Arts and crafts in North East
North East has a population of around 2,692,633 and covers approximately 3,185 square miles. Here is a list of counties in North East: Durham, Northumberland, Teesside, Tyne and Wear.
North East has a population of around 2,692,633 and covers approximately 3,185 square miles. Here is a list of counties in North East: Durham, Northumberland, Teesside, Tyne and Wear.
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I work full time in education as transition between Primary and Secondary. I have always held an interest in art and now have my own glass ...
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
I make artwork about things of interest either visually or conceptually, often painting in oils. I have also been developing skills in ...
Hartlepool, Durham
Hi, my name is Amy! I create bespoke, hand decorated and pyrographied wood that can be personalised making the perfect gift or home decoration. ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
I started going my craft work while i was suffering from a mental illness which helped me to recover and relax. By using different colours, ...
Consett, Durham
I love photography as well as painting but my main creative streak is using watercolour and inks. Some of my paintings are available as ...
South shields, Tyne and Wear
I served an apprenticeship as a carpenter back in 1975 but from a very early age I took an interest in woodturning and the passion for ...
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Crafting is my hobby and I wish I could do it full time in future. I like to try my hand at different kind of stuff. I do jewellery, ...
Darlington, Durham
Uniquely hand crafted gifts designed and made by myself, inspired from everyday objects found everywhere. From door hangers to magnetic ...
Hartlepool, Durham
Hi Im Jo, the founder of Jelly Georgia Clothing. I have 2 young girls (2 and a half year old called Lillian River, and then a 7 month ...
Bishop auckland, Durham
I started out trading vintage and retro jewellery at auction. Over the first few months of trading I found that I had accumulated quite ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
I have been an avid crafter for over 20 years and Im still learning new ways to make! I create unique resin jewellery and accessories. ...
Dinsdale Park, Durham
Handcrafted goods made from Harris Tweed, cottons and linens and eco soy wax candles. I make fabric memo-boards, Harris Tweed scented bags ...
Shildon, Durham
Raven-Arts is a family run business bringing 4 family members together, each with their unique artistic talent to bring something different ...
Morpeth, Northumberland
I am at the start of my art career, having recently retired from 25 years in the NHS. During the last few months I have thrown myself into ...
Peterlee, Durham
Handmade, sterling silver jewellery, made with Seaham sea glass. The sea glass is collected by me and made into necklaces, bracelets, earrings ...
Horden, Durham
I make pictures and cards using a mixture of paper crafts - quilling and die cutting. I make them to order in the customers choice of colours ...
Morpeth, Northumberland
Bee Healthy Candles and Melts are handmade in Northumberland. The beeswax is sourced directly from local beekeepers in Northumberland where ...
Chester Le Street, Durham
I make a variety of different things. Special soft, individual baby blankets and quilts. Numerous designs of lap quilts, table runners, ...
Peterlee, Durham
My daughter and my step daughter have both had babies, both boys and only nineteen days apart, I began making them bibs etc as I had always ...
Marske by Sea Redcar, Teesside
We are a family run small business specialising in handmade eco/vegan friendly dye free soy wax melts and have over 100 individual fragrances ...
Cramlington, Tyne and Wear
I spent a good chunk of my childhood in my fathers jewellery workshop/store, working on my own pieces from time to time. As years passed ...
North Shields, Tyne and Wear
We are a craft workshop running lots and lots of lovely crafty courses. Textile classes such as dressmaking, knitting, crochet, appliqué, ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Hi my name is Rebecca Finch and live in Newcastle and i am new to Ukcraftfairs. I hope you like my work which i enjoy as soon i will hopefully ...
Shildon, Durham
It is February and the Christmas rush has passed. Many people are grateful that the financial demands of Yuletide have gone and the never ...
South shields, Tyne and Wear
Hello every one My name is Mick Johns I am a woodturner I have been turning for over 30 years and I have just started a craft business ...
