Creative Lancashire joins in the Festival of Making

Creative Lancashire is joining the first National Festival of Making, which takes place on Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 May at various venues across Blackburn.

The events have been organised and presented in association with partners including Crafts Council, D&AD, The Royal British Society of Sculptors (RBS), and others.

Ed Matthews-Gentle from Creative Lancashire explained: "Lancashire has a long-established manufacturing and creative sector, which continues to be at the cutting edge of innovation. It's a great endorsement of the work in the county that the first National Festival of Making will be taking place here, building on strategic investments such as the Making Rooms also in Blackburn

The first National Festival of Making happens in Blackburn, Lancashire on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May, 2017. With twice the national average of people employed in the manufacturing industry, and a community of talented and creative maker businesses working from studios and locations in Lancashire and across the North of England, the festival promises a vibrant celebration of Britain’s unrivalled making heritage and its bright future. For more information about conference events and booking information, visit www.creativelancashire.org. Find out more about the festival by at festivalofmaking.co.uk.