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We create soulful spaces for community and social wellbeing through music, art, movement, spoken word and food.
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Jules, Cheryl and Rose embrace authentic connections, creativity and community. Through their various interests and a shared vision in creating held spaces for expression of thought, music, poetry, movement and stories - along with food and drink - they are passionate about bringing people from all walks of life and cultures together to celebrate the joys of living!

02/11/2024

We had a well attended and beautiful Sound Lounge this afternoon , with poetry, stories and music surrounding the theme ‘Journey’.
Courage, creativity, inspiration and reminiscence filled up the space that we held and everyone felt moved by one another’s contributions.

It really reminds us why we do this, and why we hold such events in our local community. Thank you to Sam and Stu at TFGL allowing us to do this in your wonderful space.

If you feel to support us, please let us know if you’d like to make a donation as we are entirely self-funded at the moment - donations go to art materials, marketing & advertising, etc. - to enable us to keep this running.

29/10/2024

Don’t forget to book in for this Saturday’s Sound Lounge !
Link in bio or here: https://bit.ly/4gGtoa6

20/10/2024

Our next Sound Lounge is popping up VERY SOON again!
Come and join us on Sat 2 November from 2:30-4pm for an informal gathering to celebrate the theme ‘Journey’.

As spaces are limited please book your place on Eventbrite (fees apply) with this link https://bit.ly/4gGtoa6, or contact us in advance to book and donate at the door.
We look forward to seeing how your journeys unfold.

(We are self-funded and supported by donations, which go towards venue hire, running of this and future events, art and craft materials, marketing and promotional materials, etc. so every little helps, thank you.)

28/09/2024

We are pleased to announce that our next Sound Lounge is popping up again! Come and join us on Sat 2 November from 2:30-4pm for an informal gathering to celebrate the theme ‘Journey’.
As spaces are limited please book your place on Eventbrite (fees apply) at this link https://bit.ly/4gGtoa6, or contact us in advance to book and pay at the door.
We look forward to seeing how your journeys unfold.

- Cheryl, Rose & Jules

26/09/2024

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23/09/2024

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Thanks , Chris and for a wonderful show and for our collaboration, bringing together a community of creatives and audiences through art, craft, music and talks. We’ve had so much great feedback and we’re grateful too to this community that has supported us. 🙌🏻

22/09/2024

We had a fantastic weekend of curating some brilliant musicians, speakers that were creatives, makers and craftspeople. It was great to listen to some truly original music and hear their inspiring styles, as well as gaining insight into extraordinary minds and people’s experiences in the creative world.
Thanks to for bringing such a great community of craftspeople together to support this event, and having us on board to organise the live music and talks segments.
Thank you to everyone who attended this festival! 🙌🏻

20/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

Bex Simon has long been interested in the mathematics of the natural world. After receiving a scholarship from QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) she studied five different courses in geometry at the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts. This enabled her to create a new contemporary style Geometalism of combining traditional compass drawn geometry, laser cutting into metal plates, and hand forging components, to create a wonderful contrast of old and new techniques.

Bex’s logo shows a triangle which is the geometric symbol for fire. A circle is a symbol of unity and the infinite ‘whole’ in both nature and geometry. Geometry is about togetherness and being one with the natural world, which is a perfect representation of her work and its connection to things happening around us.

Throughout the ages Artists reflected what was going on in culture and society. Bex recognises that a new contemporary movement is now required amongst the Artist Blacksmiths, and this is why she uses the term Artsmith to distinguish her new style which she calls Geometalism. She is unconstrained in her approach to design, drawing inspiration from limitless sources of research mixing geometric shapes and textures. Her Sculptures, gates and Public Art tell stories relative to the surrounding environment.

Catch Bex on Sunday 22 September at 15:30 as she chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

20/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

James Millman is an acoustic guitar maker from North Devon advocating the use of our wonderful and often overlooked native timbers. He works with simple traditional hand tools and finishes all his instruments with a completely natural hand rubbed finish, one of which he produces using nut and plant oils.

Catch James on Sunday 22 September at 14:10 as he chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

19/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

Jane Sharkey is a multidisciplinary artist, living for the last three years on Lundy. She considers herself a crafter and a walker.

Crafting activities are wide ranging and often linked with Lundy; weaving with wool from the island sheep, land art using found objects, basket making from ghost nets.

Jane has just completed an MA in Fine Art where her work centred on walking as an artistic practice. This socially engaged practice explored how site-specific performance can deepen visitors’ connections to the landscape. Through creative interactions, she helps visitors uncover the layers of history, stories, and natural elements that shape the environment. Themes of journeys and pilgrimage were central to this work.

Catch Jane on Sunday 22 September at 13:00 as she chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

18/09/2024

Introducing the wonderful array of musicians this weekend! These exquisite musicians will be entertaining everyone in the main Ewe 2 Arena , as well as performing in short busking sessions at the café and top marquee areas.
Come and enjoy a weekend of meeting makers from North Devon and beyond, as well as listening to live curated talks from creatives too. We can’t wait for this exciting weekend! See you there.
Amanita Grove Jim Crawford Nick Wyke Becki Driscoll Ania Job Baz Bix Jules Moberly Anisa Arslanagic Jim Jones Lara Conley

18/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

Raff is a process-led visual artist who works with traditional photographic and printing processes. He is passionate about the physicality and craft of photography, and enjoys experimenting with different techniques and materials. He is also interested in the intersection of photography, education, and community engagement.

