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Arts and crafts in East Midlands

has a population of around 4,745,000 and covers approximately 6,521 square miles. Here is a list of counties in East Midlands: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland

Lincolnshire County Show

Lincolnshire County Show

Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Sunday, 1 June 2025 (2 day event)

Notcutts Wheatcroft Nottingham garden centre craft and gift marquee

Craft Fair

Notcutts Wheatcroft garden centre, Edwalton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Friday, 6 June 2025 (3 day event)

Dippy Craft Fair Bakewell

Craft Fair

Bakewell Agricultural Centre, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Saturday, 21 June 2025 (2 day event)

Lincolnshire Bead Fair

Lincolnshire Bead Fair

North Kyme Village Hall, North Kayme, Lincolnshire

Saturday, 21 June 2025

Arkwright Craft Fair 6th July

Arkwright Craft Fair 6th July

Arkwright centre, Arkwright town, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Sunday, 6 July 2025

The Great Rempstone Steam and Country Show

The Great Rempstone Steam and Country Show

Turnpost Farm, Wymeswold, Leicestershire

Saturday, 12 July 2025 (2 day event)

Afternoon Garden Party and Craft Fair

Afternoon Garden Party and Craft Fair

Hodsock Priory, Blyth, Nottinghamshire

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Nottingham Riverside Festival

Nottingham Riverside Festival

Riverside Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Friday, 1 August 2025 (3 day event)

Northampton Balloon Festival

Northampton Balloon Festival

Northampton Racecourse, Northampton, Northamptonshire

Friday, 15 August 2025 (3 day event)

End of season finale Motorhome Show

End of season finale Motorhome Show

Lincoln Showground, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Friday, 19 September 2025 (3 day event)

Creswell Events Centre Craft Fair 21st September

Creswell Events Centre Craft Fair 21st September

Creswell Events Centre, Creswell, Worksop, Derbyshire

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Arkwright Craft Fair 12th October

Arkwright Craft Fair 12th October

Arkwright centre, Arkwright town, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Sunday, 12 October 2025

Dobbies Chesterfield craft and gift marquee

Craft Fair

Dobbies Garden Centre, Barlborough Links, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Friday, 17 October 2025 (3 day event)

Christmas at Notcutts Wheatcroft garden centre

Craft Fair

Notcutts Wheatcroft garden centre, Edwalton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Friday, 28 November 2025 (3 day event)

Creswell Events Centre Craft Fair 30th November

Creswell Events Centre Craft Fair 30th November

Creswell Events Centre, Creswell, Worksop, Derbyshire

Sunday, 30 November 2025

Chesterfield Christmas Craft Fair 14th December

Chesterfield Christmas Craft Fair 14th December

Phoenix Suite Club Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Sunday, 14 December 2025

A Dried Spell in Floral Art

A Dried Spell in Floral Art

New Mills, Derbyshire

Established in 2015, A Dried Spell is a cottage industry based in the High Peak in Derbyshire ...

Rens Handmade Jewellery

Rens Handmade Jewellery

Derby, Derbyshire

I make all kinds of jewellery and accessories based around the cottagecore, fairycore ...

Neil Lloyd

Neil Lloyd

Leicester, Leicestershire

Production of hand painted works of art. Including paintings of interiors. magical realism ...

Floara Designs

Floara Designs

Ellistown, Leicestershire

Hello, My name is Laura and I run my small business, Floara Designs from my home in ...

Benjamin Bramma Metal Sculptures

Benjamin Bramma Metal Sculptures

Spalding, Lincolnshire

Benjamin has been involved in art all of his life due to family connections. He has developed ...

Pic n Mix

Pic n Mix

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

hand made/ painted unique cards and gifts for loved ones. New additions are a selection ...

Alec Padley

Alec Padley

Skegness, Lincolnshire

The Pens and Pencils I make from a variety of woods exotic and native also in acrylics, ...

Sherlox Boutique

Sherlox Boutique

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Sherlox Boutique is a new venture inspired by my passion for jewellery and clothing, ...

HandMade Spoons Wood Sculpture

HandMade Spoons Wood Sculpture

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Hand-carved wooden objects, adorned with traditional folk motifs that are found throughout ...

Cams Wooden Crafts

Cams Wooden Crafts

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I am single maker where I create myselves with passion, where I create from the heart, ...

Sue Wilkins Childrens Author

Sue Wilkins Childrens Author

Matlock, Derbyshire

My five story books are suitable for children aged from birth to 8 years old. Each book ...

