events

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of arts and crafts with the North Devon Handmade Collective, where creativity flourishes and local artisans unite. Our events are designed to celebrate and showcase the incredible talent of North Devon artisans while providing opportunities for hands-on learning and talent discovery.

craft fayres

Our craft markets bring together a diverse selection of talented artists and crafters from across North Devon, offering a unique shopping experience filled with high-quality handmade products.

Join us for a vibrant and welcoming marketplace where creativity flourishes, and visitors can connect directly with local makers.

craft events

Our craft events offer more than just a marketplace—they provide hands-on experiences for visitors to learn new skills directly from the talented artists and crafters exhibiting.

Whether you're a maker looking to share your skills or a visitor eager to try something new, our craft events promise an inspiring and engaging experience.

agricultural shows

At major agricultural shows, the North Devon Handmade Collective hosts up to 16 artists and crafters inside a spacious marquee, providing a beautifully curated showcase of handmade goods.

Visitors can browse a carefully arranged selection of high-quality handmade products, all in one convenient location.

pictures from our recent events

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planned events

The North Devon Handmade Collective is delighted to introduce our 2026 events programme, featuring a varied and exciting line-up of opportunities for artists, makers, and craft enthusiasts across the region.

Throughout 2026, we will be hosting Craft De-Stash events and taking part in a number of well-loved fairs and shows, including the Devon Day Craft Fair at Arlington Court, SpringFest, ArtsFest, the Woolsery Agricultural Show, and the North Devon Show. These events are designed to support local creativity, provide meaningful trading opportunities, and connect makers with new audiences.

Full event details for the first DeStash event are available now! All other event details, including booking information and availability, will be released shortly. Please register your interest now.

Thank you for the incredible support shown throughout 2025. We’re looking forward to a busy, inspiring and creative 2026 and can’t wait to share it with you.

Clear your stash, share your creativity, and connect with fellow makers!

Join us for the Craft De-Stash event on Saturday 28th February 2026, a unique opportunity to bring along your unused or surplus crafty bits and turn them into treasures for someone else. Whether it’s leftover yarn, fabric scraps, beads, buttons, or unfinished projects, this is your chance to declutter, make space for new ideas, and earn a little extra while sharing your love of craft.

The De-Stash event will be separate but seamlessly blended into the popular Saturday market at Barnstaple Pannier Market, giving you the chance to showcase your items to the market’s lively weekend audience.

Makers can choose to book 1, 2, or 3 tables, priced at just £4 per table — an affordable way to take part, connect with the local craft community, and give your surplus materials a new home.

There’s no curation process — simply confirm the number of tables you need, and a payment link will be sent to you. All you need to do is bring your stash, set up your table, and enjoy the buzz of the market while your items find new life.

Don’t let your unused supplies gather dust — join us and make your craft materials part of someone else’s inspiration!

Sign up now for the De-Stash event and express your interest in our 2026 programme to be the first to receive full details, secure your place, and join us for an exciting, creative year ahead!

past events

Lampard Community School

The Lampard School Christmas Fair offers a wonderful opportunity for local makers to showcase their work without needing to attend in person. All displays will be professionally managed and manned by NDHC staff, ensuring each space is beautifully presented and supervised throughout the event. This festive fair is open to both the school community and the general public, creating a friendly, inclusive atmosphere for visitors to browse and buy handmade gifts. We will be making a donatuon to Lampard School, helping to raise valuable funds while celebrating local creativity.

North Devon Show - Wednesday 6th August 2025

A Fantastic Debut for NDHC at the North Devon Show!

What an incredible day! The North Devon Handmade Collective (NDHC) made its premiere at the North Devon Show, and our dedicated marquee was absolutely buzzing with creativity and community spirit.

Featuring over 40 talented local crafters, the NDHC marquee offered visitors an immersive handmade retail experience — every item on display was original, handmade, and crafted right here in North Devon, proudly showcasing the region’s amazing talent and tradition of quality.

Our professionally managed display spaces were beautifully curated by the NDHC display team, bringing together each maker’s work into cohesive and inspiring collections. The result? A stunning showcase of creativity that drew hundreds of visitors throughout the day!

A heartfelt thank you to all our makers, supporters, and everyone who stopped by to celebrate North Devon’s handmade community. You helped make our first appearance at the North Devon Show a huge success — and we can’t wait to do it all again next year!

North Devon Arts Fest - Sunday 27th July 2025

A Creative Triumph at North Devon Arts Fest!

What an incredible celebration of local talent! The North Devon Handmade Collective (NDHC) was proud to exclusively provide all arts and crafts content at this year’s North Devon Arts Fest, transforming the historic Barnstaple Pannier Market into a vibrant hub of creativity, colour, and craftsmanship.

The event brought together a fantastic mix of self-managed and NDHC-managed exhibitors, filling the market with stunning handmade work — from art and ceramics to textiles, jewellery, and beyond.

Our self-managed makers showcased their creations across the bustling centre aisle, while our professionally curated managed displays offered a premium visitor experience, blending each maker’s work into beautiful, cohesive collections. The result was a seamless, inspiring showcase that truly celebrated North Devon’s creative spirit.

Every space sold out well in advance, and the feedback from both exhibitors and visitors was overwhelmingly positive — a real testament to the growing strength and unity of our local handmade community!

Devon Day Craft Fayre - National Trust Arlington Court

A Wonderful Celebration of Devon Crafting at Arlington Court!

What an incredible week it was! The Devon Day Craft Fair at Arlington Court, held from 4–8 June 2025, was a huge success — a true celebration of North Devon’s creativity, talent, and community spirit.

Kicking off on Wednesday 4 June — Devon Day itself — the event brought together an inspiring mix of local artists, makers, and producers, all showcasing the very best of handmade Devon craftsmanship. Set against the stunning backdrop of Arlington Court, visitors enjoyed discovering unique, high-quality creations while supporting local talent.

Our curated displays, each set within 90cm x 90cm spaces, looked beautiful throughout the five-day fair. Every piece reflected the care, skill, and imagination of the makers involved, and the feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike was overwhelmingly positive.

With strong sales, fantastic engagement, and a wonderful atmosphere from start to finish, the Devon Day Craft Fair truly captured the spirit of what makes North Devon’s creative community so special.

A heartfelt thank you to all our exhibitors, supporters, and visitors who made this event such a memorable success — we can’t wait to return next year!

North Devon Springfest

A Spotlight Moment at Barnstaple Pannier Market!

We were thrilled to take part in one of North Devon’s biggest events of the year at the Barnstaple Pannier Market — and what an incredible day it was!

Representing 20 talented local artisans, the North Devon Handmade Collective brought a vibrant and diverse display of handmade goods to this iconic market. From beautiful ceramics and textiles to original artwork, skincare, and more, our stall was bursting with creativity and craft.

Event Highlights:

20 local makers showcased
Thousands of handmade items sold
Over 5,000 visitors attended the event, according to market management
And yes — we were featured on TV!

The exposure, atmosphere, and enthusiastic support from shoppers made this a landmark moment for our collective. It was an honour to stand alongside so many other local creatives and be part of a historic venue buzzing with energy.

A huge thank you to everyone who visited, shopped, and cheered us on — and to the Barnstaple Pannier Market team for hosting such a fantastic event.

We’re already looking forward to the next one!