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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Earlier this year I had the pleasure of making a golf bag for my customer in Scotland. This was a challenge for me as I’ve never made or used one before! Luckily I was loaned two bags and asked to design a new bag using the best features from both. […]
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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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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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The owner of this belt had lost some weight, so wanted it making a little shorter. He bought it in Australia and we think it’s made from kangaroo skin – a very durable leather with properties similar to horseskin. The design on this belt was really interesting, with the buckle […]
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