AUTUMN makers fair

Saturday 14th September

10am – 3.30pm

The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU

FREE Entry

Discover a wide range of handmade treasures, unique artworks, many with local designs. Explore the vibrant stalls showcasing a variety of crafts, including pottery, jewellery, textiles, and so much more. Engage with talented makers, learn about their techniques, and even try your hand at some hands-on activities!

Meet the makers

lots for little ones

At the Childrens craft zone, you’ll find a range of activities suitable from ages 2+. Activities include biscuit decorating, Autumn-themed crafting & pom-pom making.

Face Painting - Hannah, a professional face painter will be there to transform faces to create special memories. There will be a range of styles available. She uses glitter for some extra sparkle too!

Kazam Parties will be bringing non-stop fun all day! They’ll be hosting magic shows and balloon modelling guaranteed to make sure your child leaves with a big smile on their face.

creative workshops

Kick start your autumn season by painting your own enamel mug, perfect for frosty morning walks, camp fires or cosy nights at home. Hosted by local artist, Ulrike Mieke

From 10:30am-12:30pm, all materials included at £22

You will learn basic idea and sketching techniques, how to transfer your design to enamel and then basic enamel painting techniques using a range of colours, enjoyed over a lovely warm cuppa or refreshment!

All abilites and ages are welcome! No prior or creative experience is needed! Everyone is welcome!!

Workshop is located on the stage, access via a few stairs.


CALLING ALL BAT FANS! 

Have you ever wanted to adopt one of our special wooden bats but missed your favourite design? Or had a dream design/name in mind?

Well now you can make your DREAM bat a reality at our Paint a Bat Workshop! 

Come along and be guided step by step on how to design your bat and then get creative with all the paints and poscas.

I’ll show you how to draw the signature Batty Blossoms bat face and details and then we’ll finish them with your choice of twine so you can hang them up for Halloween (or all year round)!

And of course you’ll need to name your new bat pal, so you’ll be given a special blank adoption certificate for you to fill in your bat’s details. Name it after yourself, a loved one or a favourite character. The choice is yours! 

Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Workshop is located on the stage, access via a few stairs. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a bit of paint splashed on! 


Pressed Flower Frame Workshop

Continue to enjoy the colours of summer at this Pressed Flower Frame workshop. You will create a beautiful pressed flower window frame, perfect for decorating your home or as a gift for a loved one. Hosted by Julie from Mindful Makers.

Join Julie for an hour of mindful crafting.  Learn the basics of flower pressing and be guided to create your floral design and fix it into a 7” x 5” vintage metal floating glass frame.

Suitable for age 8+. Located in the foyer at The Shoreham Centre

From 10.30am to 11.30am. Adults £15 / Child £12.50 to include a frame and all materials including a variety of real pressed flowers.


Enjoy some family time, creating memories and your own willow fish mobile. Each family member will design their own willow fish and embellish it with wire and beads. Your family of fishes will then be strung to create a unique and colourful mobile. Hosted by Julie from Nature Makers.

Join Julie for an hour of family fun. Using a variety of natural, recycled materials, you will create a lasting family memento. Suitable for age 5+

From 12.00pm to 1.00pm. Adult + 1 child £15 / each additional child £5 to include all materials.


Paint your own candle sticks, perfect for cozy nights at home or dinner parties this Autumn.

Join local artist, Ulrike Mieke for a candle painting workshop. You'll learn basic drawing techniques and learn how to paint on wax using a range of colors, all while enjoying a warm cup of tea or other refreshment!

From 1pm - 3pm. Spaces are £17, and includes all materials needed.

All abilites and ages are welcome! No prior or creative experience is needed! Everyone is welcome!!

Workshop is located on the stage, access via a few stairs.


GREETINGS GUYS AND GHOULS! Have you ever wanted to create your own custom little boo buddy for your desk or shelf?

Come along and select your wooden ghost decoration along with a hat and accessory from the mix n’ match parts provided. Then it’s time to get creative with all the paints and poscas!

Once all the parts of your boo buddy are painted and dry, I’ll guide you through how to assemble them and glue them together ready to take away and haunt your home this spooky season!

You’ll also be given a special little “boo buddy” birth certificate so you can record your frightful friend’s name and details.

From 1:30pm-3:0pm, all materials included at £25.

You will learn basic idea and sketching techniques, how to transfer your design to enamel and then basic enamel painting techniques using a range of colours, enjoyed over a lovely warm cuppa or refreshment!

All abilites and ages are welcome! No prior or creative experience is needed! Everyone is welcome!!

Time: 1:30pm- 3:00pm

Workshop is located on the stage, access via a few stairs. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a bit of paint splashed on! 


Beaded Willow Stars Workshop

Get ahead for the festive season, creating beautiful, beaded willow stars. You will learn how to make a simple willow star and then embellish it with your choice of glitter, wire and beads. Create colourful, natural, eco-friendly decorations to brighten your home or hang on your Christmas tree! Hosted by Julie from Nature Makers.

Join Julie for an hour of mindful making using a variety of natural, recycled and eco-friendly materials.

From 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Adults £10 / Adult + 1 child £15 / each additional child £5 to include all materials.

FOOD & DRINK

Grab a bite to eat and a coffee from the pop-up cafe run by local baker Seashore Bakes. You’ll find an amazing selection of cakes & sweet treats on offer such as the Slutty Brownies or Belgium Chocolate Tiffin plus savouries such as sausage rolls and vegan rolls.

Getting Here

 

The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WU

The Shoreham Centre is a short walk from the High Street where the number 2 and 700 buses stop. 5 minute walk from Shoreham Train Station.

There is a large pay and display car park at rear of building and spaces outside the Shoreham Centre where its free to park for one hour.

Accessibility - Wheelchair and pushchair friendly throughout the main halls and café area. Disabled toilets & baby change available. However, the Candle Painting, Bat Painting, Build a Boo & Enamel Mug painting workshops are all located on the stage with access via a few stairs.