Farnham Craft Town

Farnham Craft Town Farnham, the first region in England to be awarded World Craft City status. The craft town project aims to build on the town’s creative past.

Farnham’s rich heritage of craft dating back to the 16th century has earned the town the honour of being able to refer to itself as England’s craft town. Farnham has several highly acclaimed art and craft venues in Farnham including the Crafts Study Centre, the University of Creative Arts, the Farnham Maltings and New Ashgate Gallery to name just a few. The project aims to attract an increased num

ber of visitors to the town who wish to take part in one of the many craft courses or activities on offer throughout the year. Each year October the town hosts a range of craft led events and activities giving people the opportunity to learn a new craft or improve existing skills. Farnham’s craft roots date back to a time when the town exported white clay to the Romans. In the 16th century, local potteries were major suppliers of pottery to London and in Victorian times, Farnham was renowned for its distinctive Greenware pottery. Farnham Pottery is one of the best preserved examples of a working Victorian country pottery in England. The establishment of The Farnham School of Art and Science in 1880 strongly promoted education in craft subjects as part of its curriculum, and a powerful reputation was developed that has lasted throughout the 20th century and to the present day. The University for the Creative Arts is the successor institution to the art school and offers a varied range of arts’ courses. The Farnham Maltings is of great cultural importance to the town. A year round programme of exhibitions includes everything from textiles to sugarcraft. Craft across the centuries can be seen and researched in Farnham. Visitors can find out more about Farnham Greenware at the Museum of Farnham or view the unrivalled collections at the Crafts Study Centre. The New Ashgate Gallery offers a diverse range of craft work for sale and offers free craft and professional development workshops for the community and makers.

11/05/2026

It’s that time of year again

We’re getting busy with Craft Month plans for October 2026 and it’s time for you to get your creative heads on and join us! Whether you’re hosting an exhibition, workshop, talk or special event, apply now to have it featured in our brochure and on our website.

Applications close 15 July 2026

Jotform linked in bio or get in touch [email protected]

09/05/2026

“I’ve created more work and moved forward artistically more than I could have ever imagined”.

Anne Wolf, our third Artist in Residence discusses her time here in Farnham. Applications for this internationally competitive programme are accepted August/September with the residency taking place in February/March

Many thanks to South Street Trust which has enabled this residency to take place.

Farnham is a town built on creativity, and now it’s your turn to be part of that story. is calling for submissions for ...
07/05/2026

Farnham is a town built on creativity, and now it’s your turn to be part of that story.

is calling for submissions for their upcoming exhibition, ‘Handmade in Farnham’, exploring our local crafting heritage.

Whether it’s a finished piece, a cherished sketchbook, or the tools you use every day the Museum of Farnham wants to see it.

✨ Who can enter? Anyone aged 11+

✨ submit, Ceramics, textiles, woodwork, metalwork and more

✨ Head to ‘Call for Works: Handmade in Farnham’ on our website for full submission guidelines

👋 If you’d like to find out more about the exhibition, visit Handmade in Farnham Open Day on Saturday 09 May at the Museum of Farnham.

Entries are now open until Monday 20 July 2026, 9am.

🔗 Visit website to submit your entry

FCT is delighted to unveil a series of beautiful vessels by Anne Wolf, created during her tenure as Artist in Residence....
06/05/2026

FCT is delighted to unveil a series of beautiful vessels by Anne Wolf, created during her tenure as Artist in Residence.

Entitled Layered Landscapes, this collection was generously gifted to the town of Farnham for permanent display. Inspired by the local surroundings, the fields, roads, and pathways that weave through the town.

Anne’s work explores how time imprints patterns onto the land, with modern boundaries echoing the forgotten structures of the past.

Experience mastery of the Mokume Gane technique at the this summer, before the collection moves to its permanent home at

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Anne Wolf, our third Artist in Residence, is nearing the end of her time in Farnham, and we’d like to invite you to to ...
23/03/2026

Anne Wolf, our third Artist in Residence, is nearing the end of her time in Farnham, and we’d like to invite you to to see the work she has created over the last four weeks.

Meet the internationally renowned jewellery artist, specialising in the ancient Japanese art of Mokume Gane, and her finished piece this Saturday before she heads back home to California.

We’re so excited to see the artwork presented to Farnham’s craft collection, before showing at the Crafts Study Centre. And later in the year, Anne’s work will form part of the New Ashgate’s summer craft exhibition.

Farnham’s Artist in Residence programme is funded by the South Street Trust, and we are very grateful for the opportunity this gives to bring such inspiring craftspeople to Farnham.

📍New Ashsgate Gallery | Saturday March 28th | 12-2.00pm | open to public

18/03/2026

Help raise £2500 during Big Give’s Arts for Impact campaign this week.

For 1 week only, they are aiming to raise £2500 for this special charity. If you make a donation today your donation will be match funded by Big Give, helping them to keep going and growing.

Creative Response assists adults living with mental ill-health and other vulnerabilities to access the benefits of art and creativity, as well as friendship and community and to engage with wider life and opportunities.

To make a donation head to now and click on the Linktree link in their bio.

Every donation however big or small makes a huge difference.

16/03/2026

Anne Wolf, Farnham Craft Town’s Artist in Residence, hosted a unique creative workshop, inspired by the beautiful Surrey landscape.

We began with a gentle walk across the heathland guided by to gather inspiration from nature before returning to translate these forms into metal.

Anne’s thoughtful approach left everyone with a much deeper appreciation for the craft and a unique piece of their own.

Huge thanks to Anne and for leading such an inspiring session and to everyone who came along to create with us in this special setting.

Funded by the Douth Street Trust and | | | |

10/03/2026

Watch bring the remarkable Jo Van Gogh-Bonger to life. Using the traditional Indian Kavad storytelling style, Nami is retelling the story of the woman who ensured Vincent Van Gogh’s work was seen by the world.

📍 Farnham Library
🗓️ Sat 14 March, 11am | £5
📚 Part of the Farnham Literary Festival

Free Family Craft Workshop!Learn the Japanese art of Mizuhiki with Nao Fukumoto Tie meaningful knots, make festive decor...
08/12/2025

Free Family Craft Workshop!

Learn the Japanese art of Mizuhiki with Nao Fukumoto
Tie meaningful knots, make festive decorations, and enjoy an hour of mindful making with the kids at this years Christmas Market.

Craft Your Year are free family workshops led by craft practitioners and kindly curated by in partnership with and supported by South Street Trust.

📅 DATE Sun 14 Dec 10am - 3.30pm

🎟️ FREE Drop In, No need to book.

🎄WHERE Farnham Christmas Market

Don’t miss EXTENDED OPENING! Now on today, until Saturday 6 Dec between 10 - 1pm!Make sure you pop in for the last two ...
05/12/2025

Don’t miss EXTENDED OPENING!

Now on today, until Saturday 6 Dec between 10 - 1pm!
Make sure you pop in for the last two days of the Art & Christmas Pop-up at Brightwells.

So many beautiful things to gift your loved ones and yourself with, plus each sale helps Creative Response to support more vulnerable people in our community.

with thanks to who have curated Christmas baubles that are part of the silent auction to raise more money for this fantastic charity.

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