North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair

Taking my inspiration from the see, woodlands and hills around us, trying to create a snapshot or feeling of those moments. An essence of place and moment in time.

Karla Pearce draws inspiration from the beautiful landscape of North Wales to create stunning baskets and woven pieces using locally harvested natural materials.

Bird House Press is a kawaii inspired small business that focuses on creating cute, original character illustrations and quality products.

From colourful stickers and sticker sheets to washi tape and notepads, every product is designed to inspire creativity and add a touch of joy and colour to your daily life. Having run Bird House Press for several years, I am relaunching this year with a renewed focus on the stationery products I’ve adored my entire life. As a lifelong stationery lover, I know the joy of finding the perfect sticker or notebook, and I want to share that excitement with others with the products I create with Bird House Press.

I create abstract art using experimental printmaking, letterpress, linocut, fine liner pens, sharpies and marker pens. Each piece is a one-off, hand-drawn design. Based in my Shropshire studio, my work has gained recognition locally and nationally. Inspired by books, libraries, architecture, music, and the rhythmic beat of sound, my intricate compositions reflect a fusion of structure and creativity.

I draw inspiration from books, libraries. Buildings, architecture, people and music.

Bold and bright coastal inspired jewellery made on the Isle of Anglesey. Hand carved from surplus resin (known as Surfite), a by-product of surfboard production. Precious metal elements add structure and form to the pieces.

With an experimental material-led approach Caroline’s work seeks to create conversation around the ideas of sustainability and circular design. By hand carving and shaping the waste resin into beautiful coastal inspired shapes she draws the wearer and observer alike, away from thoughts of the material being disposable and superfluous, and towards the ideas of beauty and rarity within the colour formations of the Surfite.

I have a love of wildlife and nature which I try to recreate in my work. My passion for horse riding and summers spent sailing around the North Wales coast gives me the opportunity to see the wild animals and birds in their natural surroundings.

Designsbymia is run by myself, Mia, from my home studio in South Manchester. I am passionate about traditional silversmithing and goldsmithing. I love to take a rigid piece of metal and make it flow. My work is heavily influenced by the sea which is where I love to spend my time. I use jewellery enamel, brass and gold to inject elements of colour into my work As well as being a maker of nearly 20 years I also teach jewellery making to adults at a non-for-profit college.

I am a photographer and photographic artist exploring the boundaries between tradition and innovation. Working with contemporary, traditional, and alternative photographic processes, I enjoy reimagining established art forms and placing them in conversation with modern media. My practice is a playful yet considered exploration of how past and present can coexist within an image, creating work that challenges perception while celebrating the rich possibilities of photographic expression.

I am a North Wales illustrator, animator and teacher. I am inspired by people, places, objects and the magic and humour of everyday life. I love telling stories though pictures and helping others to do the same.

Eynonymous Designs creates one-of-a-kind, zero-waste textile accessories, handmade journals and whimsical sculptures referencing an imagined world within the woodland and hills surrounding the Dyfi Valley.

I’m a designer and printmaker based in North Wales, producing limited edition, hand-pulled screen and lino prints as well as decorative art inspired by pop-art, punk, fairground, and old-school tattoo styles.

Trained as an illustrator, I’ve spent the last 33 years working as a graphic designer, art-editing, and designing some of the UK’s most iconic custom motorcycle magazines —as well as many other publications.

I returned to printmaking in 2023 as an analogue antidote to my digital workday, but it quickly became a full-time obsession. I aim to keep my process as digital-free as possible. My current works began as small linocuts incorporating typography from a collection antique woodblock letters. I like to carve into soft materials to enhance the unpredictability of the lines, which become more exaggerated when enlarged for screen prints—giving each piece a unique character. Every print is hand-pulled in my studio.

I’m a handweaver and maker with a deep love of traditional textiles and natural materials. I work primarily in wool, with some linen, silk, cotton and mystery fibres – mystery, because most of my materials are sourced from other people’s surplus – mill ends and retiring makers – and I enjoy embracing the creative surprises they generate.

My name’s Ionzy, and I’m a queer and neurodivergent artist from the Llyn Peninsula. I specialise in creating bold and colourful works, often with the focus of queer topics, visibility for disabilities, and celebrating your inner child! I strive to create work that makes people feel seen, heard, and loved, for who they are.

