Alice Brock

Just about everything around her inspires Alice, although her style often leans towards the more fantastical and whimsical, swirls and butterflies adorn many of her pieces. Alice still studies silversmithing at Flux ‘n’ Flame, one of the largest and friendliest independent jewellery schools in the country, and greatly enjoys being able to work alongside fellow silversmiths and continue learning more about her craft. Alice is happy to post internationally, postage will be decided on an individual basis based on the value of the piece and the weight, but we will do our utmost to keep the postage reasonable. To contact Alice please email: ab.jewellery@yahoo.co.uk and you can discover more about her work and view some of her current beautiful pieces for sale at www.ardentargent.co.uk.

Alice will be exhibiting at Sherborne on Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd October and at Dorchester on Saturday 10th December.

Anni Grove

Anni Grove - Ceramic Artist BSC DIP. HE (Art & Design) If you are looking for an original work Anni has the vision to turn your ideas into that special something everybody will adore. Anni specialises in producing bespoke, hand-crafted ceramic animals. Cockerels and Roosters are a popular favourite with Anni's customers.Also ceramic rabbits, cats and dogs. Or perhaps you'd prefer a painting. Anni can produce original paintings or painting taken from photographs. How about a painting for your house? Better still, a painting of your pets or your children. Visit Anni's website at www.annigrove.co.uk to see more examples of her work.

Artigems

I've had a passion for everything arty ever since I can remember and have tried my hand at numerous different media including clay, stone, stained glass, silk screen printing and jewellery making. However, I love to paint and since moving from London to Dorset two years ago. I have produced lots of paintings of my new surroundings. I am inspired by the beautiful coastline and countryside. As well as these paintings my work also includes portraits and still life. I also create using the mediums of sculpture and photography. I studied for a Diploma in Art and Design in the early eighties but consider myself mainly self taught. I am happy to take commissions and work from your photos or disscuss ideas you may have to create a unique original. Please do take a look at my website, www.artigems.co.uk and if you want to get in touch please email me.

Beadazzled

Unique, hand-crafted jewellery by Rose Mayerling using a wide variety of beautiful beads. Jewellery Parties - Browse my wide variety of hand-made jewellery in the company of your friends or colleagues in your home or workplace. Try on different styles and colour mixes of necklaces to find a way to update your personal style. As a thank you for hosting a party, you may choose one item to keep as a free gift. Jewellery Workshops - We are now offering you the chance to have a go and make your own jewellery. Workshops are at least one hour long and everyone will leave with their own hand-made design. Prices are from just £10 per person (min. 5 to a workshop). If you'd like to get creative, please contact Rose for more information. Children's Jewellery Parties - Due to popular demand we are now offering children's jewellery parties in your own home. Prices start from £10 with all beads and equipment supplied by Beadazzled. Lots of fun! Please contact Rose for details.

Blueberry Glass

Here at Blueberry Glass, we know you are going to just love the fused glass we make here - clean, contemporary designs in ocean inspired colours. We've been making glass gifts since 2001 and many people come back to us for their gift ideas, usually they haven't been able to part with their first purchase and need to buy another one! It all started with a fairly small glass kiln, working from a modest workshop and producing a limited number of glass bowls and dishes. Now we have two kilns! With much larger capacity and firing scope, we can now offer a greater range of fused glass gifts. All our glass is designed with function as well as aesthetic beauty in mind - the fusing process means all pieces are fully annealed, giving you the confidence to use your Blueberry Glass as a sumptuous table centrepiece, a fruit bowl or to serve a delicious dessert at a dinner party? As the inspiration for our glass comes from the ocean and given our location on the West Country coastline, this influence clearly shows with our current range and can be found with any new designs we are working on. As well as the product range available here, we also produce individual designer glass for private clients and galleries, from wall hangings and larger bowls, to unique glass window panels and sculptural free-standing pieces. If you would like your own fused glass made to your requirements please contact us to discuss further and please do take a look at our website, www.blueberryglass.co.uk.

Bruce Connell

BRUCE CONNELL's art is hanging in homes all over the world. Having earned a degree in three-dimensional design from Reigate School of Arts and Crafts, early commissions included a church font at Christ the King Church in Salfords, Surrey and a large fibreglass frieze for a school building. He designed a "Lifeboatman" collection box, several of which were used by the independently-financed Clovelly lifeboat in North Devon. He has worked as a portrait artist in Spain from where his work has reached a worldwide audience. Bruce now specialises in figure-work and seascapes. Some of his paintings display almost photographic accuracy, but he has also developed a popular comic-book style of landscape. He's recently been inspired by mountains, and has also been working on a looser technique in nude studies culminating in his latest nude sketches in red. In the last twelve months he has held one-man exhibitions in Lymington, Boscombe, Milford-on-Sea and Highcliffe Castle, Hampshire.

Castle Crafts

I buy a wide selection of glass beads, fresh water pearls and Swarovski Crystal to create colourful pieces of individual jewellery. I also make spiral ropes using different sizes and shapes of beads for a wide variety of designs. You will also find a choice of gifts incorporating beads with crossstitch such as small boxes, lavender bags and hand towels with crossstitch borders.

