful fabric structures and decorations. The atmosphere is lively and festive, with bright colours, flags, and playful activities.

Den Building Workshop by Chris Harman, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two smiling adults stand against a colourful mural, each wearing a large, playful flower costume around their heads—one with rainbow petals, the other blue and white. The background features green vertical stripes and bold flower designs.

HELLO PETAL! Workshop by Let's Make Art, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Bivouac Printing Workshop by Studio Supermarché, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Esme Young with grey bobbed hair, red lipstick, and glasses speaks while seated. She wears a blue striped shirt, large beaded necklaces, and a headset microphone. A red spiral design is visible in the background.

Conversations in Creativity Talk with Esme Young, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A drumming instructor seen from behind leads a group session, gesturing with drumsticks toward a diverse group of adults and children seated in a semicircle, each with a small drum, in a community hall.

Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshop by Global Grooves, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Children and adults play colourful drums at an outdoor street event, with vibrant flags and a NatWest bank in the background. The group looks focused and joyful as they perform together.

Make It Up Workshop by More Music, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people engaged in a workshop. A man in a white shirt and a woman are sewing.

Leather Workshop by Diamond Awl, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A child focuses intently while working with colourful equipment and tools in a busy, creative workshop or classroom setting.

The Making Rooms, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman in a green coat and patterned trousers stands and smiles as another woman in a white top and long pink skirt applauds her, surrounded by a crowd in a bright, modern gallery space.

Radical Pairings, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A smiling person wearing a yellow cap and colourful striped shirt raises their hands at an outdoor event. They wear a decorated cardboard box with drawings and the name Shae on it. People walk in the background on a city street.

Ready Set Go! Workshop by A Line Arts, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young child in a superhero cap uses a 3D printing pen under adult guidance. Nearby, robotic arms create a lively, experimental atmosphere.

Steam Zone, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Children energetically dancing together indoors on a wooden floor, with one child in front wearing patterned dungarees and glasses. Other kids and adults are in the background, some partially out of frame.

Clog Dancing Workshop by Clever Clogs, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A performer stands on top of a large metal wheel structure during a lively outdoor street festival, surrounded by a crowd of spectators, colourful flags, and trees under a blue sky.

Pulse!, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Steam Zone, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A man with glasses and a red scarf speaks animatedly to a group of attentive people in an art gallery. Crochet artwork and installation pieces are visible in the foreground.

Liaqat Rasul + Herbert Parkinson, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman in a vibrant red outfit dances joyfully with a red fan and scarf, smiling, as a crowd watches her outdoors. The background shows an historic building and onlookers enjoying the performance.

Eternal Taal, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two people lift a large sheet of paper to reveal a black and white print on the floor, whilst a group of smiling onlookers, including children and adults, watch the art demonstration in a bright, indoor space.

Giant Collaborative Lino Printing Workshop by George Murphy, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Three boys stand indoors in front of a brick wall, each smiling and holding a large poster featuring colourful geometric shapes, including circles, triangles, and squares.

Bivouac Printing Workshop by Studio Supermarché, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A lively outdoor performance featuring three musicians in colourful, ornate uniforms playing brass instruments, with a crowd of people watching. Trees, buildings, and food vans are visible in the background.

Mr Wilson's Second Liners, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young child with curly hair holds a box while taking part in an activity. Other children and adults are nearby, with one child blurred in the foreground. The setting appears to be a classroom or group event.

Paper Making Workshop by Hana Salih, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two children, a boy and a girl, sit side by side indoors, smiling and holding large pretzels. People are sitting and talking in the blurred background. The scene appears lively and festive.

Taste Lancashire Food Producers Market, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people outdoors, smiling and standing together. Three people are in the foreground, dressed casually in hats and jackets, while others watch in the background in front of a modern glass building.

Melodrome Stage, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A woman helps a young child in a pink coat use a drawing machine, whilst another child in a blue hat watches. Colourful bunting and a sign reading Giant Drawing Machines are in the background.

Steam Zone, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two young children in reflective vests play joyfully among scattered paper discs, with an adult smiling in the background. The floor is covered in confetti-like paper, creating a playful, messy scene indoors.

Sarah Marsh & Stephanie Jefferies + Herbert Parkinson, 2023.

An older woman speaks whilst being interviewed by a man holding a microphone at an outdoor event; another woman listens nearby under a marquee, with orange chairs and a park in the background.

Talkaoke by The People Speak, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A museum exhibition with framed portraits, colourful quilts, display cases featuring miniature dioramas, and a wall with medals and lanyards, all arranged in a brightly lit room with dark blue walls.

Come As You Really Are by Hetain Patel, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two young women sit at a table, focused on crafting small figurines. Art supplies, wipes, and paper are spread out on the table. Other people in the background are also engaged in crafting activities.

