Alford Craft Market Centre

Contact Name: Lynne Le Voi

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About Alford Craft Market Centre

Alford Craft Market, a not for profit making organisation run by volunteers, has promoted Arts and Crafts in Alford and the surrounding area - founded in 1974.

Courses, kits & gifts

Craft kit

Pin loom starter kit.

£28.60

Square 4inch 6mm pin gap.

Handcrafted Gift

'Is it safe to go out yet?' Box of 4 Coasters Peeping Tom and Friends

£20.60

Is it safe to go out yet? Box of 4 Coasters Peeping Tom and Friends. Glossy melamine with cork backs

Handcrafted Gift

2 Seagulls on Driftwood by glass artist Matt Sorrell

(1)

£26

2 Seagulls on Driftwood by glass artist Matt Sorrell 26 cm long 6 wide 9 high

In-person course

Lincolnshire - Next course on 9th June 2022

6 Week Beginners Pottery Club with tutor Alan Hill Thursday mornings 10.30 - 1.30 fom 9th June, 2022

£175

5 places. Perfect for pottery beginners or those with limited experience of creating in clay. Over the 6 weeks you will learn how to throw pots, or try handbuilding instead. You will trim, decorate and glaze your pots ready to be fired in the kiln. Come along with your own project or I can offer you a structured course with plenty of inspiration. At the end of the 6 weeks you could choose to either continue with the Beginners Club or try one of our other pottery courses. Please being...

5 places. Perfect for pottery beginners or those with limited experience of creating in clay. Over the 6 weeks you will learn how to throw pots, or try handbuilding instead....

Craft kit

A choice of glass hanger fusing kits by Matt Sorrell

£28

Full glass hanger fusing kits delivered via post Choose from Abstract, Poppies, Daisies, Stars or Butterfliy and Daisy at checkout. Instructions inside. Once created and let to dry over night. Simply put everything back in the box and post. Matt Sorrell will fire your work in his kiln within a two week period and post the final piece back to you.

Full glass hanger fusing kits delivered via post Choose from Abstract, Poppies, Daisies, Stars or Butterfliy and Daisy at checkout. Instructions inside. Once created and let to dry over night....

Craft kit

Barnaby Bear kit

£51.50

Barnaby Bear kit includes everything you need to make a 13 1/2 inch traditional bear. The kit includes pre-cut mohair pieces, glass eyes, joints, pellet and fibre fillings, doll needle, nose thread. Mohair colour may vary slightly but will be a traditional bear colour. Also included are instructions to make a needle felted nose for which the roving wool and needle felting needle is included. Designed for the beginner bear maker in mind although previous sewing experience required.

Barnaby Bear kit includes everything you need to make a 13 1/2 inch traditional bear. The kit includes pre-cut mohair pieces, glass eyes, joints, pellet and fibre fillings, doll needle,...

Handcrafted Gift

Fused glass wildlife scene, hand cut using bullseye glass

£149

Handmade by glass artist Matt Sorrell - 1 only Overall size 32cm long 7 cm wide 33 high

Handcrafted Gift

Handmade Stained Glass Heart

£13.50

Stained Glass heart The heart measures approximately 6cm x 6cms, it hangs with a chain and has a cupid's arrow right though the middle of the heart. It looks lovely in the box, and fabulous hanging in the window, catching the light, or even hanging from a car mirror. Boxed and prettily wrapped with a sprig of lavender. You can have a personal message included, and it can be sent directly to the lucky recipient.

Stained Glass heart The heart measures approximately 6cm x 6cms, it hangs with a chain and has a cupid's arrow right though the middle of the heart. It looks lovely...

Craft kit

Hazel Hare Kit

£51.50

This lovely little hare is designed for the beginner bear maker although sewing skills are required. The kit comprises all mohair pieces pre-cut, all fillings needed, glass eyes, joints, nose thread, strong thread, doll needle, and very detailed instructions to complete your new friend. (colour of mohair cannot be guaranteed as it depends of stock available, but will be very similar to the picture) The height from top of head to heel is 12inches not including ears.

This lovely little hare is designed for the beginner bear maker although sewing skills are required. The kit comprises all mohair pieces pre-cut, all fillings needed, glass eyes, joints, nose...

Craft kit

Heart Bear Ornament Kit

£13

This little fellow has a mohair head and a hand dyed vintage velvet heart. Ideal first kit for a beginner. Finished height 9 inches.

