The Workhouse Dunstable

The Workhouse Dunstable Supporting creativity in the town of Dunstable
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Drop in to our inviting and quirky space to find original art and handcrafted gifts; take a creative workshop; mingle with local artists and join our friendly community. Discover stylish art for your home and unique gifts for your friends and family (or a cheeky treat for yourself)

Browse unique and regularly changing art displays

Look out for our artists in action (the paint may still be wet!)



Take part in our programme of creative workshops, for all levels

Enjoy our lively hub where artists and seekers of beautiful things meet and mingle

Become a part of our supportive creative network

Enter The Workhouse Dunstable ...where all new inmates are welcome

15/06/2026

We're delighted to welcome these wonderful exhibitors to Summer Wool Festival in July.
will tempt you with beautiful world textiles from India and Nepal; Himalayan nettle shawls, garments, fabric and yarn and other lovely things!
will be bringing lots of woolly goodness mainly British wool and sock yarn.
will be bringing a large selection of buttons, ribbon, embellishments, charms, lace and haberdashery items.
will have a great choice of 1ply Haapsalu yarn, plant based yarn (viscose and cotton) and handdyed merino-silk yarn.
For loads more information about our event, and to buy tickets in advance, please visit our website https://summerwoolfestival.co.uk/

15/06/2026
I will be at this event with my For the Love of Colour exhibition, demonstrating weaving with naturally dyed yarn and vi...
13/06/2026

I will be at this event with my For the Love of Colour exhibition, demonstrating weaving with naturally dyed yarn and visitors will have a chance to make their own mini weaves.

12/06/2026

I will be taking part in Nature Day at Chiltern Gateway Centre this Sunday.
My For Love of Colour exhibition will be on display and I will be weaving with naturally dyed yarn.
Plus you can have a go at weaving too!

Join us for Nature Day at Dunstable Downs (14th June). A free, family-friendly celebration of wildlife, wildflowers, and this special landscape, as well as the ongoing work to conserve it.

Last year, local volunteers helped open four historic buildings to the public for Heritage Open Days. On 12th September ...
12/06/2026

Last year, local volunteers helped open four historic buildings to the public for Heritage Open Days.
On 12th September we have doubled this to eight!
We would love local businesses to help us by sponsoring this event.
Sponsors’ details will appear on our heritage trail leaflet and in social media posts. Thank you.

Demoing screen printing using ink which I made myself from my own madder dye pigment.Art Gallery in Buckingham.
09/06/2026

Demoing screen printing using ink which I made myself from my own madder dye pigment.
Art Gallery in Buckingham.

03/06/2026
29/05/2026

An exciting festival of knitting, crochet and woolly fibre crafts taking place at Redborne School in Ampthill near Bedford, featuring 100 amazing exhibitors, plus workshops and a street food area. So please come to visit. There's so much to see, do and buy!

27/05/2026

Address

Dunstable
LU63SN

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441582661603

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