Working with People with a Passion for Craft

Together, We are Stronger

Our Craft Community is built on a foundation of partnership, support and mutual respect. We are drawn to organisations and individuals that share our passion for making and collaboration. One of those people is writer, editor and curator, Natasha Goodfellow who we have worked with for many years, from when she was deputy editor of Homes & Antiques and now as a freelance writer for top titles, like Garden’s Illustrated and Elle Decoration. Natasha has also worked in event production and is launching her latest project at the Garden Museum, Super Nature, at the end of March. We asked Natasha to choose her five favourites from Craft Festival Cheltenham.

John Bloor Print Designs

John was a graphic designer before he moved into print making and it shows in his dynamic compositions and innovative use of colour. To me, his work feels modern as well as faintly nostalgic, and I can’t imagine I’d ever tire of looking at it.

TKJ Ceramics

Tom Knowles jackson makes robust, textured stoneware coupled with luscious, rich glazes that just cry out to be touched – especially when they’re allowed to drip down the vessels like thick chocolate sauce.

Janine Partington

I’m a long-standing fan of Janine’s enamel work and her new leather pieces are every bit as good. Vibrant, abstract and beautifully coloured, they’re mesmerising.

Elizabeth Shorrock

Elizabeth takes old books found in secondhand shops and rebinds and frames them, section by section, in old type cases. In the process, she gives them a new lease of life, transforming them into works of art that echo their original theme.

Rhian Wyman

I love a good blanket and Rhian Wyman’s are some of the most attractive I’ve seen. Entirely made by hand bar the washing process (which involves her feet in a traditional stomping technique), every single one is unique.

Natasha Goodfellow is a writer, editor and curator of Super Nature, London’s newest art fair inspired by plants.

Workshops at Craft Festival Cheltenham

Want to learn something new? A trip to Craft Festival, wouldn't be complete without having a go at making yourself. The Gloucestershire Guild and New Brewery Arts have put together a tasty timetable of two hour workshops. Enjoy jewellery making, book binding, porcelain pottery, screen printing and more. Space is strictly limited and advance booking is essential BOOK YOUR WORKSHOPS NOW

Join the Team at Craft Festival Cheltenham

We need a small army of volunteers to help power our Craft Festivals. If you love craft, enjoy working in a team and having fun, we'd love to here from you. Roles include Front of House, setting up duties, assisting the children's workshops, stewarding and Being Really Friendly! CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Preparing to Sell

Are you a Maker who wants to sell more? Want to conquer Instagram? Want to plan a Marketing Campaign? Want to write a press release and approach the press but don't know where to start? Want tips on how to sell directly to the public? 

Join us at Preparing to Sell on Tuesday March 3rd at Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter for a fun and friendly day of business and marketing advice. We will be joined by Craft Festival Director, Sarah James, Craft Festival Press Officer, Fran Moorhouse and Dr Kate Strasdin, Lecturer and Fashion Historian, curator and writer with over 119K followers on Instagram. CLICK HERE TO BOOK PREPARING TO SELL

BOOK YOUR CRAFT FESTIVAL TICKETS HERE

WIN DINNER AT THE IVY & TICKETS TO CRAFT FESTIVAL CHELTENHAM

Just a short walk from Cheltenham Town Hall, you can Win Dinner up to the value of £150 at The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Cheltenham and a Pair of Weekend Tickets to Craft Festival Cheltenham. To enter our very tempting competition, please CLICK HERE