Hobbycraft, the UK's leading arts and crafts retailer, has launched Craftober 2026, bringing exclusive discounts and workshops to customers across the country. Shoppers can save by entering the code CRAFT both in store and online, getting £5 off when spending £20 and £10 off when spending £40.
The deals run from Thursday 8 October until Wednesday 21 October. On top of this, Hobbycraft is offering 20% off all workshops, both in store and online. With October half term just around the corner, these offers present a screen-free solution for keeping youngsters occupied.
Savings on crafting supplies and home decorations
To take advantage of the savings, shoppers could get the Giant Craft Jar (normally £20) for £15. Bursting with colourful craft materials, the jar promises to keep little ones busy with over 45 projects, containing everything from buttons to tissue paper, twine, gems, washi tape and much more - suitable for children aged three and over.
One purchaser commented: "It makes a really good gift. Can keep the kids busy for hours. Beautiful activity and also makes a good storage container for all the crafty stuff." A second customer remarked: "Daughter loves this. Has so many things to do in it. Great value for money." However, the contents could be enhanced, according to someone who noted: "Excellent product loads of fun but too much tissue paper is my only criticism."
At Argos, the Chad Valley Be U Art and Craft Studio is also priced at £20. Recommended for youngsters aged five and above, it contains over 1,000 craft pieces, ranging from pipe cleaners to pom poms and googly eyes.
Halloween and Christmas crafts
With Halloween just around the corner, children can get stuck in with everything from seasonal ceramic pumpkin painting to wreath-making and decorating activities. Parents can stock up on five £4 projects to keep kids entertained and secure the sets for £15 rather than £20. Options include a Paint By Numbers Halloween Kit, Paint Your Own Ceramic Halloween Figures 10 Pack, Haunted House Colour-In Canvas, Halloween Colour and Sticker Activity Book and a Witch's Hat Bead Box.
Young crafters can also prepare for Christmas with make-your-own advent calendars, ceramic baubles and festive kits. The Colour-In Cardboard Gingerbread House (£20) provides a blank canvas for youngsters to decorate. Shoppers could even purchase it alongside a £26 set of 70 colouring pencils to receive £10 off the total basket. Customers have left enthusiastic reviews. One shopper wrote: "Easy to put together, lots of fun for children, recommended."
Leaving a mixed review, another person said: "Excellent item. It was a little difficult to put together initially but, once built, it provided a good few hours of entertainment for our grand-daughter on Boxing Day, which she will continue doing during her next visit! Very good value for money!"
Parents needn't miss out either - the Cross Stitch Advent Calendar has been reduced by £5 (now £15 with the code CRAFT), featuring 25 mini cross stitch kits - one to reveal each day of advent. A satisfied customer noted: "Highly recommend this one. Everything needed (besides the framing), threads are lovely and the fabric is also good quality."
Money off workshops
For those that fancy trying something different but feel the need for some guidance to get going, there are over 60 workshops available to explore. From plush pumpkin painting to journal classes, candle making and beyond, customers can select from seasonal activities alongside regular events. Dates vary by store and for online classes a craft kit must be delivered in advance. Workshops range in cost from £8 to £45 per person.
There are workshops focused on autumn and Halloween, plus opportunities to prepare ahead for Christmas. Meanwhile, Virgin Experience Days offer arts and crafts classes, including perfume making, mosaic making and flower arranging, with prices beginning from £12.
Terms and conditions for the Hobbycraft Craftober discounts
To redeem CRAFT online, simply add CRAFT to the discount code box in your basket. To redeem CRAFT in store, simply quote the code at the till point. The 20% discount for workshops is automatically applied so there's no need to use a code when booking.
