Moor Notes at Handmade at Ilkley!

Moor Notes

They're back by popular demand and singing at Handmade at Ilkley on Saturday December 3rd!

Moor Notes Community Choir  will be singing for the visitors at Handmade at Ilkley at Riddings Hall, Christchurch, Riddings Road, The Grove, Ilkley. And that's not all....

We will also be tumbling our popular Tombola, giving visitors a chance to win a handmade gift and our marvellous tea room, courtesy of Trufood Catering, will be serving a selection of seasonal fayre. Most importantly, entrance to our events at Riddings Hall are FREE and we open our doors at 10am. 

We are looking forward to seeing you there! 

Handmade Halloween

The October fair at Handmade at Ilkley has a hallowe'en theme as we will be giving away black and orange balloons to any child who crosses our path (and adults too). 

We have a great selection of artists and makers with lots of new people joining some of our favourites. Who's who?

Textile jewellers Wychbury and Daisy Florence Design will be joining us, along with textile artist Diane Jones and surface designer Nimanoma. Swirly Arts and Roger's Ink are representing paper with Sid Barlow and Wicked Gen bringing the glass. Classic jewellery comes courtesy of Olinda Jewellery and Petit Bijoux.

Sid Barlow glass designs

We have lots of new traders too: personalised signs from Fairy Angel Cake, soft toys from Molly and Mum, hand printed items from Mint Print, bespoke pens from Bespoke Pens (!) and so much more.

Molly and Mum

Have I forgotten anyone.....? Ooh yes - our fabulous tearoom courtesy of Trufood Catering! They will be brining our visitors winter warmers with tasty soup, filling sandwiches and delicious cakes and scones. Their fayre never fails to please.

Come and see us this Saturday at Riddings Hall, Riddings Road, The Grove, Ilkley 10am to 4pm ENTRANCE FREE (look for the big church). See you there.

Creative Ink at Handmade at Haworth

Limited edition cards and prints will be available at our next Handmade Event on Saturday 15 October at Old School Rooms, Church Street, Haworth. 

Rogers Ink designer Carolyn Hird-Rogers creates images inspired by the landscape and hedgerows of the Yorkshire Dales.  Rogers Ink is just one of the talented local artists and designers you will meet at our Handmade events, these are the people who make our fairs and markets special. what also makes our Handmade events special is that we have delicious cake courtesy of our tea room and entrance is FREE.

All Wrapped Up

My Furoshiki

It's the ultimate in recycling and re-use and you can buy it at Handmade @ Haworth on Saturday 15 October 2011. 

Come and meet Furoshiki expert, Mich Yasue, who will demonstrate how to fold these beautifully patterned cloths to wrap those awkwardly shaped presents!

Furoshiki Door stop

And it's not just giftwrap. Mich will also show you how to turn a simple square of fabric into a shopping bag or door stop. In fact, you can wrap almost anything in a Furoshiki (perhaps best not to wrap up the cat, though).

So why is Furoshiki so good for the environment? Well it means no wasted paper, no tape and the recipient of the gift can pass the Furoshiki on by re-using it. 

Don't forget that Handmade @ Haworth is at The Old School Rooms, Church Street, off Main Street in the historical village of Haworth (opposite the famous Bronte Parsonage). Doors open at 10am and entrance if FREE.  There is parking available next to the venue at the Museum Car Park. 

Quernus at Handmade @ Haworth!

Mice with Meaning

Guess who will be at Handmade @ Haworth on 15 October, selling her wonderful Fimo creations? That's right - Quernus Crafts! 

There will be plenty of cute and whimsical animals, from mice to cats, ponies to highland coos. Kirsten also takes commissions so why not have a cute model of your favourite pet or a character mouse?

Tiny Love Mice

Kirsten's creatures are very popular with both children and parents and very collectible too (you should see her version of the Beatles from the Sargeant Pepper era).  For a taste of Quernus Crafts' creative creatures pop into her Folksy shop for a preview of just some of the delights at Handmade @ Haworth. 