Model Making Workshop by Aardman, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two children wearing colourful, decorated cardboard box masks jump in the air on a sunny street, with vibrant flags and tents visible in the background.

Funny Faces Workshop by Let’s Make Art, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person shapes a small penguin figurine with a red comb and yellow beak from modelling clay, focusing intently as their hands mould the details on a table.

Model Making Workshop by Aardman, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person wearing a blue shirt and apron works on a sculptural piece at a table, with colourful abstract shapes displayed on a dark stone fireplace in the background. Art supplies are scattered on the table.

Pop-Up Studio with Maisie Pritchard, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person wearing a colourful, elaborate costume and a decorative mask plays a drum kit on stage, surrounded by musical equipment and vibrant, patterned decorations.

Making Noise Stage, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A family sits round a table in a large, sunlit room with stained glass windows, smiling and working together on colourful arts and crafts projects. Supplies and decorations cover the table.

Sewing workshops by Community Clothing, Singer Sewing Machines & The Princes Foundation, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person sits on the floor, weaving at a handmade loom attached to wooden beams. They are focused on their work, with string and weaving tools around them.

Backstrap Weaving Workshop by Alexandra Lucas, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Three men stand together outside a shopfront with “ARTIST” on the window. They are smiling and holding printed artwork. One wears a hat and a striped shirt, the others wear white shirts.

Sketch(y) by NuJazz Collective, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman relaxes on oversized white and pink doughnut-shaped cushions as part of an art installation. Behind her, another person walks past arched doorways where a large screen displays abstract images of machinery.

Sarah Marsh & Stephanie Jefferies + Herbert Parkinson, 2023. Photo by Fish 2 Photography.

Two people stand closely together, viewing artwork displayed on a white wall in a spacious, well-lit gallery with high arches and photographs hanging on both side walls.

The Black Artisans, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Steam Zone, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Sketch(y) by NuJazz Collective, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Three men in navy blue outfits and pink turbans joyfully clap and dance in front of a crowd at an outdoor event, with onlookers watching and smiling in the background.

Punjabi Roots, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A girl with curly hair and a yellow scrunchie focuses on using a sewing machine whilst other children watch in the background. She wears a black jacket and smiles slightly as she guides fabric under the needle.

Sewing Workshop by Gemma Latham, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman crouches and takes a photo of abstract white sculptures arranged on wooden platforms in a spacious, industrial-style gallery.

Hannah Leighton-Boyce + Darwen Terracotta, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

An older woman with short white hair, wearing a bright orange and pink outfit, sits on a chair and smiles whilst holding a microphone. She gestures with one hand in front of a colourful, abstract mural background.

Morag Myerscough + Crown Paints, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young girl concentrating as an adult helps her use a power drill to work on a piece of wood. They are both focused on the task in a hands-on crafting or woodwork activity.

Steam Zone, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

In a public square, a wooden archway made of cut out timber sheet by Tim Denton stands. Two adults walk underneath.

Tim Denton + OEP UK, 2022. Photo by Simon Bray.

A joyful performer in vibrant, colourful attire dances energetically amid a cheerful crowd.

Folk Dance Remixed, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two men in suits stand in front of a wall decorated with blue circular plaques featuring white text. One man gestures animatedly, while the other looks ahead with a neutral expression.

YESS Lad, 2023. Photo by Rachel Bywater.

A man in a yellow striped shirt and grey trousers dances energetically indoors, with his arms extended. People are seated in the background, observing. The setting appears lively and casual.

Martyn Ware + The Manufacturers of Lancashire, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A smiling woman holds jars at a busy market stall under a marquee, surrounded by people shopping. Colourful bunting decorates the background, and products like honey and candles are displayed on the table.

Taste Lancashire Food Producers Market, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two women sit at a table covered with art supplies and clay, focusing on their work. One wears a hijab and the other has short hair and glasses. The setting appears to be a creative workshop or art class.

Migration Memories Workshop by Simge Vurtak, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A smiling girl in a blue jacket examines a piece of paper as a woman holds a screen-printing frame nearby; other people and hanging paper cranes are visible in the background.

The Making Rooms, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young boy in a light blue shirt reaches out to touch wooden blocks and planks arranged on a table outdoors on a sunny day. A wheelbarrow tyre and other playground items are nearby.

Chain Reaction Challenge by Jim Bond, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people in vibrant costumes with pink and purple feathers perform outside, led by a person in the centre raising both hands, as onlookers watch on a sunny day.

Suco Samba, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A diverse group of people sit attentively on the floor in a decorated room, listening to two speakers. One woman in an orange dress gestures while speaking. Everyone wears blue shoe covers. The room is filled with dark, hanging decorations.

Ibukun Baldwin + Cookson & Clegg, 2023. Photo Robin Zahler.

Three adults focus intently whilst working on crafts at a table indoors. They are using tools and wooden stands, appearing engaged in a hands-on creative activity.

