Arts and crafts in North West
North West has a population of around 7,048,000 and covers approximately 5,014 square miles. Here is a list of counties in North West: Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside.
North West has a population of around 7,048,000 and covers approximately 5,014 square miles. Here is a list of counties in North West: Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside.
Cathedral Square, City Centre, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thursday, 13 December 2018 (7 day event)
Cathedral Square, City Centre, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thursday, 20 December 2018 (4 day event)
Cathedral Square, City Centre, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thursday, 20 December 2018 (5 day event)
Ashton under Lyne Market, Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester
Sunday, 23 December 2018
Heywood, Lancashire
Hello everyone welcome to Handmade By Lottie, I make a range of greeting cards some are ready made to sell and some are bespoke designs ...
Bolton, Lancashire
TJams has been in business for 3 years successfully providing homemade jams, pickles, chutneys and seasonal produce which includes Christmas ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
I make hand embroidered pillowcases and pictures. My designs are definitely not traditional! I like modern, quirky and multi-coloured! ...
Clitheroe, Lancashire
I am an Artist and Printmaker but my main focus of work is in Printmaking. I work mainly in linocut and Woodcut but I also do some drypoint. ...
Blackpool, Lancashire
sarah moseley candles offer bespoke hand poured fragranced 100% soy wax Candles and Melts. I offer a bespoke labelling service to reflect ...
Todmorden, Lancashire
Anne Pearson Designs is all about creating unique dreamcatchers, fibre art wall hangings, jewellery and gifts. I have always been interested ...
Salford, Greater Manchester
We specialise in designer fragrance wax melts using high burn rate paraffin wax ensuring your house smells beautiful for days. All of our ...
Leyland, Lancashire
I started wire knitting as a hobby. I like to create bracelets, necklaces, chokers and many other individual pieces using quality materials, ...
Wirral, Cheshire
My Company is Sandy Pebbles Art and Design and I am based at home in my little Studio. My inspiration for my painted glass comes from my ...
Bury, Lancashire
I make Jewellery with gemstones and beading and some wire work and new glass art..ing soon...loveblingjewellery.etsy I love gemstones, ...
Northwich, Cheshire
I make cards and hanging decorations issuing clay, which I hand stamp to personalise. I also make other hand stamped cards. I also hand ...
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Hi, my name is Andrew, I have recently taken early retirement and now find I have more time to dedicate to more creative things, such as ...
Bolton, Lancashire
We use Callebaut Belgian chocolate to handmade small batches of delicious chocolates. Making scrumptious fillings such as lemon curd truffle ...
Manchester, Greater Manchester
I will design a bespoke, customised clock incorporating a name, ideal for a childs room. Fun, colourful and educational it makes the ideal ...
Manchester, Lancashire
Unbridled Art was launched as a business by artist Julie Brown in the summer of 2018. Julie Brown went to Art College in Manchester in ...
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
Hand made and painted reborn dolls, to appeal to all ages, from therapy dolls to collectors .The reborn community is a fast growing group ...
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Primal Soaps is based in Bolton, Lancashire and provides handmade natural vegan soaps that are kind to the skin. The entire soap range ...
Wigan, Greater Manchester
Our Company was established in 2011, creating handmade jewellery for weddings, and other special occasions. We later ventured into the ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
All of our Art Work is made to a high quality standard using the best of materials available. We never create the same item twice (Unless ...
Crewe, Cheshire
Based in Crewe in Cheshire, I create unique copper sculptures for the home or garden. Most of my work incorporates some facet of nature, ...
Sale, Cheshire
Here at The Flax Factory we personalise pillar candles for all your special occasions, including weddings, baptisms, birthdays, bar/bat ...
Bolton, Greater Manchester
My specialities are Victorian dresses and aprons, pinafore dresses, toys, clowns, dolls, candles, seasonal gifts and decorations.
Widnes, Cheshire
Scentsy sell flame-free electric scented wax warmers, a safe alternative to the traditional candle. We also have a great range of gorgeous ...