Palomino Pony

 

Cake Walk Ilkley

CakeWalk Ilkley

Cakewalk is a friendly shop run by artist Emma Straw in the beautiful spa town of Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

Cakewalk sells vintage items alongside art and handmade work, most of which is made locally, but also includes collections by national designer-makers.

Lovely Emma often calls into our Handmade events to find out what's hot in the world of designer-makers. Here are just some of the makers who have taken tables at Handmade @ Ilkley and now sell their work through Cakewalk. 

Ruby Spirit Designs

Leigh Shepherd Designs

Rachel Lucie

Wychbury

And the lovely Sally Boyle, who designs our publicity, sells her fabulous prints at Cakewalk too. 

Sally Boyle

So, if you want to see lots of handmade loveliness or buy that perfect one-off gift come and see us at Riddings Hall, Ilkley on Saturday 22 October at Handmade @ Ilkley. ENTRANCE FREE

TREEHOUSE CRAFT SATURDAY

Who's at Handmade at Ilkley on Saturday

Petit Bijoux

Teazle Handmade

Gary Keat Photography

Alys Power Designs

George & Lilly

Smashing China Mosaics

Milliesuds

Maneggi

Jennifer Duenas Glass

Kath Williamson Photography

Amy B Textiles

Joan Lawson Artist

plus Mary Shadbolt Candles and Debbie Alstead Photography.
Doors open for visitors at 10am at Riddings Hall, Riddings Road, Ilkley LS29 9LW Saturday 28 May. Come in and enjoy cake and tea at our old fashioned tea room. Have a go on the Tumbling Tombola - your chance to win a handmade gift - and indulge yourself by purchasing a beautiful hand made gift, courtesy of our designer-makers, photographers and artists. 

Alys Power at Handmade @ Ilkley

The wonderful jewellery of designer Alys Power can be found at Handmade at Ilkley on Saturday 28 May. "Found" is the operative word here as Alys' jewellery is made using materials which are reclaimed, reused, reinvented and recycled. 

These base materials are mixed with fascinating and beautiful found objects, sterling silver and semi-precious stones to create unique jewellery and accessories. 

Here is what Alys says about her work: "My work explores the challenges of turning base and 'scrap' metals and other discarded articles into objects of beauty and value. Working in a broad range of materials, I am inspired and led by the materials available and consequently many pieces are completely unique.

"Humorous, quirky and full of personality, my work maintains the look of the handmade, hammer and file marks are often left to illustrate the process each piece has gone through in its creation. The themes of my work are eclectic and varied. Often narrative, stamped words and phrases are used to expand on ideas and as decorative elements. Small found objects and pieces of reclaimed and vintage jewellery are frequently used and the notion of each piece is dictated by the materials themselves".

If you can't make it to Handmade at Ilkley at Riddings Hall, The Grove on Saturday 28 May (why not???) then you can see Alys Power's delightful jewellery at The Beetroot Tree and Design Circus or buy direct from her website Alys Power Design but we hope that you will come and meet her in person. 

Smashing China

One of our newest traders is Katherine Sainsbury of Smashing China Mosaics. Unlike the usual smashing of tiles and pasting random pieces, Katherine's designs are planned and considered, using vintage china.

"I began creating mosaics around two years ago when I had the idea of combining my passion for colour and pattern with my love of vintage and retro china. I see pieces of old patterned china as fluid, malleable materials that inspire the composition of evocative and vibrant mosaics". 

Katherine's art reminds me of the mosaics of artists and designer Candace Bahouth whose fantastic mosaics can be seen HERE. 

Smashing China Mosaics will be at Handmade at Ilkley on Saturday 28 May at Riddings Hall, Ilkley.  Come and say Hello and see Katherine's beautiful mosaic mirrors and candle sticks. 