Leather Workshop by Diamond Awl, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A child dressed in a colourful clown costume and party hat joyfully kicks one leg up whilst walking in front of a shop window decorated with geometric shapes and event posters.

Celebrate Bauhaus! Workshop by Let's Make Art, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people view an indoor art installation with a large illuminated sphere resembling the moon, set against textured backdrops and draped fabric under teal ceiling panels.

Sam Belinfante + Panaz, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young girl and an adult wearing gloves work together outdoors, building a wooden structure. The girl holds a hammer, and both are smiling. There is greenery and a yellow tent in the background.

Tinkertown by The City of Play, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Children and adults participate in a hands-on craft activity under a colourful, decorated marquee. People are using tools and working on creative projects at crowded tables, with a lively group in the background.

Steam Zone, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person in a red jumpsuit performs an aerial acrobatic pose using a yellow rope, suspended upside down in a colourful industrial-like setting with cardboard structures and scaffolding.

Sam Williams Studio + Cardboard Box Company, 2024. Photo by Jules Lister.

A group of four adults wearing aprons stand around a worktable with tools and materials, engaged in a creative or craft activity in a brightly lit indoor space with plants and a red curtain.

Pewter Casting Workshop by Uncultured Creatives and Ella McIntosh, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Visitors observe colourful, tile artworks displayed on a white gallery wall in a well-lit exhibition space with wooden parquet floors and classical decorative mouldings on the ceiling.

Nehal Aamir + Darwen Terracotta, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two smiling children stand in front of a Ghostbusters car; the girl holds a stuffed Scooby-Doo toy, and a green ghost prop is in the driver's seat. The boy is laughing, and both look excited.

Come As You Really Are by Hetain Patel, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young person with curly hair and glasses focuses on crafting with a mallet and tool at a table, while an adult works on a separate project in the background. Art supplies are scattered on the table.

Leather Workshop by Diamond Awl, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A mannequin dressed in a futuristic red outfit with a Star Trek badge, black belts, and an elaborate headpiece stands in focus, with other mannequins and blurred, colourful background elements behind it.

Come As You Really Are by Hetain Patel, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young child wearing a colourful bucket hat and orange shirt plays a wooden xylophone outdoors, seated on a striped mat with percussion instruments around, at what appears to be a festival or event.

Walking Down the Street Gamelan by More Music, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A close-up of colourful, industrial-themed artwork on a gallery wall, with visitors viewing other exhibits in the blurred background of a well-lit art museum.

Nehal Aamir + Darwen Terracotta, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A joyful woman wearing colourful clothes and a pinafore sprays a water pistol outdoors, surrounded by smiling people sitting on grass on a sunny day.

Do What Yah Mama Told Yah by Just More Productions, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two women browse handmade jewellery at a makers market.

Makers Market by Hopeful & Glorious, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

Hannah Leighton-Boyce holds a microphone and speaks to a group of people indoors. She stands against a softly blurred background while the audience listens attentively, mostly seen from behind.

Hannah Leighton-Boyce + Darwen Terracotta, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people, including adults and children, sit together on a grassy hill in the sunshine, smiling and enjoying an outdoor event. Some wear sunglasses and hats, and rucksacks are visible on the grass.

Do What Yah Mama Told Yah by Just More Productions, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman wearing glasses and a brown apron demonstrates a craft or activity to two people, whose backs are to the camera, in a warm indoor setting.

QEST Workshop with Cherry Chung, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person shapes clay with their hands on a green-and-white checked tablecloth, focusing on a creative project. The hands and clay are in focus, while the person is blurred in the foreground.

Migration Memories Workshop by Simge Vurtak, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A woman in traditional attire dances outdoors with others, her arms raised and decorated with flowers. Colourful patterns and blurred people are visible in the background.

Mughal Miniatures by Sonia Sabri Company, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people stand and sit in a bright gallery space, listening to a speaker near a colourful woven wall hanging. Textile artworks and samples are displayed on the wooden floor.

Anna Ray + Forbo Flooring, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young person in a striped jumper examines an object in their hands, surrounded by others who are also holding small items. The focus is on the person in the centre, with the others slightly out of focus.

Hikaru Dorodango Workshop by Annabel Cameron-Duff, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Three people make paper at a workshop. One woman in a brown jumper smiles as she helps hold a wooden frame, whilst two others assist, reaching in from the sides.

Paper Making Workshop by Hana Salih, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

People observe a large, colourful domino art installation cascading in a wave pattern inside a grand hall with high arched windows, stained glass, and stone columns. Some visitors are blurred, suggesting movement.

Margo Selby + Standfast & Barracks, 2024. Photo by Jack Bolton.

A market stall in a historic building displays handmade crafts. A woman smiles behind the table, while two visitors observe the art pieces with interest.

Makers Market by Hopeful & Glorious, 2024. Photo by Bea Davidson.