Cath Coffin

Cath loved to create as a child, learning to knit at four years of age. She has experimented with many different crafts over the years. She started silversmithing over 15 years ago. Due to a move abroad she turned to wire and beads to make jewellery, often incorporating knitting or crochet. She started teaching jewellery making and knitting whilst abroad and has taught for the Adult Learning Service in Dorset. She nows teaches courses and workshops at home, although happy to travel to you for a workshop or party or club event and give demonstrations. Cath enjoys working with different metals and uses copper, bronze, silver and gold plated wires in her work. She sources unusual beads to use in her designs. She makes statement pieces as well as "everyday" wear and is delighted to accept commissions for wedding jewellery including tiaras. Cath has an eye for the unusual and enjoys making unique pieces that will stand the test of time.

Christine Groves

Christine is an Internationally acclaimed artist working from her studio in Wimborne, Dorset. She is best known for her original Teddy Bear portraits, prints and cards. Since 2003 Christine has concentrated on filling her portfolio with commissioned work of dog portraits in watercolour, this has enabled her to publish an exclusive collection of prints and cards which has a very good following.

Clare Simpson

Clare's range of jewellery - All Things Bright and Beautiful - is very extensive and is made using semi-precious stones, glass, shell or pearl beads. Earrings and necklaces are made using silver plated findings but all jewellery can be made using sterling silver findings if required. Many designs will be a one off and all designs can be altered to your personal requirements. Clare enjoys hosting All Things Bright and Beautiful jewellery parties. Clare would be happy to host a party in your home, which is a great way to get friends and family together for a girl's night in. It's a great way to see the interesting range of items that Clare can create for you and, perhaps, an opportunity to design your own piece with Clare on the evening for her to create just for you. Please contact Clare for more details or visit www.claresimpsonjewellery.co.uk

Clive Hagon

Clive Hagon is a professional artist living in Dorset. Working with oil paint on canvass as well as pastel on paper, Clive creates unique, individual paintings that encourage harmony, enhance the experience of the viewer and contribute to their wellbeing. His dynamic, challenging and beautiful depictions of colour are a popular contribution to the holistic art movement and his series of paintings, ‘Colourscapes’, was enthusiastically received earlier this year. Clive seeks to bring his paintings to as wide an audience as possible, so will be exhibiting at The Dorset Art and Craft Show in 2011.

Clive Hagon will be exhibiting at Sherborne on 21st & 22nd October and at Dorchester on 10th December.

Colin Tracy

Fully Focused Photos - Photography by Colin Tracy Although my photography is very eclectic, my main areas of interest are in Fine Art Flower and Plant Photography, Landscape and Nature (specialising in Insects - Damselflies, butterflies, bees, flies etc). I live in and work from Dorchester in Dorset. Consequently l have many local landscapes of this beautiful county. I also have landscapes from elsewhere in the UK and some from abroad. My aim is to engage in my photography in a meditative and contemplative way communicating the essence of my direct experience of what is in front of me to the viewer. I also have a wide range of general stock photos and a Gallery of Greetings Cards. I offer a photographic restoration service of old and damaged photographs. By scanning the old photo I can then work on the image in Photoshop to remove all the scratches, creases, and other blemishes to renew the picture. See my Gallery on my own website for some examples of before and after images I have worked on. As well as being a photographer, I also make furniture and my website shows a gallery of photos of furniture I have made over the last 25 years or so. Commissions in either photography or furniture are welcomed. I hope you enjoy my work and thank you for taking the time to look. Colin

Country Grocer

The Country Grocer offers a true taste of the past, packaged in delightful muslin mini hampers which make perfect presents. Our gifts include a great range of tasty cottage jams and marmalades and flavoursome drinks for you to mix at home. Make a delicious summer drink with our white wine and fruit punch which comes in four muslin sachets to heat with white wine, a little brandy and summer fruits. We also offer mixes for refreshing lemon barley and ginger beer based on recipes handed down through generations. Select from our range or create your own personalised hamper to include the recipients favourite products.

Creative Wave Jewellery

Designer Andrea Frankham-Hughes has a background in fashion, theatrical costuming and retail display. Her work has encompassed many media including textiles, art, photography and jewellery. Her creations have been featured in Harrods, Selfridges and Liberty, and bought by Madonna for her daughter Lourdes. She has designed Jewellery and tiara ranges for Jigsaw, Virgin Bride and esteemed bridesmaid's outfitters Kiss the Frog. She has taught tiara making workshops at the Womborne School of Millinery and for Janey Lashford the Couture Milliner and is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Weymouth College and a guest lecturer at The Milliner Warehouse in Victoria, London. “My work is currently influenced by my home, the beautifully rugged Island of Portland, and its ancient Jurassic seascapes. The quality of light coupled with its unique natural environment are profoundly inspiring.” Professional tiara and jewellery designer Andrea Frankham-Hughes is offering students the unique opportunity of designing and creating their own tiara, jewellery, or beaded flowers in a series of workshops at the Creative Wave Studio. To view details about these workshops, please go to Andrea's Tiara School website at: www.thetiaraschool.com To browse a current catalogue of Andrea's work, please visit: www.cwavejewellery.com

David Brown Pottery

I retired from a full-time teaching post in 1999, in order to concentrate more fully on making my own work. Since then, I have focused on producing a range of simple vessel forms including bowls and vases in matt and textural glazes mainly in turquoise through to mauve colours. Many of my bowls have textural or pierced rims and some have glass melted into the base. In my colours and textures, I am indirectly referring to my long term interest in the sea, coastal rocks, erosion, fossils, shells and coral. I also make a small range of every day practical ware, in a variety of blue and green colours, mainly mugs, jugs, bowls and teapots. I mainly use a pale firing stoneware clay body (B17C from Valentine Clays Ltd. of Stoke on Trent). Occasionally, I use a porcelain clay. My larger, hand (slab or coil) built pieces are made with clay, which I have modified by the addition of sand, grog or grit and occasionally, I have impressed small shards of fired ceramic or glass into the surface. All my work is fired in an electric kiln, first biscuited to 1000C then to cone 8 about 1250C. Please visit my website at www.dbpottery.co.uk to view a wide selection of my work, as well as a short video clip of me throwing a pot.

