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Arts and crafts in Essex

Essex (including Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Castle Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, Harlow, Maldon, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Tendring, Thurrock and Uttlesford.) is in the East of England of England. It has a population of around 1,725,000 and covers approximately 367,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Middlesex, Suffolk.

County flag of EssexDating back to the Anglo Saxon period, Essex is among the oldest counties in Britain and with little locally available stone, many of the counties older buildings were constructed using timber or bricks. The county town of Essex is Chelmsford, where visitors to the local museum can see exhibits reflecting the areas history and heritage, as well as pieces of pottery and glass work. Colchester is considered to be the oldest recorded town in the country, pre-dating the Roman conquest, when it had the Celtic name Camulodunon. In Colchester you can visit Hollytrees Museum, which is located in a Georgian house and runs arts and crafts workshops, events relating to local history and has exhibits including costumes, clocks and watches. Performing arts venues in Essex include the West Cliff Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea, the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch, Colchester Arts Centre, the Palace Theatre in Southend-on-Sea and the Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford.

Ingatestone Hall is a Tudor house built during the 16th century and decorated with furnishings reflecting its history, such as paintings, tapestries and wood panelled walls. Coggeshall Grange Barn dates back to the 13th century, making it one of the earliest remaining timber framed buildings in Europe and exhibited within it are a number of old farming machines and tools. Visitors to the popular coastal resort of Southend-on-Sea can walk along the longest pleasure pier in the world, which is 1.34 miles long and stretches out into the Thames Estuary. Eastbury Manor House is an Elizabethan merchants house in Barking built during the 16th century and extensively restored during the 20th century. The house is owned by the National Trust, though managed by the local borough council and is used as a community heritage resource. Other attractions in Essex include Chelmsford Cathedral, Dedham Art and Craft Centre, Mountfitchet Castle, The Saffron Walden Gallery, Castle Park in Colchester and Thorndon Country Park in Brentwood.

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

New Windmill Hall Upminster, Upminster, Essex

Saturday, 2 December 2023

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 9 December 2023

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Epping Catholic Church Hall, Epping, Essex

Saturday, 16 December 2023

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Epping Catholic Church Hall, Epping, Essex

Saturday, 16 December 2023

Christmas at The Mills

Christmas at The Mills

The Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, Essex

Saturday, 16 December 2023 (2 day event)

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Firstsite Colchester, Colchester, Essex

Saturday, 2 March 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Sunday, 3 March 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 9 March 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Epping Catholic Church Hall, Epping, Essex

Saturday, 16 March 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Mill Arts and Craft Centre The Rayleigh Mill, Rayleigh, Essex

Saturday, 23 March 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

New Windmill Hall Upminster, Upminster, Essex

Sunday, 7 April 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 13 April 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Mill Arts and Craft Centre The Rayleigh Mill, Rayleigh, Essex

Saturday, 27 April 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Firstsite Colchester, Colchester, Essex

Saturday, 4 May 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 11 May 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Epping Catholic Church Hall, Epping, Essex

Saturday, 18 May 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Mill Arts and Craft Centre The Rayleigh Mill, Rayleigh, Essex

Saturday, 25 May 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

New Windmill Hall Upminster, Upminster, Essex

Sunday, 2 June 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 8 June 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Mill Arts and Craft Centre The Rayleigh Mill, Rayleigh, Essex

Saturday, 22 June 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Firstsite Colchester, Colchester, Essex

Saturday, 6 July 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 13 July 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Epping Catholic Church Hall, Epping, Essex

Saturday, 20 July 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Firstsite Colchester, Colchester, Essex

Saturday, 7 September 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

New Windmill Hall Upminster, Upminster, Essex

Sunday, 8 September 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 14 September 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Epping Catholic Church Hall, Epping, Essex

Saturday, 21 September 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Mill Arts and Craft Centre The Rayleigh Mill, Rayleigh, Essex

Saturday, 28 September 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Firstsite Colchester, Colchester, Essex

Saturday, 5 October 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

New Windmill Hall Upminster, Upminster, Essex

Sunday, 6 October 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 12 October 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Mill Arts and Craft Centre The Rayleigh Mill, Rayleigh, Essex

Saturday, 26 October 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Firstsite Colchester, Colchester, Essex

Saturday, 2 November 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Sunday, 3 November 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 9 November 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Epping Catholic Church Hall, Epping, Essex

Saturday, 16 November 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Mill Arts and Craft Centre The Rayleigh Mill, Rayleigh, Essex

Saturday, 23 November 2024

Christmas Fayre

Christmas Fayre

Ingrebourne Links Golf and Country Club, Rainham, Rainham, Essex

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

New Windmill Hall Upminster, Upminster, Essex

Sunday, 1 December 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Firstsite Colchester, Colchester, Essex

Saturday, 7 December 2024

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 14 December 2024

Pywright

Pywright

Chelmsford, Essex

Pyrography is the process of burning a picture or pattern into wood or leather, possibly ...

