Keith Pettit - Wood Engraver (and friend of the fair)

This year Keith will not be at the fair as he's mega busy with his own event on Fisher St, but he has very kindly (and generously) offered to still support us at Artists and Makers by donating 10% of all his sales on the day to Artists and Makers! which we are incredibly grateful for : ) 

read on to find out more from Keith about who will be there...

"We had such an amazing time at Fisher Street during Artwave this year (as well as having enormous fun, we also came in the top three of the public vote for Artwave's 'Favorite Venue'). We've decided to open it as a Christmas Shop.

Lewes based, award winning jeweller Phoebe Sherwood and I will be joined by Eloise Nash a West Sussex based ceramicist who exhibited with me at the Hive during Artwave '15. Her beautiful, delicate ceramics are all inspired by english summer meadows.

And also joining us at our Christmas shop is Wolfram Löhr. Hove based Wolram produces sharp designs in leather accessories with an obvious passion for his craft.

We are all delighted to announce that our shop will be supporting the Artist and Makers Fair at the Town Hall on Saturday 3rd of December - with 10% of all sales going to support the Friends Of Western Road School. So do drop in during your visit to the incredible Artist and Makers fair next door, at the Town Hall.

You can meet all of us at our launch on the night of Lewes Late Night Shopping - Thursday 1st December 6pm to 9pm. I shall be there working on my latest wood engraving - the Adana printing press will be set up for young - and the not so young to have a go on - to produce you very own print.

Our shop will be open daily from the 1st of December 10 until 4.30 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

We really look forward to meeting you at our shop during December!"

AURICULA - Hand crafted jewellery

Natasha Caughey designs and creates elegant, timeless jewellery inspired by the shapes, colours and texture of gemstones and freshwater pearls. These stones are hand-selected on her trips to China and India, and she is especially drawn to stones with unusual cuts and tones. 

Each piece of jewellery is hand-crafted, and you can find pieces to suit any occasion, from a chunky bold statement necklace to exquisitely delicate items. 

Natasha founded the company, Auricula, in 2006 after working for five years as a jewellery buyer and designer in central London.

www.auricula.co.uk

Kathy Laird - Ceramic Artist

I am a ceramic artist based in Brighton. I studied at Aberdeen Art College but have been making pots in my Brighton studio since 2001.

I like to use my love of plants and trees as influences for my work and have recently been really inspired by our feathered friends and I'm creating robins and seagulls for the Lewes Artists and Makers Fair There will be an assortment of Christmas decorations and affordable unique hand made gift ideas in porcelain and stoneware.

To find out more visit : 
http://www.kathylaird.co.uk/ceramics

Julie El French - Artist

Julie El French

Using the sewing machine as a tool for continuous line drawing, my work explores

movement and texture with often unpredictable outcomes, which have been likened to

ink illustration.

My current work has a focus on the wild side of nature and dance, each piece is unique and one off. 

The speed and capricious nature of the sewing machine, when used in this unconventional way reflects characteristics of the subjects. 

Using reclaimed fabric, paper and handmade felt opens new opportunities to discover how the stitched marks respond to different surfaces, pulling or embossing a piece of work in sympathy with the surface.

Threads are purposely left loose over or around the image to allow the illusion of more depth and movement.

Clare Beaton - Childrens Book Illustrator

Clare Beaton is an illustrator working in fabric and paper collage. She mainly works as a children's book illustrator but has also produced greetings cards, posters, prints and a variety of other products designed and illustrated by her. Original artwork is for sale and viewing!

To find out more about Clare and her work go to her website

www.clarebeaton.com

Clare Buckle - Illustrator and Screen Printer

Clare Buckle’s striking graphic images explore the shapes and structures of industrial and urban spaces including power stations, storage sheds and processing and distribution units.  She is particularly interested in places where access is denied, allowing an interplay between observed exterior and imagined interior.   Her screen prints employ block colour with a photographic layer providing a level of ‘reality’ that is sometimes more, sometimes less distinct, allowing the viewer to invent the interior space in their own mind.

Clare studied Illustration at the Royal College of Art, and has worked as an artist and illustrator since graduating.

www.clarebuckle.com 

Leigh Hodgkinson - Wonky Button

Leigh Hodgkinson graduated from the University of Hull in 1998 with a first in graphic design and went on to study Animation Direction at the National Film and Television School. Leigh has worked in the animation industry since then making award winning animated short films amongst other more commercial projects.

