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]
Craft Syllabus Download
CRAFT Syllabus 2024Download the section syllabus here: Craft Syllabus.pub 2026-1
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE – to THE ATKINS BUILDING, HINCKLEY
ALSO – 3 entries per person, allowed this year (individuals); 35 entries per school or group (Due to limited space)
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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 2025
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 |
Trophies and awards
| The Bedworth Inner Wheel Shield | for the best group work under 17 Years. |
| The Diana Guest Award | for the best in Craft under 60 Years Adult. |
| The Val Lambert Rose-Bowl | for the best in Craft 60 Years and over. |
| *Queens Platinum Jubilee Trophy | See syllabus for details |