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Ursula Jeakins imports hand-decorated papers from all over the world and uses papers by contemporary and vintage designe...
07/11/2025

Ursula Jeakins imports hand-decorated papers from all over the world and uses papers by contemporary and vintage designers to make her albums, scrapbooks and commonplace books in her Gloucestershire bindery . Beautiful as well as inherently useful, they make the perfect gift. Find her at on Sunday 7 December. Tickets just £5 (museum entry usually £15) - link in bio

It’s impossible to feel crabby with one of ’s handmade toys in your arms. Following an unusual career path that include...
06/11/2025

It’s impossible to feel crabby with one of ’s handmade toys in your arms. Following an unusual career path that includes running away with the circus, training as a carpenter and working as a bank manager, Manda discovered her true passion for all things textile whilst expecting her first daughter in 2004 and hasn’t looked back since. We’re honoured to have her at on Sunday 7 December, so come on down and say hi! Book your tickets now! Link in bio

If you’ve never looked closely at seaweed, now’s your chance. Sarah from will be joining us with her beautifully presse...
05/11/2025

If you’ve never looked closely at seaweed, now’s your chance. Sarah from will be joining us with her beautifully pressed specimens for the first time at on Sunday 7 December, and I for one can’t wait to see what she has in store. Book your tickets now - link in bio

Lovely has done many of our fairs, but this is the first time she’s joining us in London, at on Sunday 7 December. H...
04/11/2025

Lovely has done many of our fairs, but this is the first time she’s joining us in London, at on Sunday 7 December. Her beautifully coloured 3D-printed vessels are impossible to resist and make a lovely gift or keepsake. Book your tickets now - link in bio

has been making contemporary jewellery in hand-dyed aluminium and textured silver for over 20 years. Using a variety of...
03/11/2025

has been making contemporary jewellery in hand-dyed aluminium and textured silver for over 20 years. Using a variety of printing and dying techniques to apply colour and pattern to anodised aluminium, she twins the metal with milled silver or brass, to create eye-catching pieces with bold shapes and simple lines such as these fabulous earrings. Come say hi at on Sunday 7 December. Book your tickets now - link in bio

Undeniably both beautiful and useful, are the perfect fit for our next fair at on Sunday 7 December. Book your tickets...
02/11/2025

Undeniably both beautiful and useful, are the perfect fit for our next fair at on Sunday 7 December. Book your tickets now - link in bio.

Ever since I worked on Homes & Antiques magazine, I’ve had a thing for and these textile versions by are no exception...
01/11/2025

Ever since I worked on Homes & Antiques magazine, I’ve had a thing for and these textile versions by are no exception! See them for yourself at on Sunday 7 December. Book your tickets now - link in bio

Seed pods and the organic forms found in nature are the inspiration for much of ’s distinctive, limited-edition designs...
31/10/2025

Seed pods and the organic forms found in nature are the inspiration for much of ’s distinctive, limited-edition designs, handcrafted in the heart of the South Downs. Come take a closer look at on Sunday 7 December. Book your tickets now - link in bio

is a designer-maker and strawworker based in Oxford. Drawing on her interest in heritage crafts, straw techniques and ...
30/10/2025

is a designer-maker and strawworker based in Oxford. Drawing on her interest in heritage crafts, straw techniques and stories from rural customs and traditions, she has designed a range of contemporary textiles, celebrating the shapes and aesthetics of her craft with modern and wearable interpretations. Find out more at on Sunday 7 December, where Penny is also running a workshop so you can make your own straw decorations! Book your tickets now - link in bio

This is what Christmas dinner always looks like in my house!! Well maybe not, but a girl can dream, and thanks to , at ...
28/10/2025

This is what Christmas dinner always looks like in my house!! Well maybe not, but a girl can dream, and thanks to , at least I know my candles will be beautiful! Come on down at stock up at on Sunday 7 December. Book your tickets now! Link in bio

I have a growing collection of angelic Christmas decorations… and I have a strong feeling that this winged sausage dog ...
27/10/2025

I have a growing collection of angelic Christmas decorations… and I have a strong feeling that this winged sausage dog might soon be joining it! Come along and say hi on Sunday 7 December. Book your tickets now - link in bio

No watering. Very little attention required. Perfect for a dark corner. are inspired by a love of old glass conservator...
26/10/2025

No watering. Very little attention required. Perfect for a dark corner. are inspired by a love of old glass conservatories and greenhouses, marbled paper and Victorian scrapbooking, and of course the natural world. Each plant is unique and made by Georgia Doherty in her West London Garden Studio shed and potted from a collection of antique and vintage pots. Find her at on Sunday 7 December. Book your tickets now - link in bio

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