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!

Late Night Christmas Shopping at the Mill

Walford Mill Drawing Trail

The Walford Mill Courtyard Craft Market returns in December

Late Night Christmas Shopping at the Mill

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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

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

We have another new monthly fun arts and craft social session called ‘Craft and Sip’ starting this month here at Walford Mill. These are for the over 60’s and are a great way to get together with like minded crafty souls and enjoy a couple of hours crafting along with a cuppa. You don’t need to bring anything with you, we will provide the materials to craft with.

Sessions are only £2.50 each and start from 10.30am until 12.30pm

DATES;
Thursday 24th October
Thursday 28th November
Thursday 19th December

To Book call 01202 841400 or email : admin@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk

Mill and Make Monthly Sessions
If you are a home schooler aged 14-16yrs and are looking for a fun and creative monthly outlet, we will be running 2 hour creative sessions here at Walford Mill from 10.30am to 12.30pm on one Thursday in the month.

DATES: Thursday 17th October, 14th November and 12th December.

There are only 5 places available each month and are on a first come, first serve basis so Book Now to secure your space.
Email: admin@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk to book.

#craftsessions #creativity #walfordmillcrafts

Our Courtyard Craft Market is on Saturday 12th October with a lovely line up of makers. Pop along and enjoy a browse, have a coffee in @littlepickleatthemill and come and visit all our onsite makers inside the mill.
@dorsetwildlife
@seventhcrescenttarot
@soph_barefootlife
@vivhughesart
@slumbermonkey
@joannerutterceramics
@wireartguy

#market #craftmarket #walfordmillcrafts #courtyardmarket #wimborne

Come and enjoy a Spooktacular workshop over Half Term week here at @walfordmill. Sarah will be running children’s workshops on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October for 5-16 years. To book your space please email sarahredmondfareham@gmail.com

#workshop #spookyworkshop #walfordmillcrafts #crafts #kidscrafts #halfterm

Have you ever thought about running an exhibition here at @walfordmill, we have a fabulous exhibition space in the centre of our craft mill. Spaces are already filling up for 2025. If you would like to book please pop into our website, click on ‘Forms’ then find the online form called ‘Exhibition Space Application Form’ and fill it in and send to us.

#exhibitions #walfordmill #walfordmillcrafts #wimborne

@alanlaurencewilliams is here in our Pop Up area this week with a beautiful collection of jewellery, sculptural leaves and toadstools.

#jewellery #walfordmillcrafts #wimborne #walfordmill #sculptureart #autumn

We have a fantastic exhibition on here at Walford Mill for the next two weeks. Tiggy Rawlings started her stunning quilting and textile journey here at the mill and enrolled on the City & Guild course on Textile Design, Patchwork & Quilting.

She was fascinated by India from an early age and this inspired her work which you can see here in her exhibition. She made many friends with the village artisans in India and they shared their skills.

Tiggy also held many workshops here too as well as at home and all over the West Country. She even held workshops in India, Sri Lanka and South Africa sharing her love of indigo dying and other techniques. Her son Nic and husband Keith would love you all to come and enjoy this colourful experience.

#walfordmillcrafts
#quiltingfabric
#embroidery
#westcountryembroiderers
#india
#vibrantcolors
#wimborne

The education room is going to be busy this month!
Have a look at our website for all the details of what’s going on and how to book. We look forward to welcoming you!
https://www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk/workshops/adults

#wimborne #dorset #thingstododorset #workshops #dorsetworkshops #dorsetart #dorsetartclasses #artclass #handmade #handmadegift #handmadechristmas

In the pop up studio this week we welcome @mandypetersart who is a local artist often inspired by Poole harbour amongst other Dorset landscapes. Her work is filled with colour, light and scenic scapes 🎨

There’s plenty to see on Mandy’s shelves so do come along this week to marvel at her work!

#dorset #dorsetcoast #dorsetartist #localartist #poole #pooleharbour #paintings #wimborne #whatsoninwimborne #whatsonindorset #thingstododorset #dorsetart #dorsetartexhibition

Nic is hard at work today clearing our courtyard as autumn leaves begin to fall. 🍂

Nic is one of our resident makers and the maestro behind @thepapercinema which is renowned here and across the pond 🇺🇸 but one thing we’re always looking for at Walford Mill is volunteers. With such a gorgeous site comes a never ending list of jobs that need doing to maintain it - could you spare a few hours to help out?

If you’re a dab hand with painting metal work, enjoy interacting with customers and gallery viewers alike or have a skill you think we may be in need of (we usually are!) please get in touch by emailing us using office@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk or DM us on here to find out about volunteering with us regularly or as a one off.

