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We have spent 21 years creating some of the most beautiful craft festivals in Europe. Along the way, we have gathered a loyal and knowledgeable audience of followers that love and appreciate skilfully, handmade objects. We want to connect our audience with a curated collection of the finest makers, regardless of where they are based.

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MAKER OF THE DAY

Julia Clarke

I create abstract sculpture using ceramics, willow and other found or recycled materials.
I make small scale sculpture for domestic use, as well as larger work for commissions for both private and public spaces. I also teach and run workshops.
My work comes from a place of having to make, ‘like breathing I’ve always needed to make…be tactile, touch, and create in 3D”. I have always been fascinated by the spaces between things, shapes and form, scale, texture, materials and the physical process of making. Inspired by experimenting with materials to try and make something that feels right!
Sculpture is the language I use to communicate, to feel connection with others.
I sell work at open studios, craft fairs and galleries, as well as online. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

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    The Capital of Craft Podcast with Cathryn Gwynn

    Craft Festival Wales Special

    I met Cathryn Gwynn at her home studio in Cilgerran, a village near Cardigan in West Wales. 

    Her early life in Cardiff led her to a career in writing, editing and finally teaching at Preseli School. She later began an access course in art, leading to a degree in Textiles from Carmarthen School of Art in 2020.

    Text, texture and textile: three words which reflect sher practice as a mixed-media artist. She is drawn to thread, pen, ink and paper and work somewhere on the cusp of these materials.

    Cathryn Wynn will be giving an illustrated talk about her work at The Capital of Craft at Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle. 

    Her work is part of an exhibition of 8 important Welsh makers at Canfas Gallery in Cardigan. Woven, curated by Suzi Park from Cambrian Wool, runs from September 5-October 5th. 

    Craft Festival Wales September 5-7, 2025

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    Award Winning Festivals

    Since 2003 we have run multi-award winning Festivals in Bovey Tracey, Devon, Cardigan and Cheltenham. In June, we host the UK's best loved and finest contemporary Craft Festival in Bovey Tracey featuring over 200 curated makers. Hosted in idyllic parkland on the edge of Dartmoor. Complimented by an dazzling number of workshops, demonstrations, masterclasses, talks, family activities, street theatre, live music and feasting! In March we head to the beautiful Regency town of Cheltenham, presenting 100 makers at Craft Festival at the Town Hall. In September we will be hosting our first Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle.

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    StartUP at Craft Festival Bovey Tracey

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    StartUP at Craft Festival Bovey Tracey

    We are just 5 weeks away from this fabulous show.Our StartUP makers this year are of exceptional quality and we can't wait to see their work. There is a real mix of mediums from ceramics, paper and print, textiles, precious jewellery, leather, furtiture and wood. You are in for a real treat!Burnt orange and mustard yellow are very popular at the moment and here are a selection of our StartUP makers who are using these glorious colours. Book Your Tickets and workshops hereYou can also sign up to volunteer now, keep scrolling for details.Look forward to meeting you at Bovey. 

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