Living Crafts | Hatfield Park

Hatfield Park is hosting hundreds of exceptional designer-makers for the Living Crafts this May.

Enjoy a bonanza of beautiful British craftsmanship, a great destination to discover contemporary design
and one of a kind pieces. Our Special Showcase Pavilion ‘Fifty Fabulous Years’ will mark this magnificent
milestone and visitors can expect a vibrant Seventies festival atmosphere with live entertainment.
Organiser Robin Younger comments, ‘If you’re a fan of creative crafts you’ll love this show! We have been
championing niche British craft skills for fifty years valuing originality, excellence in design, provenance
and sustainability. Our reputation for quality is testament to the careful selection of our amazingly talented
designer-makers. We are thrilled to be celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year and have launched a
new four day festival pass so visitors can make the most of this special show!’.

With its unique blend of contemporary skills, innovation, design and traditional heritage crafts, Living
Crafts is all about creative processes in action. You’ll be surrounded by activity - spectacular
glassblowing, hand throwing in clay, stone carving, metalwork and so much more. Discover the beauty of
craftsmanship through a series of demonstrations and get creative in one of the hands-on craft
workshops.

It is the perfect opportunity to buy unique work while shopping small and supporting creative businesses
and independent artisans. Enjoy meeting the makers, hearing their stories and even commissioning a
special personal piece. Show highlights include The Art Centre, Masterclass Pavilion and Living History
Village including demonstrations of jewellery making, long bow making, leathercarving and ceramics. Not
forgetting the ever popular Food and Drink Pavilion featuring delicious artisan fayre.

Visitors can choose from literally dozens of fun and creative workshops and learn from our friendly
experts how to make your own masterpiece, everything from silversmithing, silk painting and stone
carving to enamelling, clay sculpture and watercolour painting.

Tickets include admission to the famous gardens surrounding Hatfield House with houly tours. The Old
Palace, childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I is also open for a small supplementary charge. With live
entertainment, festival food and plenty of places to sit and relax, this is an inspiring day out for all the
family.

Visitors can save money by booking in advance. Living Crafts is the must attend event for anyone who
loves outstanding British design, craft and creativity.