This year you’ll can find me in the main gallery, inside. Last year was too cold outside!
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Halecat Christmas Fayre
I can’t get enough of Witherslack, that beautiful Lakeland village nestled in the hills of South Cumbria. So I’ll be attending and showing off my creations at the annual Halecat Christmas Fayre, along with lots of other great local artists and crafts people. There’ll be outside fires, cocktails, food and […]
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Make a Tool Sheath (or something else) in the Woods!
Bookings are now open for the Coppice Association’s Weekend in the Woods event! Held in Silverdale, Lancashire, from Sat 16 May to Sun 17 May 2026 More info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/coppiceassociationnorthwest1/1945592
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Blackwell Arts and Crafts Winter Fair
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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Diesel Watchstrap
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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Driving South on Thursday!
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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Home and Gift Fair with cumbrialife – 25th/26th Oct 2025
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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Upcoming Winter Markets, 2025
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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Freshly listed on my website!
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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It’s almost autumn… so it’s time for the Witherslack Exhibition!
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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