5 Favourites from Laura Wasley at Craft Festival Bovey Tracey

May 16, 2026

Hello! 

I hope this finds you well. 

With only 4 Weeks until Craft Festival Bovey Tracey, we asked Laura Wasley, CEO of our very good friends, MAKE Southwest to choose her 5 Favourites from this year’s line up. 

Book Your Tickets and workshops here.

*Please note the workshops are running low on availability. 

You can also buy your tickets in advance at Make Southwest in Bovey Tracey. ⁠

Look forward to meeting you at Bovey. Keep scrolling to read Laura’s 5 Favourites.

Making space to make.

Handwoven baskets and vessels, celebrating both the historical and traditional elements of basket making and exploring contemporary interpretations of basketry.⁠

Alex Finberg

Alex is a traditional craftsman based in South Devon, using age old techniques to carve wood into beautiful functional woodenware from wind fallen and sustainably felled trees.⁠

Jodie Crook-Giles Ceramics

Hand thrown tableware using stoneware clay, makes her own glazes, and fires in an electric kiln to 1270.⁠

Dennis Blatchley Ceramics

Slip cast terracotta tableware, from large storage jars to small condiment bowls, as well as lidded serving dishes, bowls, plates, beakers and jugs, all in a range of colours, with a distinct matt finish.⁠

Studio Arvor

Studio Arvor designs and hand-crafts furniture and home accessories from their Cornish studio and workshop using plant-based, responsibly-sourced materials with non-toxic finishes. ⁠

June 12-14th 2026.

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