A woman in sunglasses enjoys music in a vehicle labeled

Disco Bug, 2024. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

Horace Lindezey + The Making Rooms, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person paints colourful red, blue, and white flowers on a rectangular piece of wood, with a paint palette and brushes on a table nearby.

Rituals in Clay Workshop by Nehal Aamir, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Four dancers wearing white lab coats and hairnets perform energetically in an outdoor plaza, while a crowd of onlookers watches in front of a modern glass building.

Ruth Jones + Cherrytree Bakery, 2017. Photo by Richard Tymon.

A group of adults work together at a table, drawing and writing with art supplies. One woman stands and assists others, who are seated and smiling inside a busy, well-lit marquee.

Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Workshop by Hafifa Ahmed, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A humanoid robot with a sleek, silver body and a dark visor shakes hands with a person in an outdoor setting, surrounded by blurred people in the background.

Steam Zone, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Future Flag Textile Workshop by Shiny Productions, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Sam Williams Studio + Cardboard Box Company, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman in a blue-patterned dress pours tea from a silver teapot for people sitting at colourful outdoor tables, with vibrant yellow and patterned decor in the background.

TEABREAK by Trigger, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people, mostly women, gather round a table with various herbs and plants inside a marquee, taking part in a practical activity. One woman in the centre smiles as she works with the greenery.

Sauerkraut Workshop with Anjee, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A woman wearing a black hijab and apron is seated at a table, concentrating on writing or drawing on paper, surrounded by others who are also engaged in creative activities.

Rituals in Clay Workshop by Nehal Aamir, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Large, colourful, cardboard dome-shaped structures are arranged inside a spacious, old building with tall arched windows, exposed stone walls, and a turquoise ceiling with red beams. Several blurred figures walk among the domes.

Lazerian + Cardboard Box Company, 2017. Photo by GS Visuals.

A smiling man wearing glasses and a white shirt holds a patterned paper crane while participating in a workshop.

Origami Workshop by Foldworks, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A busy, colourful indoor fair with people of all ages, vibrant pennant banners overhead, and a sign reading You’re brighter than the sun on the wall. Children and adults are engaged in arts and crafts activities.

Future Flag Textile Workshop by Shiny Productions, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman in a denim jacket speaks passionately whilst being interviewed outdoors by a person holding a microphone. An orange banner and a stone building are visible in the background.

Talkaoke by The People Speak, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Three people sit on stage having a discussion in front of an audience in a dimly lit room. One person speaks into a microphone whilst the others listen. The audience is seated on benches, and a large screen is behind the speakers.

Dirty Faces Cinema, 2023. Photo by Derren Lee Poole.

A group of people gather around a table, looking at books and papers, laughing and talking. Decorative mining plates are displayed on the wall behind them.

In Loving Memory of Work Workshop by Craig Oldham, 2024. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A performer in a white vest, checked skirt, and hat dances with arms outstretched, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers at an outdoor event. The scene is lively and colourful.

Folk Dance Remixed, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A smiling woman wearing glasses and a pink scarf offers food samples on a tray at a market stall. Colourful bunting decorates the tent, and people are gathered around her.

Taste Lancashire Food Producers Market, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of adults and children gather around a small, colourful outdoor play area decorated with bunting at a community fete, with tents, trees, and people visible in the background.

Walking Down the Street Gamelan by More Music, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

People engage in a wood carving workshop, focusing intently on their projects at a table filled with tools and materials.

Wood Chip Carving Workshop by Graeme Brown, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A young girl with a red bow in her hair sits at a table, creating art with colourful materials, while a smiling woman leans over to guide her. Other people are gathered round the table, participating in the activity.

Stitch School Workshop, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

People browse tables with art and crafts at an indoor market or fair inside a large, bright building with high ceilings and arched windows. Some attendees look closely at displays while others converse.

Makers Market by Hopeful & Glorious, 2024. Photo by Bea Davidson.

A man sings into a microphone on stage whilst a group of children in matching green shirts sing behind him.

The Nasheed Choir, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two women smile at a table. One holds a sign that says LET YOUR SMILE SHINE. Other people are in the background, and the setting appears to be a cheerful, busy community event.

Hot Bed Press, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Three smiling women hold up copper pipes assembled into geometric shapes, posing happily together. One woman wears a blue hat, another has blonde hair and cat ears, and the third is in a black hoodie.

Steam Zone, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A man wearing a bright blue turban and embroidered outfit smiles and dances with his arms outstretched, performing at an outdoor event with a blurred crowd in the background.

Punjabi Roots, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A man shows an art installation to a woman and child at an outdoor event.

Museum of Memorable Trees, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A large audience sits in rows facing two speakers, George Clarke and Wayne Hemmingway, on a stage in a cathedral. Two screens show an image of a wooden house, and banners behind the speakers.

