Great Northen Contemporary Craft Fair 2009

On Friday me and the boy went along to Spinningfields in Manchester to visit the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. I was so impressed with the amount of talent and wanted to share some of my favourites with you.

Louise Gardiner



This was my absolute favorite piece from the whole show it was stunning, so much work had gone into it, the use of colour and stitch was amazing check out her website to view more of her beautiful work.


Hannah Nunn



I love Hannah Nunn's paper cut lighting with images inspired by nature, she also runs Radiance a beautiful lighting shop in Hebden Bridge which also sells lovely handmade gifts by a variety of talented designer/makers. You can also catch up with Hannah on her blog.


Linzi Ramsden



Linzi Ramsden makes beautiful ceramic vessels, each individually handcrafted and inspired by natural forms. Her pieces look stunning alone or used in groups, different vessels can sit together as they are shaped so that they fit together side by side. You can visit her Studio at Manchester Craft & Design Centre.


Elie Evans



Ellie Evans uses the traditional craft of hand embroidery in particular cross stitch mixing it with digital print to give a contemporary look, making gorgeous items such as pin cushions, badges and purses. She also takes commissions to make beautiful artifact keepsakes.


Ruth Green





Ruth Green produces lovely hand screen printed images, using flat colour and pattern detail to create stylized whimsical birds, foxes and fruit.


Elaine Hughes




Elaine Hughes uses fabric and vintage ephemera to make one off collages which she then stitches and draws into making quirky scenes playing with humor and language.

As I said there was a lot of talent there, these I have mentioned are just my personal favorites but you can visit the GNCCF website to view the full exhibitor list.