Forever Artful

02/11/2024

What a great Artisan Crafers Market. We have exceptional crafters selling their amazing items.
Join us again next month on December 7th.

29/10/2024

We look forward to Welcoming Grace back to our November 2nd Artisan Crafters Market in St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury.

Grace Elliott Orton:

Having run a dress and costume design business for many years, and then teaching for over 20 years, I have a wealth of knowledge in textiles, fabrics and designing clothes, and more recently -since lockdown- making bags and cushions and personalised gifts.

Currently I am loving
re- cycling denim jeans into patchwork handbags, and up-cycling a variety of fabrics into patchwork cushions, favouring landscapes, flowers, trees and insects.
I mostly use a sewing machine, sometimes free motion, occasionally hand sewing such as the Sashico technique.
I have a range of my work for sale and I also offer sewing tuition. One-to-one or group workshops.
I live in beautiful Malvern but happy to travel.

Look me up on

Instagram

Email [email protected]

Mobile 07990524720

29/10/2024

The lovely Zoe will be joining us again on Saturday in St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury 10am - 3pm, with her Polymer Clay earrings, trinket trays and paper craft, cards and gift sets.


https://www.kraftsbyzoe.com

29/10/2024

Sweet Stitch Creations has a stall at our Artisan Crafters Market. Mother and daughter team. Mum, Joyce knits beautifully making Children's cardigans and jumpers, hats and gloves and much more. I have been sewing since lockdown and enjoy finding new things to create. This has expanded into pyrography which I use on my keyrings. We hope you will join us on Saturday at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury

29/10/2024

We are please to Welcome Jayne to our Artisan Crafters Market on Saturday10am - 3pm.
Jayne makes hand made soft furnishings, cards and pictures using fabric, embroidery and dried flowers

28/10/2024

The lovely author Clifford is joining us again on Saturday 2nd November for our Artisan Crafters Market with his fantastic book 'Bolt from the Blue'.

Clifford Johnson was born in Woolwich, South East London in 1960. He left school at 16, got a job in a factory and left home at 17.

During his career he has had many jobs, which provided the wonderful opportunity to meet some unforgettable characters, facets of which you will meet in this, his first book. Clifford has been… an IT training manager, stable boy, riding instructor, labourer, tea boy, mainframe computer operator, office worker, sales assistant, IT helpdesk operator, furniture mover, driver’s mate (delivering explosives), security guard and dustman. Temporary jobs included roofer (three weeks), barman (one night), banksman (one day), council worker (one week), soft drinks delivery driver (two weeks), plumbing call centre operative (3 months) and bouncer (one night only).
Clifford has had a lifelong passion for creativity and as an artist has worked in metal, wood, glass and oils, successfully selling his work. Bolt from the Blue is his first foray into the art of literature and the most challenging project ever undertaken. Motivated by a comment from a teacher who once told him it was impossible due to his severe dyslexia, he invested hundreds of hours’ work over four years to undertake seven re-writes and oil-painted illustrations for the book cover to finally complete the project.
He lives in rural Herefordshire with his wife Sally Boehme, a successful jewellery artist and teacher.

28/10/2024

Jenny will be one of our lovely stall holders at our Artisan Crafters Market on Saturday, in St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 10am till 3pm

Jenny Litten Sews
I make lovely handcrafted unique products ranging in price from £5 to £35. Products include crossbody bags, washbags, make-up bags, dog bandanas, cushions and more. I use upholstery, corduroy and pretty cotton fabrics to give my items strength and durability. I have an eco-friendly approach to sewing and will include quality materials for upcycling, natural fabrics and minimal use of plastic.
Some of my items are available on Etsy https://jennylittensews.etsy.com

28/10/2024

We are pleased to be welcoming Claire of Bumble-Jip Cottage Crafts back to our Artisan Crafters Market on Saturday.

Claire is a self-taught crafter and all of her creations are handmade, they include: embroidery, cross-stitch, hand spun yarn, felted sheep fleece rugs, needle-felted items, crochet toys, cushions, cowls etc.
We are very excited as Claire is bringing along her spinning wheel to do demonstrations. Please do come along.

25/10/2024

We are pleased to be welcoming Belinda back to our Artisan Crafters Market on Saturday 2nd November. In St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury.

Belinda writes:-
Poppy Cottage Homes & Gardens started when I was forced to give up my job as a gardener due to injury. I make all kind of arts and crafts, from material and wood to clay and glass, but my stained glass sun catchers and ornaments are my main work at present. I specialise in creatures of all kinds and do commissions from pets to peoples favourite animals. All of my work is vegan friendly and the wood used upcycled. All my plastic and card packaging is second hand and my packing chips compostable.
Poppy Cottage Homes & Gardens

25/10/2024

We are pleased to have Anne joining us again on Saturday November 2nd for our Artisan Crafters Market in Ledbury.

Anne writes.
I'm a crafter living in a lovely old cottage in Westbury on Severn in the Forest of Dean. I make rustic gifts, decorative items and homewares, inspired by both English and Scandi country aesthetic.