Conversations in Creativity Talk with George Clarke Talk, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A smiling woman in a pink headscarf gives a high five to someone in a colourful striped jumper, surrounded by children and adults in a bright indoor space.

Ready Set Go! Workshop by A Line Arts, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people wearing colourful traditional folk costumes, with floral headpieces and ribbons, dance together outdoors in an urban setting. One man smiles and poses with his hand on his hip.

Polish Folk Ensemble by Polonez Manchester, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

People observe and discuss a tall, colourful, rainbow art installation made of small objects inside a large stone-arched building, possibly a church or gallery. Several people are seated or standing around the artwork.

Margo Selby + Standfast & Barracks, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Children and adults engage in colourful crafts workshop.

Craft for the People Workshops by Crafts Council + CoB, 2025. Photo Jack Bolton.

A smiling boy holds up a paper that says MAKE & GONNA MAKE in colourful letters, showing his artwork at a creative workshop. People and art materials are visible in the background.

The Making Rooms, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

People in a modern art gallery stand and gesture toward a blue abstract installation, while seated viewers observe, with colourful paintings on the walls.

Nicola Ellis + Ritherdon, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people stand together preparing food, smiling and laughing. A woman in a purple shirt and glasses is at the centre, next to a woman with grey hair in a white blouse. The atmosphere is joyful and friendly.

Hikaru Dorodango Workshop by Annabel Cameron-Duff, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Street performers dressed in colourful, eccentric costumes dance energetically in front of a large, diverse crowd; two dancers are mid-air with high kicks, while onlookers watch and smile.

Folk Dance Remixed, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A display of crocheted toys, including a large grey creature with tusks and orange hair, a crocheted giraffe, and various collectable figurines on a shelf. Comic books are partially visible below the toys.

Come As You Really Are by Hetain Patel, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of women sitting and standing around a table, engaged in an art or craft activity with paint and tools. One woman in the centre points at a project, while others work with brushes and materials. Artworks hang on the wall behind them.

Rituals in Clay Workshop by Nehal Aamir, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A robotic dog walks on a cobblestone path, captivating a smiling child in a red outfit and hat, surrounded by onlookers.

Steam Zone, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman smiles and gestures whilst standing at a table covered with art supplies and flowers. Papers, signs, and drawings are displayed behind her on a white wall. The scene appears lively and creative.

Zine Making Workshop by Fiona Quadri, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A man in a navy jacket observes art in a busy gallery. Visitors of various ages admire colourful paintings and blue plaques on white walls.

YESS Lad, 2023. Photo by Rachel Bywater.

A group of people, led by a smiling older woman in a brown dress and a man in a waistcoat, dance in a bright, spacious room with large windows and wooden floors.

Charleston Workshop by Anthony & Steph, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people stands in front of a vintage-style cardboard cinema entrance in a stone archway. Lit letters spell

Hannah Fox + Cardboard Box Company, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman with blonde hair and fringe, wearing a dark jacket, holds an open book and speaks in front of a blurred background.

Radical Pairings, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people gathers inside a vaulted, arched brick structure with gothic-style architecture, listening to speakers at the front of the room. Clothing hangs on a rail to the left.

Sarah Marsh & Stephanie Jefferies + Herbert Parkinson, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Smiling woman in floral shirt and apron teaches pottery to a seated person, with clay figures on a checkered table.

Migration Memories Workshop by Simge Vurtak, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person in a Garfield shirt smiles and observes others in a workshop at a lively indoor event.

Plasticine Companions Workshop by Sam Selley, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A group of people stands together indoors in a large, high-ceilinged room with arched windows, draped fabric, and coloured lighting, suggesting an art exhibition or event.

Sam Belinfante + Panaz, 2023. Photo by Derren Lee Poole.

A child climbs a wooden structure, surrounded by green trees.

Tinkertown by The City of Play, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

Two people sit on a bench in front of a row of large screens displaying images in a modern, bright room with wooden floors and large windows.

Radical Pairings, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young girl with dark hair in a ponytail smiles whilst pointing at framed pictures on a white gallery wall. She wears a grey dress and a blue jacket with pink lining.

The Big Reinvention Challenge, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman wearing a blue shirt and apron works on a clay sculpture at a table, smiling. Behind her is a stone fireplace with colourful abstract decorations on the mantelpiece. Art supplies are on the table.

Assembly with Maisie Pritchard, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person carefully paints bold blue and red letters on a white surface, adding detail to the word “SOUL” on a colourful hand-painted sign.

Sign Writing Workshop by byUMBERTO. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Grennan & Sperandio + Panaz, 2017. Photo by Richard Tymon.

A person with a long beard and a white beanie adjusts knobs on a large modular synthesiser in a cosy room with patterned tapestry on the wall.

Clocking in, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman wearing a hijab stands between illuminated pink pipes, softly lit. She gazes to the side, with a microphone visible in the foreground and a blurred figure in the background.

