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MAKER OF THE DAY

Ashi Marwaha

After graduating from Machester Metropolitan University, I set up business on a full time basis in 2005. I started with IJL and Inhorgenta trade fairs, which led to exhibition opportunities and also selling my work through galleries both in the UK nad abroad. I was lucky enough to be selected for a 3 month residency in Sydney which opened new opportunities and led my work in a different direction. I've been part of 2 trade missions to Paris and Japan. I've also taken part in various fairs ins Bovey Tracey, GNCCF and Welbeck Winter Market. In the last 6yrs I had a bit of a sabbatical dues to eye issues, though I still took part in a couple of fairs a year. But after getting the all clear from my consultant, I am now back working to build up my business again.

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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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