Marinova Creative

Marinova Creative

Woodford Green, Essex

Victoria McGillicuddy is a London based artist and art teacher and the sole abstract ...

Nanny Bons handmade teddy bears and gifts

Nanny Bons handmade teddy bears and gifts

Harlow, Essex

I have made soft toys from an early age as a hobby and then went on to making toys for ...

THE WAX SHACK

THE WAX SHACK

Southend on sea, Essex

As a small family run business here at The Wax Shack , we make our melts as the orders ...

Maxi Wax and The Bubble Shop

Maxi Wax and The Bubble Shop

Southend on Sea, Essex

Maxi Wax and The Bubble shop is a family business. As I am a creative person and love ...

Spider Watson

Spider Watson

Grays, Essex

I enjoy drawing and creating fantasy characters using both pen and ink as well as generating ...

Heart with Love Ltd

Exhibitor

Woodford Green, Essex

Our approach to work is to create tailored and timeless gifts, objects and peaces of ...

Nzema Appolo

Nzema Appolo

Barking, Essex

When I was younger I used to have chronic eczema. I was not able to use products in ...

Becky Alexander

Becky Alexander

Earls Colne, Essex

I am a designer of unique colourful prints, that I apply to different homeware products. ...

Mae Kandoo

Mae Kandoo

Brightlingsea, Essex

Inspired by strolls along the prom and walks along the estuary, Mae Kandoos original ...

Sew La Soul

Sew La Soul

Harlow, Essex

Soft Furnishings - Accessories – Bunting - Gifts I have been making bespoke curtains ...

Nicholas Owen

Exhibitor

Colchester, Essex

I create mostly original monotype prints of Essex landscapes as well as acrylic and oil ...

Made It Gifts

Made It Gifts

Witham, Essex

Made It Gifts is a small business I started myself after my mental health took a downturn ...

Jason Keith Jewellery Ltd

Jason Keith Jewellery Ltd

Chelmsford, Essex

Jason Keith designs bespoke jewellery and specialises in creating unique wedding rings ...

MGGW Wood and Resin Designs

MGGW Wood and Resin Designs

Earls Colne, Essex

Hand crafted and bespoke items made from locally sourced natural or upcycled wood that ...

The TINY Soap Lab

The TINY Soap Lab

Finchingfield, Essex

Just over a year ago, our family uprooted and moved to the quintessentially English village ...

Fluffy Clawart prints

Fluffy Clawart prints

Halstead, Essex

Hi Everyone, My name is Georgina and last year in lockdown I decided to get crafty and ...

3D art by Leigh

3D art by Leigh

Saffron Walden, Essex

3D art by Leigh Hi my name is Leigh. I was born in Edmonton north London. I cant really ...

The Soy Wax Candle Company

The Soy Wax Candle Company

Little Braxted, Essex

Artisan, ethically sources, vegan friendly candles made by The Soy Wax Candle Company ...

Metals Arts and Crafts

Metals Arts and Crafts

Manningtree, Essex

I make silver jewellery and enamelled art work. I also draw and paint and make teacup ...

Ile Kekere

Ile Kekere

Harlow, Essex

Eco-luxury boutique, offering a collection of handmade and responsibly sourced jewellery. ...

Avas Attic

Avas Attic

Braintree, Essex

My name is Nikola Nolden and I paint or draw portraits, various mediums, from photos, ...

Heroot

Heroot

Loughton, Essex

Herbal remedies for body and soul, skincare range to heighten the senses and skin as ...

Bags A More

Bags A More

Brentwood, Essex

All items are handmade and include tote bags, foldable reusable bags, bucket hats, fabric ...

Crafty Claires Designs

Crafty Claires Designs

Southend on Sea, Essex

I use epoxy resin to make costers, trinket trays, keyrings, magnets and ornaments and ...

Woollen Pleasure

Woollen Pleasure

Grays, Essex

I have a few specialised Etsy shops. But I prefer to meet my customers in person. I ...

Lois Fordham

Lois Fordham

Harlow, Essex

Quiddity Jewellery creates elegant and classy handmade earrings and bracelets. Each piece ...

Peter Bushby Photography

Peter Bushby Photography

Weeley Clacton on Sea, Essex

I have an MA(Photography) and am an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society. If ...

The Only Way Is Gin

The Only Way Is Gin

Roydon, Essex

Exciting – Flamboyant – Yet Smooth and Sophisticated. Our Gins are produced in limited ...

Jo Lee

Jo Lee

Billericay Essex, Essex

A duo, each with a different talent, but both with acrylic paint. Im Jo Lee, I paint ...

