Summer Artisan Fayre - Sunday 19 July 2026 in Upwell

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Montage of some of the artists attending our Summer Artisan Fayre on 19 July 2026

A wonderful 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.

This is our third year of hosting and sponsoring our Artisan Fayres (this will be our 8th event!). We've raised a total of £5700 for Norfolk & Waveney MIND so far, and Simon and I are putting together our Summer Artisan Fayre following the same ethos of showcasing another great selection of local Fenland & East Anglian artists, makers & creators, while at the same time continuing 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 19 July.

Some of our artisans are demonstrating their crafts (including pencil art, dried flower crown making, woodturning, silversmithing, origami, illustration, willow weaving, beadwork, Powertex sculpture, clay sculpture, copper jewellery ...)

FREE ENTRY and plenty of parking at the hall!

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

Don't miss out on the amazing 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.

Poster for the Summer Artisan Fayre that's being held on 19 July 2026 in Upwell Hall

WORKSHOPS & ATTRACTIONS

at our

SUMMER 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:

METAL-EMBOSSING: HANGING DECORATIONS & GREETINGS CARDS

with Aimee from Nacho & Tiki's Studio

Add a touch of sparkle to your day at the Summer Artisan Fayre with this hands‑on metal‑embossing workshop.

Whether you’re drawn to bold patterns, delicate botanicals, or looking to create something personal for you or a friend, you’ll learn how to turn embossed metal sheet into charming hanging decorations and/or greetings cards.

Each participant will receive an A6 metal sheet in a colour of their choice — gold, silver, or copper. You can create as many decorative elements as you wish from your sheet, and there will be materials available to make hanging decorations and up to two greetings cards each. using your embossed designs.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

You’ll be guided step‑by‑step through the embossing process, from choosing your design to adding those satisfying raised details and textures.

It’s a relaxing, creative session open to all abilities and from age 8+, with children accompanied by a paying adult.

What you’ll create:

Unique metal‑embossed hanging decorations and up to two greetings cards
Designs for all occasions - birthdays, celebrations, thank‑you’s, and more
Inspiration drawn from a wide range of subjects, including animals, florals, landscapes, patterns, and seasonal themes
If you would like to work from your own artwork or photographs, please bring images of these with you to the workshop

Workshop Times:

10:15 – 11:45am

1:15 – 2:45pm

£15pp including all materials.

How to take part:

You’re welcome to book and guarantee your place in advance by emailing Aimee at nachoandtiki@outlook.com or simply drop in on the day (if we have space).

POWERTEX SLATE HEART PLAQUE

with Sue & Lynda from Fen Mill Crafts

This project does not require any previous experience with Powertex and is a great way to explore the creativity that Powertex offers.

All materials are provided and at the end of the session you will be able to take way your completed heart (choose from a variety of designs).

They are 15cm in height and after a 3-week curing period can be hung outdoors.

We create alongside you so you can see the steps needed to create the project using Powertex, Stone Art, and pigments. This project uses minimal fabric and provides a focus on dry brushing to highlight all the textures.

Enjoy this creative workshop that is available to all abilities and from age 6+, with children accompanied by a paying adult.

Workshop Times:

Throughout the day

£20pp including all materials.

How to take part:

Simply drop in on the day and enjoy!

PYROGRAPHED MUSHROOM

with Tic Challis

INFO TO FOLLOW

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