Dorset Scrapstore

10/10/2026

What's on Dorset Scrapstore's mind ?
Wood ! Lots of Lush wood, plus, wooden crates, paper cups, loads of sheet cardboard, useful boxes, small paper carry bags, and much much more.
Individual membership just £6 per year, join instore or online at:- www.dorsetscrapstore.org.uk
Open Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm and Sun 10am - 2pm

08/10/2026

What a great time we had yesterday at Chat 'n' Craft.
Our wonderful volunteer Tania showed three of us the basics of crochet.
Iona's Art joined us to make a beach scene from beach finds.
Our half finished project - Giant Dorset Button made an appearance and had more woven into it.
Chris Harlow from The Sewing Bear called in to show us the beautiful Christmas bauble she had made and she will run a workshop for us in early December - details to follow.

05/10/2026

We're looking forward to Chat 'n' Craft on Wednesday 11am - 1pm.
Everyone is welcome. We will be doing some (basic) knitting and crocheting.
You must be a member of Dorset Scrapstore to join us, then pay what you feel is appropriate for the session.

03/10/2026

Lots of crafting items here at Dorset Scrapstore as well as some slightly more unusual things !
To become a member join instore or online at :- www.dorsetscrapstore.org.uk
Just £6 per year individual membership.

23/09/2026

We're looking for a Store Assistant to work Wednesdays, Sundays and every other Saturday. If you're creative and would like to join our friendly team, look at our website for more details.

We're also looking for trustees. These are volunteer roles, where you will be involved in shaping the future of our charity.

For details of all roles, see our website:
dorsetscrapstore.org.uk/vacancies

18/09/2026

Here are some photos from recent workshops...

Tomorrow, Iona's Art will be making pictures from beach finds and there are still a few places left. The booking link is in the comments.

05/09/2026

Lots of new donations in store now, plus a few of your favourites. Come take a look, individual membership just £6 for a year, join in store or online at www.dorsetscrapstore.org.uk
We are open all over the weekend, opening times :- Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 10am - 2pm.
During the week :- Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm.

02/09/2026

This is what happened at Chat 'n' Craft this week, the next one is on Wednesday 7th October.
Carolyn made a fabric picture
Naomi drew a snail for children to colour at toddler group
Pauline made bags out of our beautiful paper
Tania and Bryony made bunting out of scrap fabric.

23/08/2026

✂️✂️✂️SCRAPSTORE NEWS ✂️✂️✂️

Have you visited our website lately? We have a 'news' section to show what we have been up to.
https://www.dorsetscrapstore.org.uk/post/summer-2026-at-dorset-scrapstore-creativity-community-plenty-of-fun

This week:
🪻Wednesday 11-1 - Lavender workshop £6
🎨Friday 10.30-1.30 - Crafting at Kingston Lacy NT FREE (admission charges apply)

🧵Wednesday 2nd September 11-1 - Chat 'n' Craft
⛱️Saturday 19th September 2-4pm - Beach Finds Workshop - Back by popular demand, come and join Iona's Art and make a framed picture to take home.

Summer at Dorset Scrapstore has already been a busy one! From creative workshops and our new monthly Chat ’n’ Craft sessions to taking our crafting activities out into the community, there has been lots happening at the Scrapstore over the past few months. Whether you’re a regular visitor, a l...

12/08/2026

Bryony will be running a lavender workshop on Wednesday 26th August 11am-1pm.
Advanced booking is essential via our website:
https://www.dorsetscrapstore.org.uk/event-details/child-adult-workshop-lavender-crafts