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News

Workshop tutors wanted for EDHT
  • September 24, 2020

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…

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Christmas Fair cancelled
  • August 27, 2020

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…

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News from Knoll Gardens
  • May 16, 2020

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

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Arts and Crafts Online
  • May 11, 2020

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…

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Summer Exhibition Cancelled
  • April 25, 2020

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…

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update
  • March 22, 2020

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…

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Trophy winners 2019 video
  • March 08, 2020

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…

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Alan Brown
  • March 01, 2020

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…

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Knoll Gardens Foundation: DACA members free on Friday 22nd May
  • February 23, 2020

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

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DACA Photograph Challenge 2020
  • January 18, 2020

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

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New DACA video
  • June 24, 2019

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

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Do you work in brass or bronze?
  • May 19, 2019

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…

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Floor covering for sale
  • April 09, 2019

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…

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Dorset Arts & Crafts Grant 2019
  • March 26, 2019

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

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John Stork
  • October 31, 2018

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…

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Dorset Arts & Crafts Grant 2018
  • October 13, 2018

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

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Annual General Meeting election results
  • April 24, 2018

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.…

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Annual General Meeting postponed
  • March 02, 2018

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…

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Dorothy Watson
  • August 14, 2017

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…

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Tuition
  • March 24, 2017

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…

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Junior Membership
  • March 02, 2017

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

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DACA Arts & Crafts Grant
  • March 01, 2017

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

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Annual General Meeting 2017
  • February 26, 2017

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…

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Christmas Craft Fair 2016
  • November 27, 2016

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…

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Member's discount - new supplier
  • July 11, 2016

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…

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Trisha Macnaughtan
  • April 10, 2016

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…

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Bursary Award
  • March 22, 2016

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…

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Roger Ffooks
  • September 02, 2015

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…

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