The Bolton News
·Aug 2026
Bolton and Bury makers to showcase work at craft fair
Three makers from Bolton and Bury, together with a willow weaver from Accrington and students from the University of Greater Manchester, will exhibit at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair at Manchester's Victoria Baths. The four-day event will feature more than 200 artists and craftspeople, live demonstrations, pottery workshops, sustainable design displays and opportunities to buy directly from makers. Organizers say the fair has supported more than 4,500 makers, attracted over 90,000 visitors and generated more than £4 million in sales for independent creative businesses.