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Arts and crafts in Hertfordshire

(including Broxbourne, Dacorum, East Hertfordshire, Hertsmere, North Hertfordshire, St Albans, Stevenage, Three Rivers, Watford and Welwyn Hatfield) is in the East of England of England. It has a population of around 1,116,000 and covers approximately 164,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, London, Middlesex

County flag of HertfordshireHertfordshire was first referred to more than a thousand years ago in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Since the 1920s the county has had associations with the British film industry including Elstree Studios, Borehamwood and Leavesden Studios. Knebworth House, has over the years been used as a location in many films and as a venue for events including concerts by a number of well known bands. Originally built during the 15th century, the Tudor house was remodelled during the 19th century with Gothic style features. Facilities at the house can be hired to hold social or business events and there are heritage education programmes available. Performing arts venues in Hertfordshire include Watford Palace Theatre, the Hawthorne Theatre in Welwyn Garden City, Watford Colosseum and the Market Theatre in Hitchin.

Hatfield House was built during the early 17th century on land where the Royal Palace of Hatfield, once home to Queen Elizabeth I, stood previously. The house retains many Jacobean features including its carved staircase and stained glass windows and exhibits include tapestries, paintings and items with links to Elizabeth I. Set among extensive gardens, Hatfield hosts a number of events during the year, ranging from markets and fairs to concerts, film screenings and banquets. Hertford Museum houses collections such as natural history, archaeology and works of art and includes exhibits which help visitors to learn about the history of the county town. Other attractions in Hertfordshire include St Albans Cathedral, Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Welwyn Roman Baths, Verulamium Museum in St Albans, Cassiobury Park in Watford and College Lake Nature Reserve.

The Charming Piece

The Charming Piece

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

The ChArming Piece was born to show and deliver my own designed, rustic and modern products ...

dorienne

dorienne

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Dorienne Carmel is an award-winning artist from Hertfordshire, known for her distinctive, ...

The Franceska Tree

The Franceska Tree

Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire

I’m a printmaker of ancient woodlands, old trees and offer inked narratives of the Hertfordshire ...

Magwitchery

Magwitchery

Ware, Hertfordshire

I am Magwitch and I design and make unique jewellery here in my small studio in rural ...

Herts Candles

Herts Candles

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Herts Candles started as an idea of creating a fully handmade candle and not just fill ...

Pebbles

Pebbles

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

The inspiration behind Pebbles, is nature and Humanities co-operation with it. In essence ...

Hacuna Mandala

Hacuna Mandala

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Transform your space, uplift your spirit, and explore the infinite possibilities of mandala ...

Kristina Morar Pottery

Kristina Morar Pottery

Tring, Hertfordshire

I started doing pottery as a hobby in 2020 during covid lock-downs. As time went by I ...

Selene Eve

Selene Eve

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

A luxury wellbeing brand with an aim to priorities what truly matters, rest amidst the ...

Pure Botanycl

Pure Botanycl

Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Each Pure Botanycl Candle is hand poured and hand finished to perfection. Our candles ...

Cartoon Clocks

Cartoon Clocks

Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

I restarted painting when retireing and due to illness I simplified into drawing, painting ...

Three Crows Jewellery

Three Crows Jewellery

Ware, Hertfordshire

I am passionate about making jewellery out of silver. I am constantly learning new techniques, ...

Spark and Art Ltd

Spark and Art Ltd

Watford, Hertfordshire

I make fresh flower bouquets including flower baskets for X-mas and wedding events and ...

Just Cards

Just Cards

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

My name is Sue and I am passionate about card making. I was medically retired after being ...

Thornhill Jewellery

Thornhill Jewellery

Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Thornhill is a tiny team based in Hertfordshire in the UK. We started making jewellery ...

SiRaeYa

SiRaeYa

Elstree, Hertfordshire

Our story began in 2020 in our home studio in Hertfordshire, U.K. With only one desk ...

Le White Rose Boutique Ltd

Le White Rose Boutique Ltd

Buntingford, Hertfordshire

This is a brand new store! We are two sisters who wanted to follow our passions in interior ...

TinyFriendsUK

TinyFriendsUK

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

TinyFriendsUK creates and sells handmade, hand-painted, polymer clay accessories and ...

Craft eek

Craft eek

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

We make homemade and personalised gifts for all occasions. These include drinksware such ...

Latimer Jewellery Designs

Latimer Jewellery Designs

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Handmade, bespoke and contemporary pieces of jewellery. Designed and created to be warn ...

Mel Swanns Jewellery

Mel Swanns Jewellery

Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire

I started making jewellery about three years ago, with knitting wire bracelets to include ...

My Celebration Candles

My Celebration Candles

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

My celebration candles create beautiful unique candles that are crafted from diamond ...

Sarahs handmade gifts

Sarahs handmade gifts

Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire

Unique resin pieces for the home, Including, wine glass holders, serving platters, coasters, ...

EirinnMakes

EirinnMakes

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

My name is Eirinn McCauley and I am behind EirinnMakes. Welcome to my page. EirinnMakes ...

Fruity Scent Candles

Fruity Scent Candles

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Homemade colorful and fruity scent candles made by soy paraffin and gel wax

Grey Tiger Giftwares

Grey Tiger Giftwares

Basingstoke, Hertfordshire

Grey Tiger Giftwares started as a greetings card making craft hobby, and has grown into ...

Adage Candle Art

Adage Candle Art

St Albans, Hertfordshire

The beauty of scented candle is just like a graceful dance, showing balance and Majesty, ...

Jiggysaw

Jiggysaw

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Goodbye traditional jigsaws and hello contemporary puzzle designs. Here at Jiggysaw, ...

KnobofButter Jewellery

KnobofButter Jewellery

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Handmade polymer clay and resin earrings, cufflinks, necklaces and decorative acces ...

HillBilly Angel Designs

HillBilly Angel Designs

Wigginton, Hertfordshire

Hi there i’m Sandra, owner of HillBillyAngelDesigns. I make lampshades and cushions, ...

Potten End Pottery

Potten End Pottery

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Welcome to Potten End Pottery. I make ceramic plaques which are hand painted or glaze. ...

Iryna Griffith artist

Iryna Griffith artist

Watford, Hertfordshire

I design and make costume jewellery. Not gold not silver but clay. It is environmentally ...

CRSX Woodturning

CRSX Woodturning

Stalbans, Hertfordshire

I started woodturning as a hobby to combat my mental health struggles I was having, and ...

EARDROPS

EARDROPS

Harpenden, Hertfordshire

I am a part-time jewellery maker (full-time art teacher!) with a successful small online ...

Mindful Makes by the Creative witch

Mindful Makes by the Creative witch

ROyston, Hertfordshire

We are Mindful makes by the Creative Witch. We use recycled, sustainable and eco friendly ...

VidaMosaics

VidaMosaics

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Vida Mosaics is making unique handcrafted mosaic glass art and paintings at affordable ...


Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs

(Born 1876 in Hitchin in Hertfordshire), Etching, Illustration

Griggs is well known for his illustration in the Highways and Byways Guides, which he created from 1902 until his death in 1938.

Clement John Heaton

(Born 1861 in Watford in Hertfordshire), Mosaic, Stained glass

Metalworker, stained glass artist and founder of Heatons Cloisonne Mosaics Ltd in 1885. He learnt his trade in his fathers firm.

William Cowper

(Born 1731 in Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire), Poetry

One of the most famous poets of his time, Cowper wrote poems about the everyday this in life. He also wrote hymns such as Amazing Grace. He also wrote: God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sov reign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break