Thursday 13 January 2011

Call For Artists West Hallam Well Dressings Arts Market 2011

Following two years of great success, helped by the beautiful weather and increased visitor numbers we are pleased to invite you to apply for this years West Hallam Well Dressing Arts Market!

We are looking for beautiful quality pieces of art from almost any genre, all handmade and preferably created locally within the Derbyshire/Erewash area.
Applications will be also be considered from other local areas.

The market will be held on Saturday 9th July 2010 and will run from 1.30pm - 5pm.
The stalls will be held outside with shelter and tables provided if necessary.

A standard table will cost £20.00 for the day.

Deadline for applications Friday 1st April 2010

Please contact us at westhallamwells@googlemail.com for an application form.

Wednesday 30 June 2010

West Hallam Arts Market 2010

As part of the West Hallam Well Dressing Festival the Arts Market returns for 2010.

Come along and treat yourself to some of the best locally made arts and crafts in the area.

Artists confirmed for this years event include: 

Sarah Culleton - Handmade Bags & Accessories
Antonia Booker Jewellery - Contemporary Jewellery
Nottingham Patchwork Group - Patchwork & Textiles
Frederick Griffin - Watercolour Artist
Karen Williams - Recycled Material Sculptures
Drynosedog Designs - Hand Decorated Glassware
Stevie Davies - Contemporary Glass Artist
Rachel Helen Designs - Bespoke Handmade Jewellery
Spin Weave - Hand Spun Textiles
Winikona Designs - Quilted Fabrics Goods

Village Hall Courtyard, West Hallam Village, DE7 
Saturday 10th July 
1.30pm - 5pm 

West Hallam Scarecrow Trail 2010

The West Hallam Scarecrow Trail returns for another year!

Join in the fun, explore the village of West Hallam and see how many scarecrows you can find!

Maps cost 50p and are available on Saturday 10th July between 1.30pm - 5pm at the West Hallam Well Dressing Festival.

Scarecrows will be on display from Saturday 10th July - Friday 16th July.

Images from West Hallam Well Dressing Festival 2009

Confirmed Guests for 2010

Saturday 10th July
1.30pm - 5pm

This years well dressing festival looks to be one of the best yet!

With traditionally dressed wells on display throughout the village we also have the return of the arts market and scarecrow trail!

Other entertainments include:
Fantasy Creature Workshop with local artist Rachel Carter
Traditionally Decorated Wells
Street Dancing
Live music
Kung fu demonstration and much more!

Also new this year in association with the West Hallam Cricket Pavillion:
5 A Side Football and Quick Wicket Cricket with prizes to be won!


Road closed through the village 1.30pm – 5pm, parking available at Scargill School

Traditional dressed wells and scarecrow trail will be in display throughout the week.

Contact for info: westhallamwells@googlemail.com

Download the PDF Programme of events here: Programme 2010.pdf

Images from West Hallam Well Dressing Festival 2009

Thursday 18 February 2010

2010 Call for Artists - West Hallam Well Dressing Festival

After the huge success of last years event applications are now being taken for the 2010 West Hallam Well Dressing Festival - Arts Market!

We are looking for beautiful quality pieces of art from almost any genre, all handmade and preferably created locally within the Derbyshire/Erewash area.
Applications will be also be considered from other local areas.

The market will be held on Saturday 10th July 2010 and will run from 1.30pm - 5pm.
The stalls will be held outside with shelter and tables provided if necessary.

A standard table will cost £20.00 for the day.

Please contact westhallamwells@googlemail.com for further details and to request an application form or download from here www.rachelhelendesigns.com/Application Form 2010.doc

Deadline for applications Friday 16th April 2010