The artisans could be found at three locations in Widcombe :
Widcombe Social Club, Natural Theatre Company and St Matthew's Church
which are at the bottom of Widcombe Hill BA2 6AA
Widcombe Social Club, Natural Theatre Company and St Matthew's Church
which are at the bottom of Widcombe Hill BA2 6AA
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Achieve together
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday only) Achieve together Educational Day Service supports adults who are deaf or deafblind with additional needs. Activities include art, craft, ceramics, woodwork, cards and more. Our products are often made by upcycling and recycling unwanted materials. [email protected] www.achievetogether.co.uk |
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Divya Atkins
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) Gardens provide such a wealth of natural materials to play with flowers, fruits, leaves, woody stems and prolific weeds! My gifts are all from the garden: fruits preserved as pickles and chutneys using exotic spices, flowers pressed to decorate candles and cards, weeds and woods tuned into elegant handicrafts. [email protected] |
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Bridget Baker
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Bridget Baker makes small animals from galvanized wire, which are then coloured with enamel paints. [email protected] |
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Limelight Bath
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) We make beautiful hand poured candles and reed diffusers, using 100% natural coconut/ soy wax and fragrance oils for the best scent throw. [email protected] Limelightlimited.com |
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IB Handcrafted Lampshades
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday and Sunday) My limited edition lampshades are made with vintage silk saris or handwoven Ikats. I can also offer a bespoke service. The lampshades are complemented by a selection of one-off Ikat and Suzanni cushions. As special gift ideas, I have a small selection of rare handwoven velvet Ikat handbags from Uzbekistan. [email protected] www.browellinteriors.com |
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Fabriclove Bath
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) My fabric craft products are all handmade by me in Bath. I use British and Japanese design and made fabric. I love creating practical but stylish craft products like crossover handbag and mobile phone hanging rope. They are all unique and no 2 products are the same. [email protected] www.instagram.com/fabriclove_bath |
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Design Vaults Jewellery
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Marie is the sole pair of hands behind Design Vaults Jewellery and is happiest when designing and making from her studio shed in Bath. Inspired by the constellations and movement, Marie’s designs are distinctive and beautifully handmade from 100% recycled sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques. Responsibly sourced gemstones add a burst of colour to select pieces, with pops of gold adding depth and contrast. [email protected] www.designvaults.co.uk |
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Yvonne Elston Ceramics
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Yvonne’s contemporary ceramic bird-forms make beautiful, affordable gifts. Designed to create a sense of tranquillity, they are perfect as a piece of art for the home. Finishes range from lustrous Raku-fired crackle to subtle tones of smoke-firing. For Christmas, Yvonne’s handmade porcelain decorations add charm to your tree and make delightful presents. [email protected] @yvonneelstonceramics |
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Charlotte Farmer Illustration
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Brightly coloured hand made screen prints and cards - birds, lions, tigers and biscuits galore. [email protected] charlotte-farmer.co.uk |
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Hebe Designs
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) I'm inspired by the power of colour and everyday items that spark joy. I love to create colourful and playful illustrations inspired by nature, people, plants, and patterns. I have an enormous love for everything colourful and this is reflected through my designs. I love creating products that will bring joy to those who receive them! [email protected] www.etsy.com/shop/hebechant |
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Heidi Boo Crafts
(Widcombe Social Club, Sunday only) Heidi makes hand crafted and sewn decorations to hang, birds, unicorns, dinosaurs and more. I love vintage threads and my sewing box . [email protected] www.instagram.com/heidiboocrafts |
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Luke Holcombe Studio
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Luke is an artist and printmaker who creates limited edition original prints and cards. Working across a range of printmaking techniques to capture unseen forces, suspended moments, hidden connections and wonder. Living and working in Bath, UK. [email protected] www.lukeholcombestudio.com |
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Nicola Hyman
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday and Sunday) Unique jewellery created from the use of a range of materials, many of which would otherwise be discarded: used wine corks, coffee pods, guitar strings, paper clips, vintage buttons and even clothes pegs! Handmade paper, glass tubes from a Merano glass workshop and ceramic beads are also included. Designs range from dainty fan shaped earrings to stunning boho pendants. [email protected] |
