Hey Craft!

From 14 - 16 May 2021 join the Crafts Council’s nationwide festival of craft participation

As part of Get Creative – a nationwide campaign to support everyday creativity - this year the long-running participation festival formerly known as Hey Clay! will evolve into Hey Craft! and take place from Friday 14 – Sunday 16 May. Hey Craft! Is open to all craft disciplines and experience levels, so whether you’re an emerging maker, studio collective or professional looking to learn a new skill – join the fun and help promote the transformative power of craft.

Public activities should focus on the following themes and outcomes:

• Increasing craft participation across the country
• Uplifting participants’ sense of wellbeing
• Building participants’ confidence in pursuing a new craft skill

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on physical events, this year we are inviting event organisers to submit ideas for workshops that can be delivered online. Should UK Government guidance allow for in-person or outdoor activities in May, we will review and communicate a blended mix of virtual and physical activities nearer the event date.

This year’s programme also takes place during Mental Health Awareness Week (10 – 16 May), offering a welcome chance to emphasise the positive impact making can have on our mindset, health and wellbeing.

Find out more

To start planning your activity and to find out how the Crafts Council can promote your event, please download the guidance pack for organisers.

When submitting a What's on listing, remember to include "Hey Craft!" in your event title.

For more information please email heycraft@craftscouncil.org.uk and make sure you’re signed up to our Maker Newsletter for regular updates.

Acknowledgements

Hey Craft! is part of the Get Creative campaign run by the Crafts Council, Voluntary Arts, Family Arts Campaign, What Next?, Arts Council England, Arts Council Wales, Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, 64 Million Artists and Creative People and Places.