Dawn Woodward

Dawn Woodward has been designing and making her collection of handmade designer jewellery for the last six years and has built up a young and vibrant business supplying customers across the UK and beyond. Working from her studio in the heart of rural Somerset and specialising in beautiful, handmade, statement piece jewellery, Dawn's collection of unusual and striking jewellery allows customers to express their individuality through their accessories and achieve the look they desire. Using outstanding luxurious materials, and distinctive designs, Dawn Woodward specialises in working with Venetian glass, natural pearls, Czech crystals and semi-precious gemstones. Having become well known for her strong designs, quality of craftsmanship and stunning results, elements from Dawn’s collection of handmade jewellery, will add an interesting and indulgent finishing touch to a special outfit. Supplying many Designer Boutiques, Luxury Hotels, Hair Salons and Spas, as well as having a following of individual clients, Dawn's handmade jewellery designs are now also available in her on-line shop www.dawnwoodward.com

Delightfully Dotty

Welcome to Delightfully Dotty - home of unique, affordable, stoneware ceramics handmade in Dorchester by Susan Rostron. After 30 years as a primary teacher Susan decided to turn her skills to moulding clay rather than the lives of small children. Clay doesn't answer back, she says. Susan makes items that could be called potty, whimsical and delightfully dotty. Susan's main creative interests extend to ceramics, low relief wood carving and mosaics. Her ceramics represent her present outlook after years of submersion in the education system ... that life can change completely and is full of surprises and promise; but no matter how one's path may twist and turn there is always something good and precious at the heart of things. All Susan's pottery is fired to at least 1230oC, which means that it is: - impermeable to water and watertight, so ideal for holding flowers - frostproof, so suitable for garden use - dishwasher safe - microwave safe, although some of the glazes contain iron and the container may become hotter than the contents! Be warned!

Dorothy Goad

Sheet pewter is an ancient craft used by Romans and, by the Middle Ages, England became the centre of the Medieval world. Craftsmen banded together to protect their craft and insisted on standards. By 1348 The Worshipful Company of Pewter was formed and given a Royal Charter in 1473 by King Edward 1V. The consistency of copper has become more safe to use over the years by decreasing the lead level, but it is still malleable to work with. This allows it to be bent into most shapes and easily cut by scissors. Care should be taken when preparing, because scratches or marks can never be removed. Today once again pewter is enjoying world wide interest among amateurs and professional craftsmen. Tooling of pewter has always been popular, its a fascinating hobby which can be very rewarding. I have been interested in crafts over many years. After I retired from a very busy career in 1980's, I enrolled at local craft courses, first completing courses on Enamelling and Ceramics. It was later when dong courses on Pewter and Painting on Silk that I found crafts that caught my attention. While living in Cornwall I used to exhibit my work and sell at craft shows and, since moving to Dorset, am now exhibiting with The Dorset Art and Craft Show.

Hedgerow Crafts

Mandy Staple began painting and pencil drawing as a hobby and then became bitten by the bug of pyrography after visiting a woodland and craft fair. Having learnt the techniques of wood burning from an excellent teacher in South Wales, and combining her love of the natural world she has gone on to produce stunning and beautiful floral and wildlife illustrations. Using all locally sourced material from sustainable woodlands, images are drawn onto the wood and then the outlines and shading are burnt in before being individually hand painted. Inspiration for the artwork comes from a wide range of places including source, pattern and guide books, magazines and her own photography. Mandy is an active member of the Dorset Coppice Group whose aim is to raise the profile of coppiced woodland and the products it produces. She also has a interest in flowers and is a keen birdwatcher and photographer. You can visit www.hedgerowcrafts.co.uk to see more examples of Mandy's craft. All the artwork in her online gallery are original pieces of pyrography in which no two pieces of work can ever be the same.

Ian Harris Ceramics

After studying painting, printmaking, and ceramics at St Luke's College Exeter, Ian Harris went on to teach ceramics and sculpture for many years at schools in Essex, Kent, and Dorset. He now lives and works in the beautiful village of Corfe Castle, at the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, in Dorset. Over the last past forty years he has been honing and developing a unique range of hand built stoneware vases and bowls, all based on his observations of natural forms. Every piece is individually created, using objects such as beach pebbles, sea shells, seed pods and clusters of garden bulbs as initial inspiration. The curved organic forms that he creates are further enhanced by the heavy use of texture, and metal oxides rubbed into the surface. Recent work has included a series of coiled bowls echoing the rhythms and shapes of the Dorset landscape. Ian Harris's work has gone to private collections in America, New Zealand, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland.

