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East Dorset Heritage Trust (EDHT) is a registered charity which manages Allendale House in Wimborne. With the loss of income from room hire, including from…

As with the summer exhibition, our Christmas Fair has also fallen victim to the Covid-19 pandemic. Given the continued uncertainty of the situation, we have…

  DACA members will already be aware that our member day at Knoll Gardens on May 22nd has been cancelled, as the gardens remain closed…

We have created a new Arts & Crafts Online page on our website, with links to online lessons, demonstrations and tutorials If you'd like your…

It has become clear that we will be unable to hold the Dorset Arts and Crafts Association (DACA) Summer Exhibition this year.  We regret that…

The coronavirus situation has already led to the cancellation of our Members Day at Knoll Gardens. Not surprisingly, it is also having an impact on…

Not long now until entries open for 2020! In the meantime, take a look at our video compilation of trophy winners and their work from…

We are very sorry to learn of the death of Alan Brown, hurdlemaker.   Alan demonstrated his work every year at our Summer Exhibition, and was…

We have arranged a special day for DACA members at Knoll Gardens near Wimborne on Friday 22nd May from 10am to 4pm. . The Knoll…

The photograph for the 2020 DACA Photograph Challenge has now been released.    The photograph is in the November 2019 newsletter and a larger copy…

  Our annual summer exhibition is one of the highlights of the summer, and showcases all aspects of Dorset arts & crafts. This short video…

Do you work in brass or bronze?   We've been asked whether we know of anyone who would be able to make a replacement leaf for…

DACA owns a large heavy-duty canvas floor covering.  We no longer have any use for this and it is taking up valuable storage space. There…

The Dorset Arts & Crafts Grant for 2019 has been awarded to Penelope Williams. Penelope is writing a new book on Dorset Feather Stitchery.   The…

We are sorry to learn of the unexpected death of John Stork. John was a talented wood turner, making decorative and practical items for the…

The Dorset Arts & Crafts Grant for 2018 has been awarded to Westfield Arts College.  We are delighted to be able to continue to support…

At the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 21st April, elections took place for the Association Officers for 2018 and for members of the committee.…

The Association's Annual General Meeting, which was due to be held on Saturday 3rd March, has been postponed in view of the weather forecast. A…

We are sorry to report that Dorothy Watson passed away on 3rd August, after a period of ill health. Dorothy was an enthusiastic supporter of…

Would you like to learn something new or develop your skills?  Some members of the Association provide tuition in a variety of art and craft…

At our 2017 AGM, members agreed to introduce a new Junior Membership category, for those aged 18 or under.   More information about membership can…

The DACA Arts & Crafts Grant for 2017 has been awarded to Westfield Arts College.   We are delighted to be supporting the college and…

The Association's AGM will be held on Saturday 4th March at Purbeck School, starting at 10:30am.    Paid-up members have been sent the Annual Report…

We had an amazing day on Saturday 19th November with our first ever Christmas Craft Fair at Allendale House in Wimborne.  A variety of high…

The Half Moon Bead Shop, Poundbury has joined the list of local suppliers offering a discount to members.   Members will receive 10% discount on shop and…

We are sorry to report that Trisha Macnaughtan passed away peacefully on 6th April at the Weldmar Hospice in Dorchester, surrounded by her family, after…

We are pleased to announce that the Association's Bursary for 2016 has been awarded to Kate Seeger, Festival Director for the Free Expressions Art Festival…

We were sorry to learn of the death of Roger Ffooks on 29th August 2015.   Roger's grandfather, E Archdall Ffooks was one of the early…