The creative home for artists, designers and makers in Dorset

Welcome to Walford Mill, a grade II listed mill and unique destination in Wimborne, Dorset. With our waterside café Little Pickle at the Mill , resident artists, designers and makers working in open studios, exhibitions, pop-up studios, craft workshops for adults and children and monthly craft markets in our idyllic riverside courtyard there is something for everyone to enjoy! We hope to see you soon!

Meet the Maker - Jen Goodwin

Gifts to delight this Valentine’s Day

The Walford Mill Courtyard Craft Market returns in 2025

Meet the Maker - Jen Goodwin

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Open studios

Meet our resident artists and makers more

Interested in joining our community of artists and makers? more

Exhibitions

Find out more about our exhibitions at the Mill

Why not apply to exhibit in our gallery? more

Why not hire a pop-up studio? more

Craft markets

Held in the picturesque courtyard, every 2nd Saturday in the month more

Interested in renting a spot at the market? more

Creative workshops for children

We run art and craft workshops and parties for children more

Take a peek at some of our CREATE projects! more

Discover Walford Mill

Find out more about Walford Mill and its history

And read about the Treasures of Wimborne more

Creative workshops for adults

We host art and craft workshops for adults more

Interested in hiring our education space? more

Hop on down to Walford Mill to grab a unique woolly Valentine gift for your loved ones! Vicki is at @walfordmill until Sunday 9th February @atthepatch #needlefelting #wimbornecrafts #wimborne

Head down to @walfordmill to visit @seaparrott and @wendynuttjewellery for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift ❤️ #jewelry #dorsetjewellery #wimborne #wimborneartist #wimbornecrafts

Visit the ‘Jen Goodwin Embroidery Group’, an exhibition of work by the students of Jen Goodwin Embroidery in our exhibition space next week, which is with us from 12th - 23rd February @jagembroidery #embroidery #embroideredart #wimborneart #wimborneexhibition #wimborne

The talented Vicki Harrison is at the @walfordmill Pop Up this week. Come down and visit her amazing work, chat with Vicki and discover the magic of her wool creations. @atthepatch #needlefelting #wimbornecrafts #wimborne

So many workshops in March to choose from. Hop onto our website to book your place, and add a new craft to your life #walfordmill #dorsetcrafts #wimborne #wimbornecraft

Vicki is the felting and fibre artist behind ‘At the patch creations’ @atthepatch

Based in Dorset she works from home with her black lab assistant Popps and takes inspiration from the countryside.

She takes pride in working with natural fibres and brings with her a selection of felted characters for all to enjoy.

Visit Vicki in the Walford Mill pop-up space, from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 9th February 2025. #atthepatchcreations #walfordmill #wimborne #wimbornecrafts #woolfelting

The courtyard is looking glorious, despite the grey skies! Our gorgeous volunteers keep the flowers and plants healthy and happy, to make your Walford Mill experience a little more cheerful. Hope to see you soon #walfordmill #wimborne #snowdrops

Are you a local Dorset maker who would love to book a week in our gorgeous ground floor Pop-Up space, alongside our resident makers? Apply now, and secure your week at Walford Mill.

Visit the 'forms' page on our website to apply, or click on the link in our bio.

#popupspace #wimborne #wimbornecrafts

The fabulous work of Luke O’Neill is on display at @walfordmill. He’ll be here until the 9th February, so pop along visit him, and maybe take home one of his amazing steampunk lighting pieces #wimborne #steampunkart #walfordmillcrafts

O’Neill Creations specialise in creating unique, handmade lamps and light fittings using recycled and up-cycled materials. A blend Steampunk, Industrial, and Automotive styles, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces that are both functional and visually stunning. They also offer a wide range of pendant light fittings and wall lights that Luke has personally refurbished. Come along to Walford Mill from 29th January to 9th February, to view Luke’s work.

Are you a local maker who would love to have a permanent space at Walford Mill, to work display and sell your art? We have two studios available for rent, so do email admin@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk to apply and join the team at #walfordmill #wimborne #wimbornebusiness #wimbornecreatives #wimbornecrafts

Some amazing workshops to spark your creativity in February! Join the artists at Walford Mill to learn a fabulous new skill #wimborne #dorsetcrafts #walfordmill #wimbornecraft

Januarys workshops at Walford Mill. Start 2025 creatively and book your spots via our website #wimborne #dorsetcrafts #wimbornecrafts

Pop into Walford Mill to view the amazing work of @freddie_tyson_brown which is on display until Sunday 26th January.

