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
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
I make artwork about things of interest either visually or conceptually, often painting ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I work full time in education as transition between Primary and Secondary. I have always ...
Hartlepool, Durham
Hi, my name is Amy! I create bespoke, hand decorated and pyrographied wood that can be ...
Middlesbrough, Teesside
I would like to welcome you to my handmade crafts, I make many bespoke items for example ...
Eaglescliffe, Durham
When we moved into our house, we could not find tealight candle holders long enough for ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
I started going my craft work while i was suffering from a mental illness which helped ...
Consett, Durham
I love photography as well as painting but my main creative streak is using watercolour ...
Stockton On Tees, Teesside
Welcome to Haus of Knit and Purl, where creativity and yarn intertwine! I specialise ...
Hartlepool, Durham
Quotes make me so happy, I just want to spread the word. I started making boxes of ...
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
ARTSY North East is your one-stop-shop for all of your Macrame supplies, tools, unique ...
Wolsingham, Durham
I am a craft jeweller who likes to use gemstones and minerals that are said to bring ...
South shields, Tyne and Wear
I served an apprenticeship as a carpenter back in 1975 but from a very early age I took ...
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 ...
Stockton on Tees, Teesside
Unique needle felted mushrooms, snails and other creatures. All items are handmade by ...
Crook, Durham
I hand make macrame plant hangers and key rings. I use unbleached cotton cord and wooden ...
Darlington, Durham
Uniquely hand crafted gifts designed and made by myself, inspired from everyday objects ...
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
If you are looking for unique handmade jewellery then consider taking a look at my work. ...
Cleveland, Teesside
Natural, Fresh, Vegan and Cruelty Free Skincare, Body Care, Baby Care, Men Care, Hair ...
Darlington, Durham
I make unique handmade beaded jewellery with Swaroski crystals and Japanese beads. I ...
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Hi, I’m Mari-Louisa and I live a short walk from Seaham Beach. We are close to the glass ...
Darlington, Durham
Fine Artist, producing prints, cards and Art. Inspired by nature and the sea. I use collage, ...
Darlington, Durham
Andy Firth is The Makerman, who creates wood and resin crafts from his home based workshop ...
Hartlepool, Durham
The little white feather is a business of all things spiritual tumblestones, crystal ...
Hartlepool, Durham
Hi Im Jo, the founder of Jelly Georgia Clothing. I have 2 young girls (2 and a half ...
Stockton on Tees, Durham
We are husband and wife team, Owen and Lorna, based in the north east of England. Lorna ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
I have been an avid crafter for over 20 years and Im still learning new ways to make! ...
Dinsdale Park, Durham
Handcrafted goods made from Harris Tweed, cottons and linens and eco soy wax candles. ...
Stockton on Tees, Durham
We host local Craft and Gift Fairs in Northerallerton to enable Crafters to display ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
As a qualified nurse of 40 years I had, since childhood, a yearning to create and reach ...
Stamford, Northumberland
At Coastal Arts and Crafts I am inspired by the rich diversity of the Northumberland ...
Billingham, Teesside
Hello from Mythical Madness Crafts! I make quirky and unusual Handmade goods, mostly ...
Stockton on Tees, Durham
I make resin stainless steel tumblers of all sizes, coffee cups, Childrens cups, wine ...
Coxhoe, Durham
Oliver Richardson (ogr sculpting) is a wood artist, creating realistic Animal sculptures ...
Hexham, Northumberland
I gave up the day job in 2020 to fulfil my dream of becoming a self employed artist. ...
Stockton on Tees, Teesside
As a textile artist and craftsperson I use my creativity to produce a range of products ...
Morpeth, Northumberland
I am at the start of my art career, having recently retired from 25 years in the NHS. ...
Middlesbrough, Teesside
My handmade decoupage gifts for all occasions and can be personalised.
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
Macrame knots: abbreviations and terms used in patterns Basic macrame knots abbreviations ...
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
How Do You Store Macrame Products? The most important rule is to store your macrame supplies ...
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
If you are a lover of creating beautiful macrame designs then you will know the importance ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Hi my name is Rebecca Finch and live in Newcastle and i am new to Ukcraftfairs. I hope ...
Shildon, Durham
It is February and the Christmas rush has passed. Many people are grateful that the financial ...
South shields, Tyne and Wear
Hello every one My name is Mick Johns I am a woodturner I have been turning for over ...
Darlington, Durham
Well. Its nearly time for our second craft fair! That has come round pretty quick to ...
Darlington, Durham
Well, our first craft fair was yesterday Sunday 25th February. It was the first one ...
Darlington, Durham
Hi..... My first blog! Not sure what it supposed to look like, or what it is supposed ...
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
I have a place at a craft fair in Helmsley at The Feathers in a couple of week on Saturday ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I am delighted to have some of my work available at The Biscuit Factory Gallery in Newcastle. ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I am delighted to have been accepted as one of the artists exhibiting at Thornthwaite ...
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
I just wanted to share my thoughts on my day at Tynemouth market last Saturday. I would ...
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Good afternoon everyone, my name is Rasa and I am new in Craft fairs world. I have been ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I am pleased to be exhibiting at Just Makers event at the fabulous RHS Gardens, Harlow ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
Now appearing in Living North - Living With Art. The essential guide to art and design ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I am delighted to have an article in the November edition of Living North Magazine. This ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
My first advert for the Army Families Federation (AFF) magazine Army and You. Glassic ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I have recently been in several local newspapers including the Northern Echo featuring ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I currently have some fused glass work on display and sale at NeST Art Gallery, 25 Newgate, ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
I am pleased to announce that I have had some of my fused glass pieces accepted by the ...
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
Thank you to all customers who visited me at Sedgefield at my first official Glassic ...
(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.