The Little Craft Shack is a wonderful community of some of the finest independent creatives from Dorset, Hampshire & the South Coast.
We are proud to support some of the finest local creatives and showcase some of our artists & designers in our online Directory, where you can purchase directly from the maker. (click below)
OUR BUSINESS IS ARTS & CRAFTS
We organise curated "Arts & Crafts Villages" for top local festivals including
- Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival
- Summer Spectacular
We also host our own events throughout the year. These are listed below and, where Applications are Open, we welcome you to apply.
If you are a local festival looking to enhance your event with an Arts & Crafts Village curated by us, please EMAIL US via our "Contact Us" Page
OUR 2026 EVENTS - meet the makers
- Saturday 28th March 2026 - The Little Craft Shack Spring Fair at The Bridge, Milford-on-Sea (Milford-on-sea community centre) the week before Easter. The schools break for Easter so bring the kids & join in our Easter Egg Hunt. FREE entry and the cafe is open too!
- Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June 2026 - Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival The Little Craft Shack will be, once again, curatoring the Arts & Crafts for this "Waitrose of Festivals" An incredible FREE festival weekend for the whole family.
- Sunday 2nd August 2026 - Picnic in the Park, New Forest. This established FREE famiy event based in Lymington will be, for the first time, having an Arts & Crafts Village curated by The Little Craft Shack. We can't wait!
- Saturday 31st October 2026 - The Little Craft Shack Autumn Makers Market at The Masonic Hall in Lymington. Our first year at this NEW VENUE and, as always, it's FREE ENTRY for all our customers. APPLY HERE
- Saturday 28th November 2026 - The Little Craft Shack Christmas Artisan Market at The Allendale Centre in Wimborne. Our 2nd year at this popular venue, and if you want quality over quantity,t hen this is the Christmas Fair for you. FREE ENTRY for all our customer. APPLY HERE
- Saturday 12th December 2026 - The Little Craft Shack Christmas Fair at The Bridge, Milford-on-Sea (Milford-on-sea community centre) Our 3rd year in the lovely village of Milford-on-Sea. This one day fayre is the perfect for those unique Christmas Gifts - FREE ENTRY and the cafe is open too! APPLICATIONS CLOSED.
Supporting local, independent & handmade has never been so important: For many of us it's how we make our living.
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