Overview
This is another of the visual arts sections for all age groups. This section gives an opportunity for those interested in the many facets of craft work to create their own pieces of work in one or more of the various crafts and have their work adjudicated. Following adjudication all works are then exhibited.
Section secretary
Section Secretary: TBC
Email : [email protected]
Download the section syllabus here: Craft Syllabus 2026
Individuals 2 entries per person. Nurseries/Pre-School 5 entries. Infant schools 15 entries . Junior Schools 20 entries. Primary schools 35 entries. Secondary Schools and College departments 35 entries.
Each section syllabus includes the rules, conditions of entry, classes and other information. To download the full syllabus containing ALL sections, please see –
Main Syllabus 2026
Dates for the diary
| Craft Entries Accepted | Monday 23rd March 2026 | Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU |
| Craft Entries Accepted | Tuesday 24th March 2026 | Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU |
| Adjudication | Wednesday 25th March 2026 | |
| Exhibition Opens | Monday 30th March 2026 | Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU |
| Exhibition Closes | Monday 13th April 2026 | Please note the exhibition will be closed over Easter Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April incl. The building MAY open Saturday 4th April, but please check The Atkins website |
| Collection Day | Tuesday 14th April + Wednesday 15th April 2026 | Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU |
| Presentation of Awards 2 sessions- winners will be notified of exact timings | Tuesday 21st April 2026 5.30-7.30pm | Salvation Army Citadel, 1 Victoria Street, Nuneaton, CV11 5QE |