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Arts and crafts in 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

Rich Dobson Artwork

Rich Dobson Artwork

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

I make artwork about things of interest either visually or conceptually, often painting ...

Glassic Glass

Glassic Glass

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

I work full time in education as transition between Primary and Secondary. I have always ...

ALB Pyrography

ALB Pyrography

Hartlepool, Durham

Hi, my name is Amy! I create bespoke, hand decorated and pyrographied wood that can be ...

Marie

Marie

Middlesbrough, Teesside

I would like to welcome you to my handmade crafts, I make many bespoke items for example ...

Votives Tealight Candle Holders

Votives Tealight Candle Holders

Eaglescliffe, Durham

When we moved into our house, we could not find tealight candle holders long enough for ...

Beautiful things

Beautiful things

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

I started going my craft work while i was suffering from a mental illness which helped ...

Kirst Wilson Artist

Kirst Wilson Artist

Consett, Durham

I love photography as well as painting but my main creative streak is using watercolour ...

Haus of Knit and Purl

Haus of Knit and Purl

Stockton On Tees, Teesside

Welcome to Haus of Knit and Purl, where creativity and yarn intertwine! I specialise ...

My Mum And Me Quotes

My Mum And Me Quotes

Hartlepool, Durham

Quotes make me so happy, I just want to spread the word. I started making boxes of ...

ARTSY North East

ARTSY North East

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

ARTSY North East is your one-stop-shop for all of your Macrame supplies, tools, unique ...

barneycraft

barneycraft

Wolsingham, Durham

I am a craft jeweller who likes to use gemstones and minerals that are said to bring ...

Mick johns Woodturner

Mick johns Woodturner

South shields, Tyne and Wear

I served an apprenticeship as a carpenter back in 1975 but from a very early age I took ...

Dewy crafts

Dewy crafts

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 ...

In knots and stitches

In knots and stitches

Stockton on Tees, Teesside

Unique needle felted mushrooms, snails and other creatures. All items are handmade by ...

Its a string thing

Its a string thing

Crook, Durham

I hand make macrame plant hangers and key rings. I use unbleached cotton cord and wooden ...

Ten and Six Crafts

Ten and Six Crafts

Darlington, Durham

Uniquely hand crafted gifts designed and made by myself, inspired from everyday objects ...

Urban Silver Jewellery

Urban Silver Jewellery

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

If you are looking for unique handmade jewellery then consider taking a look at my work. ...

Natural Skincare Mel

Natural Skincare Mel

Cleveland, Teesside

Natural, Fresh, Vegan and Cruelty Free Skincare, Body Care, Baby Care, Men Care, Hair ...

Beaded Treasures

Beaded Treasures

Darlington, Durham

I make unique handmade beaded jewellery with Swaroski crystals and Japanese beads. I ...

Sunset Jewellery

Sunset Jewellery

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Hi, I’m Mari-Louisa and I live a short walk from Seaham Beach. We are close to the glass ...

Fig Tree Illustration Co

Fig Tree Illustration Co

Darlington, Durham

Fine Artist, producing prints, cards and Art. Inspired by nature and the sea. I use collage, ...

The Makerman

The Makerman

Darlington, Durham

Andy Firth is The Makerman, who creates wood and resin crafts from his home based workshop ...

The little white feather

The little white feather

Hartlepool, Durham

The little white feather is a business of all things spiritual tumblestones, crystal ...

Jelly Georgia Clothing

Jelly Georgia Clothing

Hartlepool, Durham

Hi Im Jo, the founder of Jelly Georgia Clothing. I have 2 young girls (2 and a half ...

Cornrigs

Cornrigs

Stockton on Tees, Durham

We are husband and wife team, Owen and Lorna, based in the north east of England. Lorna ...

Resinista Design

Resinista Design

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

I have been an avid crafter for over 20 years and Im still learning new ways to make! ...

Handmade by JD Design

Handmade by JD Design

Dinsdale Park, Durham

Handcrafted goods made from Harris Tweed, cottons and linens and eco soy wax candles. ...

Jennyd Craft Fair Events

Jennyd Craft Fair Events

Stockton on Tees, Durham

We host local Craft and Gift Fairs in Northerallerton to enable Crafters to display ...

Michelle being Bloomin Crafty

Michelle being Bloomin Crafty

Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

As a qualified nurse of 40 years I had, since childhood, a yearning to create and reach ...

Coastal Arts and Crafts

Coastal Arts and Crafts

Stamford, Northumberland

At Coastal Arts and Crafts I am inspired by the rich diversity of the Northumberland ...

Mythical Madness Crafts

Mythical Madness Crafts

Billingham, Teesside

Hello from Mythical Madness Crafts! I make quirky and unusual Handmade goods, mostly ...

Andreas Creations

Andreas Creations

Stockton on Tees, Durham

I make resin stainless steel tumblers of all sizes, coffee cups, Childrens cups, wine ...

