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Arts and crafts in Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire (including Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Fenland, Huntingdonshire, Peterborough and South Cambridgeshire) is in the East of England of England. It has a population of around 800,000 and covers approximately 340,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Suffolk.

County flag of CambridgeshireCambridgeshire has some the most ancient Neolithic sites in Britain and at 2.75 metres below sea level, Holme Fen is the lowest point in the country. The county town of Cambridgeshire is Cambridge, which is famous for being the location of Cambridge University, where visitors can appreciate the medieval architecture of the college buildings and travel by punt along the The River Cam. The University has educated many people who have gone on to be influential in the arts, sciences, politics and business and led to many science and technology start-up companies being founded in the area. Visitors to The Cambridge and County Folk Museum (Museum of Cambridge) can see exhibits reflecting the lives of local people during the past few hundred years, such as coins, textiles, costumes, toys and decorative arts. Performing arts venues in Cambridgeshire include the Cambridge Arts Theatre, the Broadway Theatre in Peterborough and the Cambridge Corn Exchange.

Kettles Yard in Cambridge holds cultural events and the gallery has a collection of paintings and sculptures by artists including Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, William Congdon and Henry Moore. The Wysing Arts Centre provides people active in the visual arts with a range of residential study, research and working facilities, such as studio and exhibition space and has strong links with artistic organisations around the world. Anglesey Abbey was converted into a Jacobean style country house during the 17th century. It is now a National Trust property where visitors can appreciate the finely furnished and decorated interiors, as well as the picturesque gardens surrounding the house. Other attractions in Cambridgeshire include The Stained Glass Museum in Ely, Peterborough Cathedral, Peckover House in Wisbech, Peterborough Museum and Wimpole Estate.

Caliston Art

Caliston Art

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

I am a self taught artist, originally specialising in watercolours until 2019 when I ...

Sewn Up Gifts

Sewn Up Gifts

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

I sew for those who appreciate handmade gifts, mainly all types of bags and cases large ...

Nati Art Boutique

Nati Art Boutique

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Making macramé is my passion that I like to share with others. I love creating with natural ...

Valeries Arts and Crafts

Valeries Arts and Crafts

Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

I love arts and crafts in all their forms and, since childhood, have experimented with ...

Createfully Made

Createfully Made

St Ives, Cambridgeshire

We are a mother and daughter who started sewing and making goods in a mindful manner ...

Wood Glow Designs

Wood Glow Designs

Upwell, Cambridgeshire

Working out of a small farm stable I started woodglowdesigns. Using locally sourced ...

KEArrings by Kate

KEArrings by Kate

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Im Kate and I make polymer clay earrings and beaded jewellery. I started my small business ...

The Silver Bird

The Silver Bird

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Hi, I am Liz Taylor and I run The Silver Bird, an artisan, handmade jewellery business ...

WICKEN CANDLES

WICKEN CANDLES

Ely, Cambridgeshire

My passion is making high quality candles at a reasonable price and pretty and decorative ...

Craft By Cate

Craft By Cate

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

I am a single use plastic free small jewellery business making and selling earrings, ...

Aurora Lombardo Designs

Aurora Lombardo Designs

Barton, Cambridgeshire

My textile range is a collection of jewellery and accessories made from recycled cotton ...

Nnennas Roots

Nnennas Roots

Cambourne, Cambridgeshire

I sell handmade haircare products that help encourage hair growth, strengthen the hair ...

Pauline Michaels

Pauline Michaels

Alconbury, Cambridgeshire

We laser cut wood into many shapes and produce unusual clocks and wall art. We can make ...

She Sews Things

She Sews Things

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

I have always enjoyed making things. As a child I was always doing something creative, ...

Jewellery by Lynda Jayne

Jewellery by Lynda Jayne

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Hello, I started making jewellery as a small hobby, I decided to see if I can sell some ...

Quite Contrary Jewellery

Quite Contrary Jewellery

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Handmade Pearl and gemstone jewellery, each piece is unique reflecting the qualities ...

Elemental Jewellery Design

Elemental Jewellery Design

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Handmade sterling silver jewellery. A selection of bracelets, bangles, earrings, rings, ...

Feather Clay

Feather Clay

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Handmade Clay Earrings Unique and fashion designs

The Ceramafacturers

The Ceramafacturers

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

We are Claudine Fiche and Ian Siragher. We make Slip Cast products. Our work explores ...

Camera art by Will Cheung

Camera art by Will Cheung

Lower Cambourne, Cambridgeshire

Photographer Will Cheung has travelled the world with his camera capturing subjects as ...

Hop Garden Workshop

Hop Garden Workshop

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Hop Gardens Workshop makes bespoke handmade Fresh and silk flower arrangements and sell ...

PlasmaWillie

PlasmaWillie

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

We do not do wrought iron work...there is no category for my work... We create metal ...

Mummy Elephant Art Studio

Mummy Elephant Art Studio

Ramsey, Cambridgeshire

I am a pet portrait and wildlife artist who mainly works in soft pastels. I use high ...

LePlant

LePlant

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Hi, there! My name is Andi and Im a plant freak. I started collecting plants in the ...

Castorshea

Castorshea

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Castorshea stated back in September 2019. We create vegan friendly skin care products. ...

Art by Ed Foulds

Art by Ed Foulds

Haddenham, Cambridgeshire

After 18 years stuck in office jobs, Im pursuing my dream of making a living from my ...

Whittle By Whittle

Whittle By Whittle

Melbourn, Cambridgeshire

Hi, I’m Rob, owner and maker from Whittle By Whittle! I am a self taught woodworker ...

Fatbob crafts

Fatbob crafts

Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire

Quality handcrafted custom leatherwork ranging from wallets, purses and bags to motorcycle ...

Ginger Walrus

Ginger Walrus

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Welcome to Ginger Walrus: clothes made for your body, not anybody. My name is Katie, ...

Sara Davey

Sara Davey

Castle Camps, Cambridgeshire

I work in stained glass, jewellery, quilting and sewing, embroidery and needlework, painting ...

Wilson and Co Photography

Wilson and Co Photography

Keyston, Cambridgeshire

With a documentary aesthetic I cover a range of life events such as weddings, engagements, ...

Kate Janssens Jewellery

Kate Janssens Jewellery

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

My jewellery has a connection with the natural world, I draw inspiration from the elegance ...

AND Studio

AND Studio

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

I have been painting in oils, watercolour and acrylics for over 20 years and recently ...

Do Different Woodworx

Do Different Woodworx

Walpole St Andrew, Cambridgeshire

We sell olive wood chopping and serving boards, also wooden serving planks at a length ...

Lucyna Mazur

Lucyna Mazur

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

I create hand made bags, pouches, cushions and other textile items. I use fabric that ...

Sidanged

Sidanged

St Ives, Cambridgeshire

My partner died very suddenly 2 years ago and I not only lost interest in living, but ...


Gwendolen Mary Raverat

(Born 1885 in Cambridge in Cambridgeshire), Engraver

Gwendolen Mary Raverat, British artist, was known for her wood engravings and was one of the founders of the Society of Wood Engravers.