Essex Craft Guild Upcoming Events 

You can meet many of our makers at the events listed below, just click into each event to see which crafters will be there and link through to their directory to find out more about them. 
Further information on events will be updated throughout the year so please continue to check back to see where we are and which makers will be at each event.  
 
You can also connect with any of our crafters via the MembersDirectory page and pictures of their work may be viewed on our Facebook page – facebook.com/essexcraftguild 

Thames Chase Trust Saturday & Sunday 13th & 14th April 2024 Broadfields Farm, Pike Lane, Upminster RM14 3NS 

 
A popular event for our makers, Thames Chase is an inspirational example of landscape regeneration. Visit the Guild members for some unique gifts and take the opportunity for a walk around this stunning community forest to see a wild array of wildlife and beautiful scenery. 
 
Click back here soon to find out which makers will be attending this event.  

Maeldune Centre Exhibition Weds 21st August until Tues 10th September 2024 Market Hill, Maldon CM9 4PZ 

The Maldon Heritage Centre is home to the Maldon Embroidery, a masterpiece 42ft in length created to celebrate 1000 years of Maldon's history from the Battle of Maldon in 991 to the unveiling of the Embroidery in 1991. The centre has an exhibition hall which is an eclectic and vibrant space to display work of local artists and groups. The Guild are fortunate to be able to host an exhibition of makers works during August and September this year where you can view and purchase some unique gifts. The theme of the exhibition is Ruby to celebrate our 40th anniversay.  
 
Click back here later in the year to see which makers will be exhibiting at the Centre.  
 
BUCKHATCH GARDEN CENTRE 
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd September 2024 
East Hanningfield Road, Rettendon Common CM3 8E 
Join us at one of our regular events in this stunning garden centre. Take the opportunity to have a wander around the nursery and garden centre, enjoy a coffee and cake in the cafe and meet some of the makers from the Guild. 
 
Click back here later in the year to find out who which makers will be there.  
 

FIRSTSITE ART CENTRE Sat 19th October 2024 Lewis Gardens, High St, Colchester CO1 1JH 

Firstsite is the East of Englands contemporary visual arts organisation where you can experience the most exciting developments in contemporary arts adn explore the rich artistic legacy cultivated by the East of England's unique landscape and character. This is the first time the Guild have held an event at this beautiful venue so do come along to see some amazing art and meet the makers in Englands oldest city. 
 
 
Click back here later in the year to find out about the art you can see at the Guild event. 

FOAKES HALL, DUNMOW Saturday 16th November 2024 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1DG  

Join our makers in the historic market town of Great Dunmow for our Christmas event. We'll confirm the date soon so please keep an eye on here to find out when and which makers will be there for some extra special and unique Christmas gifts.  
 

FIVE PARISHES SHOW - MAKERS VILLAGE Sun 4th August 2024 Pete Tye Farm, Peldon Road, Abberton CO5 7PE 

We are delighted to be joining this annual event which celebrates the vibrant and diverse communiteis of the five parishes that make up the local area. The Guild will form a Makers Village to bring you a selection of high quality hand-made crafts.  
 
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