After completing a degree in Stitched Textiles, Alison has since spent her time exhibiting at various shows and exhibitions around the country. She finds exhibitions...

Abie is a qualified teacher with over 20 years primary teaching experience. She loves crafting and wants to help others discover this love too. Abie teaches a range of sociable craft workshops, family craft sessions, events and parties across the West Midlands. She promises that once you try one of these workshops, you’ll have learnt skills that you’ll be able to practice and experiment with at home.

@hiveofcraftivity

Kim runs a wide range of workshops under the name ‘Darn It!’ with an emphasis on sustainability, wellbeing and creativity. Kim focuses on a range of different heritage rug making workshops using different tools, techniques and approaches with a modern twist.

These longer Masterclass sessions, for a maximum of 12 students, offer you the perfect opportunity to explore a craft in more detail and create something rather special. Choose from a selection of half-day or full-day classes, which include a ticket to visit the show on the same day, or alternative day for the all-day class, plus all materials, equipment and refreshments (full-day class only)… More information coming very soon!

The Modern Calligraphy Co, run by world-renowned calligraphic artist Kirsten Burke and Managing Director Jill Hembling, has been running for 25 years, spreading their passion for Modern Calligraphy across the UK. Dedicated to making calligraphy accessible to everyone; make sure that you secure yourself a place on these popular sessions… More information coming soon!

Louise Whiteley is the woodworker behind Tilly's Cottages; our beautiful, British coastal towns, traditional seaside...

Kim is a textile designer based in Warwickshire, who originally studied textile design specializing in weaving. Kim has been teaching for several years now and covers a variety of disciplines including crochet, macramé, weaving, sewing and embroidery. 

Ursula is a felt artist, and has been making textile works mainly using felt since 2002. Ursula is fascinated by the history of felt making and loves working with the vibrant colours of the wool to create her designs. Ursula says,...

With an experimental approach, Ruth explores processes of painting, dyeing, hand and machine embroidery to produce mixed media textiles.

Sarah Payne is an award winning author, fabric designer and TV demonstrator. She represents large brands including Brother, Vlieseline and Oliso Irons. Sarah teaches on-line, designs her own kits and patterns as well as offering subscriptions online.

The Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists works to encourage and promote the art of botanical painting and illustration. They meet monthly in Birmingham for practical sessions, talks and workshops with visiting artists.

NAFAS is an Education Charity, which aims to bring people and flowers together and teach the skills of flower arranging. This is done through local clubs, holding workshops, courses and competitions. Clubs also arrange flower festivals where members are invited to get involved.

southmidlandsnafas.co.uk/nafas-area
facebook.com/p/South-Midlands-Area-of-NAFAS100063735833762/?locale=en_GB
youtube.com/channel/UCFYAJhE2Qi7OkVEmdltQqKw

The Marquetry Society is the foremost organisation promoting the art and craft of marquetry. Members will be displaying a range of marquetry pictures, from simple beginner’s work to award winning examples. They will be demonstrating the techniques used to make them and offer a free beginner’s course at their club venue to all show visitors.

marquetry.org
facebook.com/groups/marquetrysociety
mike.aroberts@icloud.com

The Ring of Tatters promotes the craft of tatting. They publish a newsletter twice a year; maintain a library and website. Although based in the UK, they have members around the world – all are welcome to join!

ringoftatters.org.uk
facebook.com/groups/theringoftatters/
exhibitions@ringoftatters.org

Connected by Thread is an art quilt group based in west Cumbria. Each year the group makes a piece of work inspired by a set title. The title for 2022/23 was “What A Wonderful World - or is it?” This was broadly interpreted in three ways:

1. What a wonderful world.
2. The song.
Focusing on the “or is it” part of the title. Each piece is 24” wide x 40” long.

maureen.mlstudio@gmail.com

Eau Brink Studio, founded in 2016 by Textile Artist Anita O'Neill, is a contemporary crafting space located in Norfolk. Regardless of whether you are a novice or have experience working on textile projects, you are warmly welcomed at Eau Brink Studio.

eaubrinkstudio.co.uk
facebook.com/eaubrinkstudio
instagram.com/oneill_anita
eaubrinkstudio@gmail.com

Ros has taught and produced ceramics for over 25 years. Her new venue, located near Shipston on Stour, welcomes visitors to enjoy pottery including, hand building and sculpting.

rosingramceramics.co.uk
@ceramicfish
rosingramceramics@icloud.com

A teacher with many years’ experience inspiring young and old to embrace learning something new. Helping people ‘Make Time to Craft’ with specially designed Daisy’s 60 Minute Craft Projects. Take part online at the monthly craft club or attend a workshop in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, and Dorset.

Connie is a Welsh pyrography artist, looking to share the joys of creatively burning wood by hand! Not only is this age-old technique therapeutic but also it is extremely satisfying to watch and do. Visit Connie to learn more about pyrography and even give it a go yourself!

Based in the West Midlands, Anne has been creating and teaching mosaics for 14 years. She is passionate about the mosaic art form and loves creating outdoor mosaics to brighten up our outdoor spaces.