Birmingham: The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery

at ICHF Events

Birmingham Available from Thu 12 Mar to Sun 15 Mar

Up to 50% off tickets

Inc. entry to all shows

Unleash your creativity at the biggest craft event in Birmingham, with three shows included in one ticket!

Step into the UK’s biggest celebration of crafting, stitching and textile artistry as three inspirational creative shows unite under one roof at the Birmingham NEC.

  • One ticket gives you full access to all three shows!
  • Explore a huge mix of crafts from papercraft and jewellery making to mixed media, felting, home décor and more
  • Enjoy hands‑on workshops, Make & Take sessions & live demonstrations
  • Meet top makers, artists and guilds across all creative disciplines
  • Shop hundreds of specialist stalls packed with tools, fabrics & inspiration

4 days, 3 shows & 1 ticket: The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure & Fashion and Embroidery at Birmingham NEC

  • Dates: Thursday 12th March – Sunday 15th March 2026
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages | Under 16's go free with an adult
  • Duration: 9:30am – 5pm (closes 4:30pm Sunday)
  • Location: Birmingham NEC, North Avenue, Marston Green, B40 1NT
  • Tickets include: Access to The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure & Fashion and Embroidery

Explore a world of creativity across three inspiring creative exhibitions in Birmingham - all shows included in your ticket

  • The Creative Craft Show:
  • Showcases everything from papercraft and mixed media to jewellery making and home‑style crafts.
  • With hands‑on sessions, Creative Den workshops and Craft Academy masterclasses
  • The perfect place to learn something new, discover new products and be inspired by top makers.
  • Sewing for Pleasure:
  • A dream for dressmakers, quilters and sewists.
  • Discover fabrics, patterns, machines, haberdashery, threads and sewing tools for every skill level.
  • Enjoy expert demonstrations, textile workshops and specialist sessions celebrating the sewing community.
  • Fashion and Embroidery:
  • Delivers stunning textile artistry with exhibitions, live catwalk shows, embroidery competitions and hands‑on stitching workshops.
  • Meet renowned embroiderers, explore vibrant textile displays and discover new techniques.

From first‑time makers to master crafters: Workshops, live demos & hundreds of exhibitors under one roof

  • Take part in beginner‑friendly and advanced workshops
  • Experience demos in quilting, embroidery, machine stitching & fabric art
  • Watch the Fashion & Embroidery catwalk and textile showcases
  • See the National Embroidery Awards & Schools Fashion Design Competition
  • Shop unique materials, tools & handmade items from makers and guilds
  • Enjoy a dedicated creative atmosphere designed to inspire every visitor

Book Creative Craft Show tickets & dive into four days of hands‑on learning, crafting & artistic inspiration! Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS.

Location

NEC Birmingham

Pendigo Way,
Marston Green,
Birmingham,
B40 1NT
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How to find us

Venue: NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

  • Paid parking

By Car:

  • Located bang in the middle of the UK’s motorway network, jumping in the car is the ideal way to get to the NEC. 

By Train:

  • Getting to the NEC by train is brilliantly easy as the NEC is located a five-minute walk away from Birmingham International Railway Station.

By Bus & Coach:

  • Over 120 National Express and Megabus coach services run daily across the UK to Birmingham Airport.
Facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Paid parking
  • Public transport accessible
More Info
Is The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery is wheelchair accessible, with disabled concessions available upon contacting ICHF Events. 

Please email the team here if you have any queries.

Is The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery suitable for children?

Yes, The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery is suitable for all ages! 

  • Under 16's go FREE when accompanied by an adult. 
What do The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery tickets include?

Your The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery tickets:

One ticket grants you access to THREE amazing shows.

  • The Creative Craft Show is the UK’s biggest mixed craft event
  • Sewing For Pleasure
  • Fashion and Embroidery
  • Tickets valid between 9am - 5:30pm, 9am - 4:30pm on Sunday

Simply book your ticket and then enjoy access to all three shows, where you can explore at your own pace.

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