Workshops and more

Through the meditative art of darning-loom weaving, we’ll rekindle relationships with the garments we already own, creating patches that are miniature works of art.

This hands-on workshop invites you to slow down and honour your clothes with visible, beautiful mending techniques. You’ll learn to use a darning loom to weave colourful, textured repairs that tell stories rather than hide them—turning worn spots and tears into badges of love and continued use.

*Free with your annual pass. Buy your annual pass online to save £1pp.

Turn trash into treasure in this fun, hands-on jewellery-making workshop with contemporary maker Bronwen Gwillim. Using waste plastic as her medium, Bronwen invites you to explore creative, sustainable ways of transforming discarded materials into bold, wearable art.

£40.

Your Annual Pass does more than give you access to the MADE Craft and Design Festival — it also includes unlimited entry to Winchester Cathedral for the next 12 months.

With over 1,000 years of history to explore, a single day is rarely enough — especially when you’re also browsing over 100 makers and taking part in workshops. To help you make the most of your time, we’ve created a Whistlestop Tours guide, designed for visits of 20, 40 or 60 minutes, so you can be sure to see the cathedral’s must-see highlights.

We hope you’ll return again and again using your pass, continuing your discovery each time. From Kings and Scribes to general tours and guided Crypt tours (included with your ticket), there’s always something new to learn — or a detail you might notice for the first time.

Top tip: book online to save £1 per person.

Discover the beautiful, fluid art of ink marbling in this hands-on workshop led by experienced textile artist Rachel O’Connell of ROCWORX. Guided step by step by an expert, participants will be encouraged to experiment freely, explore colour and movement, and enjoy the process in a relaxed and supportive learning environment.

£48.

£85.

In this hands-on session, you’ll create a series of small, individual botanical monoprints, experimenting with positive and negative shapes to build layered compositions. Working with natural botanical specimens, you’ll explore the use of texture, colour and text, mixing translucent inks directly on the plant material to produce beautifully unpredictable, serendipitous results. Creating an array of prints to take home.

£45.

Add a pop of texture to your walls with our Tufted Wall Hanging Workshop! In this 2.5-hour session, you will learn the essentials of rug tufting and create a unique piece of fiber art to take home.

You have the freedom to choose your canvas shape: go for a classic square (30cm×30cm), a sleek rectangle (20cm×40cm) or even a funky shape. Whether you want to create an abstract design, a landscape, or a funky pattern, we’ll help you bring it to life.

£60.

Working at your own pace and using a colourful array of fabrics, threads, sequins, buttons, and beads, you will have the opportunity to create your own unique hand stitched fabric applique picture. This versatile medium when completed can be framed in an embroidery hoop.

£45.

Get hands-on with clay in this playful mini pot throwing workshop led by local creative studio Design Junction. In this fun and engaging session, you’ll have the chance to create teeny weeny pots using a small table top potter’s wheel — a perfect introduction to the joy of throwing on the wheel.

£20.

Discover the timeless art of willow weaving with expert tutor Louise Brown, a respected basketmaker and experienced tutor. Based near Winchester, Louise brings over 20 years’ experience in willow weaving and basketry, teaching both beginners and those with some experience in a welcoming, hands-on environment.

£45.

Exploring a craft festival is thirsty work — and the Cathedral Café is the perfect place to pause and refuel. Enjoy everything from classic tea and cake to fresh salads and hearty hot meals, all served in a calm, welcoming space. Just steps from the Cathedral, it’s the ideal pit stop away from the buzz of the festival, so you can recharge before heading back to discover more.

If 100+ makers have already whetted your shopping appetite, the Winchester Cathedral Gift Shop is the perfect next stop on your day. Filled with carefully curated gifts inspired by the Cathedral’s life, history and treasures, it’s a great place to find a souvenir to remember your visit.

And if you’re in the mood for more browsing, the Cathedral sits in the heart of Winchester — a vibrant city with an excellent high street and independent shops. Whether MADE is the highlight of your day or part of a wider Winchester adventure, there’s plenty to delight every shopper.