We are Artists in Business
and it is our aim to provide opportunities for artists and designer/makers to showcase their work and sell direct to the public. We accept hand made only – we do not accept fair trade, bought in or mass produced goods. We are based in West Yorkshire and we host our Contemporary Arts Markets in Ilkley, Haworth and Keighley.

To apply for a table at our Arts Markets please email
jo.artsbiz@gmail.com

Sunday 17 October 2010

October Market Gift Guide

Early Christmas Shopping Saturday on 23 October at 
The Arts Market in Ilkley!
It's not too early to be thinking about your Christmas Shopping and what better place  to browse than The Ilkley Arts Market?
We have 18 fabulous designer-makers and artists all in one place and entrance is free. We also have our cosy tea room, courtesy of Trufood Catering, for cakes, sandwiches, soup and refreshments.  
Take a peek at who will be there with our October Gift Guide. (This is not a comprehensive guide)

Felt brooches, recycled gifts and paper crafts from Mrs Sew and Sew

Textile brooches and hair decorations by Daisy Florence Design

Hand built ceramics from Lesley Anne Greene

Unique greeting cards and china tea mugs designed by Quite Contrary Crafts
Sparkly jewellery courtesy of Jellibeads Jewellery
Quality photographic prints by Gary Keat Photography

Individually designed vintage and bead jewellery from Ruby Spirit Designs
Ceramic home wares designed and created by Lianne of Mellor Ware
Funky fun stocking filler animals by Quernus Crafts
Bead and ribbon jewellery by Maneggi

Original knitwear deign by One Oak Baby
Emma Garry Designs - delightful children's hats & pinafores,  sewing kits, bags and cushions.


All our designers make affordable and original gifts, ideal for that "hard to buy for" person.

Thursday 14 October 2010

Christmas Shopping Time!

It's not too early to be thinking about your Christmas Shopping and what better place to shop than the Ilkley Arts Market!



We have 20 fabulous designer-makers and artists all in one place on Saturday 23 October at Riddings Hall, Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley from 10am to 4pm.  Entrance is free so you can save those pennies and buy your loved ones hand made for Christmas.  There will be jewellery, ceramics, textiles, photography and original art at reasonable prices.  Come and browse and, if your'e tired of shopping, treat yourself to coffee and cake at our tea room, courtesy of Trufood Catering.


Look out for our Arts Market Gift Guide....