Leigh is passionate about writing, illustrating and making things. Since 2008 she has created a gaggle of picture books (published by Orchard, Nosy Crow and Bloomsbury) which have been translated into many languages around the world.

Leigh also likes to design and make things for her Wonkybutton online shop and is quite terrible at relaxing. She writes a diary every day and likes swimming, stripes and buttons. She is not so keen on slugs, tidying or parking.

She is currently art-directing an exciting new animated pre-school television show "Tolibob" for Cbeebies which is due to hit the screens early 2017. She co-created the show with her husband Steve Smith (of Beakus).

www.wonkybutton.com

Only 6 (and a half!) weeks to go eek!

We will be showcasing our fabulous artists' work over the course of the next few weeks. And to whet your appetite we'll start with the lovely Betty Shek.

Betty creates felt arts, she is a button and up-cycled jewellery artist.

she creates all her pieces with her original designs and free form embroidery technique for each individual piece. She uses vintage buttons and upcycled elements for her one-of-a-kind jewelry. 

 To see more of Betty's work go to:

https://folksy.com/shops/designedbybettyshek

Registration is now open for our 2016 fair

We are super excited to announce that applications are now being taken for our 2016 fair! click here on eventbrite and you will be taken directly to the registration page for this years fair. The fair will take place at the Town Hall Lewes on Sat 3rd December.

We have also launched a new Facebook Business Page for this year. You can find us at https://facebook.com/artistsandmakerslewes please like us and share and we'll keep you informed of all that's happening!

MADE BRIGHTON – Two for One Ticket Offer

Our friends at MADE Brighton are offering Artists & Makers supporters a special deal on tickets for the Brighton art and craft fair.

MADE is a high quality, contemporary craft and design event, held in the beautiful Dome Corn Exchange in the heart of Brighton. The fair attracts over 5500 visitors, many of whom return year on year to delight in the originality and quality of work across all disciplines.  MADE BRIGHTON showcases over 100 makers and designers; from unique glassware to luxurious textiles, functional ceramics to dazzling jewellery, and tailor made clothing to quirky accessories, there is something for everyone. The fair provides the perfect opportunity to Christmas shop for unique gifts. Work is priced between £20 and £1500.

A café will provide a place for visitors to relax and take refreshment and contemplate purchases.

To receive a 2 for the price of 1 ticket for MADE BRIGHTON, please complete the form here http://eepurl.com/nQBp9 before 17  November and a voucher will be sent to you in the post.

MADE BRIGHTON

21^st – 23^rd November, 2014

11.00 – 17.00

Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE

£6.50 on the door.  Children under 14 free

www.brighton-made.co.uk

Artists & Makers 2014 - seasonal new look

We're very happy with our new look for 2014.  As soon as the nights draw in our thoughts turn to Artists & Makers, so look out for our posters around town in the next few weeks.  And put the date in your diary - Saturday 6th December.

Artists & Makers 2014

At last things are stirring in the Artists & Makers cupboard.  The team of dedicated volunteers are getting things moving and we should have some exciting new updates for you in the next couple of weeks.  For now all you need to know is this year's fair is on Saturday 6th December in Lewes town hall, and we are hoping that it will be bigger and more beautiful than ever.

More Pictures from Artists and Makers 2013

So many lovely things to see.

Thank You!

We'd like to say a HUGE thank you to all volunteers who helped out at Artists and Makers 2013 and made it such a great event.
So, to all you lovely people who helped to deliver leaflets, worked on the door, helped out in the cafe, helped in the children's creative area, baked delicious cakes or helped to clear up after the event - thank you!!

Thanks also to all visitors and shoppers who came along today. Your kindness has helped to raise funds to support creativity at Western Road School, and in 2013  Artists and Makers are pleased to contribute to the very worthy playground appeal.

Artists and Makers 2013

What a wonderful day! We had a great turnout at Artists and Makers 2013 and there was a fantastic atmosphere at all of the amazing stalls, cafe and children's creative area. We hope that you enjoyed doing some of your Christmas shopping with us, and managed to find a few items for yourself too.

Here are a few pictures showing some of many items on sale. We're only sorry we can't show images of all of the beautiful stalls.

