2025 Festival Dates: 5 & 6 July

Makers Market by Hopeful & Glorious

The UK’s most exciting independent makers gather at King George’s Hall for The National Festival of Making Makers Market.

 

The UK’s most exciting independent makers gather at King George’s Hall for The National Festival of Making Makers Market. Handpicked by expert curators, Hopeful & Glorious, over 50 emerging and established crafters, traders and artists bring handmade jewellery, homewares, limited edition fashion items and affordable art with numerous one-off products in this vibrant marketplace. Each day a selection of makers will host demonstrations to share their crafting skills and talk about the inspiration behind their work.

Visit the venue noticeboard for individual demonstrations timings.

 

 

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The National Festival Of Making Delivery Team

National Festival of Making is supported by the Arts Council England, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Brian Mercer Trust and Foundations and Partners. This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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