Frederik will have a selection of original paintings, prints, Lino prints and postcards for sale in the Mill.

#paintings #landscapeartist #architecture #linoprints #postcards #fineart #artist #painter #walfordmillcrafts #wimborne

Our first Exhibition of the year is @freddie_tyson_brown which opens from Wednesday 8th to 26th January.

Frederik is a multi-disciplinary artist who works with paint, music, film and illustration. He moved from Dorset to London in 2007 to study a BA in Fine Art at Wimbledon College. He then toured round Europe and the World pursuing his love of music, architecture and landscapes. He took up a career as a location Manager in the film and TV industry where he worked on ‘The Crown’. He then relocated to a studio in Sheffield in 2023 where he continues to be influenced by his surroundings in his work.

Frederik will have a selection of original paintings, prints, Lino prints and postcards for sale in the Mill.

#paintings #landscapeartist #architecture #linoprints #postcards #fineart #artist #painter #walfordmillcrafts #wimborne

Today is our last Courtyard Market for 2024 and it’s going to be a festive one full of wonderful makers, music, mulled wine and mince pies!

So pop down and enjoy a browse around all the amazing artisans outside and inside while sipping mulled wine and munching those mince pies from @littlepickleatthemill

Lots of handmade goodness from @fieryfoxcandles @the_wildflowerpress @flutterbiesden @potpotatopotter @tsjewellerydesigns

Plus all our onsite makers: @debbykirbysilk @seaparrott @wendynuttjewellery @creativechameleon.biz @ali.woodgate.artist @freshpurl @delicious.jewellery

Plus @handmadewimborne with 4 fabulous makers

#craftmarket #courtyardmarket #walfordmillcrafts #christmas #wimbornebid #wimborne #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness

Funky Little Choir performing at Walford Mill at our late night Christmas shopping event Thursday 5th Dec 5-7.30pm

Welcome to the Walford Mill advent calendar!

Over the next 24 days, we’ll be unveiling a special treat behind each door, showcasing all the amazing things happening at Walford Mill.

We are looking forward to showing you how you can be a part of it all!

Behind the first door today we want to invite you to a festive late night shopping spree with exclusive discounts and
Christmas cheer

It’s on the 5th Dec, we are open until 7pm and we have a great choir singing Christmas songs at 6.30pm.

We are also open today.

See you there.

@littlepickleatthemill
@delicious.jewellery
@seaparrott
@wendynuttjewellery
@ali.woodgate.artist
@debbykirbysilk
@emmagerring
@flutterbiesden
@onmytravels_
@creativechameleon
@kyleighspapercuts

We have @reggiecoelho and @gmikebesser here in the Pop Up area this week with a lovely selection of pottery to browse and purchase.

#walfordmillcrafts #wimborne #pottery #ceramics #wimbornebid #thingstododorset #artdorset

A Saturday morning wander around Walford Mill to see the hive of activity during Storm Bert. Come and see us to make our journey in worthwhile!

Drawing Trail Leaflet
Artist Call Out!
We are looking for an illustrator or graphic artist who would like to help us design a new Walford Mill Drawing Trail Activity Leaflet for children to do with their families. We are looking for an eye catching, fun design based around our beautiful mill and courtyard.
This is a paid commission.
If you would like to apply please email: admin@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
Application deadline by 22nd November 2024.

#walfordmillcrafts #activityleaflet #wimborne #wimbornebid

We would like to welcome you to our - LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENING at the Mill.
Thursday 5th December
From 5pm - 7.30pm
The ‘Funky Little Choir’ will be performing from 6.30pm

Come along to Walford Mill and enjoy a wonderful evening of retail heaven, you can purchase beautiful handmade items direct from our creative on-site makers.
@debbykirbysilk @freshpurl @creativechameleon.biz @ali.woodgate.artist @seaparrott @wendynuttjewellery @delicious.jewellery

We also have @handmadewimborne at the Mill with a range of market stalls set up in our exhibition room.

The wonderful @littlepickleatthemill will be offering Hot Chocolate, Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Festive Treats on the night.

