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MAKER OF THE DAY
Rachel Richardson Textiles
Abstract quilts, wall hangings and textile products.
Rachel is a Designer, Milliner, Maker and Artist born and based in London.
Originally graduating from a Fine Arts degree in Sculpture at Chelsea College of Art, Rachel's path has been creatively varied.
Post degree she studied Millinery at the prestigious Kensington and Chelsea college, winning numerous awards and a position as an Accessories Designer within the retail industry.
Rachel has worked in the fashion industry for over 19 years, designing bags, hats, scarves, gloves and other accessories for numerous brands throughout the Uk and Europe. She won hat designer of the year in 2009 and launched her own bespoke millinery business.
Lockdown gave Rachel the time to explore quilting, specifically improv quilting. These quilts are created without using a pattern, a ruler or rules! This technique really captured her imagination and allowed a creative fluidity to the design process, constantly changing and evolving.
Her inspiration is lead by colour and the element of surprise that comes from this quilting technique. Rachel is interested in the movement that can be created from this 2D art form that also has a practical use and a history steeped in stories, craft and the female perspective.
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The Capital of Craft Podcast with Rosa Harradine
Welcome to Season 5 of The Capital of Craft: Wales Special.
To celebrate the first Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle, it was a real pleasure to interview Rosa Harradine for The Capital of Craft podcast.
Rosa is based in Carmarthen and makes brooms and brushes. We talk about her creative life and how she began making brooms. It's a lovely story and I hope you enjoy listening.
You can meet Rosa and 80 more makers at Craft Festival Wales from September 6-8, 2024 at Cardigan Castle. Rosa is also one of our demonstrators and you can also find her work in the Craft Festival Town Trail, which runds from August 30 to September 20th.
Craft Festival Wales is funded by Arts Council of Wales, Ceredigion County Council and QEST.
www.craftfestival.co.uk/wales
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.
Latest News
5 Favourites from We Are Makers and Other News
With just 2 weeks to go, we asked podcasters and publishers, We Are Makers to choose their 5 Favourites from Craft Festival Wales. You can meet Kate and Jack from We are Makers at Craft Festival Wales and you can listen to their podcast now. Simply google We are Makers podcast. People's Award at Craft Festival WalesOur Festival awards are usually chosen by our sponsors. We would like you to have the oportunity to choose an award. If you book your tickets in advance, you will receive a link to vote at 9am on Sunday September 7th. Simply tell us the name of your favourite stand at we will annouce the winner at Noon. Win a 3 Night Stay in West WalesAfter you have visited Craft Festival Wales, we would love to have your feedback. As a thank you for completing our survey you can enter into a prize draw to win a 3 night, dog friendly, stay for 2 at Wells House, Cilgerran, courtesy of our friends at Ty Annie Holidays.If you buy your tickets in advance you will be sent a link after the event to send us your feedback. You can also give us your details when you attend the Festival. Parking at Craft Fesitval WalesWe have a Free Park and Ride for visitors to Craft Festival Wales, which runs from 9.30am-5pm. Please follow AA Signs and full details are here. DogsWe love our furry friends, but only service animals are permitted in Cardigan Castle during events. Apologies. CLICK HERE for useful information about visiting. The Capital of Craft PodcastTo celebrate Craft Festival Wales we have launched a new season of The Capital of Craft. You can listen to be conversation with Head of the National Woollen Museum, Ann Whittall, now. Read on for Kate and Jack's 5 Favourites and see you in Cardigan.
