The Artisans in Spring Fair

Today has been COLD a true Winters day. Just when our thoughts turn to Spring........... 

The Artisan's Spring Fair is to be held on Sunday 18th March 2012 at The Woodford Village Hall, Salisbury, Wiiltshire, SP4 6NG from 11-4pm.

When arranging the date of the Spring Fair we hadn't realised that it was Mothering Sunday but on reflection........ what better an excuse to have a browse of lovely things & tea party, with delicious cakes, with family, friends or new folks to meet.
We have all been busy making, baking & squiraling away our precious lovelies for all to enjoy.
The Artisan friends gathered together include:

Sky Blue's knitting which is very creative

John Gustard with his lovely collection of art http://www.johngustard.com/ We are hoping he will be able to run some more workshops with The Artisans in the forthcoming months

Kiss the Book, Jane the English Booklady with her lovely books & kitchenalia etc.

Camelia with interesting textiles, handmade lovelies, vintage items, & for the Spring fair, gardenalia

George Trebinski with wonderful pictures of wildlife. I am biased because I adore his deer pictures. The images can be seen on his website http://www.imagesbytrebinski.co.uk/

Caroline with her handmade jewels, using semi-precious stones

Tanya Wadey with handmade rabbits, hair slides & many more

Imogen with lovely Limited Edition Lino-cut prints produced entirely by hand. Greetings cards of all her designs are also available

Joining us for the first time is Elaine Mairis who has shabby chic, pretty antique & vintage items (furniture, fabric & ornaments) for interior decor

John & Sue's delicious cakes & teas, available all day 

If you are out for lunch.......... or in need of inspiration you will be made most welcome. Heale Garden, Avon Cottage garden (NGS) both in the valley are open. The Bridge & Wheatsheaf are open for lunch (you might need to book beforehand).

Together we look forward to welcoming you to the first taste of spring at the Village Hall, Middle Woodford, Wiltshire, SP4 6NG

A Successful Artisan at Christmas Fair

We had a lovely Artisan at Christmas Fair on Sunday. The day started earlier for some than others....... baking delicious cakes & soup for Sue & John, Sophie of Fading Grace travelled from Dorset in the Fog whilst I only had to make it over the hill & arrived later than planned!
The fog eventually lifted and the sun emerged for half an hour at the latter end of the afternoon. The room buzzed.Visitors were not deterred  by the glum weather & we were all kept busy meeting some lovely folk.

John Gustard with his lovely collection of art http://www.johngustard.com/ We are hoping he will be able to run some more workshops with The Artisans in the summer months.

Camelia now has few Christmas decorations left. They are quicker to sell than to source.
Sky Blue... Anne-Marie's knitting is very creative, her vintage items are a delight too. She will be at the Craft Fair at Antrobus Fair, Amesbury on Saturday 26th November.

Jane the English Booklady with her lovely books & kitchenalia etc. I was very tempted with her Culpepper prints but have little wall space left to display them. Her blog is a treat to visit.

 Caroline enjoyed her first fair with her handmade jewels.


George Treblinski escaped my camera........... but was behind his with wonderful pictures of wildlife. I am biased because I adore his deer pictures. The images can be seen on his website http://www.imagesbytrebinski.co.uk/

Sue & John's cakes were wonderful & the honey yummy on my porridge this morning.
The next Artisans in the Spring Fair will be on Sunday 18th March 2012 at Middle Woodford village hall & lots of workshops are being planned. We wish you an enjoyable Christmas & winter months in front of a warm fire, candles flickering with family & friends.

Artisans at Christmas Fair 20th November 2011

The Artisan Fair at Christmas will be held in Middle Woodford village Hall, Wiltshire, SP4 6NG, on Sunday 20th November 2011 from 11am until 4pm.
Those presenting their treats include:
Blue Sky a selection of handcrafted quirky items including knitted gifts, felted items and sewing.
Camelia with items of interest including gardenalia, linens, fabrics, small furniture, vintage & some handcrafted items.
John Gustard a local artist specialising in portraits, house scenes, who also teaches at art classes.
Fading Grace who has a variety of vintage fabrics, textiles, eiderdowns, quilts, clothing & home accessories.
Teas and delicious cakes by Sue & John. Honey and bee related products including beeswax candles, polish and carved wooden items
Kiss the Book, a selection of rare and interesting book, pottery and lovely objects.
A local photographer who specialises in photographing local scenes.

Artisan Fairs

The Artisan Fairs were set up by a few friends with similar interests; that of appreciation of the Arts & crafts including lovely books, fabric, making and recycling things, art and inspiring places and people. From this basis The Artisan Fairs were born. Currently held four times a year; one for each season, the Artisan Fairs are in village halls in Wiltshire and bring together a group of friends who are keen to share their interests with others. We try to present lovely things either handmade or chosen with care, because we like them too. We hope that you will join us at the fairs and enjoy our teas and delicious cakes.