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Jo Slade Art
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday only) Original landscape paintings capturing the magical beauty of the Bath countryside and beyond. All original paintings framed in a range of sizes. Greetings and Christmas cards of my own design, and hand painted Christmas baubles decorated with landscape and botanical designs. [email protected] www.josladeart.com |
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fioglass
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) I make a selection of fused glass items in my little home studio. I offer a variety of items from small gifts to bespoke larger pieces. Each are unique in their own way due to the fluidity of molten glass ! Some of my items are created from recycled glass including my fused glass gin platters . [email protected] |
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Rosemary Le Fevre
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) Sewn and quilted items in fabulous cottons and silks. Lap quilts/wall hangings, cot quilts, tote bags. Silk evening bags, placemats, table runners, napkins and various Xmas decorations. Necklaces and bracelets made with freshwater pearls. [email protected] |
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Loves Lane Pots
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) I create vibrant, hand-decorated pottery from my cottage on Loves Lane. My ‘Profanity Pots’ sold out at last year’s event! This year I have focused on artistic pieces, as well as usable kitchen ware like my Face Plates and hanging discs, alongside specially created Christmas items. [email protected] |
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Lee Owen Designs
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) Christmas cards of Bath, Animal collage Prints, cards and Kits, Colouring in Books of Bath and Tenby, and mosaics. [email protected] www.leeowendesigns.co.uk |
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Kestrel Pottery
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) I have a small studio in Hinton Charterhouse where I make small batches of functional ceramics such as bowls and mugs. When I get the time I like to make unique pots, thrown then deformed, carved or added to. [email protected] kestrelpottery.co.uk |
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Agnes Pollock Art
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) Agnes is a still-life artist and a painter of light. She captures the subtle way in which a simple object holds and reflects light. Her compositions are bold, but the colours tend to be subtle, soft and muted. She will bring beautiful Christmas cards and gift tags besides her paintings and mounted/framed prints. [email protected] www.agnespollock.com |
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Rika Knits
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Using a variety of high quality materials, I make beautifully crafted gifts. Luxury yarn knitted baby booties, knitted decorations, hand sewn lavender pouches with home dried lavender, hand sewn cotton gift bags, pompom and mini skein earrings, knitted mohair scrunchies and more. All pieces are one of a kind and made with love. [email protected] rikasterling.wixsite.com/rika-knits |
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Nelly and Pickles Stitchery
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday and Sunday) All things handstitched from beautiful, quality fabrics, felt and lace. Heirloom advent calendars, wreaths, garlands, decorations, gift baskets and hanging quilts. Each piece is a little different from the one before - handcrafted and unique! [email protected] www.folksy.com/shop/nellyandpickles |
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Bath RUH Fundraising Group
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) A local group fundraising for RUHX. We love making a wide variety of items so you’ll find lots of handmade Christmas decorations and gift ideas. Thanks to the support of everyone who has bought from us, we have contributed towards the Dyson Cancer Centre, robotic surgery equipment and improvements to the Breast Unit. [email protected] ruhx.org.uk |
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Stitchmap
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday and Sunday) Bespoke decorative embroideries of Ordnance Survey maps celebrating English landscape. [email protected] juliadraper.com |
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Sorisi Ceramics
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday and Sunday) A variety of pottery techniques are used such as hand casting, slab building, coiling and pinch pots - I like to create cheerful colourful hand decorated ceramics which are all painted free hand, each piece is unique! [email protected] |
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Hilary Strickland Art
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday and Sunday) A range of festive, winter & nature inspired linen homewares and gifts including cushions, napkins, table runners, storage nests, lavender bags as well as framed prints and cards. All based on Hilary’s original watercolours and designs inspired by birds, plants, insects, landscapes. Designed and made in the UK to be as natural and sustainable as possible. [email protected] www.hilarystricklandart.co.uk |
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Ruth Thorp Studio
