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Arts and crafts in Northamptonshire

(including Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Kettering, Northampton, South Northamptonshire and Wellingborough) is in the East Midlands of England. It has a population of around 691,000 and covers approximately 236,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Rutland, Warwickshire

County flag of NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshire has its main council offices in the county town of Northampton, which during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries was a world leader in the production of shoes and other leather goods. This heritage is reflected in the large collection of historic footwear from around the world to be found in Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, which also houses collections of paintings, ceramics, glass and other artefacts of local historical interest. Lamport Hall is a Grade One listed building, with finely decorated and furnished interiors and is set among picturesque gardens. It has served as a venue for a range of events, including arts and crafts fairs, exhibitions and workshops. Performing arts venues in Northamptonshire include the Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering, the Royal and Derngate Theatre in Northampton and The Castle in Wellingborough.

Located in Northampton, 78 Derngate was built during the early 19th century and during the early 20th century the interiors were remodelled by the designer and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. It is the only house in England that Mackintosh was commissioned to design and the property was restored during the early 21st century. There is also a gallery where visitors can purchase contemporary arts and crafts, as well as a calendar of events and exhibitions. Canons Ashby House is a National Trust property and dates back to the 16th century. Inside the house there are impressive Elizabethan wall paintings and fine plasterwork, whilst outside visitors can stroll through the grounds, appreciating the great variety of plants. Other places you might like to visit in Northamptonshire include Althorp House, Cottesbrooke Hall, Wellingborough Museum, Rushton Triangular Lodge, Towcester Museum, Stanwick Lakes, the partly ruined Kirby Hall near Corby and Daventry Country Park.

Owl Studios

Owl Studios

Northampton, Northamptonshire

I am a freelance artist working in pottery, painting and relief printing in my studio ...

HandMade Spoons Wood Sculpture

HandMade Spoons Wood Sculpture

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Hand-carved wooden objects, adorned with traditional folk motifs that are found throughout ...

deosk

deosk

Barnwell, Northamptonshire

Loving what I do! Hello, welcome to deosk. I started selling 2 years ago. My first craft ...

Sage crochet

Sage crochet

Northampton, Northamptonshire

I have been crocheting for the last 6 years and crochet a wide variety of gifts and decorations. ...

Pet Portraits By Jacqueline

Pet Portraits By Jacqueline

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Hi, my name is Jacqueline and I am the owner of Pet Portraits By Jacqueline. I create ...

Eco Whipped Skincare

Eco Whipped Skincare

Long Buckby, Northamptonshire

Eco Whipped Skincare - We are a family business based in Northamptonshire and we truly ...

Whitlock Wooden Designs

Whitlock Wooden Designs

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Hi, my name is John and I started woodworking in 2000. I make handmade fountain pens ...

Mia Creative Design

Mia Creative Design

Northampton, Northamptonshire

My artwork is based on Loughborough University and the towns beautiful landmarks, my ...

Amelia Hemmings Printmaker

Amelia Hemmings Printmaker

Brackley, Northamptonshire

I am a printmaker and I also teach Art and printmaking at a school. My method is carving ...

sandys secrets jewellery

sandys secrets jewellery

Rushden, Northamptonshire

I make semiprecious handmade jewellery this includes wedding jewellery. Chain Maille ...

StanleyCrafts

Exhibitor

Northampton, Northamptonshire

I hand burn log slices, doorstops, signs, boxes… you name it. Everything I make can be ...

The Moon Up Above

The Moon Up Above

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Sculpted Narrative Jewellery designed and created by Nadine based on the natural world. ...

Drk Creations

Drk Creations

Northampton, Northamptonshire

I have always been passionate about sewing my mum taught me from a young age how to ...

T E Bakes

T E Bakes

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Mummy of 2 and have set up a new cake and bake business. Gluten free and vegan options ...

Unique by Kelvin Turner

Unique by Kelvin Turner

Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire

Unique wooden items ranging from hiking poles, candle holders, bird boxes, bird feeding ...

Bubbles with Scent

Bubbles with Scent

Northampton, Northamptonshire

My name is Edyta, and I am the owner of Bubbles with Scent, a proud Northampton-based ...

Little Cloudy

Little Cloudy

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Handmade Childrens busy books, featuring activities and finger puppets, interactive characters ...

LK Creative

LK Creative

Sutton In Ashfield, Northamptonshire

We’re a sister duo from Derbyshire making handmade gifts. We provide items such as wax ...

Soulbox

Soulbox

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

I make Rosarys and Rosary bracelets using a couple of different methods. I do sometimes ...

Sandys secrets made semi precious hand made jewellery

Sandys secrets made semi precious hand made jewellery

Rushden, Northamptonshire

Hand made semi precious wedding projects undertaken tiaras and all items related to weddings. ...

3 Grace Bougie

3 Grace Bougie

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Dedicated to creating unique and high-quality products using Jesmonite and Resin. Our ...

N K Rural CRAFTS

Exhibitor

Daventry, Northamptonshire

Enhance your home and garden with our bespoke, and enchanting, suncatchers and windchimes ...

Cazz Decorative Arts

Cazz Decorative Arts

Northampton, Northamptonshire

I have been creating art and craft for many years, I have two styles of work, printmaking ...

Flicks Crafts

Flicks Crafts

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Hand made and painted, folk art wall plaques on laminated pine. Plaques can be personalised, ...

U DivineDesign U

U DivineDesign U

Kettering, Northamptonshire

I design and crochet Journal Covers and create Gift Boxes and Crochet Kits. I digitally ...

Twinkles Hand Made

Twinkles Hand Made

Towcester, Northamptonshire

Twinkles Hand made is a sole trader craft stall, selling hand made Sterling silver jewellery, ...

Karans Kreations Ashes Jewellery

Karans Kreations Ashes Jewellery

Kettering, Northamptonshire

Karans Kreations was set up in memory of my daughter who sadly passed away, very unexpectedly ...

etui coterie

etui coterie

Kettering, Northamptonshire

We are .... Crafts women who are passionate about having the right tools for the job. ...

IDS Renovation and home solutions

IDS Renovation and home solutions

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Passionate about human relationship and also manual work and other building work, Ingrid ...

PHLAME

PHLAME

Corby, Northamptonshire

At our company, we pride ourselves on crafting candles that are 100 percent handmade. ...

The Feathered Fox

The Feathered Fox

Islip, Northamptonshire

I have always dabbled in arts and crafts, but have recently rediscovered my love of painting ...

Aspen Arora Manifest your aura

Aspen Arora Manifest your aura

Great Billing, Northamptonshire

The Magic Mala experience is Aspen’s primary offering combining her gifts and education ...

michaelas gifts

michaelas gifts

Desborough, Northamptonshire

we have just started up our new venture and are trying to promote it by doing christmas ...

Crofts Crafts

Crofts Crafts

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

My name is Bev and the owner of Crofts Crafts. Polymer clay has been a hobby of mine ...

Studio Paige Art

Studio Paige Art

Daventry, Northamptonshire

My name is Chris Paige, and I am an amateur artist based in Daventry. I grew up in ...

Charlotte Ashman

Charlotte Ashman

Astcote, Northamptonshire

I make linocut prints inspired by the architecture, people and countryside in and around ...


Frank Cadogan Cowpe

(Born 1877 in Wicken in Northamptonshire), Painting

Frank Cowper, British artist, was known for paintings of historic and literary scenes.

Christopher Whitworth Whall

(Born 1849 in Thurning in Northamptonshire), Stained glass

Whall was an independent stained glass designer and maker. He also ran courses at the Central Schools of Arts and Craft plus the Royal College of Art.