Identity Silver

Create a unique piece of silver jewellery with Identity Silver. As you will know, no two fingerprints are the same. Using a simple process where we take a fingerprint from you or a loved one, we can create a truly unique item of silver, just for you. Fingerprints can be taken at our workshop, or by yourself using a kit we can post to you. We recommend you wait until a child is 9 months old before trying to take a fingerprint, as before this the lines on the fingertip will not have developed enough. There is no maximum age for print-taking and fingerprint jewellery is by no means exclusive to children. A piece of fingerprint jewellery can make a wonderful gift from an adult for an Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Engagement or Wedding momento, or to leave for your children as a family keepsake. Fingerprint charms are usually created on a medium sized charm, which allows for a name of up to 7 characters to be written along side the print. If you have a name longer than 7 characters we will need to use a larger charm. Our individual charms come as standard with a flower motif where the link is connected, however we can create a plain one if this is preferred. Charms can be added to a necklace, bracelet, keyring, bookmark or cufflinks. Please view our "buy online" page to see examples of these items on our website, just a click away at www.idsilver.com.

Identity Silver will be exhibiting at Sherborne on Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd October.

Jane Elder

Jane Elder has been working with glass for 12 years, beginning with stained glass, fused glass and now mainly concentrates on making her own lampwork glass beads. Her inspiration comes generally from the natural surroundings that she lives in and also her ‘finds’ of forgotten or unearthed objects from distant times. She is currently working with precious metals to form part of the bead’s design. All the silver in her jewellery designs is sterling silver so should be suitable for sensitive skin. She makes necklaces, bracelets, ear-rings for all occasions and enjoys commission work.

Jane's Beads

Lampwork beadmaking by Jane's Beads. Jane demonstrates her craft of lampwork beadmaking at The Dorset Art and Craft Show. Come along to see her at work and you can design your own bespoke beads and little glass animal pendants while watching Jane bring your ideas to fruition in front of your very eyes.

Jen Moules

Jen Moules is a designer-maker who specialises in interior textile products and bespoke wallpapers. Currently finishing a BA (Hons) in Textile Design at the Arts University College at Bournemouth, Jen is specialising in textiles for interiors. She will be exhibiting her graduate collection ‘the Good Life’ at New Designers in July of this year. Originally from Somerset, Jen now works from her studio in Dorset and draws inspiration from her surroundings, with a passion for nature and wildlife which is reflected in both her textile designs and illustrative work. Jen is developing a new collection of interior products but is available to work on commissioned projects. She uses a range of techniques to create her work including screen printing, digital printing using Photoshop and embroidery. Her current portfolio features a varied collection of designs, including both repeat patterns and placement prints.

Jen will be exhibiting at Sherborne on 21st & 22nd October and at Dorchester on 10th December.

Jhasper & Chris's Studio

An elite range of bags to our own designs in a variety of fabrics, styles and finishes to satisfy the most discerning customer. Almost all of our bags are absolutely unique (Chris’s Studio label). There are a few that are limited editions (Jhasper label), usually three or four identical bags in a design. From time to time the designs available may vary according to any number of factors, for example the materials at our disposal, the styles and finishes currently popular, or just because of our own 'whim or fancy'! One of the most important aspects of our product range is the quality of the workmanship and the materials. Everything we make is handcrafted, and if you are ever in a position to pick up one of our bags you will see for yourself that the quality does quite literally ''speak for itself''. The textures and richness of the fabrics, the style and finish of the handles, the superb linings, and the wonderful variety of pockets and closures and fittings. All have to be seen and touched and ‘felt’ to be fully appreciated. By the very nature of the products we want to make, the fabrics we use for our bags are those you would expect to be used for upholstery and home furnishings of the highest quality. Please visit our website and online shop at www.jhasper.co.uk.

Jolin Gallery & Picture Framing

The Jolin Gallery offers framing to your individual requirements. Unique handmade jewellery, ceramics and glassware with new designsin the world of Art. Many unusual pieces suitable as gifts for people of all ages. A selection of Artists and Photographers from the area will be exhibiting original mixed media - do come and browse. Exhibition space available - please enquire.

Jo's Flowers by Arrangement

Silk flowers and lavender bags all made by trained florist Joanne Handcock, silk flower specialist. Flowers for your wedding, reception and church. Fresh arrangements on request.

Karen Erlebach

I have always had a passion for textiles and have always loved fabrics with a luxurious feel to them, fabrics which are colourful and fabrics which drape well. I now design and hand weave my own fabrics on a 24 shaft compu-dobby loom. Each fabric is designed to be suitable for its use whether it is to be worn as a scarf, made into a handbag or made into a garment. My love of colour and texture is reflected in my work and current exploration of collapse weaves to produce "bumpy" fabrics. Inspiration for fabric designs often comes from natural sources which are colourful and have an interesting surface quality in texture or pattern. Many of my scarves are hand dyed after weaving and are thus totally unique. Textured scarves are available in several ranges: Bubbles and Ripples in either cotton/wool or silk/wool; Concertina in wool/cotton lycra; and Fibonacci pleat wraps in acrylic/cotton and wool. Flat scarves are available in the Colour and Weave range. Prices for scarves range from £49 to £89 which includes free post and packing to a UK address, please contact me for stock availability. All the handbags, smaller clutch bags and purses I make have been designed and hand made incorporating my own hand woven fabrics. The fabrics are woven in short lengths and no more than five handbags or purses are made in any colour/shape combination.Prices for handbags range from £45 to £69, while the smaller clutch bags are £22 and purses are £12 (including postage). Tapestries by their very nature are a labour of love being slow to produce but the result is an image with both surface texture and depth.Prices for tapestries range from £50 to £60 for single tapestries and are £175 for triptyches (not including postage). I live and work in Poole, Dorset, exhibiting and selling my work through local craft galleries and carefully selected craft shows. Please visit my website for more information and images. My work will be featured as "Maker of the Month" in the Walford Mill Crafts shop during March 2010.