Westhoughton, Lancashire
When I share a moment that makes me happy, I want to keep it right there to make me smile everytime I see it and that is why I have created ...
Altrincham, Cheshire
Belynda Conrad, an emporium of mixed luxury products richly embellished with, crystals, diamante and jewels. All of the items in my collection ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
The goal of Timeless Galleries is to make available unusual historical artefacts (or high-grade fossils) as home decor. We attend quarterly ...
Bolton, Lancashire
Commissions undertaken of pet portraits, mostly cats, dogs and horses, although I have been known to do the odd ferret (no trouser jokes ...
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Bratling Designs is all about having fun and making something at the same time. At Bratling HQ we love nothing more than having people ...
Urmston, Greater Manchester
Milly Mischief creates a wide range of beautiful handcrafted designs from fabric, buttons, ribbon, card and paper. All items can be personalised ...
Winsford, Cheshire
I am an independant artist who likes to work with acrylic and resin. I do this mostly on canvas but will be moving to MDF and other materials ...
Runcorn, Cheshire
We design and create beautiful items to suite any occasion. Wedding favours and gifts, Christmas gifts, personalised handmade frames, Easter ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
Hello and welcome! My name is Rachel, I live in Liverpool and am a self taught fine artist. I specialise in coloured pencil, wildlife ...
Rochdale, Lancashire
Sewing is my passion and I put this passion into every gift I create. The cards I create are stitched/appliqué and can be easily personalised. ...
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
I loom weave bracelets on a table top loom using glass beads on wire and also items that I have recycled and upcycled. All my inspiration ...
Newton Heath, Greater Manchester
Our decision to start up Pawfectly Crafted was due to a desire for Unique, handcrafted, products for Cats and Dogs and owners. The business ...
Blackpool, Lancashire
Supporting craft fairs and exhibiting my work is my aim. I paint and sell pictures in watercolours, acrylics and oils. I occasionally produce ...
Stockport, Greater Manchester
... and a very long story made short. Emilia loves to design and create things, and I (thats me) love to let her do the things she enjoys. ...
St Helens, Merseyside
Just finished a weekend at Rivendell/Notcutts Garden Centre , Widnes with Creative Crafts Association. It was my first craft event and ...
Manchester, Lancashire
Happy Friday everyone! I am planning a weekend of painting my latest commission of a tiger, which is a bit more unusual than my usual horses! ...
St Helens, Merseyside
Hi Everybody I have been working hard since April,2018 setting up my new business Bev Heaton Designs. I make and customise bags in particular, ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
So me an Kelly thought we would play with some colours and create some beautiful pieces, we went for some pinks a very dark but vibrant ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
So me an Kelly thought we would play with some colours and create some beautiful pieces, we went for some pinks a very dark but vibrant ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Welcome to our first blog post! Timeless Galleries is a new business based in the sleepy hamlet of Pott Shrigley on the edge of the Peak ...
Lancaster, Lancashire
From The She Shed I have done it!! At long last I have got myself started in my new exciting venture of slate designing. I have spent today ...
Middlewich, Cheshire
This is my latest creation, a seaglass multi set in silver. When I found the lovely multi (end of day glass) on Seaham Beach I thought ...
Wheelton, Lancashire
Edie and Beau specialise in luxury handmade gift sacks. Nature inspired and unique by design, each gift sack is made from natural hessian ...
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Looking forward to going back again to Haworth Craft Fair Easter Weekend, we will be there Easter Sunday and Easter Monday Lots of lovely ...
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Had a great weekend at Old Bronte Schoolrooms in Howarth, met some lovely people
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Looking forward to Haworth Craft fair this weekend 10th and 11th March at the Old Bronte School Rooms 10am - 4pm. Lots of lovely pens and ...
Wirral, Cheshire
Busy working on a special red vase order today
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Just bought my pressure pot, excited about creating my own unique acrylic blanks
Urmston, Greater Manchester
Hi, Just like to say hi, I am John, only registered today, I am a part time blacksmith from sunny Manchester, and am looking to attend ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
Hello everyone! Welcome, I’m Rachel, I’m a self taught wildlife artist. I have recently joined here as I am looking to promote my work ...
