Make & Take sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to join a mini workshop, where you'll receive hands-on guidance and one-to-one support. It's the perfect chance to pick up tips, tricks, and new skills. Look out for these sessions at various stands as you explore the show!
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Birmingham Make & Takes
JP Crafts
Make a fridge magnet or keyring
Stand: TBC
Cost: £3
Duration: 20-30 Minutes
Get creative with Pixelhobby kits in our Make & Take sessions! Design your own vibrant keyring or magnet using these fun, mess-free pixel art sets. Perfect for all skill levels, and very popular with little ones, you'll enjoy crafting a unique keepsake to take home. Visit the stand and start pixelating your masterpiece!
Booking: No booking required — just drop in
Batik Ying
Stand: TBC
Cost: TBC
Duration: 45- 60 minutes
Ready to get colorful? Create your own batik art / bauble with vibrant dyes on our signature pre-waxed batik designs. Choose from a range of fun & modern design, and follow step-by-step guidance to bring your piece to life. You’ll explore the meditative magic of dye blending on fabric, creating a beautiful, one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home. All materials are provided. Suitable for both adults and children.
Marbling 4 Fun
Marbling your own Stone Tile or 3 Mushrooms
Stand: TBC
Cost: £8
Duration: TBC
Have a go at marbling your own stone tile or decorative mushroom. Experiment with swirling colours and unique patterns to create a one-of-a-kind design. Each piece is completely individual, making it a lovely keepsake or gift.
Booking: book at the stand
Pinflair / Silvar Design
Stand: TBC
Cost: £5
Time: 10.30am, 12 Noon, 1.30pm and 3pm
Duration: 30-45 mins
Try your hand at making fabulous flowers using soft stems and simple tools. There will be a choice of lavender or tulips in a variety of colours. All materials and guidance provided.
Booking: Book at the stand on the day.
Craft Kits by Katrilee
Polymer Clay Jewellery Making
Stand: TBC
Cost: £15 adults / £10 under 16s
Duration: 30–60 minutes (with a 30 min baking break)
Learn the basics of polymer clay and create your own jewellery, keyring, or Christmas decoration. Suitable for ages 5+, this fun make & take is the perfect way to design and finish a unique accessory to take home.
Booking: Drop in — last session at 3pm.
Timestamp Creations By Janice Phillips
A Beautiful Landscape Setting
Stand: F25
Cost: TBC
Time: 11am. 1pm and 3pm
Duration: 30 Minutes
Create a beautiful landscape setting for one of Timestamp Creations beautiful stamped images .
Learning blending technics and composition and how to use masks to create multi layered scenery and come away with your very own piece of artwork to frame.
Booking: Book in advance by sending a message to Janice via facebook or emailing timestampcreationsjp@gmail.com or you can book on the day.
Hive Of Craftivity
Festive Macramé Snowflakes & Stars
Stand: L28
Cost: £10
Time: Every day: Every hour on the hour
Duration: Approx. 45 - 50 minutes
We are bringing you another new macrame make - snowflakes & stars!
Get into a festive knot and create your own macramé snowflake/star decoration! Choose from a range of festive colours, learn some core macramé knots and be guided step-by-step to create your own beautiful Christmas decoration.
Booking: Book in advance at hiveofcraftivity.workshop@gmail.com or on the stand on the day, subject to availability.
Little Gem Felts
Stand: TBC
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
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The Makerss
Cookie Cutter Brooches
Cost: £10
Glitzcraft
Paint Your Own MDF Christmas Bauble
Stand: TBC
Cost: £4
Duration: Approx. 20 minutes
Choose from a selection of around 15 festive MDF Christmas bauble designs and bring your favourite to life using acrylic paint pens. Create your own colourful, personalised decoration to take home and enjoy year after year. With plenty of designs to choose from, there’s something to suit every Christmas style!
How to book: Book on the stand.
Submerge Art
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: £15
Times: 4/5 sessions each day.
Learn the art of lino printing with Hannah Blowes from Submerge Art. Design and carve your own block print or relief image, then print it onto greeting cards to take home.
All materials and step-by-step guidance are provided, making this workshop ideal for beginners or anyone keen to try something new.
Limited to 6 participants per session. Suitable for ages 12+.
Booking: Head to https://www.submergeart.co.uk/book-online to book your place in advance of the show (only 24 places each day) or alternatively, book on stand on the day.
Tee Pee Crafts
Molly McMouse Make and Take Pin Cushion
Stand: TBC
Cost: £16.95
Time:
Morning: 10.30 to 11.30
Afternoon: 12.30 to 1.30 then 2.45 to 3.45
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Spend an hour embellishing this stunning pin cushion with Tee Pee Crafts complete with all accessories. A useful and decorative Mouse and pin cushion to adorn any sewing room.
Due to time constraints the mouse is mostly premade allowing you to decorate and bring her to life.