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Inspired by the natural world, incredible landscapes and a sense of adventure, Ruth Thorp Studio offers a range of colourful illustrated paper products including cards, art prints and books. Fascinated by the art of storytelling through both words and pictures Ruth loves to play with colour and texture, bold graphics and minimalist layouts to create beautiful pieces that make people smile. ruth@ruththorpstudio.co.uk www.ruththorpstudio.com |
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Sarah's Pottery
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) I make finely thrown stoneware pottery on the wheel. A family of mugs, jugs, vases, plates and primarily bowls of all sizes. I love it if people use my pottery day to day, as it is durable and will withstand oven and dishwasher use, but many love to display it as a piece in its own right. [email protected] sarahspottery.co.uk |
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The Bead Garden
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Handmade bead jewellery and ornaments including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, keyrings, Christmas characters and gifts. Made from Swarovski and Czech glass beads. [email protected] www.instagram.com/thebeadgardens |
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Vitrific
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Vitrific is a small co-operative of enamellers working together in Bath. The enamelled art we produce ranges from wall panels and pictures, jewellery, bowls and Christmas items. Vitrific offers you something hand crafted, colourful and unique. [email protected] www.vitrific.weebly.com |
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Alina Lisman
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) My product is an artisan, hand-made soap crafted using pure cold pressed olive oil and essential oils. Using the cold process soap making process, I create a natural, chemical-free soap that retains the moisturising properties of the olive and essential oils. [email protected] |
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Little Fox Crafts GB
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) We create a range of handmade gifts. Our main focus is on pompoms as we create many gifts including pompom animals to wreaths and accessories such as hairclips. As well as pompoms we make fabric gifts too such as scrunchies and practical accessories like bags. [email protected] Etsy-littlefoxcraftsgb |
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The Craft Box Bath
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday and Widcombe Social Club, Sunday) Beautiful and unique creations using decoupage. Items include decorated shells and trinkets. [email protected] |
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Stanson Ceramics
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) I work mostly with slip decorated earthenware, thrown, hand built or a combination of the two. I am always trying new ideas with texture, colours and shapes. I draw inspiration from everyday things that surround me [email protected] www.instagram.com/stansonceramics |
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Carol Baines
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday only) Printmaker, producing painterly etchings, monotypes, dry points and screenprints – taking inspiration from the natural landscape that makes you stop for a moment and wonder. [email protected] www.carolbainesfineart.co.uk |
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Caroline Gilbert
(Widcombe Social Club, Sunday only) I travel all over to dive. I discovered seaglass and sea pottery a couple of years ago. Since then I collect where ever I go. There are so many different names for seaglass, drift glass, beach gems, sea gems etc, but my favourite has to be mermaids tears. ca[email protected] |
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Catherine Beale Commissions
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Watercolourist Catherine creates portraits and semi-abstract landscapes). She explains her loose 'gravity painting' techniques at her Bath Watercolour Workshops and in her book, "Capturing Light’ and exhibits at Mall Galleries, RWA and is a Member of the Society of Women Artists. [email protected] catherinebeale.com |
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Christine Watters Ceramics
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Bath based ceramicist, Christine works in stoneware, throwing forms on the wheel, finessing with surface texture and coastal inspired colour glazes. The stunning turquoise and blue granite glaze displayed are inspired from visits to the north Cornwall and Turkish coastal waters. |
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David Wright
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) Various water colour paintings on cards and a book (Touch of Bath) 8 short stories. For three years have been at Green Park market and last year Weston, Bear Flat markets and Keynsham. |
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Liz Taylor
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) Children's quilts, canvaswork cushions, shoulder and knitting bags etc. can all be done to order and to your own designs. [email protected] |
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Emily Slinger
(Widcombe Social Club, Sunday only) My range of photographs and prints reflect my interest in both the natural and built environment. I often use photographs as the basis for prints which I produce through a variety of methods including screenprinting, intaglio, stencil and lino. [email protected] |
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Emma Taylor Art