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
I have a place at a craft fair in Helmsley at The Feathers in a couple of week on Saturday 28th, 10 to 16.30. Its the Dippy Craft and Gift ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I am delighted to have some of my work available at The Biscuit Factory Gallery in Newcastle. This is an amazing space with over 200 artists ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I am delighted to have been accepted as one of the artists exhibiting at Thornthwaite Galleries, Keswick, Cumbria. Many of my items including ...
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
I just wanted to share my thoughts on my day at Tynemouth market last Saturday. I would love to get some feedback from people who ever ...
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Good afternoon everyone, my name is Rasa and I am new in Craft fairs world. I have been crafting all my life, but now I am finally ready ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I am pleased to be exhibiting at Just Makers event at the fabulous RHS Gardens, Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. HG3 1UE. I will ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
Now appearing in Living North - Living With Art. The essential guide to art and design in the North East 2016.
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I am delighted to have an article in the November edition of Living North Magazine. This is an exciting opportunity for me to extend and ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
My first advert for the Army Families Federation (AFF) magazine Army and You. Glassic is in the 100th Celebration Edition of this publication. ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I have recently been in several local newspapers including the Northern Echo featuring as a glass artist for the Shout About Art project. ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I currently have some fused glass work on display and sale at NeST Art Gallery, 25 Newgate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. NeST gallery and ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I am pleased to announce that I have had some of my fused glass pieces accepted by the North East Art Collective, Eldon Garden, Newcastle. ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
Thank you to all customers who visited me at Sedgefield at my first official Glassic event.
(Born 1906 in South Sheilds in Tyne and Wear), Fiction
An English author of mainly historical fiction, Catherine Cookson became the most widely read novelist in the UK. Her first novel was Kate Hannigan which was published in 1950 and she went on to write almost 100 books. Many of her novels were transferred to film, stage and radio. She received an OBE in 1985 which was elevated to a DBE in 1993.
(Born 1902 in South Sheilds in Tyne and Wear), Theatre
An English actress who made her stage debut in 1921 at the age of 19, appearing in theatre, film and television. She received a CBE in 1952 which was elevated to a DBE in 1960.
(Born 1894 in South Sheilds in Tyne and Wear), Fiction
She was an English childrens writer, whose first novel Gerry Goes to School appeared in 1922. She wrote adventure and school stories and was known for the Chalet School series. In her lifetime she wrote over 100 books.
(Born 1840 in Alnwick in Northumberland), Art, Bookbinding
A friend and neighbour of William Morris, Cobden-Sanderson was a member of the Art Workers Guild and was the founder of the Doves Bindery back in 1893. He also started Doves Press, that was a well known private press in London.
(Born 1806 in Kelloe in Durham), Poetry
Elizabeth Barrett Browning was a poet whose first known poem On the Cruelty of Forcement to Man was written at the age of six or eight. She became one of the most prominent poets of the Victorian era.
(Born 1805 in Durham in Durham), Fiction, Nonfiction
Robert Surtees was an English novelist and sporting writer. He began writing for the Sporting Magazine before he started out on his own on the New Sporting Magazine in 1831. He went on to write novels and create comic personalities. One example of his work is Mr Sponges Sporting Tour which was written in 1853.
(Born 1800 in Bishop Middleham in Durham), Fiction, Poetry
Taylor was a dramatist and poet. He became quite famous and had been compared to Shakespeare. For further reading his plays included Isaac Comnenus, The Virgin Widow, St. Clements Eve and Philip van Artevelde.
(Born 1768 in Sandhoe in Northumberland), Papermaking
Donkin was the engineer responsible for the manufacture of the first Fourdrinier machine for making paper.
(Born 1753 in Mickley in Northumberland), Illustration, Nonfiction
An engraver, writer and illustrator.
(Born 1748 in Swalwell in Tyne and Wear), Music
He was the principal violinist at the Opera Covent Garden which is now the Royal Opera House. He was also a composer and got a lot of his music from old Northumbrian folk music.