Kate Bartholomew

Kate makes a range of individually hand crafted ceramic beads, buttons and brooches in many different shapes, sizes and colours. Using red or white earthenware clay the beads are crafted, then fired, painted with glazes and then fired again. Some of the beads are then strung up into items of jewellery, such as necklaces, bracelets and earnings. Kate also sells the beads loose for people to make up into their own designs.

Kate will be exhibiting at Sherborne on 21 & 22 Oct and at Dorchester on 10 Dec.

Kathy White

Kathy’s photographic experiences started underwater several years ago whilst living on the beautiful island of Koh Tao in Thailand. After moving back to England, the cold UK waters were not as appealing as the warm, tropical ones she was used to so she took up landscape photography to keep her photography skills up to date in between overseas dive trips. This rapidly became just as much of a passion as underwater. Her love for the ocean has had a huge influence on her land photography; you will often find her out photographing the dramatic coastline of the UK. “ I love to be outside regardless of the weather. Some of my favourite images have been made during stormy, wet weather so black clouds generally do not deter me! My favourite time to photograph is late in the day, catching the last golden glow of the sun, watching the light transform from day to night and capturing the movement in the water and the skies above. Unfortunately that magical light is gone all to quickly but it’s a good excuse to go back again tomorrow …” Kathy lives in Hampshire in the UK and has recently gone part time in her office job to focus more on her photography, so you can expect to see lots of new work over the coming months.

Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay has been creating bead jewellery since she was a child - and has lost none of the simple pleasure it brings since those first attempts. Lindsay now specialises in sterling silver designs with gemstones, freshwater pearls and beautiful beads. The endless combinations of colours, shapes and textures inspires new pieces - necklaces, bracelets and earrings from easy-to-wear items to special occasion designs with that 'wow' factor. Lindsay's work is regularly exhibited at Walford Mill Craft Centre. Commisions taken including bespoke wedding jewellery. Lindsay's love of jewellery-making and appreciation of other crafts led her to establish The Dorset Art & Craft Show.

Lindsay Anderson will be exhibiting at each Dorset Art & Craft Show throughout 2011.

Little House Design

Some people love painting and some people love sewing - I happen to love both. Taking inspiration from all around me and using a sewing needle as my brush I create fabric art. Little House Design started surprisingly enough with a little house. I have collected scraps of material for as long as I can remember and have drawers and cupboards full of them (much to my husbands chagrin). One day I 'saw' a little house and had to just make it - in fabric of course - and that was the start. That little house led to other little houses, which led to teapots and boots and cupcakes and balloons and.......... the list goes on. Now I produce work both from my own imagination or as commissioned, tailoring my designs as requested. Whether you are looking for an original gift for a friend or would like something unique for your own house Little House Design is all about creating something that you won't see everywhere. Using recycled fabrics wherever possible (some of which are 1960s vintage) I love nothing better than discussing ideas and seeing where we end up.

Little House Design is exhibiting at Dorchester on Saturday 10th December 2011.

Longfield Designs

Longfield Designs was set up in 2009, turning a lifelong hobby into a business. We are a team of three sisters and together we design and hand-make all our crafts in Somerset. As well as creating beautiful things, our other passion is farming. Our stunning Somerset countryside and farming way of life gives us plenty of inspiration for our creative exploits. At Longfield Designs we hand-make a variety of greetings cards, jewellery and decorative items. Our jewellery ranges from co-ordinated sets to one-off and bespoke pieces. We use a variety of materials including freshwater pearls, semi-precious gem stones and glass beads, as well as vintage and re-used beads for some of our one-off pieces. As everything we do is hand-made by us, we can tailor our work to suit your needs. Whether it is wedding stationery, christening invitations, a personalised new baby card or a special piece of jewellery, we offer a bespoke service to get it just right. Please visit our website for more details and our online shop. www.longfielddesigns.co.uk

Love your Rocks

At Love Your Rocks, we create quality handcrafted contemporary necklaces, bracelets and earrings from freshwater pearls, semi-precious gemstones, sterling silver, Swarovski crystals and Habotai silk. Jackie has designed and handmade each piece of jewellery to feel and look beautiful, with emphasis placed on being a joy to wear. Each design is as individual and unique as you are. Most of our necklaces and lariats have either earrings or a bracelet to complement them. We will be featuring our very popular LA Collection: Freshwater pearls and Swarovski Crystals hand-knotted in varying lengths and colour combinations. Also our Sensuous Silk collection, gorgeous natural silks in a stunning array of colours with beautiful pendants. A touch of luxury at a great price. Whether you are shopping for yourself or as a gift, each piece will be presented in a beautiful gift box. Feel good when someone says "I love your rocks".

Love your Rocks will be exhibiting at Sherborne on 21st & 22nd October at Sherborne and at Dorchester on 10th December.

