The soap and paper making workshop by Kettlers Cottage Crafts at the
Tuesday Summer Market in Alford Corn Exchange was a great success!
Next week, glass bead making.
Tuesday Summer Market in Alford Corn Exchange was a great success!
Next week, glass bead making.
The Lincolnshire Ladder back chair, made by Robert Ley at the Spring Bank Holiday event is now ready for it's rush seat. This style was made in Alford, Louth and Spilsby by the Ashton family during the 18th century.
The Post Event Party and the official presentation of the Lincolnshire
Ladder Back Chair ( albeit unfinished) on Bank Holiday Monday evening.
The chair, which was made on a pole lathe by Robert E. Ley of Alford, will be finished, rush seated,
and will remain at Alford Manor House as a symbol of the 40 year partnership between
Craft Market and Manor House.
Ladder Back Chair ( albeit unfinished) on Bank Holiday Monday evening.
The chair, which was made on a pole lathe by Robert E. Ley of Alford, will be finished, rush seated,
and will remain at Alford Manor House as a symbol of the 40 year partnership between
Craft Market and Manor House.
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Next Event: Summer Market in
Alford Corn Exchange, Tuesday the 10th of June. 10 am - 4 pm Demonstration of Soap making and Paper making The next generation? A happy participant in our childrens' pottery workshop at the weekend! See more photographs on the Gallery page. 
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Great atmosphere and visitor numbers at our Easter Market!
Thanks to everyone who came, specially the workshop leaders
Now getting ready for the big event at the end of May at Alford Manor House.
Thanks to everyone who came, specially the workshop leaders
Now getting ready for the big event at the end of May at Alford Manor House.
Events this Year, please see below:
40 Years of Alford Craft Market and 100 Years of Alford Crafts
To celebrate our 40th Anniversary we are taking a look back at the crafts and trades that existed in the town 100 years ago.
Each event will be tailored to offer a variety of demonstrations, guided tours and talks about the town and its craftsmen. We will take this opportunity to also display a retrospective of our 40 years as a craft market. In 1974, the term Craft Market was unheard of and many people flocked to Alford to appreciate quality handmade work. Alford Craft Market was the only one of its kind in the county. It is a tremendous achievement to still be a thriving place for crafts 40 years on. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Heather and Michel Ducos who originated the market and ran it for 20 years, and the successive committee members who made it possible for the market to continue to this day.
If you have never been to Alford Craft Market, don't miss it this year!
If you used to go to Alford Craft market in days gone by, please come and see us this year.
We welcome your memories, email us.
Each event will be tailored to offer a variety of demonstrations, guided tours and talks about the town and its craftsmen. We will take this opportunity to also display a retrospective of our 40 years as a craft market. In 1974, the term Craft Market was unheard of and many people flocked to Alford to appreciate quality handmade work. Alford Craft Market was the only one of its kind in the county. It is a tremendous achievement to still be a thriving place for crafts 40 years on. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Heather and Michel Ducos who originated the market and ran it for 20 years, and the successive committee members who made it possible for the market to continue to this day.
If you have never been to Alford Craft Market, don't miss it this year!
If you used to go to Alford Craft market in days gone by, please come and see us this year.
We welcome your memories, email us.
Support from the communityAlford craft market relies almost entirely on donations to pay for venues and for professional artists: demonstrators, performers, artists running workshops.
This year we are extremely pleased and grateful for the help from Alford Town Council provided to make August bank holiday possible. They are a few ways you can help us throughout the year if you wish to see Alford Craft Market continue its 40 year tradition. You can now donate through the Coop community Champion scheme: 1- Click on the button below, 2- Select "Choose your community Champion", you can search the list, to select a specific group you will need to sign in. 3- Log in to the members area (you will need your dividend card number, email address and you will be asked to set a password), 4- Select " change community Champions preferences", 5- Use the search facility to find a group, select them and log out. |
If you wish to contribute in a different way we always welcome your help.
If you would like to become a ‘Friend of Alford Craft Market’ and spend an hour or two welcoming visitors at the gate over the bank holiday weekends we would love to hear from you. The craft market is run entirely by a small committee of volunteers and we are finding it hard to cover all the jobs between us, so if you can lend a hand with this vital task please contact our membership secretary: priscillamcgirr@btinternet.com |