Thank-you to all of the talented stallholders for putting together such fabulous displays yet again. We hope to see you all again next year.

Auricula Jewellery

We're very pleased that Auricula Jewellery will be joining us again at Artists and Makers this Saturday!
Natasha makes beautiful and unique jewellery at her studio in Ditchling. Have a look at her website: http://auricula.co.uk/ and start writing your shopping list…..

Shopping Guide for Artists & Makers

Here's your guide to the fantastic stalls at the Artists & Makers fair, on Saturday from 10-5 in Lewes Town Hall (Fisher St entrance). 

Look forward to seeing you there.....

Alan Chapman                          Photography
Amy Strike                               Paper Sculpture
Andi Mindel                               Propatria
Angela Evans                            Ceramics
Anna Thompson                        Vases
Bay Heriz Smith                        Ceramics
Becky Belfield                           Magnificent Stanley baby stuff
Caroline Dorling                        Wooden Bowls
Caroline Marshall                      Mini patisserie
Carolyn Trant                            Printmaking
Chloe Edwards                          Spice pastes
Claire Hamilton
Clara Larribeau Wade               Toys/accessories/gifts
Clare Jones                               Upcycled decorations
Daily and Lily                            Sprays and teas
Ed Boxall                                   Prints
Emily Morgan                            Jewellery
Emily Wade                               Rosehip Sussex
Emily Warren                            Papier mache animals
Eric Pearson                              Pottery
Felicity Croydon                        Shambolica
Fiona Kingsbury                        Jewellery
Folly and Glee                           Lampshades
Gail Le Carpentier                     Jewellery
Giles & Sharon Reid                  Lewesian Leather
Hannah Elspeth Marshall           Jewellery
Helen Brown                             Printmaker
Helen Kite (Michelle Porter)      Vintage
Jane Robbins                            Prints
Jess Wilson                               Handprinted Textiles
Johannah Rowland
Jules Asch
Julie French                              Textile Art
Karen Collingwood                    Laser cut jewellery
Kate Iles                                   Lovely boxes and fairy lights
Kate Lulham
Karen Potter/Adele Scantlebury
Karen Smith                             Smiffy's Smalls
Kathie Murphy
Kate Heym                               Patchwork cushions/pencil cases
Keith Pettit                               Printmaker
kirsten Taylor                           Handmade cards/wreaths
Leigh Hodgkinson
Linda Calvert/Jeannie Darton  Ceramic (lights)
Liz Toole                                 Prints
Liz Rose                                  Chairs
Lisa Hamilton

Louise Newton

Lucie Wren

Lydia Crook                            Prints and paper cuts

Mark Ellender

Mark Perryman

Matt Tompsett

Mel Brewer

Mohamed Hamid                     Pottery

Naomi Flowers

Natasha Caughey                    Auricula Jewellery

Nicky Ashford                          Paintings/cards

Patrick Edgeley                       Screenprinted pop art

Pauline Crook                         Textiles/cards

Peter Replastic

Rachel Clark & Jo Lamb

Rod Willis                               Paintings of Cornwall etc

Rowena Park

Sarah Hastings

Sally Goodyer                        Mixed media jewellery

Sally Holmes Mellis

Sally Welchman                     Animal paintings

Samantha Stas

Seemah Austin                      Ceramic mixed media

Solomon Grey                       Kitchen textiles

Sue Lamb

Sue Maulin

Susan Thompson                   ARTBOX

Tanya Gomez

Topsy Jewell                         Handthrown Pottery

Wovenoak

Zoe Jackson                          Illustrator

Window Display in the Tourist Office

The 2013 Artists and Makers Window Display in the Tourist Office!

Keith Pettit

We look forward to Keith Pettit: Designer, signmaker, illustrator, wood engraver, wood & letter carver, sculptor & true craftsman  joining us on Saturday. 

To find out more about Keith's fantastic work take a look at his website and prepare to be impressed!

http://www.keithpettit.co.uk/index.php/blog/item/199-an-introduction-to-wood-engraving

Julie French Textile Art

Artists and Makers are delighted to have Julie French with us this year.

Julie works with textiles using the sewing machine as a tool for continuous line drawing. Her work has been likened to ink illustration, exploring movement and texture with often unpredictable results.
We love her work and think you will too!




https://www.facebook.com/JulieFrenchTextiles