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.
Dobbies Garden World, Carlisle, Cumbria
Friday, 2 October 2020 (3 day event)
Gordale Garden Centre, Burton, South Wirral, Cheshire
Friday, 9 October 2020 (3 day event)
Dobbies Garden World, Clifton, Preston, Lancashire
Friday, 16 October 2020 (3 day event)
Runcorn Shopping City, Runcorn, Cheshire
Wednesday, 21 October 2020 (4 day event)
University of Bolton Stadium formerly Macron stadium, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Sunday, 25 October 2020
Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Saturday, 14 November 2020
Haydock Park Racecourse, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside
Sunday, 15 November 2020
Dobbies Garden World, Southport, Merseyside
Friday, 20 November 2020 (3 day event)
Runcorn Shopping City, Runcorn, Cheshire
Thursday, 10 December 2020 (3 day event)
Runcorn Shopping City, Runcorn, Cheshire
Sunday, 13 December 2020 (7 day event)
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire
Saturday, 22 May 2021 (2 day event)
Cheshire Game and Angling Fair, Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire
Sunday, 1 August 2021
Macclesfield, Cheshire
We are a mother and daughter who have a passion for sewing and creating new and unique gifts which everyone can enjoy. We have a wide ...
Salford, Greater Manchester
LUSCIOUS SCENTS is a family run business comprising of mum dad and daughter we specialise in designer fragrances in WAX MELTS, house sprays ...
Todmorden, Lancashire
Anne Pearson Designs is all about creating unique dreamcatchers, fibre art wall hangings, jewellery and gifts. I have always been interested ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester
My names Eleanor, I live in Manchester, United Kingdom. Even from a small child I was interested in fossils, shells and stones. This has ...
Warrington, Cheshire
As a mother to 5 incredible fur babies I will always worry for their safety and well-being. Which was the inspiration behind the Mesh Screens. ...
Carnforth, Lancashire
I am influenced by the area I live. I up cycle and recycle everyday objects using resin and acrylic paint, as well using natural materials ...
Bolton, Lancashire
The home of eclectic contemporary decor made from the best of textiles and infused with legendary craftsmanship for the cosmopolitan mind. ...
Congleton, Cheshire
My love of nature and the countryside is a major influence in my craft. I create unique woodland scenes from dried flora collected from ...
Preston, Lancashire
I have always enjoyed working with wood and now that I have retired my wife and I have set up 2174 to showcase our handmade wooden planters ...
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 ...
Bolton, Greater Manchester
My specialities are Victorian dresses and aprons, pinafore dresses, toys, clowns, dolls, candles, seasonal gifts and decorations.
Blackpool, Lancashire
I create gemstone and fashion jewellery and design silver jewellery which is created for me by my amazing silversmiths. I am creating my ...
Preston, Lancashire
I specialise in Mixed Media craft bottles, canvases, picture frames and shoes. Using normal everyday items up-cycled into something new ...
Southport, Merseyside
I am passionate about handmade products. I have loads of pierced earrings already created, but can also customise to suit your preference. ...
Wirral, Merseyside
I make my own jewellery by hand, using all different beads, healing stones , sea pearls, horse hair, I design my own unique bracelets, ...
Ribchester, Lancashire
All items are hand turned by myself at home in the village of Ribchester. These items include Pens, Keyrings, Wine Bottle Stoppers and ...
Nelson, Lancashire
Apparently nothing in Life happens without a reason and Buddhists say that good karma is bad karma . For me the confirmation of both these ...
Northwich, Cheshire
Rocket Wraps was launched to help us all do our bit to reduce the use of nasty plastics for food wrapping or storage, which we know is ...
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 ...
Warrington, Cheshire
Warm, cosy and super stylish beanies that are a must for any time of the year! 4 sizes NB, S, M and L. Perfect as a gift for yourself or ...