Lynette Vickery

I was working as a reflexologist until I received a wrist injury and was eventually diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I had to give up my therapy which was heartbreaking. One day I talked to a jewellery maker at a craft fair, bought a book, took some courses and have been hooked ever since! I design and handcraft a wide variety of jewellery ranging from simple beaded items, working with wire, faux suede and, more recently, silver art clay and polymer clay. I make my own pendants and beads with the clay which is very satisfying. I also love using Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls and semi-precious beads. I have recently made some bridal jewellery and enjoyed that.

Martin Crabtree

At PhotoArt photography is a passion rather than just a business. We take pride in the images we produce whether we are recording the many-faceted tapestry of your wedding day, a personal portrait or fresh and inspired commercial images. Despite our many years experience behind the camera, we are always looking at new and original ways to expand our ideas and express our imagination. We want you to benefit from this innovation. However, not only are we delighted to capture your images for you, but we also sell our own fine art images and offer a highly-regarded photography course for those who want to capture their own. We are based at the crossroads of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset and wish to offer our skills, services and vision to all those in the West Country and beyond. Remember, whether you are looking for an intimate and expressive portrait, a tender and atmospheric record of your wedding day or inspired and original commercial or fine art images, PhotoArt has the talent and passion to meet your wishes. Please do have a browse at our website for further details of our commissioned photography, fine art photography and our photography course.

Mary Elliot

Mary Elliott is a collection of jewellery, inspired by designs from the past 100 years and a love of natural beauty. Mixing vintage finds with new and unusual beads and findings. Some of the pieces are ‘one off’ as the materials are hard to source. Friends and family have been very happy with unique and ‘something special’ pieces of jewellery. Quality, unusual materials and beads are very important and are carefully sourced from the USA, Europe, Italy and Australia. Czech glass, lucite, wood, shell, glass pearls, swarovski diamantes, semi-precious stones and high quality metal findings are used. All pieces are handcrafted and carefully packaged creating a wonderful keepsake or gift for any occasion.

Pauline Northeast

Stained glass, hand-crafted jewellery and hand-painted silk scarves.

Peter Thomas

Based in the West Dorset countryside in the village of Rampisham, my workshop and gallery are centred in and around a 15th century thatched cottage. A retired farmer, I started woodturning using locally sourced timber which was either dead, storm-damaged, thinnings or hedgerow. My passion is using natural-edged pieces designed to highlight the many varied colours and markings within the wood caused naturally by disease or injury. If I have a mission in life it is to make people more aware of the diverse beauty and variety of our natural species without having to import timber, often from a non-sustainable source. As a family tradition from my farming days, I also make traditional shepherds' crooks, working and walking sticks using locally sourced materials from the hedgerow including rams horn, deer antler and shafts. I can be visited at any time by prior notice to view the gallery and workshop to see work in progress.

Rebecca Guyett

Working mostly in oil on paper, Rebecca has sold work at Christies and Landmark Art fair amongst other London venues. She recently moved out of London with her young family and relocated to Dorchester where she has been displaying her work at the Dorset 'Unique Events' shows and in local galleries. Visit www.guyettdesign.com to see many examples of her art, along with design work and website development projects.

Rosalind Atkins

Smocking is a traditional method of decorating fabric in the form of surface embroidery and has been used since the late 18th century for practical, worker’s garments in rural areas but is still very much recognised and appreciated today and can be used in many non-traditional ways. Through smocking for many years now, Rosalind has come to appreciate smocking for its own sake as a tactile textile and now uses it in many different and contemporary ways developing a range of quality silk goods featuring smocking. She also makes silk bridesmaids dresses and christening gowns and other items of children’s clothing to order. Rosalind still makes traditional smocks for adults in linen, often basing her designs on examples held in the textile collection held at The Dorset County Museum. She has exhibited her work at the Dorset Arts and Crafts Association annual exhibition and has been pleased to win awards including in 2003 the Dorset Shield for her child’s traditional round smock and in 2005 The Ragsdale Trophy for a silk christening set of gown, bonnet and shoes all featuring smocking. Rosalind started making Dorset Buttons to compliment the traditional smocks, but has since found them very popular as brooches and presented as bookmarks. She is willing to make sets of buttons to finish special garments.

Rosalind Atkins will be exhibiting at Sherborne on 21 & 22 October and Dorchester on 10 December.

Rosemary Ringrose

Rose Ringrose has been designing and making handbags for over 20 years and is now delighted to bring you her exclusive range of handmade handbags. Each bag is been lovingly created with a high level of craftsmanship, using fine silks, satins and leather, and can be made to your bespoke requirements. Rosemary's interest in handbags started as a young girl when her mother worked at a local tannery where she was able to buy bags of scrap leather and suede.From these she made her own bags in the slightly hippy style of the time. It was much later that she decided to pursue a creative path by enrolling at Cordwainers College in London to study leather goods production.When Rosemary moved to a workshop in East London, she discovered Jimmy Choo (a Cordwainers contemporary) working in the same building and offered to make bags to match his shoes. In 1997 Rosemary moved to Poole in Dorset and continued to make bags on and off for Jimmy Choo and other designers while bringing up two children. After an interesting challenge setting up and managing a sample workshop for a company in the New Forest, Rosemary decided to return to designing and making her own range of handbags again. Visitors are welcome to Rosemary's studio in Dorset by appointment. Please call 01202 738064 for more information.