Wonky Wheel

Wonky Wheel

Finchingfield, Essex

Welcome to Wonky Wheel our local independent gallery and gift shop dedicated to promoting ...

The Baby Gift Boutique

The Baby Gift Boutique

Basildon, Essex

Handmade nappy cakes made to order whether it be the centre piece of a baby shower or ...

Crafty Cards by JoJo

Crafty Cards by JoJo

Witham, Essex

Starting in 2017 as a handmade card business I have expanded into a range of decorative ...

Retro Barb Furniture

Retro Barb Furniture

Harwich, Essex

I love to upcycle various objects of all shapes and sizes. I take preloved items, such ...

Babs sewing room

Babs sewing room

Harlow, Essex

I am just starting out. I make scrunchies, tote bags and other bags. Dribble bibs,, ...

Glisten and Glow Candles

Glisten and Glow Candles

Blackmore, Essex

We are a small family run business based in Essex making hand poured, eco and vegan friendly ...

Abstract Art

Exhibitor

Billericay Essex, Essex

Open up your space, open your mind and feel tension release with abstract art. Fill your ...

Abstract Art

Exhibitor

Billericay Essex, Essex

Open up your space, open your mind and feel tension release with abstract art. Fill your ...

London Film and Comic Com Olympia

Exhibitor

Grays, Essex

The event at Olympia was our first event of the year and we had a great time meeting ...

Please find in my social links a surveymonkey to become a registered stallholder

Organiser

Southend On Sea, Essex

I am keen to build a network of stallholders to enable us all to have an opportunity ...

Great Weekend

Exhibitor

Grays, Essex

We had a great weekend at Detling. The weather was great, venue was fine and we met a ...

Scratching the Surface of my Business

Scratching the Surface of my Business

Earls Colne, Essex

Starting out my business has been a steep learning curve which I imagine lots of small ...

Moving on Web Page news

Moving on Web Page news

Brightlingsea, Essex

At the end of September I started an online training course for creative businesses with ...

Perfect Artisan Soy Wax Candles

Perfect Artisan Soy Wax Candles

Little Braxted, Essex

Finding gifts for friends is made simple at The Soy Wax Candle Company. We will also ...

Tidy Bot Range

Exhibitor

Colchester, Essex

Very new to all this craft business but loving every moment I get to work on my wood ...

How to care for your favourite pieces of jewellery

How to care for your favourite pieces of jewellery

Chelmsford, Essex

I often get asked about Cleaning and Caring for Your Jewellery, whether its for a piece ...

Organising Craft and Clock Fairs

Organiser

Colchester, Essex

I am just starting to organise Craft Fairs to complement the Clock Fairs I already run. ...

Exhibiting at Planet Folkestone Sunday 7th May

Exhibitor

Grays, Essex

I am happy to say that I will be at the Planet Folkestone sc-fi show on the 7th May 2017. ...

segmented woodturning

Exhibitor

Hockley, Essex

i have been doing segemented woodturning for coming on five years now. i joined sandon ...

Snape Maltings Vintage and Makers Market

Exhibitor

Brightlingsea, Essex

Put some Yay! into your day...one of the tag lines used the Snape Maltings Vintage and ...

Simply events 2016 dates

Organiser

Stambourne, Essex

We do have a few spaces at some of our 2016 dates still available, please get intouch ...

Christmas at Waterside Gallery

Exhibitor

Brightlingsea, Essex

This annual event has become increasingly popular with local shoppers and visitors to ...

Now Strike takes on an apprentice

Exhibitor

Chelmsford, Essex

After many months of searching Now Strike Archery Ltd are proud to announce that Heather ...

Crafty Mums

Exhibitor

Brightlingsea, Essex

Crafty Mums is a joy of a shop! It provides a great opportunity to retail hand made products ...

Make just one someone happy

Exhibitor

Brightlingsea, Essex

Having just posted the last of Mae Kandoos Christmas orders,beginning to reflect on 2014s ...

Things British

Exhibitor

Brightlingsea, Essex

Having recently visited Greenwich Market and the surrounding shops, I was delighted to ...

Detling Antiques Fair

Exhibitor

Grays, Essex

Hi everyone I will be attending Detling Antiques Fair this weekend on the 11th and 12th ...

Emma Watson Update

Exhibitor

Grays, Essex

Hi Everyone I have belonged to this site for a couple or years now and have attended ...

St Lawrence Hall Upminster

Exhibitor

Grays, Essex

Fantastic News. My dad Tim will be at the Craft Fair at St Lawrence Hall in Upminster ...

I make and create small cheeky characters

Exhibitor

Grays, Essex

Hi my name is Spider and I am a qualified Graphic Designer with a passion for painting ...


Edward Bawden

(Born 1903 in Braintree in Essex), Illustration, Painting

A graphic artist, illustrator and painter. He was a war artist during the World War II.