ARTISAN MADE UK
2027 DATE
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th March
SKIPTON AUCTION MART BD23 1UD
SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 9AM-4PM

ARTISANMADEUK
2025/2026
EXHIBITOR
DIRECTORY

ART
THE BADGER SETT STUDIO
Olivia is a Yorkshire born artist fascinated with the history and beauty of old ‘limited use’ objects or ‘ephemera,’ such as railwayana and maps. She gives them a new lease of life in her signature copper foil framed paintings of British flora and fauna.
Obsolete typefaces, distressed surfaces and handwritten notes from the past provide perfect unique backdrops for her paintings. A trained glass artist, Olivia copper foil frames her work, producing unique wall pieces.

GIFTS
THE GREY EARL
The Grey Earl is an illustrator and has been making creative work in Scotland since graduating from the University of Dundee.
Working with clients including the BBC, Edinburgh Fringe, Glasgow Museums, Stirling University and Wildhood - Children's Art Festival.
He is an independent publisher of humorous greetings cards, that delve into popular culture and appeal to that tricky to buy for demographic, men!

JEWELLERY
THE MOUNTAIN AND ME
Returning For 2027
The Mountain and Me create colourful hand painted sustainable bamboo jewellery and homeware. Strongly inspired by wildlife and nature they perfectly combine planet friendly materials with bold colours, contemporary patterns and meticulous hand painted detail. Each piece is designed, hand painted and packaged in their Rossendale studio

OTHER
THE SILICONE STRAW COMPANY
The Silicone Straw Company creates reusable silicone straws in bold colours, made in the UK and hand packed into branded tins. The mission is to make sustainability feel light and joyful, not heavy or worthy. Each straw is practical, fun and designed to spark conversation. The brand believes that small choices, like switching to reusable straws, can still feel personal and playful. Every tin is packed with care and a splash of colour.

JEWELLERY
THE WONKY JEWELLERY COMPANY
New For 2027
Intrigued and inspired by her surroundings, Lou’s work is random, and emotional. Bursting with innate organic form, its sculptural and poetic designs take on many a diverse range.
Lou trained as a silver/goldsmith at the Northern school of art as a traditional Jeweller and uses only hand tools in her work. She has worked as a Silversmith for 15 years.
Abstract, and experimental, Lou uses an array of entangled processes within her work, creating unique and bold jewellery designs.

JEWELLERY
VERY COLOURFUL JEWELLERY LTD
VCJ is a bright and colourful collection of anodised aluminium jewellery, all made by Miranda Peckitt. Strikingly bold designs are hand painted on to the metal and formed into cuff bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings to make an eye-catching display. Miranda’s love of colour and exploring with different colourways ensure that pieces are continually evolving and no two pieces are the same, offering pieces as original as their owner.

HOMEWARE
THE BLUE BARN CANDLE COMPANY
Returning For 2027
Nicola’s desire from the start has been to create aesthetically pleasing, handcrafted soy candles that are kind to the planet and to the human senses. Nicola makes them all using eco-friendly materials and wooden Fsc-certified wicks. Every colourful glass or ceramic vessel is thoughtfully chosen to be refillable, reusable, or both, ensuring sustainability and style. The range also includes eco-friendly, botanical wax melts.

OTHER
THE HIDE RANGER
'The Hide Ranger' leather goods are designed & handmade in Manchester,
from reclaimed and surplus leather.
Along with the main product range (which can be found in a small range of
independent shops & galleries in the UK), 'The Hide Ranger' also creates
special collections for museums and galleries, including The Whitworth Gallery,
Manchester Museum and People's History Museum.

JEWELLERY
THE REVERSIBLE ROBIN
Returning For 2027
The Reversible Robin was originally known as Sophie
Court Designs and started in 2012 after Sophie Graduated
from the prestigious School of Jewellery in Birmingham.
Sophie has strived to create a collection of unusual,
contemporary jewellery using patterned acrylic. All
finishes are in Sterling Silver which adds a luxurious
and traditional twist on a modern piece of jewellery.
Sophie has extended her jewellery designs to create laser
cut greetings cards using handmade paper and wood. All
pieces are designed and made in her Oxfordshire based
studio

HOMEWARE
THE STONE ARTISAN
New For 2027
The Stone Artisan creates handcrafted coasters from genuine reclaimed
Manchester stone, salvaged from the city's historic buildings and streets.
Inspired by Manchester's industrial heritage, each piece preserves the character, texture and
history of the original material. Combining traditional craftsmanship with sustainable design, the
collection transforms architectural remnants into functional objects with a lasting story

MIXED MEDIA
THRIFT DESIGN
Artist Lucy Wray of Thrift Design, explores and develops unwanted materials to create art from salvaged resources
Lucy transforms the seemingly mundane and discarded into captivating pieces of art, breathing new life into materials that would otherwise be forgotten.
By turning unwanted materials into art, she challenges conventional perceptions of waste and encourages others to reconsider the potential of the discarded.

TEXTILES
VIKKI LAFFORD GARSIDE
Vikki creates from her studio in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, transforming simple fabrics and thread into distinctive, wearable art. Through a blend of machine and hand embroidery, cutwork, heat manipulation and hand painting, she builds richly textured, decorative accessories. Each piece balances colour, craftsmanship and individuality, inspired by nature and designed to be worn and treasured.
