Come & visit me & other Rural Crafts Makers at this good old fashioned Country Fair. Ill be there showing a selection of my furniture & ornamental crafts, & most likely demonstrating the making of my Gypsy Flowers. It's a great fun day out, with a healthy dose of silliness such as the egg & spoon race. See link to Rusland show website for more details.

Brantwood Trust Stick Chair Making

This is a private group booking - 1 day workshop

My Studio at Grizedale Forest will be open today. Be great to see you.

Dark Skies festival - Intrastellar Art Installation, plus Makers Open Studios, at Grizedale forest

As part of Cumbrias Dark Skies Festival, Grizedale forest have commissioned a Light Art Istallation, 'Intrastellar' which will be illuminated on the 6th November. A guided walk through the forest will lead people to the spectacle. Book your slot by following the link. come early, stay late and enjoy the fringe features of the evening - Artist/Makers open studios (I'll be there, come & say hello, maybe do a bit of xmas shopping), Cafe open late & David Nash exhibition back at the visitor centre.

Grizedale Forest Winter Craft Fest

Grizedale Forest Makers are coming together for the 1st time this year to put on a Festive Winter Fair from their studios on Makers Row. A print maker, potter, basket weaver, rustic furniture maker, musical instrument maker & painter of giant plant pots, will be displaying their specialist crafts plus christmas themed gifts & decorations for sale. Expect: Original, local, sustainable crafts- perfect for pressies- festive craft making, mulled wine & mince pies, music, Christmas trees for sale.