Handcrafted Gift

Heart Glass Bead Pendants

£22.50

Made by Priscilla McGirr, lampworker. Choose your heart bead pendant to send to a loved one by letting us know your choice at checkout. Measurements are approx 6x3x1 cms, and come with 2 matching collars All pendants have a bail attached so you can put the bead on your own chain or collar.

Made by Priscilla McGirr, lampworker. Choose your heart bead pendant to send to a loved one by letting us know your choice at checkout. Measurements are approx 6x3x1 cms, and...

Craft kit

Mayan Spinner Kit

£23

This spinning device was apparently developed by the Mayans, hence the name. It can be used to ply two yarns together as well as to spin. Making enough for a jumper would take an age, but you should certainly be able to spin sufficient yarn for a hat or mittens in a reasonable length of time. The Mayan spinner is very portable and, unlike a drop spindle, can be used in a relatively small space, such as when sitting on a train, meaning you can spin just about anywhere.

This spinning device was apparently developed by the Mayans, hence the name. It can be used to ply two yarns together as well as to spin. Making enough for a...

Craft kit

Owl Glass Panel Fusing Kit

£30

Full glass Owl Panel fusing kit delivered via post. Panel measures 5 x 4 inches. Instructions inside. Once created and let to dry over night simply put everything back in the box and post. Matt Sorrell will fire your work in his kiln within a two week period and post the final piece back to you.

Full glass Owl Panel fusing kit delivered via post. Panel measures 5 x 4 inches. Instructions inside. Once created and let to dry over night simply put everything back in...

Craft kit

Rainbow mosaic coaster kit - makes 4 coasters

£42.50

Rainbow mosaic coaster kit They measure 10cm x 10 cms - 4 in the kit. These new kits are super easy and very relaxing to made. Fantastic for beginners, for children and adults. These are fabulous lockdown boredom busters with a great end result for yourself or to give as gifts. This makes a fabulous crafty gift lots of fun to make with a purpose. Please note - this is not a toy

Rainbow mosaic coaster kit They measure 10cm x 10 cms - 4 in the kit. These new kits are super easy and very relaxing to made. Fantastic for beginners, for...

Handcrafted Gift

The Love Bead pendant

£35

Made by lampworker Pris McGirr the Love Bead measures 7.5cm x 4.0cm x 0.11 cm. A hot Pink handmade glass bead with enclosed sterling silver wire spelling 'love'. A pendant made with my own handmade Lampwork bead and high quality silver plated components from the German company Beadhoppers. All my pendants have a bail attached so you can put the bead on your own chain or collar. Includes postage and packing.

Made by lampworker Pris McGirr the Love Bead measures 7.5cm x 4.0cm x 0.11 cm. A hot Pink handmade glass bead with enclosed sterling silver wire spelling 'love'. A pendant...

A fused glass workshop with Matt Sorrell – Making a colourful owl plaque (Course inactive)

In-person course

holidaygirl273 - 4 years ago - #9536

We decided to try our hand at glass fusion and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We learned a lot and it was great having hands on time making our own pieces which we are waiting eagerly for them to be fired to see the results!!!

A fused glass workshop with Matt Sorrell – Making a colourful owl plaque (Course inactive)

In-person course

Christine - 4 years ago - #9551

Had a great time with Matt Sorrell's glass fusion class last Saturday, really interesting!
Hope to try something else again soon.
Thank you Matt for your patience and help with cutting the curves.

Throwing on the potters wheel - pottery taster session (Course inactive)

In-person course

Jean - 5 years ago - #7207

A fantastic crafting workshop where even the most uncreative of us can try our hand at making something lovely. I just love this great community resource.

Throwing on the potters wheel - pottery taster session (Course inactive)

In-person course

Alison - 5 years ago - #7208

Well run, friendly, a great venue to learn and make friends. I can highly recommend the beginners pottery course I learnt so much and now really enthusiastic about booking more courses. Thank you so much to Pris and Alford Craft Market.

Alford Craft Market Centre

About Alford Craft Market Centre

Courses, kits & gifts

Reviews

A fused glass workshop with Matt Sorrell – Making a colourful owl plaque (Course inactive)

A fused glass workshop with Matt Sorrell – Making a colourful owl plaque (Course inactive)

Throwing on the potters wheel - pottery taster session (Course inactive)

Throwing on the potters wheel - pottery taster session (Course inactive)