And you can enjoy 10% off selected items purchased in @walfordmillcrafts

We look forward to seeing you there 🎄

#christmasshoppingevent #latenightshopping #christmasgifts #handmadewithlove #christmastime #walfordmillcrafts #wimborne #wimbornebid #shoplocal #buyhandmadegifts

It’s our Courtyard Market on Saturday and we have a fabulous selection of local makers selling their wares. So pop along and get your Christmas shopping started

@fieryfoxcandles
@mapleglassbybriony @wireartguy @indigobearcreations @marchmadeart @serendipity.seaglass @thewild_flowerpress

We also have a fabulous exhibition on with 3 amazing artists, @scalpelandpaper @hettyanddave and @furrtastic_empurrium so make sure you pop in and take a look.

Also our resident makers:
@debbykirbysilk
@ali.woodgate.artist @creativechameleon.biz @delicious.jewellery @freshpurl @seaparrott @wendynuttjewellery

Enjoy a coffee or lunch from @littlepickleatthemill

Our new ground floor maker Emma @freshpurl has moved into the mill this week. Emma recently moved back from Melbourne, Australia to the UK. Her adventure with hand spinning started in 2007 where she ran a yarn store for 10 years. She then went on to open a store called Spun Out which was dedicated to hand spinning using gorgeous fibres and some of the world’s finest spinning wheels.
Emma has a beautiful selection of yarn and spindles here in the mill and plans to grow her stock. Pop in and say hello and watch her spinning on her wonderful wheel.

#spinning #yarn #spindle #walfordmillcrafts #wimborne #freshpurl #spinningwheel #wimbornebid

Three Is The Magic Number - Is OPEN!
Come and see this amazing mix of three fabulous makers:
Sarah from @scalpelandpaper
Emily from @furrtastic_empurrium
And Zoe from @hettyanddave

A wonderful, magical mix of ceramics, mix media prints, vegan leather gifts and novelty sculptures, this one is not to be missed!
#walfordmillcrafts #scalpelandpaper #hettyanddave #ceramiccats #prints #brooches #sculptures #shopsmall #buyhandmade #wimborne

@wendynuttjewellery and @seaparrott are two amazing jewellers housed in the little brick hut just to the right of the bridge as you enter the courtyard. They have been here at the mill for 7 years.

Wendy has been designing and making jewellery for over 20 years. Her techniques vary from photo etching, enamelling and piercing. Her recent designs feature beautiful intricate seaweed patterns and shapes using silver and brass.

Caroline created vibrant jewellery, garden sculptures and gifts using hand printed and coloured aluminium. The designs are created using a Lino cutter and dyes. Caroline is inspired by the Dorset landscape, flora and fauna and is regularly found either in the sea or out hiking in the countryside.

#jewellery #jewellerymaker #walfordmillcrafts #wimbornebid #wimborne #handmade #handmadejewelry #buylocal #supportlocal

Roz from @orchardfelts is here in the Pop Up this week with a stunning range of felted birds, animals, scarves, pictures, cards and gifts. Pop in and have a browse.

#feltedanimals #feltedbirds #felting #gifts #scarves #walfordmillcrafts #wimborne #popupshop

Introducing two of our newest Makers here at the Mill, Libby of @creativechameleon.biz and Ali of @ali.woodgate.artist

Libby makes wonderful bespoke clothing, coats, shirts, waistcoats, hats, bags and spec cases. She can make you an original outfit from which you can choose your fabric of choice or she can decorate your favourite denim jacket.

Ali paints beautiful landscape and floral paintings using her unique style. She has a fabulous range of original paintings, prints and cards to choose from and will often be sat painting from her desk which is wonderful to watch.

#painting #bespokedesign #clothing #bags #cards #prints #hats #prints #walfordmillcrafts #wimborne #themakers #shoplocal #buyhandmade

We have a wonderful new exhibition just opened today called ‘Whimsy’ here in the gallery. It’s full of the most exquisite and joyful jewellery, paintings, illustrations and gifts.

There is a range of stunning jewellery by our resident maker @wendynuttjewellery and delightful illustrations by her husband @barrygraysonillustration

The exhibition runs from the 16th October to 3rd November.

#jewellery #illustration #silverjewelry #walfordmillcrafts #exhibition #wimborne

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