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Arts and crafts in Leicestershire

(including Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicester, Melton, North West Leicestershire and Oadby and Wigston) is in the East Midlands of England. It has a population of around 980,000 and covers approximately 215,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Staffordshire, Warwickshire

County flag of LeicestershireThe Leicestershire knitting industry grew from hand made knitwear during the Middle Ages, through to later industrial scale production and although mass production declined during the twentieth century, the area now has a reputation for producing quality fashionable high end clothing which is sold in top stores around the world. Located in Charnwood Forest and built in 1899, Stoneywell was designed by the architect and designer Ernest Gimson, who was born in Leicester. It is one of the few examples of an arts and crafts house in England and retains original features and furnishings, including work by Joseph Armitage, who created the oak leaf design chosen as the logo for the National Trust, which acquired Stoneywell in order to conserve the property and open it to the public. Performing arts venues in Leicestershire include the Curve Theatre in Leicester, the Concordia Theatre in Hinckley and Kilworth House, which is an open air theatre.

The county town of Leicestershire is Leicester, whose long history is reflected in buildings such as the Roman baths and the 14th century Guildhall and where in February 2013 it was announced that the remains of Richard III had been found buried under a city car park. New Walk Museum and Art Gallery in Leicester houses collections including natural history, geology, dinosaurs, paintings by artists such as Joseph Mallord William Turner and Edgar Degas and number of ceramics by Pablo Picasso. There is also a gallery celebrating the life and work of influential members of the arts and crafts movement, in particular Ernest Gimson. The building also serves as a venue for a variety of events and temporary exhibitions. Other attractions in Leicestershire include Charnwood Museum in Loughborough, Rockingham Castle in Market Harborough and Beacon Hill Country Park.

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 ...

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 ...

Maggies Farm Crafts

Maggies Farm Crafts

Markfield, Leicestershire

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

Hatijacs

Hatijacs

Leicester, Leicestershire

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

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 ...

Flaming Chic

Flaming Chic

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

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

Thimbellina

Thimbellina

Leicester, Leicestershire

I produce quality handmade products which are unlike anything you would find in a shop. ...

The Orchard Contemporary Crafting

The Orchard Contemporary Crafting

Leicester, Leicestershire

If you enjoy crafting then you will love our up and coming classes. We are based in Leicester ...

Maggie Williams Glass

Maggie Williams Glass

Six Hills Lane, Leicestershire

Maggie went to De Montfort University aged 50 to study ceramics and glass. Having been ...

Cottage Cards Limited

Cottage Cards Limited

Oadby, Leicestershire

We are a two woman family business. The lovingly handmade greetings cards are made by ...

PenScapeUK

PenScapeUK

Earl Shilton, Leicestershire

For people like me that see pens as more than a writing implement, they can be beautiful ...

Krisztinas Creation

Krisztinas Creation

Leicester, Leicestershire

My name is Krisztina and my business name is Krisztina`s Creation. I sell my products ...

Suzannejane

Suzannejane

Leicester, Leicestershire

I turned to needle feltingI when I became my husbands full time carer. The craft fit ...

KNOT

KNOT

Coalville, Leicestershire

Hello, We are supplying for handmade designer home decor include rugs, table runner, ...

Pet Portraits and Wildlife Art by Sharon Spradbury

Pet Portraits and Wildlife Art by Sharon Spradbury

Leicester, Leicestershire

I create pet portrait commissions, original artwork and fine art Giclee prints. An exhibited ...

India Andrews Art

India Andrews Art

Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

India Andrews Art specialises in bringing art into the home environment, with Indias ...

Home Grown

Home Grown

Leicester, Leicestershire

On Saturday 27th July 2024 its time to celebrate, here at Leicestershire County Cricket ...

Querkyzuerky

Querkyzuerky

Nuneaton, Leicestershire

Querkyzuerky - Hand embroidered goldwork on silk - this technique uses a mixture of threads ...

Urban Beautiz at Ophinas Creations

Urban Beautiz at Ophinas Creations

Leicester, Leicestershire

Nina has been hand crafting her jewelry for over 10 years now. Nina makes a range of ...

Steph Holmes Pottery

Steph Holmes Pottery

Loughborough, Leicestershire

I am particularly inspired by history, narratives and nature. My love of history can ...

Aldrich Art Ltd

Aldrich Art Ltd

Leicester, Leicestershire

Hi, A little back story to me, I studied art and design at school, North warwickshire ...

Wood Charm

Wood Charm

Sapcote, Leicestershire

Hand crafted items made from british wood by myself Items include turned bowls clocks ...

Pearl Rocks Jewellery

Pearl Rocks Jewellery

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Handcrafted sterling silver jewellery that incorporates freshwater pearls and semi-precious ...

TILDEN

TILDEN

Market Bosworth, Leicestershire

HISTORY - STORY Tilden was born during lockdown (COVID-19). After losing my job and ...

Venezuelan Art and Craft

Venezuelan Art and Craft

Stamford, Leicestershire

Fhavys, an artist from Venezuela, creates decorative plant holders from recycled dining ...

Madazahatter

Madazahatter

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Madazahatter creates fleece and faux-fur winter hats, scarves and associated accessories ...

Shrew and Co

Shrew and Co

Kibworth, Leicestershire

We are a design studio in Leicestershire who love all things small and sweet! Our current ...

bizzy lizzy

bizzy lizzy

Loughborough, Leicestershire

My name is Liz and my work is all about designing and creating individual unique accessories ...

SoeL Beads

SoeL Beads

Leicester, Leicestershire

Welcome to SoeL and Liv Beads. LIV BEADS Liv Beads was created several years ago and ...

Knits and Pieces

Knits and Pieces

Leicester, Leicestershire

I live in south Leicestershire and work from home. With my business I design unique toys, ...

Felt 4 Art Sake

Felt 4 Art Sake

Leicester, Leicestershire

Sushila Pillai is a textile artist specialising in the use of felt –making techniques ...

Blackbird Country Crafts

Blackbird Country Crafts

East Goscote, Leicestershire

As a crafter for over 30 years, I enjoy creatively making handcrafted gifts for the home, ...

3MQ ART

3MQ ART

Coalville, Leicestershire

Resin coffe tables, trinket boxes, jewellery, key chains, hair accessories.


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.