What’s on in Dorset: June

Here’s our pick of some Dorset events during June. We’re focusing on Dorset Art Weeks which take place from 29th May to 13th June. It is a great chance to view one or more of the 370 studios which open their doors to the public to showcase artwork.

You can see work from photography to ceramics, wood crafts to print making and visit special events throughout the weeks including an Art Market at Bridport Arts Centre.
It is a great event for all the family: there are interactive exhibitions and a Creative Creatures Treasure Trail where you can hunt for the clues hidden around the Avon Heath Country Park, decipher the riddles and claim a chocolate prize. The trail is open between 11am and 3pm and costs £2.50.

At the Courtyard Gallery and Workshops, Wareham, you can see local artisan Matt Wilding, from Winterborne Bakery providing a series of creative performances of all things 'bread'. On Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June between 10am and 3pm Matt will use a specially built outdoor wood-fired oven, and you will be able to see and participate in a range of traditional bread making activities. There is an exhibition throughout the fortnight from Simon Thomas Pirie, the renowned furniture designer and maker, Liz Tyler - jewellery, Aline Johnson - glasswork and Martyn Brewster – painter and printmaker, as well as sculptor Martin Debenham, The exhibition is open everyday 10am till 5pm including lunchtimes, throughout the event.

If you’re visiting Dorset, don’t forget to book self catering holidays in Dorset or B&B in Dorset as soon as possible.