CNC Unleashed: How to choose the right machine
Trend, a leading name in CNC and carpentry tools, take us through a simple guide to choosing the right CNC machine – from beginner, through immediate, to advanced. What to look out for, and how to get started.
A Guide to Creating Movie Creatures
This is your chance to hear a step-by-step guide of the work that goes into making these creatures. With Leon sharing details on the full build process including the armature, sculpting, detailing using putty and the various painting techniques used to create the incredible finish of Leon’s creatures.
CAD & 3D Printing to become a Super-hero
We already know that with 3D printing we can create incredible things but using CAD software allows us to unlock the full potential of this technology. Join Carlos 3D in this talk to explain the process of research, design and manufacturing of emblematic creations of the superhero culture.
Bandsaw Demo
If you’re a woodworking fanatic, catching Jimmy Diresta live in action for a bandsaw demo is unmissable. Netflix star Jimmy, is a the legend of all things creative and crafty, with a fan club as big as his imagination. Don’t miss it!
Bandsaw Demo
If you’re a woodworking fanatic, catching Jimmy Diresta live in action for a bandsaw demo is unmissable. Netflix star Jimmy, is a the legend of all things creative and crafty, with a fan club as big as his imagination. Don’t miss it!
Building an Invention for Little Alex Horne!
Fireside Chat
Two artistic legends, Bobby Duke and Jazza, will share the stage for an engaging fireside chat. This is your chance to hear from two creative and inspiring creators both known for their unique approaches to art. Expect a lively discussion filled with anecdotes, practical tips, and inspiration for your own artistic journey.
Double the Swirl, Double the Fun! SoPea & Resin Jules’ Soap & Resin
Get ready for an exciting, hands-on deep dive into the art of the drop swirl! Chrissie from SoPea and Jules from Resin Jules are bringing their creative magic to the stage with a mesmerising fusion of soap and resin techniques. Whether you’re a maker, a hobbyist, or just love watching colourful creations come to life, this is a demo you won’t want to miss!
Chrissie will be demonstrating her fun and vibrant drop-swirl cold process soap, sharing expert tips on colour blending, swirling techniques, and the science behind soapmaking—from saponification to cure times. She’ll also cover safety essentials, ensuring you know how to work with lye safely while creating stunning artisan soaps.
Meanwhile, Jules will showcase her famous Drop Swirl Pot, a technique that creates breath taking patterns in resin, along with a marbled resin coaster demo using Mouldd’s coaster kit. She’ll guide you through resin mixing, pigments, curing times, and safety measures, making sure you know how to get flawless, bubble-free results.
Expect plenty of laughs, creative banter, and a ‘here’s one we made earlier’ reveal, showing the finished results of their drop-swirl magic! Along the way, they’ll share behind-the-scenes insights, troubleshoot common mistakes, and answer audience questions—so if you’ve ever wanted to try soap or resin crafting, this is the perfect chance to learn from two passionate makers.
Come for the swirls, stay for the science, and leave feeling inspired!
Strap in and buckle up for a real belter of a demo – Leather strap making
Alex returns for his fourth year on stage, come along and ask your leathercraft questions while Alex shows how to set up and use a strap cutter for making leather strips and straps, learn how to prepare your leather for braiding and weaving into your own projects.
Wooden Stool with Woven Leather Seat Collaboration
Jacob will be sharing his fine furniture making skills to create a beautiful poplar wooden workshop stool, in this cross craft collaboration, Alex of Handmade by Alex will also be on stage, imparting his leatherwork experience to show you how to use a leather strap cutter then, preparing and weaving a seat for a final product.
