We are delighted to announce the Wirral MakeFest 2026 line up for the 25th of April 2026 Crafts and Art Happy Together David Jones for Wirral Open Studio Tour
Wirral MakeFest 2026
Sustainability with Wirral Repair cafe
Wirral Repair Cafe joins forces with Wirral MakeFest on Tuesday the 15th of April between 9:30am and 12:30pm in the The Lighthouse Church to provide a drop in information table in Heswall, less than a month before the main event of Wirral MakeFest C.I.C calendar, with support from UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Wirral MakeFest C.I.C is one
We are one today! Wirral MakeFest became a community interest company on this day last year. Directors Alison and John continued from Wirral MakeFest 2023. Originally started with Diana Powell and Wirral Unplugged CIC (now uk.unplugged CIC). Jules Kay joined the WMF team and then
The Mayor’s Bunting
The Mayor’s Bunting. Cllr Cherry Povall JP became the new Mayor for Wirral yesterday evening with Sheila Clarke MBE as Mayoress.
Feature makers: The Yaffingale
In the first of our feature makers for Wirral MakeFest 2024, Ali Pickard -The Yaffingale uses craft techniques within fine art sculptures. Originally part of a Women’s Welding Collective, via years working with recycled design in South America, she is now based in North Wales and recently returned to making a new textile and mixed media collection. She often uses historical references to reflect on modern society and women’s stories. She is interested in which stories get to be told, and who is telling the tale
Making with MakeFest 8th of May.
Making with MakeFest. Wirral Libraries celebrating the Borough of Culture are creating a story patchwork. Wirral MakeFest will be leading a workshop on Wednesday the 8th of May from 3-5pm. Come along to Birkenhead Central Library to make patches and bunting with the Wirral MakeFest team. We will be reusing, recycling, repurposing and taking time to relate to each other. All materials provided – free open session.
The final layout for tomorrow
This is the final list of our makers and our plan
Relax and Make Christmas Green with Wirral MakeFest
Relax and Make Christmas Green with Wirral MakeFest at the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead – making and market spaces with a great raffle.
Nominations for the 2024 LCR Culture & Creativity Awards
Nominations for the 2024 LCR Culture & Creativity Awards are open and we would like to be in the running
Wirral MakeFest Volunteers Make!
Yesterday, twelve Wirral MakeFest volunteers met in the Williamson Art Gallery’s craft room for a bit of making! Buttons, signs, t-shirts and rags were all part of Wirral MakeFest prep. Some of our donated materials included old banners from Foundation