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Creative Craft Show 2026 Brings UK’s finest makers and hands-on learni
The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery returns to the NEC Birmingham from 12th to 15th March 2026, bringing four inspirational days of crafting, creativity, and hands-on learning.
The show promises to inspire makers of all ages with hands-on workshops, rare craft demonstrations, and first-time appearances from exciting new makers.
Highlights include Laura Pack’s playful terrazzo creations, Louise Whiteley’s charming wooden cottages, and specialist sessions in pyrography, silver fusing, mosaics, and felting, giving visitors a unique chance to learn, create, and experience the UK’s finest craft talent under one roof.
showcasing bold designs made from repurposed materials.
Visitors can enjoy hands-on embroidery workshops, free demos on the Textile Stage, and exhibitions such as the Embroiderers’ Guild Members’ Projects and the Textile Graduate Showcase, featuring emerging UK talent. Renowned makers including Donna Davies, Elizabeth Connolly, and Jessica Grady will demonstrate their techniques and share their expertise.
Colleges and guilds, including Eau Brink Studio, IDC College, the Embroiderers’ Guild, and the Japanese Embroidery Guild, will offer talks, workshops, and displays throughout the show.
Now in its second year the National Embroidery Awards will take pla
The show promises to inspire makers of all ages with hands-on workshops, rare craft demonstrations, and first-time appearances from exciting new makers.
Highlights include Laura Pack’s playful terrazzo creations, Louise Whiteley’s charming wooden cottages, and specialist sessions in pyrography, silver fusing, mosaics, and felting, giving visitors a unique chance to learn, create, and experience the UK’s finest craft talent under one roof.
showcasing bold designs made from repurposed materials.
Visitors can enjoy hands-on embroidery workshops, free demos on the Textile Stage, and exhibitions such as the Embroiderers’ Guild Members’ Projects and the Textile Graduate Showcase, featuring emerging UK talent. Renowned makers including Donna Davies, Elizabeth Connolly, and Jessica Grady will demonstrate their techniques and share their expertise.
Colleges and guilds, including Eau Brink Studio, IDC College, the Embroiderers’ Guild, and the Japanese Embroidery Guild, will offer talks, workshops, and displays throughout the show.
Now in its second year the National Embroidery Awards will take pla
Thu 12 Mar 26 to Sunday 15 Mar 26
NEC Birmingham West Midlands B40 1NT
10am - 4:30pm, £12, children under 16 enter free of charge
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