Spring Artisan Fayre - Sunday 12 April 2026 in Upwell

siloutaggart
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Montage of some of the artists attending our Autumn Artisan Fayre on 26 October 2025

A fabulous collection of carefully curated Fenland & East Anglian artists, creators & makers who are selling their work, demonstrating their crafts & holding workshops on the day.

All event profits are going to Norfolk & Waveney MIND, a charity close to our hearts.

Following on from the successes of the last two years of Artisan Fayres (we've raised a total of £5000 for Norfolk & Waveney MIND), Simon and I are putting together our Spring Artisan Fayre to showcase another selection of wonderful local Fenland & East Anglian artists, makers & creators, while at the same time continue to raise funds for Norfolk & Waveney MIND.

Join us at Upwell Hall on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border - New Rd, Upwell, PE14 9AB - from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm on Sunday 12 April.

Some of our artisans are demonstrating their crafts (including dried flower crown making, felting, silversmithing, origami, illustration & pop-up cards, stone carving, willow weaving, beadwork, Powertex sculpture, woodturning, paperclay sculpture, crochet, copper jewellery ...)

FREE ENTRY and oodles of parking at the hall!

Fanoggins Bakery will be joining us again with their yummy homemade snacks and treats and there are tables & seating provided.

Don't miss out on the fabulous high-end raffle with all prizes made by each of the attending artists!

All event profits (stallholder fees, food & drink profits, raffle ticket sales) are going to Norfolk & Waveney MIND, a charity that provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

This particular charity is close to our hearts, as Simon and I devote a lot of our time here at Blended Monkey offering creative therapy workshops & experiences to people who suffer with poor mental health, are recovering from brain trauma, or who generally need to get away from the pressures of everyday life and immerse themselves in something creative and relaxing.

WORKSHOPS & ATTRACTIONS

at our

SPRING ARTISAN FAYRE

Most of our artists are demonstrating their crafts throughout the day, but we also have some scheduled workshops that can be pre-booked (more workshops to follow), including:

POP-UP CARD WORKSHOP

with Aimee from Nacho & Tiki's Studio

Unleash your creativity with a playful, 90-minute hands‑on workshop celebrating all things feline through creative crafting. Join artist Aimee from Nacho & Tiki’s Studio to create charming, characterful mixed‑media cat illustrations, and transform your favourite into a fun pop‑up card. Along the way, you’ll explore expressive backgrounds and other design elements through mark making, texture play, and creative experimentation - purrfect for adding personality and depth to your piece. Ideal for beginners and seasoned makers alike, this joyful workshop blends colour, texture, and a dash of British whimsy for a truly uplifting crafting experience.

The price includes individual illustration kits featuring some of Aimee’s favourite tools and materials for you to use on the day — and take home — so you can continue your creative exploration.

Suitable for ages 8+. Please note that children will need a paying adult with them to help with guidance and safe use of materials.

Price: £25pp including illustration kit to take home.

Email Aimee at nachoandtiki@outlook.com to secure your place; walk in spaces may be available on the day but cannot be guaranteed.

This workshop will be taking place at the following times:

10.15 am - 11.45 am

1.15 pm - 2.45 pm

WOODTURNING DEMONSTRATIONS

with Simon from Blended Monkey

Throughout the day, Simon will be providing woodturning demonstrations on the electric lathe. Simon teaches woodturning (beginners, intermediate and a 2-day comprehensive course), green woodworking (using a pole lathe, axe block and shave horse), spoon carving, and sharpening.

Check out the times below and enjoy!

11.00 am - 11.30 am

12.00 pm - 12.30 pm

1.30 pm - 2.00 pm

More information about our woodturning workshops: https://www.blendedmonkey.co.uk/category/workshops-and-tuition