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Arts and crafts in Devon

Devon (including East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, Plymouth, South Hams Teignbridge,Torbay, Torridge and West Devon) is in the South West of England. It has a population of around 1,134,000 and covers approximately 670,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset.

County flag of DevonDevon is the only English county to have two separate coastlines, both of which are made up of high cliffs and sandy shores. Visitors are drawn to the county by attractions such as the Jurassic Coast and Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks. Popular tourist destinations are its ports and seaside resorts such as Torbay, whose sandy beaches and mild climate have led to it being called the English Riviera. The county town is the city of Exeter and another important city in the county is Plymouth, from where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail to establish an English colony in the now United States of America and where legend has it that Sir Francis Drake finished a game of bowls before engaging the Spanish Armada. The work of artist Beryl Cook portrayed life Plymouth and born in Plympton, the 18th century portrait painter Joshua Reynolds became the first President of the Royal Academy. Performing arts venues in Devon include the Babbacombe Theatre in Torquay, The Flavel Arts Centre in Dartmouth, The Bike Shed Theatre in Exeter, Theatre Royal Plymouth and The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington.

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter houses exhibits of local historic interest as well as collections of textiles, natural history and art, including works by Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Barbara Hepworth and John Nash. The Burton Art Gallery and Museum in Bideford houses a wide range of exhibits, including paintings, photography, ceramics, furniture, coins and silverware, along with items reflecting the regions social history. Saltram House is a Georgian mansion built near Plymouth during the 18th century. The house is set among extensive parkland and its interiors were designed by the architect Robert Adam. The rooms retain many of their original furnishings, along with original plasterwork and collections of ceramics and paintings. Other attractions in Devon include Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Chambercombe Manor in Ilfracombe, Exeter Cathedral, Ilfracombe Museum, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre in Lifton and Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life.

Youve Been Framed By Carol M

Youve Been Framed By Carol M

Torquay, Devon

Beautiful handcrafted led light up framed pictures, high quality frames and vibrant colourful ...

Jans Art

Jans Art

Tiverton, Devon

I love love love painting and spend hours looking for inspirational images which inspire ...

Cockles and Heart Vintage Candles

Cockles and Heart Vintage Candles

Totnes, Devon

Cockles and Heart candles are gorgeously different. We handcraft them using essential ...

Furry Frames by Joanna

Furry Frames by Joanna

South Brent, Devon

I am an amateur photographer living in Devon with a profound love of animals. Allow me ...

Hunt The Moon

Hunt The Moon

Ivybridge, Devon

We are a screen printing, tie dye, blank / plain clothing and other craft supplier and ...

Art by Lulu

Art by Lulu

Hemyock, Devon

I am an abstract and traditional oil artist producing original pieces and commissions ...

Boxes And Cloxes

Boxes And Cloxes

Brixham, Devon

Watercolour art, original greeting cards, boxes of cards made from original paintings. ...

Innate Impressions

Innate Impressions

Preston Paignton, Devon

Using real flowers and foliage, I create intricate compositions by pressing the plants ...

Well Preserved

Well Preserved

Kingsbridge, Devon

I make The range of Jams include regulars like Raspberry, Strawberry and Blackcurrants ...

Reevesk Ceramics

Reevesk Ceramics

Exmouth, Devon

I create art ceramic gifts such as unusual unique ornamental dishes plates and bowls ...

Longtide Studio

Longtide Studio

Barnstaple, Devon

Hi, I am Vanessa I run Longtide Studio I am based in North Devon. I make painted signs, ...

Souly Seaglass

Souly Seaglass

Totnes, Devon

My affinity with sea glass began when I sent a message in a bottle to a friend who had ...

Joys Silver Designs

Joys Silver Designs

Dartmouth, Devon

Joy designs unique and beautiful silver jewellery. The solid sterling silver jewellery ...

Jane Prince Silk Scarves

Jane Prince Silk Scarves

Ermington Ivybridge, Devon

Jane Prince Design Jane studied at Manchester College of Art and has worked with many ...

Black cat Design

Exhibitor

Diptford, Devon

My candles make excellent gifts. They are decorated beautifully, smell amazing and they ...

Acorn Leather goods

Acorn Leather goods

Plymouth, Devon

Hi, Im Steve owner of Acorn leather goods. I have been producing leather products as ...

Julia Rose Crafts

Exhibitor

Dawlish, Devon

Based in Dawlish, Devon, I attend the regular craft fair in Dawlish as well as the surrounding ...

Truly Jewellery

Exhibitor

Honiton, Devon

Handmade jewellery using glass beads, Swarovski crystal, beadweaving or wirework techniques. ...

Pellegrino design

Exhibitor

Plymouth, Devon

We design and Hand make jewellery, using 925 silver and gemstone, acrylic and glass beads. ...

Bonobo Jewellery

Bonobo Jewellery

Lifton, Devon

Handmade gemstone and crystal jewellery. All unique one-off designs.

Sew Soft Crafts

Exhibitor

Plymouth, Devon

Sewn, Crocheted or Knitted items, Cushions, Bags, Hats and Scarves, Quilts, Aprons, Table ...

Cosy Corner Crafts

Supplier

South Brent, Devon

We are a new company in a beautiful Devon village called South Brent. Cosy Corner Crafts ...


John Angel

(Born 1881 in Newton Abbott in Devon), Sculpture

John Angel was particularly known for his ecclesiastical sculptures. In 1919 he was elected to the Royal Society of British Sculptors.

Sidney Curnow Vosper

(Born 1866 in Plymouth in Devon), Painting, Etching

Perhaps his most best known work was the portrait of Sian Owen, who was in the congregation at Capel Salem in Pentre Gwynfryn. The paint is know simply by the name of Salem.

Alfred Wallis

(Born 1855 in Devonport in Devon), Painting

He was a Cornish Fisherman, who became an artist after the death of his wife in 1922 when he began to paint. He was completely self taught and never had any lessons. The style of his paintings are known as naive art, where perspective is ignored and the scale of the object is based on its relative importance to the scene.

Emma Gifford

(Born 1840 in Plymouth in Devon), Fiction, Poetry

Emma was a writer in her own right. As well as being a suffrage supporter and marcher. She was the first wife of Thomas Hardy. Hardy wrote some of his best poetry after her death in 1912. Inspired by his remorse.

Emma met Thomas at her home at St Juliot. She was the unpaid companion to Reverend Caddell Holder and he was an architect writing a report about the local church.

Joshua Reynolds

(Born 1723 in Plympton in Devon), Painting

Reynolds was an 18th century English portrait painter, who helped to found the Royal Academy and was there first president. He painted in the grand manner, not copying his subjects exactly as they really were but reflected their nobility. You can see a number of his portraits in the Reynolds room at Knole in Kent.