This will make a wonderful gift to a friend or yourself.
Each session is fully tutored with a clear demonstration and all materials provided.
Not suitable for children
Limited stock available
Booking: It is advised, please book at the stand or book ahead at info@teepeecrafts.co.uk or telephone 07355591333
LoveKnott Creations
Mosaic House Number/ Floral Round Plaque & Mosaic Bauble / Star
Stand: B32C
Mosaic House Number/ Floral Round Plaque
Thursday - Sunday
Cost: £40
Time: 9am - 11:00am
Booking: (Details of House number at time of Booking), Book via LoveKnottCreations Website, Limited to 6 people. Grouting will be given to take home to do. Or can be left & mailed out after the show (Extra Postage charges apply)
https://www.loveknottcreations.co.uk/booking-calendar/birmingham-nec-number-floral-mosaic?referral=service_list_widget
Mosaic Bauble / Star
Thursday - Sunday
Cost: £8
Time: 12:00-4pm
30min time slots, Grouting given to take home. Book at stand on the days
Booking on line or on the day : https://www.loveknottcreations.co.uk/booking-calendar/birmingham-nec-mosaic-star-bauble?
Juko Designs
Make a Stick Woven Flower Brooch
Stand: B44C
Price: £3
Duration: 30 mins
Make a beautiful woven flower brooch in our fun Make and Take session. You will get full tuition in how to stick weave a flower from a choice of brightly coloured yarns and shown how to attach a brooch back. The resulting brooch can be attached to your outfits, hats or bags.for a personalised decoration.
Booking: How to book Visit our stand to reserve your place on one of our sessions.
Brick Fayre
Stand: TBC
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
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Holly Berkley Craft Imaginarium
Beaten Saxon Ring Making
Stand: TBC
Cost: £15 per person
Duration: 1 hour
Make a Saxon bypass ring with hammers and miniature anvils using jewellery grade copper. During this session you will make a ring to fit using various beating and finishing techniques. All tools and equipment included, suitable for beginners to advanced.
Janies Originals
Stand: TBC
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
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The Indian Blockprint Co
Indian Block Printing
Stand: TBC
Cost: £10
Duration: Enquire on stand
Explore the beautiful art of Indian Block Printing with Anna and her team. Design and print your own tote bag, tea towel, or cushion cover in this hands-on make and take session.
Booking: No booking required — just turn up and join the fun!
Inion Arts
Resin Dip Flower Creations
Stand: TBC
Cost: £15 per session
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Create stunning resin-dipped flowers with all materials and guidance provided. Each session is fully tutor-led, making it easy for beginners to craft a beautiful floral design to take home. Choose from a variety of flowers including Easter Lily, Holly, Mistletoe and Snowdrop to add a personal touch to your home or create a unique gift.
Booking: Book at the stand or book ahead at: https://www.inionarts.co.uk
The Bead Selection
Make a Beaded Bracelet
Stand: TBC
Cost: £6.50
The make-and-take session will operate on a booking basis. Visitors should come to the stand first thing to secure their place.
Wreathfull Wonders
Stand: TBC
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
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That Green Lady
Mini Bioactive Terrarium
Stand: TBC
Cost: £20
Duration: 30–60 minutes
Create your own mini living ecosystem in this hands-on workshop! Build a 150ml bioactive terrarium with plants, moss, and even a tiny clean-up crew, then personalise it with a choice of charming figurines. With expert guidance, you’ll leave with a thriving miniature world to enjoy at home.
Booking: Drop in — booking available on the day.
Sew Crafty Online
Stand: TBC
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
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Kerrys Wreaths
Stand: TBC
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
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Mellymade Designs
Block Print and Stitch
Stand: TBC
Price: £10
Duration: 30 mins - Sessions at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm each day. Last Sunday session at 3pm
Join us to block print a design of your choosing and add your stamp with embroidery. Suitable for all abilities
Booking: Enquire on stand
Craftysmith
Stand: TBC
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
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Little Light Stitchery
Lined Paper Fabric hoop
Stand: TBC
Cost: £5
Duration: 45 mins
Use this lined paper fabric to stitch your own handwriting and create a fun hoop.
Booking: pop along to my stand and put your name down for a timeslot, or chance your luck and just show up!
BekBek Makes
Pressed Flower Jewellery or Keyring
Stand: TBC
Cost: £20 per person
Duration: Approx 30-45 minutes
Participants will learn the art of creating stunning pressed flower jewellery in this hands-on, guided Make & Take workshop. Using UV Resin techniques, they will design and craft their own unique pieces, from delicate pendants to beautiful keyrings, while discovering how to preserve natural botanicals in UV Resin.
Perfect for both beginners and experienced makers, this workshop offers a creative and enjoyable introduction to the art of pressed flower jewellery.
Tilly Viktor
Stand: TBC
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
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