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Arts and crafts in Nottinghamshire

(including Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, Nottingham and Rushcliffe ) is in the East Midlands of England. It has a population of around 997,000 and covers approximately 244,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire

County flag of NottinghamshireNottinghamshire is famous for its association with the legend of Robin Hood, which helps to attract many tourists each year to locations such as Sherwood Forest. Nottingham is the county town and the cities attractions include Nottingham Castle Museum, which was built during the 17th century on the site of the earlier Medieval castle. It hosts a range of cultural events and along with artefacts from local history, displays collections of clothing, British and European paintings, glass, ceramics and silver. The Harley Gallery in Worksop houses a collection of artworks from previous centuries, as well as hosting events and exhibitions of work created by contemporary artists and craft makers. Performing arts venues in Nottinghamshire include the Nottingham Playhouse, Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham and the Lakeside Arts Centre, which has also hosted arts and crafts exhibitions and workshops.

Set among hundreds of acres of picturesque parkland and gardens, Wollaton Hall is an Elizabethan mansion built during the sixteenth century. It is also the location for the Nottingham Natural History Museum, the cities Industrial Museum and the Yard Gallery, where art exhibitions are held. Visitors to the Framework Knitters Museum can see cottages and workshops which have been restored to show how textile workers would have lived and worked during previous centuries. There are demonstrations of Victorian knitting machinery and a collection of knitted items on show. Other attractions in Nottinghamshire include Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre, Upton Hall, which has a collection of antique clocks and watches, Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery, the ruins of Newark Castle, Southwell Minster and the Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Pic n Mix

Pic n Mix

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

hand made/ painted unique cards and gifts for loved ones. New additions are a selection ...

Cams Wooden Crafts

Cams Wooden Crafts

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I am single maker where I create myselves with passion, where I create from the heart, ...

Fashionqueenli Gems

Fashionqueenli Gems

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

My career as an academic at a University Business School has enhanced my detailed professional ...

Djazzga

Djazzga

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I have a few years of experience (I have graduated Artist High School in Zamosc and University ...

handcrafted soap

handcrafted soap

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We specialise in the manufacture handmade soaps, bath bombs, bath salts, melts, bath ...

Wilfreds Pegs

Wilfreds Pegs

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Hey, Im Ame, I started Wilfreds Pegs in 2020, after having my newborn baby Wilfred, ...

loodels doodles arts and crafts

loodels doodles arts and crafts

Selston, Nottinghamshire

This is my hobby that I share with my beautiful daughter but would love to make it a ...

Gifts that resinate

Gifts that resinate

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I hand make a wide variety of bespoke crystal jewellery and resin gifts. All crafting ...

Alyson Philbin Mizzle Home Fragrances

Alyson Philbin Mizzle Home Fragrances

Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

I started making wax melts approx a year ago due to having to retire from my career early ...

Heartfelt Knits

Heartfelt Knits

Brinsley, Nottinghamshire

I knit all sorts of dolls, teddies and animals I also knit Doorstops and T Cosies. I ...

Pour Vous

Pour Vous

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Hi my name is Charlotte and I started my small business Pour Vous during lockdown. Art ...

Karen Adam Pet Portraits

Karen Adam Pet Portraits

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I take commissions for pet portraits done mostly in pastel on velour which is just perfect ...

Waney Grain

Waney Grain

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We are Karen and Nick Titmus from Waney Grain Artisan Woodworks. We’re a husband and ...

Bertie Sweedlepipe Bears

Bertie Sweedlepipe Bears

Newark, Nottinghamshire

Collectable hand made one of a kind teddy bears and soft sculpture whimsical type creatures, ...

Karenwake

Karenwake

Bestwood village, Nottinghamshire

Hello My name is Karen I have just started my Embroidery Business, working from home, ...

shapeandshade photography

shapeandshade photography

Sandiacre, Nottinghamshire

A lifelong, Derbyshire based, specialist photographer producing high quality Limited ...

Stuart Curry

Stuart Curry

Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

I am a home Potter from Nottinghamshire. I mainly concentrate on saggar firing and raku, ...

Mason Melts

Mason Melts

Warsop, Nottinghamshire

I am a wax melter and candle maker. All home made and local sourced products

Alex Williamson

Alex Williamson

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I am a jewellery designer from Nottingham who studied Jewellery and Silversmithing in ...

Creative Interiors

Creative Interiors

Beeston, Nottinghamshire

I believe in form, function and beauty when designing and creating unique objects to ...

Amy Bailey Design

Amy Bailey Design

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I design and create beautiful premium wedding stationery and other stationery goods such ...

Bs

Bs

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Hand-made items including necklaces, bracelets, ear-rings and cuff links as well as cards ...

Lilypad

Lilypad

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

I make unique pieces of handmade jewellery, using Sterling Silver, Murano glass and Harris ...

Yana natural skincare

Yana natural skincare

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

A small business that Im thrilled to have finally got off the ground! Yana Natural Skincare ...

A Glass and A Craft

A Glass and A Craft

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

At A Glass and A Craft I hand make Personalised Embroidered gifts which can be treasured ...

January Norway Ceramics

January Norway Ceramics

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I am a full time ceramicist making functional and decorative wares in my studio in the ...

Book Crazy Mummy

Book Crazy Mummy

Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

If you are looking for the right Usborne book for your child, there are lots of ways ...

TikkaDeBoo keepsakes

TikkaDeBoo keepsakes

Whitwell, Nottinghamshire

i have always been an avid crafter, trying numerous crafts over the years.Earlier in ...

Wilson Family Images Landscape Photography Prints

Exhibitor

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

As an avid fan of the Peak District and surrounding areas, I spend many hours taking ...

The Olive Tree Soap Company

The Olive Tree Soap Company

Newark, Nottinghamshire

Welcome to The Olive Tree Soap Company, Our ethos is simple to provide chemically free ...

Becjoy Glass

Becjoy Glass

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I make beautiful handcrafted, unique kiln formed glass for people to enjoy. I make a ...

Celestial Jewellery UK

Celestial Jewellery UK

Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

Our passion is gemstones—their history, uniqueness, and the various meanings they hold ...

EVOKE VISUAL CREATIVE STUDIO

EVOKE VISUAL CREATIVE STUDIO

Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Evoke Visual Creative Studio is the trading name of myself Sarah Taffe, a Creative Designer ...

Elenis Clay creations

Elenis Clay creations

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

I use high quality products to make and sell handmade and bespoke earrings in variety ...

HettieMaekes

HettieMaekes

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

My small business venture is focused on creating cute crochet creatures that will bring ...

Candle and Coaster

Candle and Coaster

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We create gorgeously fragrance products for the home with handmade wooden coasters, created ...


Arthur Henry Knighton Hammond

(Born 1875 in Arnold in Nottinghamshire), Painting

Arthur Henry Knighton-Hammond, British artist, painted industrial scenes and society portraits.

William Nicholson

(Born 1872 in Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire), Painting

Sir William Nicholson, British artist,was known for his landscapes and portraits and also worked as a wood-engraver and illustrator.

Richard Parkes Bonington

(Born 1802 in Arnold in Nottinghamshire), Painting

Richard Parkes Bonington, English Romantic landscape painter, is best known for his paintings of coastal scenes.