MAKER OF THE DAY
Nerissa Cargill Thompson
My work explores juxtapositions of structure and colour: the contrast of nature and stone; particularly coastal textures depicting the lichens and limpets that envelop eroded rocks. I blend recycled fabrics using an embellishing machine to build up subtle variations in tone and texture; augmented with embroidery to produce my signature textiles.
I explore environmental issues of climate crisis and waste through my textile wall art and soft furnishings using recycled materials and mixed media sculptures cast in plastic packaging with concrete/papercrete. Through my work, I hope to encourage people consider the world around them, its beauty and their responsibility to protect it.
I have a limited number of wall pieces and sculptures ready to buy as I am open to commissions in particular sizes or colourways as this reduces waste. My bespoke textiles are also available to commission for reuphostery projects. I can upcycle an old favourite or source a piece for you or just supply a panel ready to use.
As sustainability is a key concern, to minimise my waste, I developed a range of miniatures and wearable art using my offcuts also cast in plastic waste and a range of decorative items and wrist warmers also made from recycled clothing.
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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.
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Win a Wonderful Trip to West Wales
Hello! To celebrate the return of Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle in September, we have joined forces with some dear friends to bring you a bundle of goodies that brings you a flavour of this utterly gorgeous corner of West Wales. Our friends at Fforest are giving a 2 night stay at the stunningly beautiful Albion Hotel, overlooking the River Teifi and Cardigan Castle. 2 of you can take in the river views and enjoy pizza and drinks at the totally unique, Pizza Tipi.Relax with coffee and cake for 2 at The Albion's cosy bar. The River Teifi is the beating heart of Cardigan and local legend, Dai Crabs will take you on a boat trip down the river through St Dogmaels and out to the edge of the estuary.We'll top this off with 2 weekend tickets to Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle, September 5-7.COMPETITION CLOSES MIDNIGHT JULY 18th.