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Emma is an illustrator, muralist, curator and community worker. She wears a variety of 'arty' hats ranging from designing and creating commercial murals for offices, hotels etc, curating artwork for hotels and offices and and working as a community arts worker in the BANES area [email protected] www.emmataylorart.com |
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The Industrious Maker
(Widcombe Social Club, Sunday only) Storage and accessories designed and made for makers including embroidery hoop lidded storage, ribbon and string dispensers, pattern weights, pin cushions stuffed with British lambswool, sewing kits and yarn dispensers. [email protected] www.theindustriousmaker.co.uk |
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The Kiln Collective
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday only) Delightful glass decorations and objects inspired by nature... Real leaves cast in glass, feathers preserved in silver and an array of glass powders are used to make Christmas decorations, bowls, sun catchers and garden glass. [email protected] |
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Horrington Handmade Soaps
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Horrington Handmade Soaps specialise in small batch cold process soap bars. Handcrafted in the Somerset countryside each bar filled with skin loving natural plant oils, essential oils and botanicals. [email protected] www.horringtonhandmadesoaps.co.uk |
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Colebrooke Clay
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Handmade stoneware including mugs, jugs, bowls , pouring bowls and the ever popular plates for cheese. All pieces are unique and made here in Bath as can be seen on instagram. @jamesthepotterofbath |
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Jess Whittingham Photography
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday only) My greeting cards are handmade and all photos are taken by me. I am inspired by nature and animals and want to share this love with others. |
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Artful Stitcher
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday only) I am a textile artist and teacher. I specialise in hand embroidered pieces inspired by the British countryside. My artwork is abstract compilation on canvas using acrylic paints. [email protected] |
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Julia McMurray Designs
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) I specialise in making hand made silver jewellery. I use recycled silver and ethically sourced gem stones. I make chain link necklaces and bracelets. Gemstone pendants and rings. Silver earrings and pendants. Everything is made from scratch to my own design. [email protected] www.juliamcmurraydesigns.com |
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Julian Harris
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) Hiking sticks, walking sticks, bird boxes, door wedges |
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Copse and Cotton
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) I design and make decorative seasonal items, homeware and gifts, often using recycled materials blended with beautiful fabrics to make something unique. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CopseAndCotton |
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Kay and Ellie Flower Resin Jewellery
(Widcombe Social Club, Sunday only) Real flower resin jewellery and 100% soy candles. Made with flowers grown, picked and pressed from my garden near Bath. Each handcrafted candle and piece of jewellery is unique, a small piece of art. My work preserves the colour of summer and the stories and symbolism of the flowers. [email protected] |
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Laura Flora
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) I make natural original festive wreaths that if used indoors can delight year after year. I forage all year to have natural material to craft into Christmas wreaths of beauty. I also press flowers and leaves which I then apply to create framed botanical art. [email protected] |
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Fine and Scandi
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday only) Simple and elegant pieces using sterling silver and copper combinations to create a unique and very wearable look. Defined lines and Scandinavian influences, produce striking pieces that can be worn equally, every day or for special occasions. [email protected] etsy.com/uk/shop/FineAndScandiUK |
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iciri
(Natural Theatre Company, Sunday only) Liv is the maker behind iciri, creating environmentally conscious prints and cards on a risograph printer in her tiny home studio. Her background being in Architecture, her prints are based on geometric minimalist shapes and joyful colour. www.pinterest.co.uk/iciriLiv/iciri-shop/ |
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Liz Holden-White
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) Using a variety of water based media, I aim to paint uplifting pictures! The cards are reproductions from my original paintings, but I also have a range of one off ‘mini originals’ for special occasions. |
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The Full Press Studio
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) At The Full Press Studio I use local, seasonal flowers and preserve them through pressing. I then create art using these pressed flowers, including framed pieces, gift cards and Christmas tree decorations. The range includes smaller frames with single stems, to larger frames in a meadow or scatter design. instagram @the_fullpress_studio |