Looking Forward to Handmade at Ilkley

Since we changed the name of our events from "Arts Markets" to "Handmade at...." we have attracted more interest from people wanting to buy genuine handmade items and support designer-makers.
I think our mistake with "Arts Markets" was that people were expecting to see a painting exhibition and the word "market" gave the impression that everything was cheap and cheerful. This narrowed our audience somewhat and did our traders a disservice. Of course, we do have artists and photographers at our events mixed in with jewellers, textile artists, mosaic artists, stained glass artisans, potters, fused glass artists, paper crafters and fimo creators. In fact we have made a crafty soup of lovely hand made things for everyone to enjoy.

We will be bringing our crafty soup of handmade loveliness to Ilkley on 28 May at Riddings Hall, Christchurch, Riddings Road, The Grove, Ilkley.  Riddings Hall is a great venue with lots of light, space, easy access (no steps)! and disabled toilet.  Just as important is our old fashioned tea room, courtesy of Trufood Catering.

So please come and join us for a cup of tea, a freshly made scone and browse around Handmade at Ilkley.

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Keighley News 21 April 2011

Who's at Haworth?

We have a brilliant selection of designer-makers, artists, photographers and jewellers at our Handmade at Haworth Event on Saturday 30 April. Here's a taster....

Pincushion from Wychbury

Jewellery by Jennifer Duenas, Lilac Moon, Rachel Lucie and Wychbury

Debbie Alstead

Photography by Debbie Alstead and Kath Williamson, original paintings by Richard Hawkin

Bath Melts by Milliesuds

Soaps and bath products by Milliesuds and handmade candles by Melanie Flears 

Vessel by Kath Bonson

Smashing China Mosaics and Ceramics by Kath Bonson

My Furoshiki

Furoshiki Recycled Gift Wrap and Dinner Party Pinnies

Don't forget that you can also see great artisans, designers and artists at Handmade at Ilkley on Saturday 28 May, Riddings Hall, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Entrepeneurs at Handmade at Haworth

Two of our newest traders, exhibiting at Handmade at Haworth, are candle maker Melanie Flears and ceramic artist Kath Bonson. 

Both artists will be selling as part of the Bradford Enterprise Academy, which delivers inspirational and exciting enterprise programmes to Bradford College students. In collaboration with Bradford Kickstart (LEGI programme), Bradford College has designed and developed a new academy for enterprise. 

Bradford Enterprise Academy supports both artists in their new business ventures with advice and access to business counsellors. Here's what they have to say.

“Our vision is to enable all students to have an equal opportunity to access Enterprise Learning through a range of learning mediums thereby equipping them with the skills, knowledge and attributes to be successful both in the world of work and in their personal lives.”

Bradford Enterprise Academy will be supporting more entrepeneurial artists at our 

Handmade at Ilkley event on 28 May at Riddings Hall. 

Rachel Lucie at Haworth

Zest Necklace

Jewellery designer Rachel Lucie will be selling her desirable, vintage-inspired jewellery at Hand Made at Haworth on 

Saturday 30 April. 

Rachel uses sterling silver, semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls to hand craft earrings, necklaces and bracelets that are romantic and contemporary, yet have a unique vintage style. She is very meticulous in her work and strives to ensure that every piece, from a bespoke bridal bracelet to a pair of casual earrings, is something beautifully made that you will feel great wearing for years to come. Rachel's designs are simple, clean and distinctive with many being

 one-of-a-kind.

Briar Rose Earrings

Hand Made at Haworth will be at The Old School Rooms, Main Street, Haworth on 30 April from 10am to 4pm

Tumbling Tombola Giveaway

Call us old fashioned but we are having a Tombola draw at our Hand Made at Haworth event on Saturday 30 April.  The drum will roll and every visitor will have a chance to win a lovely hand made gift.

Gifts include hand made soap with natural ingredients, gorgeous jewellery with fused glass, sumptuous dyed silk scarves, hand made books, original prints and so much more. 

Tickets for the Tumbling Tombola will be 50 pence each at the door but there is no obligation to buy. Entrance to all our events is FREE. 

Hand Made at Haworth is at The Old School Rooms, Church Street, off Main Street, Haworth West Yorkshire BD22 8DR. 10am to 4pm