Lillyford Mill Jewellery

Lillyford Mill Jewellery

Great Easton, Leicestershire

Hi, I am Rosie Edridge, a jewellery designer/maker based in the beautiful Leicestershire ...

The Boujie Lounge

The Boujie Lounge

Barlestone, Leicestershire

The Boujie Lounge specialises in Bath and Home fragrance products - all of which have ...

Fashionqueenli Gems

Fashionqueenli Gems

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

My career as an academic at a University Business School has enhanced my detailed professional ...

Maggies Farm Crafts

Maggies Farm Crafts

Markfield, Leicestershire

I create beautiful handmade soft furnishings for your home. Cushions are made without ...

Wild Garden Cam

Wild Garden Cam

Erewash, Derbyshire

My name is Kelly and I am local to Derbyshire. I have been trading for a little over ...

Thunderbug Textiles

Thunderbug Textiles

Ripley, Derbyshire

Hi, my name is Toni, and I run Thunderbug Textiles. Based just North of Derby, UK, I’m ...

Its the little things

Its the little things

Alfreton, Derbyshire

I make and recycle items and gifts for the home and garden - my style is shabby chic, ...

Hatijacs

Hatijacs

Leicester, Leicestershire

I have been making and selling my hand Made toys for 40 years and love to add my own ...

Kris Stevens

Kris Stevens

Boston, Lincolnshire

I design and create clothing, accessories and household textiles, often combining fabrics, ...

Djazzga

Djazzga

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I have a few years of experience (I have graduated Artist High School in Zamosc and University ...

Lynies Crafts

Lynies Crafts

Thurmaston, Leicestershire

I initially started creating cards as a hobby, it was mindful and relaxing and I didnt ...

Underwood Work

Underwood Work

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

I have always been interested in woodwork from an early age. I grew up in Market Harborough ...

Petes Craft Box

Petes Craft Box

Spalding, Lincolnshire

Pete, a retired individual from a small market town in Lincolnshire, found solace and ...

Flaming Chic

Flaming Chic

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

I make hand made candles in a variety of sizes and scents. I am very passionate about ...

deosk

deosk

Barnwell, Northamptonshire

Loving what I do! Hello, welcome to deosk. I started selling 2 years ago. My first craft ...

Peirce Designs

Exhibitor

Doncaster, Lincolnshire

My business is a labour of love from my home. I sell engraved wooden signs, kitchen chopping ...

The Busy Box Room

The Busy Box Room

Dronfield, Derbyshire

I am first and foremost a jeweller working in precious metals though I also create a ...

Aga and Kris handcraft

Aga and Kris handcraft

Leicester, Leicestershire

Unique Handmade Wooden Posters and Gemstone Bracelets Discover the perfect blend of ...

Sage crochet

Sage crochet

Northampton, Northamptonshire

I have been crocheting for the last 6 years and crochet a wide variety of gifts and decorations. ...

Burnt Offerings By Thomas Agnew

Burnt Offerings By Thomas Agnew

Skegness, Lincolnshire

Burnt Offerings was borne after a set back in health when diagnosed with arthritis. As ...

Pet Portraits By Jacqueline

Pet Portraits By Jacqueline

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Hi, my name is Jacqueline and I am the owner of Pet Portraits By Jacqueline. I create ...

Eco Whipped Skincare

Eco Whipped Skincare

Long Buckby, Northamptonshire

Eco Whipped Skincare - We are a family business based in Northamptonshire and we truly ...

The Jellyfish Tree

The Jellyfish Tree

Derby, Derbyshire

Polymer clay creations designed to put a smile on your face! All of my models are handmade ...

handcrafted soap

handcrafted soap

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We specialise in the manufacture handmade soaps, bath bombs, bath salts, melts, bath ...

Whitlock Wooden Designs

Whitlock Wooden Designs

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Hi, my name is John and I started woodworking in 2000. I make handmade fountain pens ...

Bringing Soul into Spaces The Story Behind The Ar

Bringing Soul into Spaces The Story Behind The Ar

Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire

At The Artisan Nest, every stitch tells a story—of calm, connection, and creativity. ...

Magnesium and GABA the calming neurotransmitter

Exhibitor

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in over 100 bodily functions, ...

May I introduce myself to you lovely people

May I introduce myself to you lovely people

Newstead, Nottinghamshire

Welcome to my magical candle world – Ethereal Wick! I’m beyond excited to announce that ...

Growing And Learning as a crafter

Growing And Learning as a crafter

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Last year was really busy getting out and about was great, I always nervous if my products ...

carbon fibre pens

Exhibitor

Skegness, Lincolnshire

Made today for Craft Fair on Sunday to go along with my other pens, these are a type ...