My pieces include:

Block printed textiles (tote bags, gift bags, cushions, aprons, bookmarks), seasonal garlands made from felt / wood, seasonal decorations made from textiles / wood / wire, gonks made from textiles, hand painted and printed gift items made from wood (fairy doors, hanging hearts, key rings, gift tags), quilted homewares such as pot holders and coasters. I'll soon be making rag wreaths too.

https://www.forest-cottage-crafts.co.uk/

25/10/2024

Saturday 2nd November is our next Artisan Crafters Market and we are very pleased to welcome local Artist and Writer Scott Greatwood.


Scott has always enjoyed drawing and his talent was recognised and nurtured by a local artist who introduced him to pen and ink.
Despite a busy working and family life Scott has always found time to "doodle" and paint for friends and family.
In 2016 whilst recupurating, his family encouraged him to pursue his artistic ambitions and he set himself the target of completing 1000 pieces of artwork. He is at 1078! His work takes him across the country and he captures the unique 'sense of place' each time he puts pen to paper. He has a unique and distinctive style which is immediately recognisable. He complements his art with his written work, particularly poetry an d his books are small works of art.
He has displayed his work in Ledbury, receiving much local support we do hope you will join us to see his collection and support this very local artist.

24/10/2024

24/10/2024

Jane Elizabeth Candles will be with us for our Artisan Crafters Market on Saturday 2nd November.

We look forward to seeing Jane's fabulous candle selection again. Please come along and join us. Tea, coffee and cake will also be available.

24/10/2024

Joining us again on Saturday 2nd November for our Artisan Crafters Market in St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury is May Perkins Oak House Crafts (Paintbox) Beautiful Felt animals, pottery and watercolours. May has an array of wonderful creations, the doll houses are a particular favourite of mine.

24/10/2024

We are pleased to be welcoming back Honesty Press as a stall holders for our Saturday 2nd November Crafters Market in St Katherine’s Hall.

Karol is a self-published independent author and the company sells and promotes other self-published writers and have quite a few titles available.
Honesty Press hopes their stall will give shoppers an insight into the craft of writing and publishing

15/10/2024

is joining us again on Saturday 2nd November for our Artisan Crafters Market in St Kathereine’s Hall Ledbury. Issy sews craft bags and project pouches, needle cases etc. We look forward to seeing you all there.

15/10/2024

It will be a pleasure to have Bex back with us as a stall holder for the Artisan Crafters Market in St Katherine's Hall on Saturday 2nd November.
Pitchwood Products is a hobby that grew! We sell honey and products made from honey and beewax (from our own bees) and organic ingredients (where ever possible). Packaging is minimal with no plastic, compostable where possible, otherwise it is returnable/reusable/recyclable! We are as eco-friendly as we can be(e), and can give you lots of advice on how to help our pollinators! We have a range of products from pure beeswax candles to honey soaps to beeswax furniture polish! We even have a dog nose and paw balm! Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 5th of October! :)

14/10/2024

The wonderful Judy Giles, will be joining us again On Saturday November 2nd in St Katherins's Hall, Ledbury.

Judy is a fabulous artist and author. Judy wrote a book about Bromyard Downs her childhood home. She has some amazing prints and cards for sale as well as a few original pieces.

05/10/2024

Artisan Crafters Market in full flight. Do come down and see us. Open until 3pm.

04/10/2024

We are pleased to have Anne joining us tomorrow for our Artisan Crafters Market in Ledbury.

Anne writes.
I'm a crafter living in a lovely old cottage in Westbury on Severn in the Forest of Dean. I make rustic gifts, decorative items and homewares, inspired by both English and Scandi country aesthetic.

My pieces include:

Block printed textiles (tote bags, gift bags, cushions, aprons, bookmarks), seasonal garlands made from felt / wood, seasonal decorations made from textiles / wood / wire, gonks made from textiles, hand painted and printed gift items made from wood (fairy doors, hanging hearts, key rings, gift tags), quilted homewares such as pot holders and coasters. I'll soon be making rag wreaths too.

https://www.forest-cottage-crafts.co.uk/

04/10/2024

Sweet Stitch Creations has a stall at our Artisan Crafters Market. Mother and daughter team. Mum, Joyce knits beautifully making Children's cardigans and jumpers, hats and gloves and much more. I have been sewing since lockdown and enjoy finding new things to create. This has expanded into pyrography which I use on my keyrings. We hope you will join us on the 5th October at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury
Sweet Stitch Creations

04/10/2024

We are please to Welcome Jayne to our Artisan Crafters Market tomorrow 10am - 3pm.
Jayne makes hand made soft furnishings, cards and pictures using fabric, embroidery and dried flowers

04/10/2024

The lovely Zoe will be joining us again tomorrow in St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury 10am - 3pm, with her Polymer Clay earrings, trinket trays and paper craft, cards and gift sets.


https://www.kraftsbyzoe.com

04/10/2024

We are excited to have Jill with us tomorrow from Jills_jewellery_box for our Artisan Crafters Market in St Katherine’s Hall, Ledbury. Jill went to Malvern Art College to learn Silver-smithing. She has been Silver-smithing for 15 years. She thoroughly enjoys making all sorts of designs in jewellery and recently started to recycle old jewellery from customers.

Jill Vowles