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We have spent 22 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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Tucana Ceramics

Since moving back to the Southwest of England after living in Australia, my work evolved to reflect the rugged, ever-changing landscape of Cornwall.

Inspired by the mineral-rich earth, I create large hand-built, ceramic vessels. Sculptural in form, a playful balance of shapes reminiscent of those formed by the erosion of the ocean. Each barrel-fired with locally foraged seaweed and driftwood, the clay grogged with sand from nearby coves and finished with copper - a nod to Cornwalls industrial mining heritage.

Through the traditional firing process, the foraged items come full circle, embedding a colour palette and finish that reflects their own small piece of history within the landscape.

After studying at Somerset College of Arts and Technology, I spent 15 years working as a Brand Designer before retraining in Ceramics at Sydney TAFE. Every element of my work tells a story. From the stacked forms of my pieces and the materials I use, to the name TUCANA itself - one of the brightest globular clusters in the sky, inspired by the many nights spent feeding the barrel in the darkness. I am a member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen, and recently won an award for Outstanding Innovation in Craft and Design.

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    The Capital of Craft Podcast with Ami Pepper

    The Capital of Craft Podcast

    Craft Festival Wales Season 2026

    Craft Festival Director, Sarah James MBE, met jeweller, Ami Pepper in her workshop / atelier in Newport to talk about her work, her family background and her approach to developing her jewellery collections. We also talked about what she is looking forward to at Craft Festival Wales 2026.

    Ami Pepper Jewellery

    Meet Ami at Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle from September 11-13th 2026.

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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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