Light Organ Installation by Akeelah Bertram, Simon Fletcher and Adam Glatherine, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of children wearing colourful, homemade cardboard car costumes smile and walk in a parade outside, with adults and more people watching in the background. Trees and market stalls line the street.

Ready Set Go! Workshop by A Line Arts, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A seated audience listens to Hetain Patel and Mariam Zulfiqar speaking onstage in an art gallery, surrounded by paintings and two large screens displaying outdoor scenes.

Industry Talk with Hetain Patel and Mariam Zulfiqar, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Close-up of hands holding shiny hand crafted scissors.

Scissor-making by Ernest Wright Scissors with Heritage Crafts, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A man in a blue apron uses a power drill on wood, surrounded by tools and sawdust, in an outdoor setting.

Architecture for Insects Workshop by HemingwayDesign, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman wearing headphones plays an electric bass guitar at a table with a laptop, keyboard, and other audio equipment. Another person operates a music controller. Colourful lights and projections fill the room.

Clocking In, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A smiling couple in colourful attire stand under vibrant bunting.

Steam Zone, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

Sam Williams Studio + Cardboard Box Company, 2024. Photo by Jules Lister.

Woman in a hijab stands inside a translucent blue art installation, softly lit and smiling.

Light Organ Installation by Akeelah Bertram, Simon Fletcher and Adam Glatherine, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Young girl in floral dress and bow headband crafts at a table.

Craft for the People Workshops by Crafts Council + CoB, 2025. Photo Jack Bolton.

Two people smile and sculpt colourful clay figures at a table indoors, with more people and craft materials visible in the background.

Plasticine Companions Workshop by Sam Selley, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

Sam Belinfante + Panaz, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person stitching on a multicoloured fabric wall, adding a patch with orange thread that reads EAT THE RICH in capital letters. The person's face is not shown clearly.

Ibukun Baldwin + Cookson & Clegg, 2023. Photo Derren Lee Poole.

Matter at hand + Darwen Terracotta, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman in a colourful striped jumper draws on a large sheet of paper at an easel, surrounded by other adults who are watching and participating in an indoor art class.

Sign Writing Workshop by byUMBERTO. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

An adult helps a young girl with a craft project inside a colourful tent. The girl is sewing fabric, whilst the adult offers guidance. Craft supplies are spread on the table, and colourful decorations hang above.

Slow Stitching Workshop by Good Things Collective, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

Child with glasses hammers a nail into wood, guided by an adult's hands, in a outdoor setting.

Architecture for Insects Workshop by HemingwayDesign, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A man wearing a black hat and T-shirt is focused on painting blue lines on a white canvas at a table, whilst two women sit nearby, one in a polka dot jacket and the other in purple.

Sign Writing Workshop by byUMBERTO. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

Two young children with light brown hair, one in a red shirt and one in a white shirt, smiling and playing with a large, messy sculpture made of clay or similar material. The scene is bright and cheerful.

Clayground Workshop, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A volunteer in a purple shirt helps a visitor at an outdoor workshop, surrounded by people and children under a marquee with trees and activity stations in the background.

Architecture for Insects Workshop by HemingwayDesign, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A person wearing a blue denim jacket carefully hand-stitches colourful thread patterns onto a piece of fabric, working at a wooden table with embroidery materials scattered nearby.

Fantastical Fairground, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Jamie Holman + Roach Bridge Tissues, 2017. Photo by Karen Mathison.

A woman in traditional folk attire with red ribbons and a floral headband dances outdoors, facing a crowd of onlookers who are watching her performance. The scene appears festive and lively.

Polish Folk Ensemble by Polonez Manchester, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two boys race paper sailboats on water tracks, using fans to propel them.

Steam Zone, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

People laughing at a workshop with fresh greens and recipe cards hanging behind them.

Sauerkraut Workshop with Anjee, 2025. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A street performer stands on a large wheel, covering his face, while a crowd watches outdoors. Two other performers are nearby, and a church is visible in the background.

Vaiven Circo, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two men in warm clothing admire crafts at a market stall. The vendor, smiling, engages with them.

Makers Market by Hopeful & Glorious, 2024. Photo by Bea Davidson.

Two women smile as they create colourful art on a table covered with flower patterns, using coloured powders at a lively, festive indoor event decorated with vibrant hanging banners.

Rangoli Workshop by Sonia Sabri Company, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person is hand-sewing colorful patterns on fabric, featuring stars and a sun design.

Stitch School Workshop, 2024. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A group of people, including children and adults, are practising dance steps in a spacious hall with a wooden floor. The focus is on the legs of a dancer in blue shoes at the front, with others following in the background.

Clog Dancing Workshop by Clever Clogs, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people sit around a table, engaged in arts and crafts with various colourful materials. A black and white portrait is displayed in the background, and plants and art supplies decorate the creative, well-lit room.

