Welcome to Find a Maker

We have spent 20 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 skillfully, 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

Laconic

Laconic; to express using few or little words. Established by jewellery designer and craftswoman Lindsay Forbes, to encourage you to embrace the true nature and power of jewellery; express yourself and tell your story through the act of wearing jewels.

Crafted in small batches, using traditional Goldsmithing techniques. There is careful consideration to each piece with a responsible mindset on where the materials are sourced and how the piece is crafted. Inspired by travel and my own Scottish heritage, designs are influenced by the symbolism, myths and storytelling Scotland is famed for.

As a British jewellery designer, each piece I make tells a story designed to help you express your true self; to bring confidence, positivity and strength when you need reminding.

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    The Capital of Craft Podcast with Sue Pryke

    Recorded Live at Craft Festival Cheltenham March 2023

    The Capital of Craft Podcast with Sue Pryke

    Sue Pryke is an award winning homeware designer and ceramicist with over three decades of experience.

    Sue talks with me, Sarah James from Craft Festival and Find a Maker infront of a live audience at Craft Festival Cheltenham at the Town Hall in March 2023. Sound qaulity reflects a live setting.

    We talk about Sue’s work and her new book, Design and Create Contemporary Tableware, which is co-authored by Linda Bloomfield.

    She has a wealth of experience lecturing, delivering design in both consultancy, production and in-house roles, to international and High Street retailers and restaurants including IKEA and Marks & Spencer and The Newt. She was awarded the Homes & Gardens Ceramic & Glass Designer Award in 2014 and was a judge on Season 3 of The Great Pottery Throwdown. In recent years, Sue has concentrated on studio production of her own ranges, selling these directly at trade and public specialist craft events.

    You can meet Sue Pryke at Craft Festival Bovey Tracey from June 9-11, 2023.

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    Award Winning Festivals

    Since 2003 we have run multi-award winning Festivals in Bovey Tracey, Devon, Cardiff 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 and November we head to the beautiful Regency town of Cheltenham, presenting 100 makers at Craft Festival at the Town Hall. 

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    This Weekend in Cheltenham

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    This Weekend in Cheltenham

     Craft Festival Cheltenham Opens on Friday November 19th⁠⁠A very warm and festive welcome awaits you and all the family as we open the doors of Cheltenham Town Hall at 10am on Friday. Over 3 days, meet 100 makers, enjoy craft demonstrations, free children's activities, workshops and discover the beautiful town of Cheltenham. This year has been such a challenge in so many ways and I admire everybusiness taking part this weekend, working furiously, with great passion, to present unique gifts for you to enjoy. 

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