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Hello to all in the craft business. I am relatively new to making and exhibiting my product, customised clocks, so would welcome any advice ...
Leyland, Lancashire
I have recently been busy attending a fair at Smithills Fair, Bolton and making new items for my Etsy shop. I seem to run out of time trying ...
Bury, Lancashire
Hi I just wanted to say that if you are around Bolton Lancashire on the 6th August, I will be attending Smithills Hall Museum on Dean Road ...
Bury, Lancashire
We have to try and keep people interested in our work dont we ? So I have taken it upon myself to learn the art of making glass beads. ...
Bolton, Greater Manchester
I am so happy with the response I have received so far about my soap range! I really value that my customers have been giving positive ...
Heywood, Lancashire
After visiting lots of craft fairs and being inspired by reading lots of blogs I decided to get the sewing machine back out and start having ...
Heywood, Lancashire
Im excited to announce after next week we will now be offering handmade crayons we currently will be doing lego shaped bricks and names. ...
(Born 1939 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Fiction
A write of childrens novels in the Redwall series among others. Many of the characters in his books where based on the people that Jacques had met.
(Born 1911 in Chester in Cheshire), Sculpture
As a noted sculptor, Austin created pieces called The Argument, Ring and Mute 2. You may see his work at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
(Born 1893 in Blackburn in Lancashire), Fiction
Whipple was a popular author, writing around eighteen novels. Two of which were made into film just after the Second World War 1945/46 - They Were Sisters highlighting marital abuse - They Knew Mr. Knight dealing with crime and dealing with coming out of prison.
(Born 1887 in Stretford in Greater Manchester), Painting
Laurence Stephen Lowry usually called L.S. Lowry, British artist, is known for his 'matchstick' paintings of urban landscapes and industrial scenes in his native Lancashire.
(Born 1860 in Birkenhead in Merseyside), Painting
Philip Wilson Steer, British artist, was influential in the growth of Impressionist art in Britain.
(Born 1855 in Bolton in Greater Manchester), Painting
David Horatio Winder, British artist, was known for his landscapes of Britain.
(Born 1846 in Chester in Cheshire), Art, Illustration, Sculpture
The majority of his artwork was in illustration and he greatly influenced the illustration of childrens books. He also illustrated novels and books on foreign travel and exhibited sculpture and oil and watercolour paintings in galleries, including the Royal Acadamy.
(Born 1845 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Fiction, Illustration, Painting, Pottery and ceramics, Textiles
A prolific artist who worked with pottery, stained glass, illustration and more. He was well know as an author of childrens books. He was both a disciple and friend to William Morris.
(Born 1832 in Daresbury in Cheshire), Fiction, Illustration
The world famous author of Alices Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871).
(Born 1830 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Painting, Poetry
Winner of the Newdigate prize for poetry back in 1851, Alfred William Hunt was an accomplished painter in both oils and water colours.
(Born 1819 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Poetry
Clough wrote the novel Amours de Voyage, poems and satire.
(Born 1749 in Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester), Clockmaking
An eminent watchmaker. Who was one of the pioneers of the chronometer, improving on the earlier work of John Harrison.
(Born 1733 in Carlisle in Cumbria), Illustration, Painting
Sawrey Gilpin specialised in the painting of horses and dogs. He also was an illustrator and etcher. In 1786 his work was exhibited at the Royal Academy London and he was elected an associate of the Academy in 1795.
(Born 1724 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Illustration, Painting
Stubbs was the son of a Currier and became famous for his paintings of horses.
(Born 1712 in Preston in Lancashire), Painting
Born in 1712 he was an English portrait painter and is known for a type of portrait called a conversation piece. In 1735 his first commission was Hoghton Towers from Duxon Hill, Lancashire. This showed his interest in landscape but two years later he became established as a portrait painter having a studio in Great Queens Street London.