This year you’ll can find me in the main gallery, inside. Last year was too cold outside!
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Stalls and Exhibitions
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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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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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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My Last Fair of the Season – Betley Show
Last Fair of the Season – Betley Show
I’m heading down to a farm near Crewe this Saturday (2nd August 2025) to demonstrate my leathercraft, alongside some of England’s best traditional craftspeople.
I’ll be making knife sheaths, wallets and book covers.
This show is new to me and I’m really looking forward to being part of it. There are things happening all weekend – music, animal, vintage cars, veg-growing competitions and artisan shopping (starting 6pm on Friday, finishing Sunday late afternoon). Definitely worth checking out their website for more info: https://www.betleyshow.com/
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Lake Makers Fair – This Weekend
This Saturday (26 July 2025) is the Lake Makers Fair in Staveley Mill Yard, near Kendal, Cumbria. I’ll be set up alongside some amazing artists and craftspeople. From their website: The fair will host a selection of craft makers from across the region, offering products for sale. Recent fine furniture […]
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Demoing Leather Craft at the Great Ecc!
I’m heading down to the Great Eccleston show this weekend. Lots of rural crafts, animals, farming gear and tractor pulling! (I’m not sure what tractor pulling is, but I’ve been advised to bring ear defenders!) 12th & 13th July 2025. Opens at 9am and closes at 6pm, free parking! I’ve […]
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Arnside & Silverdale Arts Festival
I’m taking part in this year’s art festival, which is held on the last weekend of June (28-29 June 2025). There will be lots of different venues for you to visit throughout the villages of Silverdale, Arnside and Storth (on the border of north Lancashire and south Cumbria). Some venues, […]
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