Exploring the uses of metal clay, recycling old silver plate, and shrink plastic amongst other things have instigated ideas for the Pocket Keepsakes, Baubles, and Windchimes/suncatchers.
Venue:
Storth Village Hall
Wen Dixon – 11/15 Creations
Sue Goodwin
I work with a range of materials and beads sourced from quality suppliers across Europe and the UK, to make pendants, woven necklaces and bracelets, earrings and other items in a range of different styles and designs.
Rebecca Leeson
At my home bench in Witherslack, each La’al Treasure is handmade from recycled silver, brass or copper. Inspired by daily dog walks, nature and shiny things, every piece captures organic forms and Lake District moments – crafted with love and the occasional swearing.
Venue:
Hazelwood Hall Pavilion
Michele McMeekin – Fedha Designs
I make simple, elegant jewellery in gold and silver with clean lines and a minimal aesthetic. My designs often take shape as I work, blending creativity with practical know-how to create pieces that are refined and quietly distinctive.
Mandy Thornton – Jewellery by Mandy
Mandy handcrafts all her Silver & Copper Jewellery creating Memorial Pieces from ashes, hair or fur as well as Pet Portraits, Landscape Scenes and Personalised Special Occasion Jewellery. A wide selection is available online and at craft fairs (details found on socials & website)
Venue:
Silverdale Hotel
Kay Cheer
I am a local wildlife artist specialising in animals and landscapes using pastel pencils. I have framed original pictures, prints and cards. I have hand painted cards, jewellery, and pebble art. I create ceramics, mainly pots using nature as inspiration.
Julia Foggin – MIST Jewellery
Silversmithing is in my blood! Like my blacksmith ancestors, I love manipulating and forming metal. I hammer silver into delicate, organic shapes adding freshwater pearls with irregular characteristics and colourful gemstones to create unique, highly feminine jewellery.
Jan Huntley Peace
Jan Huntley Peace is a multi-award-winning artist who makes extraordinary objects with porcelain and found materials, producing figurative sculpture, portraits, small vessels and a unique collection of ‘Art to Wear’ jewellery.
Clare Bland – Scalia Creations
Handcrafted jewellery, accessories and decorative items, predominantly made using cut glass crystals, semi-precious stones, pearls, silver and silver plated materials
Venue:
Arnside WI Village Hall
Cheryl Morgan
Since 2011, I’ve been drawn to the timeless craft of bench jewellery. Sterling silver became my perfect medium – shaping, refining, and transforming into handmade wearable art, including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings.
