The long-awaited and highly anticipated Hobbycraft store in Dunstable opened its doors to shoppers today (March 12).
And by 9am, there was a steady queue itching to see all that the new White Lion Retail Park shop had to offer.
The new store has created 13 jobs for people in and around Dunstable, who are part of a team on hand to help customers with expert craft advice and a friendly service seven days a week.
If you didn’t have a chance to get down to Hobbycraft today, there’s still a chance to get involved with the opening celebrations. This Saturday (March 16) at 9am, there will be a grand opening with live craft workshops and demonstrations, free face-painting, a Snazaroo golden ticket giveaway and goody bags for the first 100 people who turn up.
Ready to see all Hobbycraft has to offer? Get scrolling!
The new store has created 13 jobs for people in and around Dunstable, who are part of a team on hand to help customers with expert craft advice and a friendly service seven days a week.
![Papercraft expert, Libby, said: "I love all crafts and will turn my hand to try anything! My go-to is mainly papercraft, including paper cutting and origami. I love my Cricut machine and am always making things for around the house and for gifts."](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc1ZTM0MTBlLTI5MWEtNDkxZC05NDdkLTIyZjJmNTEwOTBmZjozNTY3ZGYwYy1jYzU4LTRhMmItYTkyYi1lOTE0NTA1YWQ5ZGU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Libby
Papercraft expert, Libby, said: "I love all crafts and will turn my hand to try anything! My go-to is mainly papercraft, including paper cutting and origami. I love my Cricut machine and am always making things for around the house and for gifts." Photo: Simon Murrell
![Hobbycraft Dunstable will host free craft demonstrations over the coming weeks, introducing people to new skills and disciplines](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNiN2E4YmE5LTY0MGItNDFmZi04ZTk1LTk5YjMxMDNjNjQwMzphNjYwZTA2ZC1lZmQ1LTQxOTYtYTkxYi03M2U0NDIyMGJjOTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Hobbycraft opening
Hobbycraft Dunstable will host free craft demonstrations over the coming weeks, introducing people to new skills and disciplines Photo: Tony Margiocchi
![In-house baking maestro, Jenna, explained: "I love all types of baking and sugarcraft. I love all the icing accessories and food paints/colours as I can use my love of art to make amazing cakes!"](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc5ZTA3MzUwLTE1MTAtNDkzZC05MGNmLTZkODgyMzZhOTNiMTpkNTRiZWJmMi02ZmExLTQ3NDQtODU3MS05NDFkMjJmMjVmZDc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Jenna
In-house baking maestro, Jenna, explained: "I love all types of baking and sugarcraft. I love all the icing accessories and food paints/colours as I can use my love of art to make amazing cakes!" Photo: Simon Murrell
![The store has all sorts of dedicated craft spaces, including craft workshops, a digital cutting area, and a haberdashery area.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ0NjYwN2RlLWY4NTYtNGZiMS05MmMxLTk2OGU1MDE0MzVlODo0MzVjNDg1Ni01ZWY4LTQwMDQtOWQ1OS1mNDg4Nzk2M2MxM2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Hobbycraft opening
The store has all sorts of dedicated craft spaces, including craft workshops, a digital cutting area, and a haberdashery area. Photo: Tony Margiocchi