Poole trio take over historic Art & Makers market in Bournemouth

Jesse Chissell, Hannah Dorban, and Maea Craft, three artists, are the founders of an independent events business that focues on supporting artists and makers across the BCP area.

Together, they run The MakerSpace Market, a community-led craft event based at the Gather unit in Poole’s Dolphin Shopping Centre.

The MakerSpace Market showcases a diverse range of handmade goods, including jewellery, artwork, handbags, cards, and crocheted clothing.

(Image: Hannah Dorban, Submitted) It also offers interactive workshops in skills such as knitting, sewing, and crocheting encouraging creativity and community engagement.

The trio first met as stallholders at the historic Art & Makers Market in Westover Gardens, which runs from May to September.

Over time, their shared passion for handmade crafts and supporting fellow creatives turned into a close friendship and…