Call out for artists - Christmas craft events

This December, Durham Cathedral is offering local creatives and facilitators the opportunity to lead a family-focused craft event between Christmas and the New Year.

The work will consist of:

  • A craft event which is suitable for children and families to enjoy
  • Crafts will ideally be themed around the Christian celebration of Christmas
  • The craft event will run between 11am and 3pm including a half hour comfort break
  • This will be a drop in event that visitors will not be charged for
  • Please state clearly your daily fee. Your fee must include materials, transport and facilitation cost.
  • You must be able to demonstrate that you are registered as self employed by providing your Unique Tax Reference (UTR) number.
  • A risk assessment of your activity should be carried out by you and a copy given to the Cathedral. You will also be required to show evidence of your Public Liability Insurance.


Dates: The available dates are 27, 28, 29 and 30 December 2022. Please state how many of the dates you would be able to work.

To apply please submit an expression of interest (500 words max) to pam.hill@durhamcathedral.co.uk explaining:

  • The workshop brief; is it family friendly? Does it fit into the Christian celebration of Christmas?
  • What requirements would you need from the venue; electrical sockets, a sink etc.
  • Information about you and your creative practice/small business.

The deadline for submissions is 5pm Friday 9 September