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Snowdrop Weekend

Join us for RHS Garden Rosemoor's Snowdrop Weekend when we celebrate these early harbingers of…

Arts & Crafts Events

You will find an array of arts and crafts activities in North Devon. The West Country is known for its creativity and with the beautiful scenery offering up inspiration at every turn it is no surprise that there is an abundance of artists in this part of the world.

Art events

From art exhibitions to workshops, there are loads of art themed events going on around North Devon, so whether you want to go to an exhibition and view some of the local art or you want to have a go yourself you’ll find plenty to do here.

There are a number of galleries in the area, one example is White Moose gallery, a contemporary art gallery in the old ceramic quarter in Barnstaple. It presents work by both new and established artists through a varied and high-quality programme of innovative exhibitions. While Echo Beach in Ilfracombe has quickly become a focal creative hub for both established and emerging local artists, ceramicists, sculptors and photographers.

To really immerse yourself in art during your visit, stay at or drop into the Broomhill Art Hotel near Barnstaple. The hotel lies in one of the most glorious valleys, surrounded by hundreds of acres of woodland and bound by its own stream. Established in 1997 by Dutch couple Rinus and Aniet van de Sande, over the years it has organically grown into one of the largest permanent collections of contemporary sculpture in the south west of England.

Craft events

If you like supporting local artists by picking up a few handmade gifts, look out for craft fairs in many of North Devon’s villages and towns. You’ll be amazed what you’ll find from homemade soaps and hand creams, to crochet to delicious food and drink.

There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in workshops to make your own crafts, during the winter you can find wreath making workshops and opportunities to create your own Christmas decorations, while at Halloween there are pumpkin carving sessions and in the spring, the chance to make your own wicker baskets and decorate your own eggs.

Whether you want to learn a new skill or refine existing ones, you’ll find workshops in just about everything from glasswork, metal work, wood carving and more in studios and event spaces all over the region.

Festivals and concerts

North Devon is home to several performance venues which regularly host festivals and concerts that cover a wide range of arts, from literature festivals, like the internationally known book fest in Appledore to music festivals, like the ones held in Croyde.

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Stained Glass Workshop

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Crafts

Bideford

You will be able to design your own fabulous stained glass to combine with and compliment your chosen piece of driftwood. You will learn the different techniques of glass…

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Snowdrop Weekend

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Guided Walk

Great Torrington

Join us for RHS Garden Rosemoor's Snowdrop Weekend when we celebrate these early harbingers of spring. There will be specialist nurseries (Elworthy Cottage Plants, Triffids…

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1 Feb 2020to2 Feb 2020
An Evening of Marvin Gaye

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Theatre

Uffculme, Cullompton

Let's get it on with a special evening of the 'Prince of Soul' with the velvet falsetto, Marvin Gaye.
Expect stunning soulful vocals from the charismatic Wayne Hernandez(as…

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22 Feb 2020to22 Feb 2020
Animal Sculpture

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Animal/Wildlife

Bondleigh, North Tawton

As with the human figure, animals have specific Design Criteria ™ and this workshop will teach you the designs, proportion and anatomy of a selected group of animals. Working…

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17 Mar 2020to20 Mar 2020
Specialist Techniques (Face, Feet & Hands)

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Art

Bondleigh, North Tawton

Learn how to sculpt specific figurative features to achieve more realistic aspects in your sculptures. In very practical sessions with master sculptor Andrew Sinclair MRBS,…

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21 Apr 2020to24 Apr 2020
The Square Dance

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Barnstaple

The Square Dance is a 'Fab Forties' themed evening being held in the glorious Town Square in the centre of Barnstaple.
Dancing, music, cash bar, living history displays,…

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9 May 2020to9 May 2020
VE Festival

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Festival

Barnstaple

On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2020, we are bringing VE Festival to Barnstaple - a huge FREE celebration for VE Day 75 which will feature live music and entertainment, a…

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9 May 2020to10 May 2020
Woolsery Agricultural Show, Monday 27 July 2020, in aid of local charities

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Country Show

Bideford

A fun-filled day packed with a programme of activities. Classes include crafts, cattle and sheep, together with horse and pony competitions. There will be a dairy marquee…

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27 July 2020to27 July 2020
New Year's Eve Fancy Dress Party

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New Years Eve

Bideford

Party away until the New Year bells chime. There will be fires and gunpowder to illuminate the quay and celebrate another year's passing, plus a disco. You'll find it a…

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31 Dec 2020to1 Jan 2021
Portrait Sculpture - Level 1

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Art

Bondleigh, North Tawton

This innovative workshop reveals the secrets that will enable you to create a true likeness in your portrait sculptures every time, no matter what your experience of…

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21 Jan 2020to24 Jan 2020

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