Evelyn Baxter Competition 2026

Take part in this year’s Evelyn Baxter Trophy competition and showcase your creativity through the art of macramé.

For 2026, participants are invited to create a Macramé Necklace, drawing on the techniques learned in the 2025 Beginners’ Macramé classes. Entries should broadly follow the provided pattern (see below) while allowing space for your own interpretation and personal style.

The completed article will be judged on:

• Suitability of materials
• Workmanship
• Individual Flair
• General Finish
• Adherence to the brief

This year the Evelyn Baxter Competition is open to all attendees of the ‘Beginners Macramé‘ classes, taught by Evelyn Baxter scholars, Sharon Murdoch, Caitlin Davidson, Pam Goodwin & Hazel Lawson.

Key Dates & Entry Details

• Entry form deadline: Friday, August 21st, 2026 (no late entries accepted).
• Entry fee: £6 per entry

The Evelyn Baxter competition will be exhibited at the new Members’ Gathering (formerly the National Conference) in the Apex Hotel, Dundee on the 11th & 12th of September 2026.