Ogr Sculpting

Ogr Sculpting

Coxhoe, Durham

Oliver Richardson (ogr sculpting) is a wood artist, creating realistic Animal sculptures ...

Gillian Swaile Art

Gillian Swaile Art

Hexham, Northumberland

I gave up the day job in 2020 to fulfil my dream of becoming a self employed artist. ...

Sew Boolie

Sew Boolie

Stockton on Tees, Teesside

As a textile artist and craftsperson I use my creativity to produce a range of products ...

Mollymacart

Mollymacart

Morpeth, Northumberland

I am at the start of my art career, having recently retired from 25 years in the NHS. ...

Maries handmade decoupage gifts

Maries handmade decoupage gifts

Middlesbrough, Teesside

My handmade decoupage gifts for all occasions and can be personalised.

How to read macrame pattern ARTSY North East

How to read macrame pattern ARTSY North East

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Macrame knots: abbreviations and terms used in patterns Basic macrame knots abbreviations ...

How to Store Macrame Supplies ARTSY North East

How to Store Macrame Supplies ARTSY North East

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

How Do You Store Macrame Products? The most important rule is to store your macrame supplies ...

Can You Wash Macrame by ARTSY North East

Can You Wash Macrame by ARTSY North East

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

If you are a lover of creating beautiful macrame designs then you will know the importance ...

Beautiful Things

Beautiful Things

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Hi my name is Rebecca Finch and live in Newcastle and i am new to Ukcraftfairs. I hope ...

RavenArtsblog1

Exhibitor

Shildon, Durham

It is February and the Christmas rush has passed. Many people are grateful that the financial ...

new craft business in tyne and wear

new craft business in tyne and wear

South shields, Tyne and Wear

Hello every one My name is Mick Johns I am a woodturner I have been turning for over ...

2nd fair looming

Organiser

Darlington, Durham

Well. Its nearly time for our second craft fair! That has come round pretty quick to ...

First fair

First fair

Darlington, Durham

Well, our first craft fair was yesterday Sunday 25th February. It was the first one ...

I am a crafter now organising Craft Fairs

I am a crafter now organising Craft Fairs

Darlington, Durham

Hi..... My first blog! Not sure what it supposed to look like, or what it is supposed ...

Getting Ready for a Craft fair

Getting Ready for a Craft fair

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

I have a place at a craft fair in Helmsley at The Feathers in a couple of week on Saturday ...

Glassic at The Biscuit Factory Gallery Newcastle

Glassic at The Biscuit Factory Gallery Newcastle

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

I am delighted to have some of my work available at The Biscuit Factory Gallery in Newcastle. ...

Glassic Glass at Thornthwaite Galleries Keswick

Exhibitor

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

I am delighted to have been accepted as one of the artists exhibiting at Thornthwaite ...

Saturday at Tynemouth market

Exhibitor

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

I just wanted to share my thoughts on my day at Tynemouth market last Saturday. I would ...

Hello i am newbie

Exhibitor

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Good afternoon everyone, my name is Rasa and I am new in Craft fairs world. I have been ...

Just Makers RHS Gardens

Exhibitor

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

I am pleased to be exhibiting at Just Makers event at the fabulous RHS Gardens, Harlow ...

Glassic Glass in Living North Magazine

Exhibitor

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

Now appearing in Living North - Living With Art. The essential guide to art and design ...

Glassic glass in Living North Magazine

Exhibitor

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

I am delighted to have an article in the November edition of Living North Magazine. This ...

Glass in the AFF centenary edition of Army and You

Exhibitor

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

My first advert for the Army Families Federation (AFF) magazine Army and You. Glassic ...

Glassic in the news

Exhibitor

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

I have recently been in several local newspapers including the Northern Echo featuring ...

Glassic at NeST Barnard Castle

Exhibitor

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

I currently have some fused glass work on display and sale at NeST Art Gallery, 25 Newgate, ...

Glassic at North East Art Collective NEAC

Exhibitor

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

I am pleased to announce that I have had some of my fused glass pieces accepted by the ...

Sedgefield Christmas Craft an Food Fair 291114

Exhibitor

Newton Aycliffe, Durham

Thank you to all customers who visited me at Sedgefield at my first official Glassic ...


Catherine Cookson

(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.

Flora Robson

(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.

Elinor BrentDyer

(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.

Thomas James Cobden Sanderson

(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.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

(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.

Robert Surtees

(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.

Henry Taylor

(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.

Bryan Donkin

(Born 1768 in Sandhoe in Northumberland), Papermaking

Donkin was the engineer responsible for the manufacture of the first Fourdrinier machine for making paper.

Thomas Bewick

(Born 1753 in Mickley in Northumberland), Illustration, Nonfiction

An engraver, writer and illustrator.

William Shield

(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.