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CRAFTS IN THE PEN 2026

Stall Directory

TEXTILES ART

JEN TAYLOR CRAFTS AND FIBRES

Originally a ceramics student, Jen Taylor developed her love of felting after an accidental discovery. She has now been exploring techniques for almost ten years and loves sharing her experience by teaching and providing quality materials and kits.
Jen continues to develop her own work, exhibiting and selling handcrafted items inspired by the beautiful landscape around her, while also offering information and advice.

JEWELLERY

JEWELLERY BY MANDY

Jewellery by Mandy creates handcrafted silver and copper pieces, including custom memorial items made with ashes or fur, personalised jewellery for special occasions, landscape scenes of sentimental places, and a variety of gift-boxed items ready to purchase.

MIXED MEDIA

JITTERBUGS

Sally creates small, one-of-a-kind pieces and characters from vintage components, meticulously recycled and assembled to a high standard. Each piece reflects integrity while evoking whimsical, nostalgic charm. Her work invites curiosity, encouraging you to connect with the stories and history woven into the materials through imaginative design.

SCULPTURE

JO'S LITTLE PEOPLE

Jo designs & makes each figure individually from polymer clay, making each one slightly different & unique. She offers a wide selection of figures, from different dog breeds to wild swimmers. She started her business over 25 years ago, and it has grown alongside her family. Jo works from home, in a converted cow byre on the family farm.

SCULPTURE

JOHN RATTENBURY SCULPTURE

John Rattenbury is a Yorkshire sculptor based near Ilkley. For over fifteen years, he has created beautiful sculptures featuring British wildlife, dogs, figurative pieces, and a range of wall plaques. He makes most of his work using the cold cast bronze method, though some specialist finishes are available. All pieces are handmade and individually finished, making each one unique.

CERAMICS

JUDIT ESZTERGOMI CERAMICS

Judit creates wheel-thrown stoneware tableware using simple forms that serve as canvases for her patterns. She favours carving, scraping, sgraffito, and inlay techniques. Inspired by Hungary’s folk pottery, landscape silhouettes, and meadow grasses swaying in summer winds, her background as a landscape architect enhances her appreciation for intricate details.

PAPER CRAFTS

JUDITH FAVRET PAPERMAKER

Paper making is a passion of theirs. They work with plant fibres and natural dyes to create handmade paper that has a unique texture and colour. They enjoy overseeing the entire process, from collecting the plant, processing it into pulp, dyeing, and pulling a piece of paper. They produce a variety of pieces, including lampshades and pictures depicting the landscapes of Cumbria, as well as jewellery and unusual decorations.

ART

JUDY MUSSELLE ART

Judy is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist based in the Northwest. Her work draws on folklore and fairy tales from around the world, focusing on their otherworldliness, intriguing female protagonists, and enchanted creatures. As well as her original paintings, her work is available as limited-edition prints. Judy also makes hand-painted models and ornaments from high-quality resin, based on characters from her paintings. The artist lovingly finishes each piece, and each one is completely unique.

TEXTILE ART

JUNIPER FOREST EMBROIDERY

Juniper Forest Embroidery is a West Yorkshire-based embroidery studio specialising in botanical-inspired designs. Founded by textile artist Hannah, the brand celebrates slow stitching and our connection to the natural world. She creates hand-embroidered jewellery and bookmarks alongside embroidery kits and wall art. Through her work, Hannah connects with others through a shared appreciation for the mindful craft of hand embroidery.

ART

KAREN TORRS PET PORTRAITS

Karen Torr is a coloured pencil artist specialising in realistic pet and wildlife portraits from her studio in Lancashire. Inspired by a lifelong love of animals, she creates detailed commissioned portraits and original wildlife artwork that capture character, beauty, and emotion. Since becoming self-employed in 2016, Karen has built Karen Torr’s Pet Portraits into a heartfelt collection of original art, giclée prints, fine art cards, and other artwork products.

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TEXTILES

KATH HEYWOOD DESIGNS

Colourful, stylish, easy-to-wear hand-knit accessories perfect for brightening up your day. Kath has created a collection of hand-knit accessory designs, often inspired by the colour combinations observed in nature. She combines beautiful colours, skilful hand knitting and stylish designs to bring you gorgeous hand-knit scarves, gloves and hats.

WOOD

KNIGHTINGALE CRAFTS

Jamie Andrews's arts and crafts blend the old and new, combining traditional elements with modern ones through materials, imagery, or the tools and skills used. Beautiful and useful, his crafts bridge past and present: modern-day articles made with traditional materials and skills, or traditional items created with modern tools.

GIFTS

LDC

With craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a strong personality, LDC creates funky jewellery and gifts for every occasion. Colourful and quirky, there’s always something different at LDC: from leopard print faux leather earrings to slogan beanie hats to eco-friendly 3D printed toys and everything in between. LDC offers a varied range of gifts made with dollhouse tea sets, Portuguese cork, acrylic, sterling silver, and dried flowers. There’s something for everyone, and it’s all unique.

MIXED MEDIA

LEANNE MURRIN

Leanne Murrin is a mixed-media artist, maker, and surface pattern designer. With a love of vibrant colour and a passion for exploring different mediums, she draws inspiration from nature, local wildlife, and her campervan travels. Bringing her ideas to life in the form of original art, jewellery and homewares, each piece is lovingly handcrafted from initial sketch to final product in her little Yorkshire Dales garden studio.

PAPER CRAFTS

LEGEND HAS IT LINOCUTS

Legend Has It Linocuts artist Nikki creates lino prints for the curious. Themes of the paranormal, folklore and witchcraft are explored through an eclectic mix of imagery and styles, all printed on a beautiful range of handmade papers. From simple small single-layer prints to more complex multilayer and reduction prints, there is something to suit every home and decor style.

ART

LIISA CLARK ART

Liisa Clark’s art highlights overlooked creatures’ beauty and their interconnectedness with nature, inspired by often misunderstood animals like corvids. Using diverse media, including reclaimed objects, she explores nature’s resilience amid human impact. Since 2006, her work has been exhibited across the UK, including projects like MK Gallery’s "A Murder of Crows" and community commissions. Her art emphasizes the importance of all living things and the ongoing relationship between nature and human history.

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