My yearly opportunity to take another look around the amazing Blackwell House is this weekend! Full of Arts and Crafts, both in the structure of the building and the contents of local craft-maker’s stalls. The craft fair is running from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November 2025. More details: https://lakelandarts.org.uk/events/winter-craft-fair-at-blackwell/
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I get such a great sense of achievement when I can extend the life of a much loved item. In this case it was a Diesel watch that needed a new strap. Here’s the old one, falling apart… And here’s the result. A brand new leather watch strap made from […]
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This Thursday I’m heading down to Oxfordshire for a craft fair, then heading on down to Dorset to see an Auntie and Uncle I’ve not seen for probably 15 years! Can’t wait to see them! Then after that to see a friend from years ago. I don’t get out much […]
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I’m really looking forward to this event – a first for me. There looks to be a really great range of artists/makers to come and see. Interior design, bespoke artisans, handmade furniture, fine décor, metalwork, stained glass, leather gifts, candles, ceramics, jewellery, knitwear, original artworks, craft spirits, local beers, award-winning […]
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Here’s a list of the five winter markets I’ll be attending this year. Hope to see some of you soon! Cumbria Life Home and Gift Fair 25/26 October at The Pencil Factory in Keswick, Cumbria. More Details Abingdon Craft Fair 31 Oct to 2 November in the ancient Abbey Buildings, […]
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I’ve been busy this past week updating both my Etsy and my website shop catalogues ready for the winter shopping spree! Items have already started to sell, so don’t delay! The following are the new items I’ve added to my website. You may need to open this email in a […]
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I’ve just returned home from adding my leather work to the Witherslack Exhibition, which starts this Saturday 20th September in South Cumbria. The room, at Barwick Hall, has been transformed into an amazing exhibition space! Lots of little cubby holes and corners housing amazing pieces of art and crafts. Here’s […]
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Last week was our annual Woodland Pioneers week in Silverdale. I was lucky enough to run a knife sheath course in conjunction with Matt Whitaker. Matt taught the course attendants how to forge a carving knife, and I showed them how to make a leather sheath. We had some great […]
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I love the variety of my work. This one was for a tree planter in Scotland who uses a Stanley knife to remove the old tree guards from established saplings. The blade doesn’t retract so he wanted a safe way to carry it with him in the woods, as well […]
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Wow, this one got my fingers dirty and my brain bouncing! My customer wanted an old metal and leather pannier box to be restored, but kept looking really old and, well, “knackered” is the best way to describe it! The vintage pannier came to me very rusty with most of […]
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