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We are delighted to announce that our full planning
Our new development plans will help in the re-orientation of the Mill building with the design of a new entrance to bring visitors over the millstream and millpond. A new ‘green’ structure built from untreated green oak and glass will replace the existing gallery and Bistro providing another education space, larger gallery, new craft shop, more space for onsite makers, a covered demonstration area and a restaurant. A lift will provide access to all parts of the existing and new building.
Walford Mill Crafts Receives Arts Council England Funding The funding Walford Mill has received will increase by 2.7% per year for the next three years. This funding will help to support the creative team at Walford Mill and to continue to deliver and promote a successful education and exhibition programme, improve the quality and quantity of activities that Walford Mill offers within the creative industry. Christine Lawry, the Chief Executive of Walford Mill, says, "We also see that the arts have a vital role within wider issues such as creative professional development, the environment and economic development. There are hundreds of talented local artists and craftspeople, our aim is to promote them alongside the national and international makers through our exhibitions, craft shop, educational activities and other events." 2006 - Winning Year for Walford Mill Crafts 2006 was a very successful and a real winning year for Walford Mill Crafts. After winning the special Chairman’s award in South and South East Britain in Bloom, in December Walford Mill also won Dorset Business Awards 2006,
The Arts Institute in Bournemouth is renowned for their specialist knowledge in the areas of art, design and media.
They are committed to enhancing the development of businesses within the creative industries and their contribution
We are delighted to announce that Walford Mill was presented with this prestigious award for exhibiting continued growth and innovation within the creative industries. Christine Lawry, Chief Executive of Walford Mill Crafts, said;
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