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…
Read moreEast Dorset Heritage Trust (EDHT) is a registered charity which manages Allendale House in Wimborne. With the loss of income from room hire, including from…
Read moreAs 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…
Read moreDACA members will already be aware that our member day at Knoll Gardens on May 22nd has been cancelled, as the gardens remain closed…
Read moreWe have created a new Arts & Crafts Online page on our website, with links to online lessons, demonstrations and tutorials If you'd like your…
Read moreIt has become clear that we will be unable to hold the Dorset Arts and Crafts Association (DACA) Summer Exhibition this year. We regret that…
Read moreThe coronavirus situation has already led to the cancellation of our Members Day at Knoll Gardens. Not surprisingly, it is also having an impact on…
Read moreNot long now until entries open for 2020! In the meantime, take a look at our video compilation of trophy winners and their work from…
Read moreWe are very sorry to learn of the death of Alan Brown, hurdlemaker. Alan demonstrated his work every year at our Summer Exhibition, and was…
Read moreWe have arranged a special day for DACA members at Knoll Gardens near Wimborne on Friday 22nd May from 10am to 4pm. . The Knoll…
Read moreThe photograph for the 2020 DACA Photograph Challenge has now been released. The photograph is in the November 2019 newsletter and a larger copy…
Read moreOur annual summer exhibition is one of the highlights of the summer, and showcases all aspects of Dorset arts & crafts. This short video…
Read moreDo 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…
Read moreDACA 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…
Read moreThe Dorset Arts & Crafts Grant for 2019 has been awarded to Penelope Williams. Penelope is writing a new book on Dorset Feather Stitchery. The…
Read moreWe are sorry to learn of the unexpected death of John Stork. John was a talented wood turner, making decorative and practical items for the…
Read moreThe Dorset Arts & Crafts Grant for 2018 has been awarded to Westfield Arts College. We are delighted to be able to continue to support…
Read moreAt the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 21st April, elections took place for the Association Officers for 2018 and for members of the committee.…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreWe are sorry to report that Dorothy Watson passed away on 3rd August, after a period of ill health. Dorothy was an enthusiastic supporter of…
Read moreWould you like to learn something new or develop your skills? Some members of the Association provide tuition in a variety of art and craft…
Read moreAt our 2017 AGM, members agreed to introduce a new Junior Membership category, for those aged 18 or under. More information about membership can…
Read moreThe DACA Arts & Crafts Grant for 2017 has been awarded to Westfield Arts College. We are delighted to be supporting the college and…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreWe had an amazing day on Saturday 19th November with our first ever Christmas Craft Fair at Allendale House in Wimborne. A variety of high…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreWe are sorry to report that Trisha Macnaughtan passed away peacefully on 6th April at the Weldmar Hospice in Dorchester, surrounded by her family, after…
Read moreWe 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…
Read moreWe 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…
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