In Loving Memory of Work Workshop by Craig Oldham, 2024. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A young woman crouches on the floor, smiling as she weaves white string through a large wooden structure indoors. Various yarns and rods are scattered around her. Another person stands nearby.

Backstrap Weaving Workshop by Alexandra Lucas, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two women sit at a table, one wearing a hijab and the other glasses and a scarf. They are engaged in an activity, writing or drawing on paper, under blue lighting at an event.

Henna Workshop by Samina Hussain, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A choir group performs outdoors in front of a colourful banner. Members wear dark clothing with red scarves.

Blackburn People’s Choir, 2014. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person smiles while pouring a jug of murky liquid at an outdoor event, interacting with a child in a cap.

Pipes and Poo by One Tenth Human, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Patrick Grant and Keith Brymer Jones sit on stage in front of an audience during a live talk. Behind them are bright banners reading Conversations in Creativity Exploration Inspiration. The event is held in a large cathedral with wooden seating.

Conversations in Creativity Talk with Keith Brymer Jones and Patrick Grant, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two people engaged in pottery-making. In the foreground, one person is focused on shaping clay on a pottery wheel, while another works in the background.

Potter’s Wheel Workshop by Pendle Pottery Studio, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person stands in front of a group, gesturing whilst speaking. Another person stands nearby. The audience is seated and facing them. A screen displaying images is on the wall behind the speakers. The setting appears to be a modern room.

Raisa Kabir with John Spencer + Queen Street Mill, 2022. Photo by Bea Davidson.

A man with glasses raises his hand whilst sitting at a workshop table with tools and materials, as another man stands beside him, observing or assisting. Other people are blurred in the foreground.

Leather Workshop by Diamond Awl, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Ibukun Baldwin + Cookson & Clegg, 2023. Photo Robin Zahler.

A woman and a young girl sit at a table covered with craft supplies. The woman smiles as she shows the girl something, whilst the girl looks on with curiosity. Colourful decorations hang in the background.

Patchwork Planters Workshop by Sue Jeffries, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Sam Williams Studio + Cardboard Box Company, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two people in black hoodies stand inside a wooden greenhouse structure, surrounded by green leafy plants, with sunlight streaming through the glass and plants in the foreground.

Plant it up! 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Young boy in a navy shirt plays a brass instrument in an outdoors performance.

Blackburn & Darwen Junior Brass Band, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A performer in a gazelle mask and colourful costume dances energetically outdoors, with another dancer behind her. A crowd watches in the background on a paved plaza.

Mughal Miniatures by Sonia Sabri Company, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Three women stand indoors holding microphones. The woman in the centre is speaking, while the other two listen attentively. They are near large windows with natural light shining in.

Radical Pairings, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman wearing traditional clothing and jewellery dances joyfully outdoors, holding a red scarf above her head. She is smiling, with a yellow scarf draped over her shoulders, and people and a vintage car are visible in the background.

Dawinder Bansal + Domestic Makers, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young boy focuses intently whilst decorating a cardboard structure with paint and other craft materials in a creative classroom setting.

Cardboard Puppet Workshop by Chris Gilmour, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group sits in a large circle of chairs in a spacious room with arched windows and wooden floors, watching a performance as a child dances in the centre.

Martyn Ware + The Manufacturers of Lancashire, 2018. Photo by GS Visuals.

Three people view a wall display of colourful artworks and brochures in a brick-walled gallery.

YESS Lad, 2023. Photo by Rachel Bywater.

A performer in colourful clothes sits on a blue exercise ball, inflating a red balloon with a pump. The performer is on an outdoor stage with a wooden cart and colourful lights in the background.

Making Noise Stage, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A screen printing frame with purple and blue ink displays the phrase “Makers Gonna Make” in bold, white, stylised letters on the mesh screen.

The Making Rooms, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Keith Brymer Jones in a denim jacket gestures whilst speaking in front of an orange banner that reads, Conversations in Creativity, Explorations in Inspiration.

Conversations in Creativity Talk with Keith Brymer Jones, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman in a yellow outfit dances joyfully in front of a diverse crowd outdoors. Some people watch her whilst others talk among themselves. A child sits on an adult’s shoulders, and colourful clothing fills the lively scene.

Eternal Taal, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A small sheep figurine made of black and white clay stands on a wooden surface, with bits of white clay and other clay pieces scattered about.

Model Making Workshop by Aardman, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young man wearing a headset and holding an orange microphone speaks animatedly whilst sitting at a round pink table outdoors, with two people and greenery in the background.

Talkaoke by The People Speak, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person in a red shirt and black shorts climbs a metal structure holding a black drum, set against a background of lush green trees under sunlight.

Pulse!, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two women stand and speak in front of a green-lit screen displaying water ripples, whilst silhouetted people watch them in a dimly lit room.

