Craft demonstrations are at the heart of Craft Festival Bovey Tracey. Throughout the weekend, skilled makers invite you to slow down and watch craft come to life, from spoon carving, basket weaving and willow sculpture to pottery, printmaking, signwriting, stained glass, woodworking and shibori textiles.

These live demonstrations reveal the time, precision and deep knowledge behind each piece, offering a rare chance to understand not just how things are made, but why they matter.

It’s a hands-on, eye-opening celebration of skill, patience and value and one of the most loved parts of the Festival.