Catch Stephen Raff on Sunday 22 September at 12:00 as he chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

18/09/2024

We are counting down the days (3 in fact!) before we welcome you !!
So excited to meet all of you wonderful makers, shakers, creators and supporters this weekend of the 21 & 22 Sep.

Together with we are co-organising loads of interesting talks and beautiful live music at the Ewe 2 Arena so do come and say hello!
We look forward to seeing you. 🙌🏻
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18/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

Rachel O’Connell is a multi-media marbling artist and an educator, with over 30 years marbling experience. She trained in leatherwork for upholstery and began marbling on leather over 15 years ago.

Rachel marbles on paper, wood and natural textiles, combining heritage skills with a contemporary design aesthetic, to create marbled textile art for home decor, stationery and wearable art. Made in small batches, with larger items made to order, she also has a sustainable circular design range of jewellery and accessories, created from repurposed theatrical textiles received from the Royal Ballet and Opera.

Rachel launched her sustainable brand, ROCWORX® in 2021 and has exhibited and sold work in Manchester Art Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, The British Museum, Weald and Downland Living Museum, Brantwood Museum and MAKE Southwest.

She exhibits regularly. In 2024 Rachel exhibited a Suminagashi ink marbled silk kimono in John Ruskin’s Studio in Brantwood Museum, Coniston, Cumbria. In the Autumn, she will be have a guest maker’s showcase at MAKE Southwest, Devon.

Rachel tutors marbling and leatherwork across the UK in schools, community groups, museums and galleries. She is a tutor with West Dean College, for Arts Council’s National Saturday Club and with the charity, The Creative Dimension Trust. She also demonstrates with Heritage Crafts, at CraftFestival and at Weald and Downland Living Museum.

Catch Rachel on Sunday 22 September at 11:00 as she chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

17/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

Rosie trained in Archaeological illustration, published drawings within the field, completing a degree in Archaeology and Sociology in the late 1990s. After qualifying to teach Art and Design, she went on to teach in many and various educational establishments. Rosie exhibits with a number of galleries across the UK, regularly participates in selected national and international open exhibitions; supplementing sales with teaching and running workshops and life drawing days. She is prolific and fruity, a magpie for collecting images. Her work is often concerned with water, skies, environmental musings and depicting the human form, she is a printmaker and painter, an illustrator and writer – a maker.

Catch Rosie on Sunday 22 September at 10:00 as she chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

17/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

Libby Mornement is a Contemporary Cyanotype Artist using the alchemy of Iron solutions reacting with sunshine to produce photographic blueprints.

One of the earliest (and most environmentally friendly) photographic techniques, Cyanotype involves coating paper with iron solutions to create a mildly photosensitive surface. After exposure to UV and a water rinse, areas where the light has been blocked remain white, while exposed areas turn an insoluble ‘Prussian Blue.’

Expect plenty of Libby’s signature framed originals in a palette of blues from its hints to its depths and shaped by a childhood by the sea and a passion for swimming.

Always happy to share cyanotype insights with creatives, collectors and the curious alike, Libby sells her Cyanotypes worldwide, and recently filmed a demonstration for the BBC.

Catch Libby on Saturday 21 September at 15:25 as she chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

16/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

As a mature student and following a formal education and successful career Managing Hospitality and Conference facilities for businesses in the Capital, Llinos Gale started her creative journey when she enrolled on an Access to Art and Design course. A Degree in Three Dimensional Design followed, at Surrey Institute of Art & Design University College, where she specialised in Ceramics, highlights of which included a Wedgewood Clay Bursary and exhibiting her work at New Designers, at London Design Centre.

On graduating, and still with a young family she worked in the education sector, sharing her passion for pottery with young people in schools, and Colleges in Hampshire and as part of the local Adult Education Programme. This role grew and by combining her creative and business skills she took on the planning of several events and exhibitions, latterly starting 7 Artists, a Hampshire based exhibition group for artists and makers.

Designing and making her own range of ceramics is a relatively new venture and has predominantly cantered around textured decorative pieces inspired by coastal finds. Llinos’ work is sold through curated events and selected art and craft galleries, including the Barony Centre, West Kilbride and The Maltings in Farnham, both designated craft towns.

Three years ago after years of renovation she relocated their home and studio to the historic Devon quay town of Bideford. In December 2021 they opened London House Studio & Gallery, where they sell the work of local artists and makers, offer pottery classes and courses and continue to spread the joy of making.

Llinos is also the founder of so will be sharing with us her motivations and aspirations for the festival.