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Pat Betts
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) I am an artist, I make prints from my paintings and also printed cards. I also make handmade cards often using recycled materials and other paper crafts. I will be bringing paper craft angels which can hang on the tree or sit on a shot glass. I will also bring handmade Christmas tree cards and other Christmas themed cards |
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Paul Ricketts
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Children's books written by Paul Andrew SW called The Grasshopper who came to say hello and Rumo, The Monster Cake Eater and the evil witch Gesby. My books have been described as wonderful, delightful, enchanting and brilliant by adults and children. My first book The Monster Cake Eater has been given five stars on Waterstones book reviews. |
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Pebble and Felt
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) I handcrafted needle felted wool sculptures of animals and decorations and pebble and sea glass pictures. [email protected] Pebbleandfelt.sumupstore.com |
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Rachel Ward
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday and Sunday) At this year's Christmas Market, I will be selling a 2025 calendar of photographs taken in and around Widcombe, as well as cards based on my drawings and paintings. www.rachelwardbooks.com |
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ReMind UK
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) ReMind UK is an internationally renowned research and treatment centre, with our headquarters located in Bath. We’re an independent charity focused on essential research and providing support for people with dementia and other conditions of older age, their families and carers. [email protected] www.reminduk.org |
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Block House Bath
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday only) I hand print my designs onto fabric, wood and paper to make a range of colourful original products. I use block printing and screen printing techniques to print in beautiful colours using eco-friendly water-based inks. My designs are inspired by Bath houses, history, British folklore and animals. [email protected] www.blockhousebath.com |
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Tania Harvey Artisan Silver Jewellery
(Natural Theatre Company, Saturday only) I design and create handcrafted contemporary silver jewellery in my studio in Bradford on Avon. Using recycled silver, my designs are often drawn from the natural world with particular attention to surface textures and the subtle variations in colour and tone resulting from oxidisation. [email protected] www.taniaharvey.co.uk |
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The Calico Quarter
(Natural Theatre Company, Sunday only) I use free motion embroidery to create unique cards, gifts and Christmas decorations. This technique is a bit like drawing with the sewing machine and produces a "thread sketched" effect. [email protected] www.instagram.com/thecalicoquarter/ |
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Wheel and Lathe
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday and Sunday) Locally handcrafted wood and clay items. Repurposed wood turned on the lathe into functional and decorative objects, some of which are combined with ceramics. These can be viewed on Instagram #wheellathe. [email protected] Instagram #wheellathe |
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Wendy Yun Studio
(Natural Theatre Company, Sunday only) Wendy is a local Bath artist and former fashion designer, she found her passion for creating vibrant watercolor and digital art. Inspired by nature and landmarks, she now runs her own business, producing colorful, pattern-rich artworks. www.wendyyunstudio.uk |
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Unova Art, Unova Bags
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) Original contemporary art, textured palette knife painting on canvas. Handmade-Crocheted bags, clutches, purses and cases. [email protected] www.vinted.co.uk/member/202206763 |
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Sarah Targett
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday and Widcombe Social Club, Sunday) Bright hand screen printed limited edition prints, tea towels, cards and decorations often depicting birds and other animals sold at a range of affordable prices. Designed and printed by myself in Bath. [email protected] www.sarahtargett.co.uk |
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Rustica Haze
(St Matthew's Church, Saturday only) Rustica Haze creates unique floral arrangements that blend modern and vintage styles. Using sustainably sourced dried flowers, we craft pieces that bring warmth, character, and rustic elegance to any space. Our designs evoke nostalgia while fitting seamlessly into today’s interiors, adding timeless charm to your home or special occasion. [email protected] |
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Vikki Yeates Illustration
(Widcombe Social Club, Saturday only) Vikki gets inspiration from walking through the woods on the hills of Bath, writing poetry and illustrating them using an unusual Sgraffito technique. As well as selling prints, cards and books she also makes jewellery, crystal decorations and beaded bookmarks. [email protected] www.vikkiyeatesillustration.co.uk |
