MADE Craft and Design Festival
Workshops and more
Thursday 7th, Friday 8th, Saturday 9th May, 10.30am - 1.00pm
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Free* Visible Mending with Antonia Sullivan of Sprig Textiles
Through the meditative art of darning-loom weaving, you’ll reconnect with the clothes you already own, transforming worn areas into miniature works of art. This hands-on workshop teaches visible, colourful mending that celebrates care, repair, and continued use.
Free with your annual pass. Buy your annual pass online to save £1pp.
Thursday 7th, Friday 8th & Saturday 9th May 2026, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
*Free with your annual pass. Buy your annual pass online to save £1pp.
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Free* Costumed Life Drawing with Design Junction
Join a relaxed costumed figure drawing session at Winchester Cathedral, with live harp music. Suitable for all abilities, this is an opportunity to slow down and sketch a beautiful moment.
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Explore Winchester Cathedral
Alongside the MADE Festival, your Annual Pass gives you unlimited entry to Winchester Cathedral for 12 months.
With Whistlestop Tours designed for short visits, you can explore the highlights and return again and again, discovering something new with every visit.
Top tip: book online to save £1 per person.
7th, 8th & 9th May, 12.00pm & 2.00pm
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Afternoon Tea
Set within the refined surroundings of the Paul Woodhouse Suite, enjoy a carefully curated selection of sweet and savoury treats, served with tea or coffee, or elevate your experience with a glass of fizz.
Coinciding with MADE, our Afternoon Teas offer the perfect pit stop after visiting the festival or something to enjoy before one of the many workshops taking place.
Thursday 7th May, 10.30am- 1.00pm
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Using waste plastic to make colourful jewellery with Bronwen Gwillim
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.
Thursday 7th May, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
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Weave a Wall Hanging with Whitchurch Silk Mill
Join this three hour beginner friendly workshop, guided by one of Whitchurch Silk Mills Heritage Silk Weavers. You’ll experiment with pattern, texture, and structure, learning the fundamentals of hand weaving along the way. Leave with a new skill and your own handwoven wall hanging.
£60.
Friday 8th May, 2.00pm - 4.30pm
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Silver Jewellery Workshop with Joanne Bowles
This intimate workshop offers hands-on guidance as you learn traditional silversmithing and make your own silver ring. Joanne’s clear, friendly teaching style makes the process accessible and enjoyable for all. Suitable for beginners with all materials and specialist tools provided.
£85.
Saturday 9th May, 10.30am - 1.00pm
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Tufted Wall Hanging Workshop with Design Junction
Add a pop of texture to your walls with our Tufted Wall Hanging Workshop! Learn the essentials of rug tufting and create a unique piece of fiber art to take home.
Have the freedom to choose your canvas shape – whether you want to create an abstract design, a landscape, or a funky pattern, we’ll help you bring it to life.
£60.
Saturday 9th May, 10.30am - 1.00pm
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Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Rachel Reynolds
Create a striking single-colour print inspired by nature in this hands-on lino printing workshop. You’ll learn to design, carve, ink and hand-burnish your own print using SoftCut lino and specialist tools. Plus, take home your finished prints and lino block at the end of the day.
No experience needed. All materials provided.
Suitable for ages 16+.
£45.
Saturday 9th May, 10.30am - 1.00pm
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Hanging Willow Bird Feeder Workshop with Louise Brown
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.
Saturday 9th May, 2.00pm - 3.00pm / 3.30pm - 4.30pm
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Mini pot throwing with Design Junction
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.
Only 1 space left from 2.00pm – 3.00pm!
Saturday 9th May, 2.00pm - 4.30pm
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Sashiko Mending - bring your own denim with The Well Worn
Discover Sashiko, the Japanese art of visible mending. In this hands‑on workshop, learn the basics and use them to repair or transform your own denim or woven cotton garments. No sewing machine needed—just simple stitches and beautiful results. Suitable for complete beginners.
£48.
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Winchester Cathedral Cafe
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.
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Winchester Cathedral Gift Shop
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.
Thursday 7th May, 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Japanese Ink Marbling and Stab-bound Bookbinding with Rachel O'Connell of ROCWORX
Discover the ancient art of marbling and the joy of Japanese stab-bound bookmaking. Marbling is a surface pattern and an endangered heritage craft, used for paper and textile art. This calming and fun taster workshop is the perfect activity for adults looking to explore their creativity and learn a new skill.
£45.
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Friday 8th May, 10.30am - 1.00pm
Colourful Aluminium Jewellery Workshop with Lindsey Mann
Make a unique piece of jewellery during this introduction to the colourful world of anodised aluminium. Try out dyes, inks and printing methods to colour metal, then turn your colourful aluminium into a pair of earrings or a pendant using simple jewellery making techniques and tools.
£45.
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Friday 8th May, 10.30am - 1.00pm
Botanical Monoprints with Jade Taylor
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.
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Friday 8th May, 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Ink Marbling a Silk Scarf with Rachel O'Connell of ROCWORX
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.
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