Catch on Saturday 21 September at 14:15 as she chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

16/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

Making leather and making works from leather is a precise, highly skilled craft, currently on the critically endangered list of crafts in the UK. Red (Adam) doesn’t use industrial methods, believing them to be uniform, alienating, monotonous, boring and if not done with a sublime degree of integrity, incredibly environmentally damaging. He developed his knowledge and skills as a leatherworker through interaction with some London based saddlers and leather workers in his youth. He went on to learn more from traditional ancient practices including the Sami in Sweden and Native American peoples, he spent a number of years working at Ruskin Mill - teaching the full leather process, alongside some intriguing fine art production. He runs a micro tannery and leather work studio from Rosie and Reds Art and Leather, producing leather, sheepskins, cow skins, and makes from leather: unique bags, belts, key fobs, hip flasks, aprons, etc. and can repair leather items.

Catch on Saturday 21 September at 12:30 as he chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

15/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

Sharon Gale is an artist, art educator, designer and director of community engagement at Studio KIND. As one-half of the artist duo QUIETBRITISHACCENT, she has shown at numerous galleries and street art events and has work held in the permanent collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum. Sharon’s background is in Fashion & Textiles, graphic design and art education, and she has over 15 years of arts workshop experience. Joining Studio KIND. as a director, Sharon is particularly focused on outreach, wellbeing and community.

Catch .qba on Saturday 21 September at 11:20 as she chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

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15/09/2024

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION @ CREATED FESTIVAL

Sarah Chapman is an artist and producer based in Plymouth, UK. She is an alumni of the Royal Drawing School, London, and recently founded and launched dRAWing Space to widen access to drawing and to help others develop their own unique creative voice.

From 2010 to 2021, she curated and directed a public arts and education programme in Plymouth. Her selected curatorial highlights include: www.ancientmarinerbigread.com and www.mobydickbigread.com

She is currently supporting regional artists through the Devon Artist Network and helps to organise their major annual event Devon Open Studios.

Drawing is fundamental to her creative practice, and her work has been selected for the prestigious Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2024 and will tour the UK in 2024 and 2025. She recently undertook an artist residency at Dumfries House, Scotland, supported by The King’s Trust and the Royal Drawing School, and has exhibited throughout the UK.

Catch on Saturday 21 September at 10:00 as she chats to us on stage in the Ewe 2 Arena

14/09/2024

We had a cosy Sound Lounge in Barnstaple and one of the most in depth discussions around our theme ‘Feel Good’, feeling into speaking our truths, other people’s perceptions and caring for our personal wellbeing. There was poetry, humorous sharing of experiences, song and even a singing bowl session by Rose to close the afternoon. Thanks to Stu and Sam for allowing us a gentle and peaceful space to reflect and share.

12/09/2024

We have our lineup for happening next weekend of the 21 and 22 Sep!! Come and join us for this exciting arts and crafts festival The BIG Sheep where there will be exciting displays, demonstrations by makers and quality creative work on showcase. See you there, tickets available here https://tickets.thebigsheep.co.uk/event-tickets/57719?branches.branchID=33.

07/09/2024

Our popup is next Saturday 14 Sep from 2:30-4pm. Come and explore your creativity on an alternative open mic platform where you can share a song, play an instrument, read a poem or tell a story based on our session’s theme ‘Feel Good’, over a delightful cup of and cake. 🍰 ☕️ Book your place via this link https://bit.ly/3SRcjA8 or from the link in our bio.
See you there!

04/09/2024

Our exciting lineup for is out!! We will be hosting a series of talks by artists and makers across and the , as well as having from some amazing local musicians. This is looking to be an amazing event that will showcase some incredible creatives and the first of its kind in North Devon; do save the date!

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The Sound Lounge 21/6/24 Highlights

We had a ball hosting our second ‘The Sound Lounge’ event @sunshineandsnowshop . Some highlights of our day on Friday and a creative mix of impromptu, instruments, poetry, appreciation and celebration of solstice. Our theme ‘Light’ was put across beautifully by these bright beings. Thank you for your presence and we hope to see you all again at our next event. . . . @julesmoberly @amanitagrovemusic @cheryl.silvawood.music @inalandofgiants.blog @malachitenorthdevon #northdevon #alternativespaces #poetry #spokenword #storytelling #bideford #barnstaple #coffeeshop #coffeeandcake #musicians #livemusic #liveperformances #sharingsessions #community #bidefordcommunity #stage #sharethestage #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outreach #devon

We’re looking forward to holding space this Friday to share your insights, thoughts and feelings on ‘Diversity’ and connectedness through music, spoken word, storytelling and other forms of creative expression. There will be some interesting art & craft activities to take part in as well in this inaugural session. (Please note that space is tight in the coffee shop so do keep your instruments minimal should you be bringing any.) We would also love you to show your support to the good folks @sunshineandsnowshop coffee shop who will have delicious drinks and cakes for sale while the event is taking place. Click on the Eventbrite link in our bio to book, or scan the QR code. See you there. 🙌🏻 . . . #collectivecreate #diversity #diversity #diversitymatters #diversityandinclusion #thesoundlounge #community #communityevent #bideford #barnstaple #torrington #eastthewater #yelland #fremington #bickington #tarkatrail #northdevonarts #poetry #music #northdevon #sunshineandsnow #coffee #cosyspace