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.
Exeter Make & Takes
Inion Arts
Resin Dip Flower Creations
Stand: C06
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
Marbling 4 Fun
Marbling your own Stone Tile or 3 Mushrooms
Stand: B20
Cost: £8
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
Craft Kits by Katrilee
Polymer Clay Jewellery Making
Stand: H01
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.
The Indian Block Print Company
Indian Block Printing
Stand: A27
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!
JP Crafts
Make a fridge magnet or keyring
Stand: A21
Cost: £3
Duration: TBC
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: B16
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.
Abbieanne Patchwork
TBC
Stand: E09
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
Info coming soon
Booking: TBC
Penelopes Child
TBC
Stand: D29
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
Info coming soon
Booking: TBC
Bluebell Love
Heather Hills Embroidery
Stand: B31
Cost: £15
Duration: approx. 60 mins
Description:
Use 5 different hand embroidery stitches to create this sunny heather landscape. The design takes approximately 2-3 hours to fully stitch, so stay and stitch for as long as you like, then take your little kit home to finish.
Your kit includes everything you need - a printed fabric panel, embroidery hoop, threads, needle and step-by-step instruction booklet, plus a voucher to use on the stand or online after the show.
Suitable for beginners.
How to book: Drop in anytime or book on the stand. Available while supplies last.
Janies Originals
TBC
Stand: B35
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
Info coming soon
Booking: TBC
Holly Berkley
Beaten Saxon Ring Making
Stand: B45
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.
LM Gifts
Shimmer Watercolour Painting on Wood
Stand: D30
Cost: £15
Duration: 45 minutes
Paint an adorable Spring design using our famous handmade shimmer watercolours and our signature UV glaze. Build your own mini Breathe and Create Stand to take home and enjoy. Choose from three charming designs — follow step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful keepsake. All materials provided.
Booking: Pre-book here (highly recommended as sessions sell out fast). Pre-bookings will close on 11 March. Limited spaces may also be available on the day at the stand.-
Submerge Art
Duration: 60 minutes
Stand: F40
Cost: £15
Max number of attendees at make and Take: 6
Minimum age to attend workshop: 12
Make and Take session times: 4/5 sessions each day
Information about this workshop:
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+.
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.
https://www.submergeart.co.uk/book-online
Shree Desai-Kalarshi Arts
Lippan Art
Stand: G19
Cost: TBC
Duration: TBC
Lippan art is a centuries-old mud craft from India, traditionally used to decorate the walls of mud huts. Artisans create intricate patterns using raised clay lines and small mirrors, often depicting village life and geometric motifs. The designs were typically painted white to reflect heat and help keep homes cool, while the mirrors were believed to ward off the evil eye.
In this workshop, you’ll create your own detailed clay and mirror design using a frame, clay, stencils and a selection of mirror shapes. Choose from a variety of frame styles and explore a wide range of mirror designs to personalise your piece.
Bring a miniature artwork to life and craft a beautiful decorative piece for your home.
Craftworx
Ammonite Silver Pendant
Stand: G21
Cost: £16
Duration: Approx. 45mins
Create a stunning ammonite pendant using the medium of silver clay. Tracey will guide you, step-by-step, throughout the entire process. Treat yourself or gift to a friend or family member. At the end of the session you can leave your creation with Tracey for firing and polishing, then collect your finished jewellery after approx. 30mins. The silver clay & gemstone are included in the price. The jump ring & chain are not included but are available to purchase with no obligation. Strictly age 16+
Booking: Book at the stand or in advance at:
craftworx.co.uk/our-classes/make-and-takes
Liberty Goodswen
Botanical study needle felt flower & Fox by moonlight
Stand: G24
Cost: £12.50
Duration: 45 minutes
Botanical study needle felt flower - can be made into a card - suitable for beginners - effective painting with wool opens up a new avenue of flowers and decoration which you can personalise in your own creative way.
Fox by moonlight - instant keepsake picture - suitable for beginners and beyond - simple and yet very rewarding.