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Sparkly things for a gloomy day
Just received an invitation to visit a studio, and what a studio, and so had to break the ‘last visit before the fair’ vow. Well worth it! It was a horrible day, and it was such a pleasure to be in a
Sparkly things for a gloomy day
Just received an invitation to visit a studio, and what a studio, and so had to break the ‘last visit before the fair’ vow. Well worth it! It was a horrible day, and it was such a pleasure to be in a
Gorgeous glass
The last of the studio visits before the Craft Fair itself – now only two weeks away – is to possibly the tidiest studio ever. As Annette Evans of Harlech Stained Glass said, ‘when you’re working with glass you have to
Gorgeous glass
The last of the studio visits before the Craft Fair itself – now only two weeks away – is to possibly the tidiest studio ever. As Annette Evans of Harlech Stained Glass said, ‘when you’re working with glass you have to
Woven wonders
Mary Post’s weaving has been a highlight of the annual Christmas Fair – and various summer fairs – for several years now. Her beautiful displays in a gorgeous range of colours make people want to stroke and pat and generally fondle her
Woven wonders
Mary Post’s weaving has been a highlight of the annual Christmas Fair – and various summer fairs – for several years now. Her beautiful displays in a gorgeous range of colours make people want to stroke and pat and generally fondle her
Driftwood inspiration
One of the perennially popular makers at the Craft Fairs is Brian with his objects made from driftwood and reclaimed timber. In fact it’s often wise to make sure you visit his stall on the Saturday, as the one-off pieces
Driftwood inspiration
One of the perennially popular makers at the Craft Fairs is Brian with his objects made from driftwood and reclaimed timber. In fact it’s often wise to make sure you visit his stall on the Saturday, as the one-off pieces
Wool and colour
Sometimes a studio can be a spare room which turns into a workroom, and sometimes that workroom can spread to a whole house. Time to identify myself – I’m Kate from Criafol, and I fess up to the ‘whole house’ thing. Wool just
Wool and colour
Sometimes a studio can be a spare room which turns into a workroom, and sometimes that workroom can spread to a whole house. Time to identify myself – I’m Kate from Criafol, and I fess up to the ‘whole house’ thing. Wool just
Wood world
The scent of wood is the first thing you notice as you approach Nigel Thompson’s workshop: and it gets stronger and stronger – a very evocative aroma. It’s beautiful. Exactly like the woodwork and – principally – woodturning that emerges from it.
Wood world
The scent of wood is the first thing you notice as you approach Nigel Thompson’s workshop: and it gets stronger and stronger – a very evocative aroma. It’s beautiful. Exactly like the woodwork and – principally – woodturning that emerges from it.
Studio envy – textile arts
The studio owned by the next designer-maker who will be at the Craft Fair is the one that makes most other craftspeople very envious indeed: Not bad! It belongs to Karen Hall, embroiderer and textile artist (and gardener), whose work many people
Studio envy – textile arts
The studio owned by the next designer-maker who will be at the Craft Fair is the one that makes most other craftspeople very envious indeed: Not bad! It belongs to Karen Hall, embroiderer and textile artist (and gardener), whose work many people
Inside a pottery
This year, 2015, there will be two very different potters at the Craft Fair. Zeb Reynolds works out of Harlech Pottery, and this year the Pottery will be open in the run-up to Christmas as well. Hopefully there will be a
Inside a pottery
This year, 2015, there will be two very different potters at the Craft Fair. Zeb Reynolds works out of Harlech Pottery, and this year the Pottery will be open in the run-up to Christmas as well. Hopefully there will be a
‘I’m in the studio’
It’s always interesting to go behind the scenes, and doubly so when there such a diverse range of things to see as there are in the studios belonging to the various artists and craftspeople who are part of the Harlech Craft Fair.
‘I’m in the studio’
It’s always interesting to go behind the scenes, and doubly so when there such a diverse range of things to see as there are in the studios belonging to the various artists and craftspeople who are part of the Harlech Craft Fair.
Fibre and Fabric, 2015
The last weekend in July was the first of what we hope will be a regular event: the Harlech Fibre and Fabric Fair (it’s certainly booked for next year… watch this space). The idea was for craftspeople who specialise in
Fibre and Fabric, 2015
The last weekend in July was the first of what we hope will be a regular event: the Harlech Fibre and Fabric Fair (it’s certainly booked for next year… watch this space). The idea was for craftspeople who specialise in
Harlech Craft Fair 