Santa's Secrets

Welcome to Santa's Secrets for your Christmas Stockings, Santa Sacks and Gift Bags. Each one unique and individually designed, lined and hand-crafted in Dorset to give your yuletide gifts that extra luxurious, opulent and exciting finish. Items in our range include; pet stockings, mini stockings, gift pouched and appliqued wall hangings, santa sacks, fun shaped bags for that extra special secret and little romantic mistletoe bags for rings and things. Ho, ho ho! Do we have some great Santa's Secret surprises awaiting you at www.santas-secrets.co.uk!

Sarah Bayliss

Sarah Bayliss creates unique artworks in acrylic on canvass. Cows are a favourite subject for Sarah and these works are proving popular with customers, leading to many individual commissions. With a background in interior design, Sarah recently turned to focusing on the design and creation of bespoke artwork, canvases, signage, display boards and murals. Sarah can also offer murals as unique artworks or as part of a general theming of rooms, including children’s bedrooms and playrooms.

Sass Designs

My name is Sarah Fraser and I am a dress designer/maker and textile artist living and working on the Dorset/Somerset border. I have produced individually designed clothes for 25 years and after a Foundation in Art and Design studied Fashion and Textiles in Bath. My passion is to create individually designed dresses for any occasion. The clothes I make come under two general categories, Posh Frocks and Recycled Material. Posh Frocks are everything from wedding and bridesmaid dresses, to prom and evening dresses, to simple yet stunning party outfits. The difference between these dresses and one bought from the high street is that they are unique, tailored to fit you and the colours don't have to be 'this seasons' as sometimes these colours don't suit the occasion or you! The Recycled Material items I design are even more unique as I even make the fabric itself. From your chosen colours a fabric is stiched together before being created into a stunning garment. This process is more time consuming, but I hope you agree that the results are definately worth it. With both Posh Frocks and Recycled Material clothing ranges, each dress or item of clothing I produce is unique and fitted perfectly to the wearer so, if you are looking for something individual, please contact me for a free consultation via my website www.sassdesigns.co.uk.

Shirley Belwood

Designer Shirley Belwood's Wrap to Go is about luxury wraps, shawls and scarves made in the UK. Shirley Belwood studied at Central Saint Martin's in London. Following a successful career in the film business in New York decorating film sets, 'The Sopranos', 'Law and Order', 'Sex and the city', and feature films, Shirley returns to her first passion – fabulous fabrics, colour and England. Elegant wraps and scarves in beautiful jewel like colours in silk, taffeta, brocade, damask, and cotton. Swarovski crystal, freshwater pearls, Tibetan silver, beadwork, and attention to detail. Wrap up in style and compliment a party dress or ball gown for a day or evening event. Dress up a coat, suit, or a pair of jeans and add stunning colours to your every day wardrobe. A wrap or scarf makes a perfect Christmas or birthday gift, and we do bespoke made to order and Gift Certificates too. Please visit Wrap to Go at www.wraptogo.co.uk

Spirited Image

SPIRITED IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY by Barbara Simons Animal and landscape photography. Images that will take you from calm and serene, to dynamic and inspirational, fine detail to abstract creativity. This is an opportunity to buy Spirited Image prints and cards for your Christmas Gifts and for yourself. I will be bringing along a wide selection of my work both framed and unframed, including animal portraits, landscapes, sunsets and my latest work of the Horses of the Camargue and Swan studies. Take a look at my website for ideas (you will see a much wider selection at the shows) and if you would like to order something specific for me to bring along for you to see on the day, just let me know. I will also some have a couple of special offers at the shows, just for you. I look forward to seeing you in Lyme Regis and in Dorchester. Barbara@spiritedimage.net www.spiritedimage.net

Steve Barret

My pyrography artwork are all original pieces which are burnt and shaded with a hot nib, some are then hand painted to give a hint of colour. The grain, figure and any natural faults in the wood are used to form part of the picture. These are sold at galleries, exhibitions and by commission. The wood is all sourced locally and from managed woodlands and prepared in my workshop. Inspiration comes from various sources including magazines, my own photography and my love of the natural world. For Commissions, Tuition, Demonstrations and more examples of pyrography and wood carving please visit www.walkingandworkingsticks.co.uk

Sue Britton

Sue Britton BA Hons Textile Design ‘dogsinstitches’ textiles I’m a decorative artist living in Dorset machine embroidering textile pictures and accessories inspired by our own three dogs; an irish setter and two cocker spaniels. My other dog characters are inspired by the wonderful assortment of dogs I walk voluntarily at our local dog rescue home. My dogsinstitches textiles are quirky and fun and intended to make people smile when they see my happy dogs laughing and having fun! I aim to capture the characters of dogs and their antics in my designs. My work is full of colour and pattern and embellished with lots of decorative detail. My dogs are created by ‘taking a line for a walk’ with a sewing machine to sketch their shapes and detail with stitching. My work is both 2D and 3D to add movement to my pictures. I love to draw, make patterns and use colour and my work is an expression of these three things and my love of dogs! Please look at my dogsinstitches website to see more examples of my work and I hope I make you smile!

Sue Theobald

Designer and maker of hammered and textured jewellery in sterling silver. Stylish and wearable accessories created at very affordable prices.

