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Member Tickets
In the spirit of transparency, the venue charges a daily rate equal to 85% of your ticket price. To keep tickets as affordable as possible while paying our speakers and covering essential costs, we rely on competition entries, raffle ticket sales, sponsor support, partners, donations, exhibitors, and the generosity of members who share their skills by running workshops.
Discounted multi-2-day ticket: 11th & 12th Sept
What’s included in your ticket:
- A full two-day ticket to the whole event
- Two days of guest speakers with Q&A’s
- Workshop or ‘Oot an’ aboot’ on each day
- Lunch on both days
- Craft experts panel with Q&A
- Refreshments throughout the event
- ‘Saturday Live’ – cooking demonstration
- Official opening of Vaughan Nash Exhibition
- Drinks Reception
- Evening Entertainment
Workshops and ‘Oot an’ aboot’ places are limited, so we strongly encourage booking early to avoid missing out on all the available options!
Day with evening ticket: Friday 11th Sept
What’s included in your ticket:
- One-day Friday ticket with evening entertainment
- Guest speakers with Q&A’s
- Workshop or ‘Oot an’ aboot’
- Lunch on Friday
- Refreshments throughout the day
- Official opening of Vaughan Nash Exhibition
- Drinks Reception
- Evening Entertainment
Workshops and ‘Oot an’ aboot’ places are limited, so we strongly encourage booking early to avoid missing out on all the available options!
Day ticket: Saturday 12th Sept
What’s included in your ticket:
- One-day Saturday ticket
- Vaughan Nash Exhibition viewing
- Guest speakers with Q&A’s
- Lunch on Saturday
- Craft experts panel with Q&A
- Workshop or ‘Oot an’ aboot’
- ‘Saturday Live’ – cooking demonstration
- Refreshments throughout the day
Workshops and ‘Oot an’ aboot’ places are limited, so we strongly encourage booking early to avoid missing out on all the available options!
Not attending the Members’ Gathering? You can still view the Vaughan Nash Exhibition on
Saturday 12 September at 11.15am–1.15pm (viewing only)
Typically the main exhibition is only open to attendees of the Members’ Gathering, however this year we’d like to invite non-attendees to join us for exclusive access to the Vaughan Nash – National Handcraft Exhibition, during a dedicated two-hour window at the Members’ Gathering on Saturday 12th September, 11:15am – 1:15pm. This viewing slot is open to both members and non-members, but spaces are limited. RSVP is essential. Entry is £10 payable on the door (cash or card).
The Vaughan Nash is the national handcraft competition celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and presentation in traditional and contemporary handmade arts. Each entry features a selection of handcrafted items arranged as a single display, showcasing a range of techniques and unified by the theme “Festivals.”
Please note that this special access ticket is for viewing only, there will be no refreshments available due to the main Member’s Gathering event taking place. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your RSVP so another attendee has the chance to experience the exceptional festival-themed crafts created by SWI members.
Non-member Tickets
Join the fun
Not an SWI member but interested in joining us for the SWI Members Gathering? A limited number of non-member tickets are available. This is a great opportunity to experience the community, connect with members, and get a taste of what SWI membership is all about.
- Multi-2-day ticket: £150
- Day with evening ticket: Friday 11th Sept: £120
- Day ticket: Saturday 12th Sept: £100
