Welcome to Find a Maker

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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Legacy by Design

Richard began making furniture over 40 years ago. He originally trained as a scientist (Human genetics) but had a career change some years ago to pursue his passion for furniture. He honed his craftmanship and design skills as part of the Blackhorse workshop collective and set up Legacy by Design in 2019. His designs draw inspiration from art, sculpture and everyday objects to create pieces carefully crafted to show the unique character and feature of the wood.

Richard typically works with wood from locally sourced trees with established provenance including lesser-known wood such as London plane. Each piece is carefully crafted to show the unique character and feature of the wood.

His pieces are usually for the home, including tables, cabinets, bookcases but he will also work on commercial briefs on request.

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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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    Call for Entries Bovey 2026

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    Call for Entries Bovey 2026

    Craft Festival Bovey Tracey 22nd Edition June 12-14, 2026Hello, Join us in June next year and celebrate 22 years as one of the finest craft events in Europe. ⁠Craft Festival Bovey Tracey 2026 will feature 200 selected makers from across the UK with a programme of workshops for all ages, craft demonstrations, talks, cinema, social and wellbeing events, street theatre, live music and great food set in idyllic surroundings on the edge of Dartmoor. Applications are invited from makers working to the highest standards.⁠⁠You make ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, stone, mixed media, leather, recycled materials, printmaking and paper.⁠⁠Your work shows a dedication to quality of making, presentation and originality.⁠We look forward to receiving your application. Best wishes,Sarah James MBECraft Festival Director

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