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Digital illustrations by Emily Cooper of a handmade vase, hands crafting a mug, gold necklace, bauble, hand painting, knitted socks and gold stars on a pale invory background. Features forest green text "Winter Craft Fair Maker Call Out" along with the application deadline "7 June".

Maker Call Out: Winter Craft Fair

Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Weekend 1: 13–15 November 2026
Weekend 2: 20–22 November 2026

Application deadline: Sunday 7 June

Blackwell’s Winter Craft Fair has become a highlight of the Cumbrian calendar, and for 2026, we’re growing! We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the fair across two consecutive weekends in November. There will be different stallholders at each weekend.

Set within the beautiful Arts & Crafts architecture of Blackwell, this is a unique opportunity to showcase high-calibre work in a truly historic setting.

Stalls cost £150 + VAT (covers the full three days). Pitch size is approx. 6ft x 4ft

Included in the cost

  • Pitch size is approx. 6ft x 4ft including a 6ft table and a chair.
  • Marketing across our digital channels and external print placements.
  • Paid social media advertising.

How to apply

Stall space inside the house is limited and demand is high. If you would like to apply for a spot please complete the following:

  1. Complete this application form.
  2. Email your application alongside up to 5 images of your work or previous stall set ups to events@lakelandarts.org.uk.
  3. Deadline: Applications must be in by Sunday 7 June 2026.

We aim to notify all successful makers by 30 June 2026. Invoices will be sent out closer to the event date.

Click here to download the application form (word doc)
Click here to download the application form (pdf)