My work is inspired by the natural world, with focuses on stone – the solidity of something created over such epic expanses of time and immense heat, as well as the textures, lines, patterns, and shapes. Abstract Landscapes evoking time and memories, along with a variety of other imagery I’ve been inspired by on my travels in the UK. I’m currently working on a series on Castles, Sheep breeds, and one on Standing Stones.

My images echo my passion for instant photography; by breaking up the frame, asking the viewer to look again and see things differently, contrasting details, zooming out to show scale, place, and landscape.

A self taught metal smith jewellery, who’s influenced by the organic shapes of Antoni Gaudi and the geometric forms of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, to create intentional contemporary minimalist pieces of wearable art using recycled copper, fine and sterling silver, Fordite and semi precious stones, for those who like to make a statement.

Karen Williams’ jewellery collections are intrinsically linked to the sea. Her pieces are inspired
by walks along the beaches of her native Anglesey or precious visits to Bardsey Island. She
draws influence from the tangles of seaweed left at high tide, wind-blown golden marram grass
and exciting natural treasure found along the shoreline. Karen explores their forms and surface
textures through drawing and experimentation in metal, developing designs which she
translates into precious wearable pieces.

Lelalo is a small batch Polymer Clay and resin art brand based in Manchester founded by Leah, a creative maker from Wales. Every piece is created from scratch with Polymer Clay, resin or a combination of both, designed with fun and vibrancy in mind.

Leah is dedicated to making wearable items that spark joy with fusions of colour, texture, shape and sparkle! Items are inspired by nature, fantasy, nostalgia and realism elements to excite emotions and self-expression.

Unique crocheted and needle felted anatomical, microbiological and botanical inspired art, made by hand in North Wales.

Maggie creates a range of baskets inspired by the colours, shapes and patterns of the varied landscape of woods, sea and mountains near her home in Llangoed, Anglesey Ynys Mon.
Her work involves creates a range of baskets both functional and innovative, as well as decorative pieces. She often uses willow and foraged materials (birch, willow bark, alder cones gathered through the seasons) grown in the surrounding areas making her work deeply connected to the local environment. Maggie’s craft is not only about producing beautiful, functional items but also about keeping alive a traditional skill that has been passed down through generations.

As Maggie Magoo Designs, artist Carole Fenwick creates colourful, patterned printed textiles, cards and gifts, inspired by the natural world and folk art.

Based in Shropshire, Mike’s inspiration comes from local landscapes and the natural environment. He is a graphic designer specialising in charity and community projects and works with many environmental organisations.

Oliver utilizes colour, playfulness and humour within his ceramic work. He admires beauty and is inspired by nature, mythology, historical characters, and architectural features.

He likes to bring joy to his work through the use of colour representing optimism and positivity. His work is based around his illustrations on flora, fauna, and caricatures. He enjoys representing facial expressions, a sense of humour that can be projected in his clay pieces with attention to detail that makes a difference. He prefers to create pieces with beauty and style but functional always considering proportions and size.

Oliver represents his illustrations in his pieces creating a fusion of historical and contemporary styles. The pieces are hand built and made from terracotta and stoneware clay, layered with coloured slip, and utilizing the sgraffito technique. His work combines function and decoration to create pieces for interior use.

Lillemor Latham, working under the name of The Crafty Guillemot, creates small batches of wheel-thrown, stoneware ceramics. Inspiration for glaze work draws from the natural landscapes of the coast of Ynys Môn and the mountains of Eryri.

The Moonlit Press creates joyful, pattern-filled homeware to brighten everyday moments. From wool-filled cushions using fleece from our own sheep to design-led tea towels full of colour and charm, everything is lovingly designed in-house and made in small, sustainable batches with creativity at its core.

Gail from The Whale Creative knits beautifully soft cashmere garments and accessories. Each piece is crafted with joy using playful colour combinations that are designed to be worn, enjoyed and treasured.

Based in North Wales, this designer is inspired by her surroundings of the Clwydian Range and the local rugged beaches. A perfect place to design, knit and develop new ideas.

Gail embraces an ethical approach to her designs, using deadstock natural yarns wherever possible. Using colourful yarns to create exciting items that focuses on quality, is always her main objective. This results in each scarf being a one off, an original. These simple yet elegant styles, highlighted with a pop of contrasting colour, have become the signature style for this brand. Gail has also created a range of luxurious cushions. Printed onto velvet, these cushions make a bold statement in any interior.

A fun, colourful mixed media collage artist based in North Wales

100 % Merino Lambswool knitwear in colourful and contemporary blocks and stripes.