Crafts
Rotherham Arts Centre closes in 2012 and so far I am uncertain what is happening to classes and meetinge held there.
Rotherham is not precisely the craftiest place on earth but to my surprise there are a number of craft shops, and they have managed to keep open for quite a while. Craft Fairs are a bit thin on the ground these days. This is not surprising as Rotherham folk are very reluctant to spend their hard earned brass on frivolities. They may visit craft fairs, they may look, they may admire loud and long but will they buy, will they heck as like!
Craft Classes
Craft classes and workshops are held from time to time at the Imperial Buildings mini arts hub.
Craft Fairs
There used to be a number of regular craft fairs held in and around Rotherham. I used to sell crafts at most of them but gave up more than a decade ago because frankly it was flogging a dead horse trying to sell to folk from Rotherham. There are still some going and these are the ones that I have found.
Craft & Gift Fairs, Wentworth
A big craft fair was held at the Mechanics Institute, Wentworth and the Rockingham Arms on Bank Holiday Monday 31 May 2010 by a new promoter. It remains to be seen if this will be repeated.
Victorian Craft Fair at Rotherham Minster
10am - 4pm on the first Saturday in December each year.
There is still a one day craft fair held at the Manor Barn Whiston
This is held on first Sunday in December each year. Also one with the Summer Fair.
Regular Craft Fairs round and about Rotherham are organised by the Northern Arts and Crafts Guild and these are regularly held at:–
- Cannon Hall Museum, Cawthorne, Barnsley
- Cusworth Hall, Doncaster
Visit the website the Northern Arts and Crafts Guild website for full listings.
Craft Societies
Rotherham Floral Arts Society
Flower Arranging for the interested. Meet on the first Wednesday of each month, usually at Rotherham Arts Centre at 7.15pm New members and visitors welcome.
Los Andes Textile Group
This arts group begun in 2004 practise the textile art form of Arpilleras. They meet at the Craft Studio in Rotherham Arts Centre. Tel. 44 (0)1709 823636 for more information.
Rotherham Lacemakers
Meet Monday evenings Clifton School during term time 7 - 9 pm.
Crafts for Young People
Rotherham Arts Centre Craft Class
Join Joan Underwood for a morning of craft. Every Saturday during term time from 10am until 12 noon in the Arts Centre there is a craft session where anyone between 7 and 16 years can take part for just £1.50. If you would like further information please call Tel. 44 (0)1709 823621 or simply turn up at the session!
(Information correct 2010)
Crafts on the Market
Farmers' Markets
Local craftspeople trade on the various Farmer's Markets in the Borough at Rotherham and Wentworth.
Rotherham Market
There is availability for craftspeople to sell on Rotherham Market and craft stalls sometimes stand at other Markets events. For more information about markets in Rotherham ring Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Markets Department Tel. 44 (0)1709 365021.