Susie Bond Table Mats

Susie Bond Table Mats are beautiful, durable melamine table mats in five different shapes and sizes. Round and rectangular placemats, round and square coasters and large, elegant rectangular serving mats for the sideboard or centre of the dining table. All the table mats have a dark green felt type backing and are packed in sets of six in chic black gift boxes with my logo on the top. I also have small Melamine trays with a white trim, just right to take into the garden. Also new to the range are my Hot Mats. Made of toughened, re-cycled glass, Hot Mats are dishwasher proof and able to stand the heat of a frying pan or cookpot straight from the oven. They can be used to roll pastry, chop vegetables and countless other kitchen tasks (especially the messy ones). My friend Judy likes her Frosted Leaf Hot Mat so much that it lives permanently in the middle of her kitchen-cum-dining table. If it isn't covered by a pot of steaming, delicious casserole it has a vase of beautiful flowers on it, set off to perfection by the Frosted Leaf. Some of my designs will be familiar and I have introduced new images which extend the range beyond the Seashore and Floral themes. 'Ripples' is an image of the river bed of the Spey, in Scotland. Wonderful patterns of light in the ripples are caught by the camera. 'Ice fantastic' and 'Crystals' are amazing forms of frozen water, the first on glass, the second being snow crystals on a gate post. The 'Pebble' rises above the frozen water of Loch Morlich, at the foot of the Cairngorm mountain. I have introduced some new flowers and leaves, including the jazzy 'Holly Dazzle' which will look marvellous at Christmas and just as lovely all the year round. Two charming roses, the pink Queen of Denmark and the delicate Rosa Rubifolia (spot the little aphid?) contrast with the spikey 'Allium' and the simple woodland 'Stitchwort'. As a complete contrast there is the 'Chain' lying across the bark of a tree, the colours and textures complimenting each other extraordinarily well. Please visit my website to view all the Susie Bond Table Mat collection.

The Creative Gallery

The Creative Gallery is an open studio where you can meet artists Cliff and Graham Towler at work. Situated in Wareham on St John's Hill, just behind the Quay, it features contemporary work inspired by Dorset's Jurassic Coast. The brothers have a keen interest in nature and all its moods, especially landscapes and wildlife.Their expressions are cleverly merged to inspire a collection of works in acrylic and oil. The Creative Gallery is open Monday - Saturday, 10am -5pm. Hope to see you soon!

The Textile Studio

I have always had a mad passion for print, this has led me to print my own velvets, linens and print and paint my own ceramics. I have travelled around the world exploring different cultures and hence broadening my knowledge of other countries varied use of pattern. The incredible diversity of printing techniques and approch to colour has been an ongoing inspiration to me. At the Textile Studio I offer 1 -3 day textile courses and ceramic painting courses for all levels throughout the year. My aim is to provide an environment where I can share this passion and help other enthusiasts and students to develop their creative skills. The beautiful setting of the Studio in the midst of the New Forest will give students inspiration for their courses. Our extensive library of Art and Design books and collection of vintage fabrics and ceramics is also available for students’ reference. I graduated from Goldsmiths College, University of London with a BA Hons in Fine Art Textiles and I have an MA from Manchester in Textiles/Fashion. I have worked in theatre and opera and, for the last 25 years, I have worked as a Television Costume Designer, mainly in Comedy and Comedy Drama. Some of my credits include Spitting Image, Father Ted, Smack the Pony, Greenwing and, most recently, Armstrong and Miller and the Inbetweeners.

Caroline Pitcher will be exhibiting and offering information on her courses at Sherborne on 21 & 22 October and at Dorchester on 10th December 2011.

Tiny Oyster Designs

I have lived in Dorset all my life and have a very overactive imagination. I have made up stories and characters since I was small and now I am using my sewing skills to make these come to life and be available for people to own. All items hand made in Dorset.

Vivien Graham

For the last 16 years Vivien Graham has been creating and selling designer knitwear in and around Dorset. Using the finest, natural yarns, Vivien now has her own range of over 200 garments in different styles and colours. With over 100 garments always in stock, her extensive range includes a small exclusive collection of Alpaca coats and jackets, using Alpaca from a small herd in Devon. Vivien's love for her craft came when her brother bought her a set of knitting needles and wool when she was just nine. Qualifying from Southampton University in Fashion & Design in 1990, Vivien started to exhibit garments at local fairs. Managing her time between three children and running a home, her love for designing beautiful knitwear continued to grow. Vivien become a resident craft worker at Stapehill Abbey, Wimborne where she still has very strong ties today. Vivien has received many accolades for her work, the most recent being a gold, silver and 3 highly commended awards at the Bovington Arts and Craft Show. Please visit Vivien's website and feel free to contact Vivien if you have any individual needs or if you have a design that you would like her to consider making. All garments can be made to measure (additional fee applies).

Waterlake Soaps

I began making soap for my family as christmas presents, which was a great success. I enjoyed making soap so much that I carried on making it in the home and began to sell it through craft fairs, flower shows, etc, such as Stourhead, Cleeve House and Lacock, to name a few. The soap is made from the finest oils, such as olive oil, coconut oil and palm oil with extras like bees wax, cocoa butter, shea butter and apricot kernel oil which all create a hard, creamy soap. Also added are essential oils with their special properties, giving the soap that extra fragrance. Each bar of soap is hand wrapped with my own unique designs. I believe hand made soap is a little luxury which everyone should enjoy. I do 'wedding favours' and I am happy to accommodate customers requirements for colour themes, materials, wrappings, etc.