Carbon Fibre Pens

Carbon Fibre Pens

Skegness, Lincolnshire

Three carbon Fibre Bolt Action Pens made today for Craft Fair at Elsecar Heritage Centre ...

Summer

Exhibitor

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

i have two new delicious fragrances, perfect for the Summer. Escape to a tropical paradise ...

My first year as a crafter

My first year as a crafter

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Having taken the decision to pursue my passion I was worried about how people would react ...

Budget helping for customers

Exhibitor

Skegness, Lincolnshire

Times are hard money not going far so keeping prices as low as I can Wood slimline pens ...

Tales of the Burrows in Stained Glass

Tales of the Burrows in Stained Glass

Birch Vale, Derbyshire

I was contacted by the school after they had seen my stained glass and wood sculptures ...

Change of direction

Change of direction

Boston, Lincolnshire

Having had plenty of time to consider in the past year Ive decided to change direction. ...

Upcoming socially distanced workshops

Exhibitor

Boston, Lincolnshire

After much thought and consideration Im hoping to be able to offer workshops during the ...

Anyone else feel like their spinning plates

Anyone else feel like their spinning plates

Derby, Derbyshire

So, this is my very first blog having just joined this site and already I am impressed ...

Online craft fairs the new normal

Exhibitor

Colsterworth, Lincolnshire

With the Government imposed lockdowns and new social distancing measures shaking up entire ...

Preparation

Exhibitor

Glossop, Derbyshire

Hello all I hope everyone is keeping well I am trying to distract myself at the moment ...

Glass

Exhibitor

Glossop, Derbyshire

I chose glass as my medium after seeing an engraver on holiday many years ago. He described ...

Shows

Exhibitor

Glossop, Derbyshire

I suppose that we are all in the same boat waiting for news , if anyone heard of events ...

Beaumanor Hall

Exhibitor

Skegness, Lincolnshire

Great selection of our works were on offer as well as a demonstration at the most recent ...

NHS discounts

Exhibitor

Skegness, Lincolnshire

We are proud to offer a 10 percent discount to any members of the HEALTH STAFF DISCOUNTS ...

Rosehip oil beauty benefits

Rosehip oil beauty benefits

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

The natural skincare industry is booming and the world is your oyster when it comes to ...

New design on the way

Exhibitor

Boston, Lincolnshire

Today has been exciting for me. I had an idea on Saturday while I was watching the birds ...

Busy working on a new design

Exhibitor

Boston, Lincolnshire

Ive been working on a design inspired by a robin sitting in the tree outside my window. ...

Craft Fair at Uppingham Town Hall Sunday Nov 10

Organiser

Ringstead, Northamptonshire

Places are filling up but tables are still available. We are actively looking for someone ...

Lambley Village Show

Exhibitor

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Really Really excited to be attending my first ever craft show.............. bit nervous.......... ...


Frank Cadogan Cowpe

(Born 1877 in Wicken in Northamptonshire), Painting

Frank Cowper, British artist, was known for paintings of historic and literary scenes.

Arthur Henry Knighton Hammond

(Born 1875 in Arnold in Nottinghamshire), Painting

Arthur Henry Knighton-Hammond, British artist, painted industrial scenes and society portraits.

William Nicholson

(Born 1872 in Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire), Painting

Sir William Nicholson, British artist,was known for his landscapes and portraits and also worked as a wood-engraver and illustrator.

Ernest Grimson

(Born 1864 in Leicester in Leicestershire), Furniture

A furniture designer and architect, Ernest Grimson is known as one of the most influential designers of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Frank Bramley

(Born 1857 in Sibsey in Lincolnshire), Painting

Post impressionist painter.

Christopher Whitworth Whall

(Born 1849 in Thurning in Northamptonshire), Stained glass

Whall was an independent stained glass designer and maker. He also ran courses at the Central Schools of Arts and Craft plus the Royal College of Art.

Richard Parkes Bonington

(Born 1802 in Arnold in Nottinghamshire), Painting

Richard Parkes Bonington, English Romantic landscape painter, is best known for his paintings of coastal scenes.

Joseph Wright

(Born 1734 in Derby in Derbyshire), Painting

Joseph Wright was an English portrait and landscape painter. His work is significant for his use of the chiaroscuro effect, which highlights the contrast of light and dark which can be seen in his paintings of candle lit subjects. He has been celebrated as the first professional painter to demonstrate the mood of the Industrial Revolution.