A Perfect Day for Craft Lovers
Living Crafts is a one-stop creative shopping experience, showcasing contemporary arts and crafts of an exceptional standard and celebrating the talents of our most highly acclaimed British designer-makers. When you visit Living Crafts, you will discover unique designs and beautifully hand-crafted work and be able to commission one-off pieces, personalised for you direct from the maker. Get close up to master craftsmen and women who will demonstrate their skills and create your own masterpiece in our amazing workshops. Shop, create and enjoy a memorable day out.
A Creative Experience
From the beautiful work displayed in our Showcase Pavilion to the workshops you will be inspired to find stunning art and craft to display in your home, whether you commission something from the designer or buy direct from the maker. There are opportunities to shop for unique designs in fashion and jewellery or even to create your own. Talk to the experts, hear their stories, find out how things are made and try out a new craft. Have a go at oil painting, rag-rugging or chocolate making. Living Crafts is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your family and friends. Immerse yourself in our creative world.
More than just great British Craft & Design
Learn from the experts in the Masterclass Pavilion which features some of the best makers in their field. A Living History Village brings heritage crafts to life and our Art in Herts Pavilion brings the local art scene right to the show.
Sculpture Spectacular
Get up close to some stunning pieces in our open air gallery, celebrating carving and casting.
Let us entertain you!
Sit down, relax and listen to some live jazz with your prosecco and enjoy our lively brass band on the Sunday.
Traditional Maypole and sword dancing will be performed by local children on the Thursday and Friday creating a festival atmosphere. Historical storytelling by yarnsmith Dave Tonge will enthral visitors of all ages throughout the show.
Hatfield House
A short walk or free shuttle bus ride away through the beautiful parkland leads you to Hatfield House, the Jacobean masterpiece, home of The Marquess of Salisbury. Hatfield House will be open from 11.00am - 4.00pm for an additional charge. Please see www.hatfield-house.co.uk for further information.
West Garden
Admission to Living Crafts includes entry to the renowned West Garden surrounding The Old Palace, the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I, which open from 10.00am - 5.30pm.