Liz Wilson + CNC Robotics, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Smiling woman at a market stall with homemade soap and jars, surrounded by flowers and a sign.

Makers Market by Hopeful & Glorious, 2029. Photo by Derren Lee Poole.

Performer balancing a metal bucket on his head amid a colorful contraption, while onlookers, including children, watch curiously.

The Works, 2019. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman with glasses, wearing a navy blue shirt with white polka dots, focuses on crafting with string at a table. A person in a blue shirt and brown apron stands nearby. They are indoors by a grey panelled wall.

Leather Workshop by Diamond Awl, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person holds a sign reading DEEDS NOT WORDS at an outdoor event stall decorated with colourful bunting. Another person stands nearby, watching. Tables and art materials are visible in the background.

Screen Printing Workshop by GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young girl smiles as she interacts with a spinning bicycle wheel contraption, using a tool or handle attached to it. The background is bright and minimal.

Steam Zone, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two performers entertain a large outdoor crowd; one acrobat flips high in the air above the other’s arms. Spectators watch, some seated and some standing, in front of old buildings and a red double-decker bus under a blue sky.

Vaiven Circo, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two men in traditional clothing write messages on a large outdoor chalkboard filled with colourful chalk writing. One man films the scene on his phone; a shopping centre sign and greenery are visible in the background.

The People's Jury, 2024. Photo by Get it Done.

A group of people stands in front of a building with a large, colourful mural of abstract flowers and geometric shapes. The scene includes street signs, a yellow structure, and the street name Lower Cockcroft.

Morag Myerscough + Crown Paints, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A close-up of a detailed copper rose sculpture in focus, with a blurred person in black working in the background.

Steam Zone, 2018. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person wearing headphones and sunglasses leans closely towards a laptop screen, focusing intently whilst using the keyboard. The laptop displays audio editing software, and there is studio equipment nearby.

Clocking In, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A collection of colourful pins and badges with various slogans and images, such as rainbows, cartoon characters, and positive messages, arranged next to concert tickets and other memorabilia.

Come As You Really Are by Hetain Patel, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two children, one in a floral playsuit and glasses, and the other in a NASA t-shirt, joyfully run indoors on a wooden floor, with other people visible in the blurred background.

Clog Dancing Workshop by Clever Clogs, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A close-up of a hand decorated with intricate mehndi (henna) designs, featuring floral and geometric patterns, with a blurred figure in the background.

Henna Demos by Samina Hussain, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Six people sit on stage in a dimly lit room, participating in a panel discussion. Microphones are set up and a projected screen behind them displays the word Cinema.

Dirty Faces Cinema, 2024. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A person with curly hair, glasses, and a black-and-white printed shirt stands smiling with arms raised under a wooden archway on a city street; deckchairs and buildings are visible in the background.

The Welcome Arch by Dual Works, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman in glasses and a yellow shirt pins paper cut-outs onto a blue display board, looking at the camera. Bright artwork and decorations are visible in the background.

Fantastical Fairground, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Children and a woman look at a colourful, whimsical machine with tubes and lights at an indoor event, surrounded by a festive atmosphere.

Thingamabobas, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A smiling man prints artwork on paper whilst others, including adults and children, participate in an art workshop. Colourful posters decorate the background.

Hot Bed Press, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A vintage camera on a tripod is in sharp focus in the foreground, whilst a smiling couple stands blurred in the background against a plain backdrop under studio lights.

The Obscura Photowall, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A close-up of a 3D printer nozzle extruding colourful filament onto a partially printed object, with visible mechanical parts and hex bolts securing the printer base.

Relic Workshop, 2021. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Jeni McConnell + Cookson & Clegg, 2017. Photo by Richard Tymon.

Three people, including a woman and two girls, are focussed on sewing together on a large stitched cloth covered in colourful artwork. They appear to be in a bright, indoor setting.

Stitch School Workshop, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young girl with dark hair and a curious expression observes a small mechanical model with miniature clothing and a washing machine in a brightly lit room.

The Big Reinvention Challenge, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of children in yellow shirts watch a vibrant light installation featuring vertical, glowing pillars inside a large hall with arched brick walls and blue lighting. Adults stand near the exhibit, observing.

The Nasheed Choir, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two people view a wall display of blue circular plaques with white writing, each commemorating different individuals with their names, dates, and brief descriptions.

YESS Lad, 2023. Photo by Rachel Bywater.

National Festival of Making, 2025

Our biggest festival to date, in 2025, welcomed record audiences and drew strong local and national press attention.

Across the weekend, visitors explored workshops, live music, exhibitions, markets, maker technology, outdoor theatre and newly commissioned work, capturing the full scale, energy and ambition of the festival.

Watch a collection of short films capturing the weekend on YouTube.

Browse our full collection of films on YouTube.

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