In just 5 days time, Victoria Hall will be packed to its very high rafters with 45 talented artists and makers as part of the Saltaire Arts Trail Festival Special on 10th September. So to get you in the mood, here's a sneak preview of what's in store:
Doors open at 10am
Top tip: arrive early for the top picks - we're only here for one day this time around and as everything on sale is unique and handmade, when it's gone... it's gone!
Demonstrations
A number of our makers will be demonstrating throughout the day, including bookbinding, printing, weaving and painting. Feel free to stop for a chat to discover more about how they go from inspiration to finished product.
Children's Activities
The lovely people at Kirkgate Studios will be running a free childrens workshop, where junior crafters can get stuck in to making paper lanterns and learning origami. Just turn up and join in!
ARTISTS AND MAKERS:
There are no Open Houses in the Festival Special, but you'll see plenty of familiar names in the list of artists and makers taking part in the Makers Fair below. We're also welcoming lots of new faces too, so take a look for a full who's who...
Agnis Smallwood
Luxury handwoven and felted textiles
Alice Fox
Mixed media textiles and handmad cards
Anna McDade Jewellery NEW
Etched, recycled silver and copper jewellery
Barbara Cassell
Contemporary copper jewellery with a difference
Blueberry Park NEW
Screenprinted organic and vintage fabric
Button Boudoir
Vintage inspired jewellery and textiles
Catherine Green
Vibrant, tactile artwork and accessories
Catherine Woodall
Silver and semi-precious stone jewellery
Ce-Leather Goods
Bold, contemporary bags, satchels and leather goods
Clare Caulfield
Paintings, prints and handmade cards
Cross Barn Crafts
Fine silver jewellery - pendants and earrings
David Starley
Saltaire based artist working in oils
Dear Emma Designs
Quirky accessories and homeware
Debbie Greenaway Illustration
Illustrator and printmaker who draws everyday
Diane Taylor
Unique, co-ordinating handmade textile products
Ditsy Bird NEW
Freehand embroidered and beaded textile designs
Elaine Douthwaite
Silver jewellery with gemstones and more
Flossie Limejuice
Folk art dolls, bears and beasties
Gemma Scully Jewellery
Bespoke precious jewellery handmade in Manchester
Hugh Leishman
High quality, handmade wood-turning
Hunt and Gather Design NEW
Range of gorgeous handcrafted gifts
Inky Linky NEW
Etched copper and silver jewellery
James Green Printworks
Original linocut prints from Sheffield artist
Jaygo Touchy Feely Textiles
Quirky textile gifts and homewares
Karen Belarouci
Mixed media jewellery with vintage elements
Kate Bowles
Hand-bound recycled books and paper goods
Kate Thornton Design
Contemporary collage and design
Kitschen Sink
Colourful, kitschy, funky and fun jewellery
Leigh Shepherd Designs
Quirky, colourful, affordable, upcycled resin jewellery
Lindsay Thomas Ceramics
Handbuilt raku ceramic sculpture
Martin Priestley Photography
Landscape photography by Martin Priestley
McDonough & Davies NEW
A collaboration between graphics and textiles
Mercury Arts NEW
Contemporary ceramics and ceramic jewellery
Oldfield Press NEW
Original, affordable, traditional
Print for Love of Wood NEW
Eco-friendly letterpress printed goods and stationery
Rachel Lucie Designs
Unique handmade silver jewellery
Rachel Webb Printed Textiles
Printed textiles inspired by Saltaire village
Rogers Ink NEW
Strikingly different prints and greetings cards
Ruby Spirit Designs
Handmade jewellery utilising recycled vintage components
Steamstress
Eclectic mix of trendy recycled jewellery
Stitch Art
Textile and mixed media whimsy creations
Swirly Arts
Fun and quirky recycled products
The Old Brewery Pottery
Raku fired and wood fired ceramics
Treefall Designs
Textile based home accessories and clothing
Wychbury
Mixed media jewellery and accessories
Yeun Jewellery
Unique and contemporary precious jewellery
Zincwhite
Where discarded objects become desirable again
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