Our talented experts specialising in Britain’s traditional and heritage crafts, such as blacksmithing and woodcarving, will demonstrate first-hand their incredible flair, passion and unique techniques.
Many heritage crafts now listed on the ‘Red List of Endangered Crafts’ so it’s now more than ever that we need to celebrate and support these wonderful craft traditions and skillsets.
Join us in this vital effort to preserve and promote these invaluable skills. Watch, learn, and chat to the experts are eager to share their knowledge and inspire the next generation of artisans.
We’ll soon be announcing who’ll be joining us at the show so watch this space…
2026 demonstrators & workshops
Craft demos…
Sussex Willow Baskets – Traditional and on-trend contemporary English bespoke baskets
Watsons Hurdles – Traditional English hurdles and thatching spars. Handmade to your requirements
Neil Taylor – Handmade traditional wooden furniture
Workshops….
Willowpool Designs – Weave your way into a realm of the ancient art from and enjoy contemporary and traditional willow weaving workshops (bookable on the day)
Chocolate Genie – Fun chocolate workshops for all ages and abilities (bookable on the day)
Firebird Forge – Traditional Blacksmith specialising in historic recreations, renovations and artistic blacksmithing using traditional hand forged technique. Workshops bookable on the day (subject to availability) and also in advance via their website:
1 hour blacksmithing experience