Ashton, Cheshire
I endeavour to create as many of my handmade items by upcycling unwanted or no longer useful items. My items range from handmade cards ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
The Candle Club offer a wide range of Inspired Fragrance Luxury hand poured Candles, Diffusers, Wax Melts, Room Sprays, Car Fragrances, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Shevington, Lancashire
JW Crafts and Gifts sources hand-made products from local and international artisans. All our products come with a Fair Trade guarantee ...
Darwen, Lancashire
Being a therapist in alot of disciplines i decided to put my knowledge into therapy candles (and accessories ) to help people with difficulties ...
St Annes, Lancashire
I studied fashion design and embroidery in the sixties so I have been creating clothes and embroideries for many years. Recently, I decided ...
Manchester, Greater Manchester
I make one off pieces ranging from photography, paintings, keepsake boxes and 3d work. My passion is gothic/mystical style art. I enjoy ...
Chester, Cheshire
We create beautiful individual pieces using quality artificial and dried materials, including flowers, succulents, foliage, shells, cones, ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
We have some new bags added to the shop and in the making. Miss messenger bags. Across the body, flip over and also can be hand held. ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
We have just made some lovely cute hooded towel wraps with animal faces on the hood. Perfect for your little ones who have had a bath and ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
We have been doing so many quilts lately it has been lots of fun watching them come together and have turned out really well. There are ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
These gorgeous hoop bags are a lovely stylish way to customise your outfit. These two coloured faux leather bags come in a brass frame ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
The girl in the go backpack very stylish and logs of room to fill with your much needed bag items. We are very pleased with the way it ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
We have been making lots of different backpack styles lately. But we are very excited about this one .. Girl on the go backpack. Heres ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Our new backpacks are available on shop and to order. check out Our shop to view our new backpacks. We are very happy with the outcome ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
We have lots of new items and bags coming within the next few months we will keep you updated as we go. We have some lovely stylish backpacks ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
We have a wide range lf personalised glassware gifts from Gin glasses, champagne/Pocesso glasses, pint, whiskey glasses. We also do personalized ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
We are so happy with our new range animal quilts we have coming we have Easter animals and Woodland animals they all have colour matching ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Woooo hoooo its arrived. My order for materials have arrived . I have no idea where we are going to store it all but cant wait to use ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Sorry for the lack of blog posts this week we have been extra busy making lots of new products ready for us to sell . Products include ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Special occasion bear is here.. he makes a perfect gift for anyone who has something to celebrate from birthdays, graduations, anniversaries ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
We would like you to meet the bear who loves to celebrate special occasions, we are currently working on him and cant wait for him to join ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
I love Patchworking and after this i am sure you will too ... Patchwork is a great way to use up your scrap pieces of fabric nothing has ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Meet Looby Loo this is about our journey in to the rag doll world. We had a lot of fun making this doll she was our first and not the ...
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Hello everyone Welcome to our first blog post. We are very excited for you to see what we are doing and whats coming up next for K and ...
Southport, Merseyside
Not long to go now till we get underway with our 2020 events, with our first trip of the year to Gordale Garden Centre on the Wirral. ...
Blackpool, Lancashire
I am so pleased to announce the arrival of my new ladies fragrance range, Carramea, Goddess and Siren. We have three fabulous and distinct ...
Southport, Merseyside
We are holding a Christmas Craft and Gift Extravaganza at the University of Bolton Stadium ( formerley Macron). Its on Sunday 20th October ...
Wirral, Merseyside
Semi-precious healing stones and crystals such as quarts, amethyst and opals have been used all over the world for healing , in one method ...
Wirral, Merseyside
Beautiful, handmade jewellery made for all occasions, you can choose your colour selection of beads , healing stones , glass beads, sea ...
Preston, Lancashire
We will be at the Clitheroe Craft Fair this Saturday, a first for us and we are really looking forward to it. We will have some new products ...
Southport, Merseyside
Bank Holiday Weekend 4th - 6th May we are holding a Craft Gift and Family Day at Capesthorne Hall which is a beautiful setting in Cheshire. ...
(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.