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We warmly welcome families with children of all ages. 

Craft Lab (Saturday and Sunday Only) 

Families are warmly welcomed at Craft Festival, nurturing young talent is a key aim and children from 2-18 can enjoy free, drop-in workshops in the Craft Lab. Lead by Jim Parkyn, Make South West, Stover School, Devon Weavers, Brick Ideas, and QEST. There will be a range of workshops exploring the theme of Sea, Land and Sky.

The Amazing Scene Machine with King of Clay-mation, The Master of Plasticine, Jim Parkyn

Join Jim in The Craft Lab on Saturday & Sunday, and create a plasticine masterpiece, guided by the Master Maker and Aardman Ambassador himself. YOu creation will be included in a stop motion film made over the weekend. FREE, Drop-in and no-need to book. Numbers will be limited so it will be first come, first served. 

Our Craft Lab Partners are QEST, Brick Ideas, Make South West, Stover School, Devon Weavers Workshop and Jim Parkyn. 

Children and adults will be entertained by Clive Pig and Micky Bimble and walkabout theatre by Jonty Depp and Friends.

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Craft Festival Bovey Tracey 21st Anniversary Edition June 6-8, 2025Hello, Join us in June next year and celebrate another special birthday as we celebrate 21 years as one of the finest craft events in Europe.  â Craft Festival Bovey Tracey 2025 will feature over 200 selected makers from across the UK with a programme of workshops for all ages, craft demonstrations, Craft Cinema, social and wellbeing events, street theatre, live music and great food set in idyllic surroundings on the edge of Dartmoor.

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