Makers
Highly skilled makers will be on hand to showcase their craftwork and demonstrate the techniques, tools and materials used through workshops and displays.
Jill Swan’s Spoon Academy
Jill Swan has been carving spoons since she acquired a small piece of woodland 8 years ago, and was determined to produce something beautiful from the wood after being told by the forestry commission that her beautiful wild woodland full of maple and beech and oak had no value as it was ‘all just firewood’.…
tatty tess
tatty tess has, from the very beginning, taken inspiration from the magic & nostalgia of childhood books. Tessa’s favourite ’70’s childhood reading matter and illustrations have notably influenced the feel of her designs – the crisp frocks & aprons of Milly Molly Mandy, the flora and fauna of the English countryside described by BB in The Little Grey Men, the delicate colours of…
May Mayor
May Mayor is a young local artist, creating ethical bespoke jewellery and furs from animals using both modern and traditional methods. After being greatly inspired by the Wealden Literary Fest to follow her passion, she now returns in its third year as a maker showcasing her crafts.
Jane Sarre Ceramics
Jane Sarre makes contemporary tableware and servingware thrown in white stoneware. Her designs are inspired by family traditions. They utilise a considered design grammar of clean-lined clarity, articulated forms, proportion and subtle textures to create functional but fresh pieces. This gives the work standalone character and enables it to frame any meal without upstaging the…
Woodchurch Wine
A family business established in 2009, Woodchurch Vineyard produces exceptional English sparkling wine made from the Champagne grape varieties. All our wines are carefully hand-crafted to perfectly express the characteristics of each individual season. At the festival they will be offering free tastings of award winning sparkling wine made from grapes grown less than a…
Kerry Donati: Etchings and Aquatints
Etchings bring together old techniques and new inspirations. The interaction of copper and ink make every print unique, and every print fresh. Kerry is inspired by using the same techniques that have been used for hundreds of years: preparing the plate, melting the ground, etching with acid, and printing with a nineteenth century mangle. Using…
Weald of Kent Protection Society
WKPS is a non-political environmental pressure group, registered charity 261992. Their three principal aims are: To protect and enhance the character and environment of the Wealden towns, villages and countryside To safeguard the amenities of the Weald of Kent To cultivate a wider interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of…
Libby Everett Jewellery
Elizabeth creates and hand makes jewellery from her workshop in Kent. She uses gemstones and precious metals in her designs. Her collections are often inspired by her love of the sea, ancient tales and poetry.
Isabel Turner
Isabel’s work is mainly produced using a combination of watercolour and fineliner. She takes her inspiration from nature, including animals, birds and other natural elements, which she then recreates in her own specific style.
Blue Hen Flowers
Blue Hen Flowers grows scented, seasonal, cottage garden flowers on a smallholding in Benenden, Kent. Sheila is happy to supply buckets of flowers for events or one off bouquets. Delivery is free within a five mile radius of Benenden. Visitors are welcome to come and see what’s growing. Blue Hen Flowers have kindly provided the…
Kent Wildlife Trust
Founded in 1958, Kent Wildlife Trust are a registered charity (number 239992) and the leading conservation organisation covering the whole of Kent and Medway, dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild habitats for everyone to enjoy. Their vision is to ensure that 30% of Kent and Medway – land and sea – is managed to create…
Fable & Base
Fable & Base is a textile studio based in Whitstable, Kent. They provide studio-produced textiles that have been carefully sourced, hand-printed and made locally. Looking to the natural world for inspiration, it is part of their philosophy to take a slower approach to how they produce textiles. At the heart of their work they embrace pattern, shapes and…
Dandelion Time
Dandelion Time works with disadvantaged children with families experiencing serious behavioural and emotional difficulties.
Michael White Rural Courses
Rural courses is run by Michael White deep in the Kent countryside. As one of the premier providers of countryside courses in the south east of England, he offers a unique opportunity for people to learn a wide range of authentic rural skills, in a relaxed environment and beautiful surroundings. Woodland foraging expeditions will be…
Paul Lawrence
Paul Lawrence is a wonderful local craftsman producing beautiful, intricate wood carvings. Head over to his stall to watch his spellbinding work in action as the story of his carvings unfolds before your eyes.
Romney Marsh Wools
Over 130 years of Family Farmers on the Romney Marsh with circa 1,000 indigenous Romney Ewes. Following their annual shearing in June, Romney Marsh Wools take their hand-picked fleeces to traditional UK Weavers who hand process the fleeces into their woollen retails range of throws, cushions, etc. They also have their own brand of lanolin…