#dorset #dorsetvolunteering #volunteer #volunteering #volunteeringopportunities #volunteerdorset #wimborne #whatsoninwimborne #thingstododorset #retirement #lookingforvolunteers #autumndorset #dorsetautumn

We’re up and running at the Mill today with our monthly courtyard market in this glorious sunshine! @littlepickleatthemill are hosting a BBQ as part of @wimbornebid food festival from 12pm so be sure to come down and have a look at all our talented makers’ stalls as well as sampling some delicious food 🧑🏻‍🍳

#walfordmillcrafts #nuttyparrottstudios #littlepickleatthemill #thingstododorset #artdorset #walfordmill #wimborne #wimbornefoodfestival #thingstodowimborne #dorset #market #craftmarket #dorsettourism

It’s all happening this week at the Mill! We have two pop-ups, our latest being with @flutterbiesden with jewellery by the ever so talented Lisa Stanley ✨

Come along and see Lisa’s work in the White Gallery as well as seeing what else our other resident makers are getting up to.

#walfordmillcrafts #littlepickleatthemill #artdorset #thingstododorset #exhibitionsdorset #walfordmill #wimborne #wimbornedorset #jewellery #handmadedorset #handmadejewellery

Join us at Walford Mill Crafts for our monthly courtyard craft market, showcasing beautiful wares from a variety of local artisans based in Dorset.

This month we are hosting a food festival in partnership with our on-site café, @littlepickleatthemill ! A BBQ will be served from 12pm which we're all very excited for!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Don't forget we have parking next to the Mill and are only a short walk along the river to the town centre where you can see what else Wimborne's Food Festival has to offer.

This week we welcome @jo_jangles_millinery to our pop up studio!

Joanna makes sculptural headpieces with a mix of modern influence and nods to years gone by. Each unique piece is handcrafted in bright vivid colours to make it truly one of a kind.

Stop by the Mill this week to see what’s on the shelves - perfect for the 2025 wedding season!

#walfordmillcrafts #thingstododorset #artdorset #exhibitionsdorset #walfordmill #wimborne #millinery #dorsetmakers #dorsetartist #dorsetartists #dorsethats #handmade #wedding #weddinghat #weddingseason #2025weddings #weddingoutfit

Come and see this truly outstanding exhibition from the 15th August - 1st September, showcasing local Dorset artists and makers from all disciplines in our exhibition space at Walford Mill Crafts.

Artists and makers from Dorset were asked to submit up to two pieces of artwork that they felt reflected the concept of ‘Home’.

We are delighted with the response from the art community and have really enjoyed looking at and discussing all of their interpretations of the theme of ‘Home’.

Many have visually represented beautiful scenes of peace, portraits of loved ones, landscapes of favourite places and some have explored more challenging concepts of homelessness, the refugee crisis and the displacement of innocent people that currently dominate the news.

Walford Mill would like to thank all of the artists and makers who have taken the time to submit a piece of work to our Open Call and we look forward to seeing what they do next.

We hope you enjoy the exhibition as much as we have enjoyed putting it together and we hope the Open Call will be back in 2025 if you would like to take part.

#dorset #dorsetartists #dorsetartists #dorsetlife #dorsethome #wimborne #localartist #localmakers #art #painting #ceramics #opencallforartists #walfordmill #walfordmillcrafts #walfordmillwimborne #sculptureart #sculpture #dorsetsculpture #dorsetpottery #dorsetceramics #dorsetpainting

This week we welcome back the incredibly talented @alanlaurencewilliams with his stunning sculptural pieces and delicate jewellery.
Alan will be with us at the mill until closing on Sunday so be quick to see the pop up studio space before he’s gone!

Come along and meet him and our other makers: Wednesday - Saturday, 10-5
Sunday 11-4

Stop by @littlepickleatthemill for light refreshments and scenic views.

#walfordmillcrafts #littlepickleatthemill #thingstododorset #artdorset #exhibitionsdorset #wimborne #wimbornedorset #localart #localartist #dorsetartist #dorsetart #dorsetliving

Jan Hawker is showcasing her beautiful stained glass art and acrylic painting in this week’s pop up studio at the Mill!

She enjoys depicting animals and birds whilst also reflecting on the scenery and natural world around her through the magic of glass, colour and texture.

Jan will be with us from today until closing on Sunday 11th so come down to the Mill and see what else she has on show.

#dorset #dorsetartists #dorsetart #dorsetartist #newforestmarque #newforest #whatsonindorset #wimbourne #shopyourlocalmakers #localartist #stainedglass #acrylicpainting

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