The Lifford Hall, Broadway, Worcs         December 2nd - 4th 2005
 
Exhibitors

Here are the current exhibitors for our Christmas Fair

Alice Caroline.
Bags and accessories to be loved and used every day. Alice Caroline uses only high quality materials that are made to last. All our bags and accessories are made in England by skilled seamstresses. As featured in Grazia Magazine, Hello!, You and your wedding, Sunday Express and the Oxford Times.
www.alicecaroline.co.uk
 
Alison Dymond.
Creative skills and sensitivity to colour, texture and composition culminate in stunning bead and colour combinations. Her lariats, bracelets and earrings are guaranteed to turn heads and gather compliments. Alison’s fabulously feminine collection of Bijouterie features guardian angels, chic undies, candles hearts and roses.
www.alisondymond.co.uk
 
Angie Hughes.
Unusually stitched and worked textiles encompassing velvet, silks and organza’s in layered collages and designs.
www.ledburyartplace.com
 
Avril Farley.
Thrown limoge porcelain, fired to between 1260 and 1280 Celsius. Pieces are inspired by the simple, graceful shapes of the Song Dynasty Chinese porcelains; the Art Nouveau period, botanical motifs and the natural world.
www.southwalespotters.org.uk
 
Bamboozle
Hand dyed, hand embroidered light weight silk clothes and accessories. The range includes dresses, skirts, dressing gowns, camisoles, French kickers, kimonos and kaftans. For Christmas we have laundry bags, cushion covers, silk scarves and beaded slippers.
Website under construction.
 
Cliff Wright.
Pen and Water colour paintings and illustrations for children’s books. Recently I am best known for creating two of the Harry Potter book covers. I have also illustrated many children’s books, some of which I have written too. At the fair there will be books, cards and prints for sale and I will be running drawing workshops for those who want to have some fun exploring their creative potential, all ages very welcome. SEE SHOW SCHEDULE FOR DETAILS.
www.cliffwright.co.uk
 
Colin Chetwood.
My work begins in sketch books full of scribbled possibilities. One is selected and slowly becomes defined as materials are formed into reality. The lamps are fashioned from tissue, wire and copper, materials which provide a softness and sensitivity to the light they exude.
 
E and M Glass.
Fine glass making creating a perfect symbiosis of colour, bold patterns and wonderful imaginative shapes. The artist, Ed Burke has gained international awards, has a world wide list of collectors and clients and his work is exhibited in leading craft and design museums.
www.emglass.co.uk
 
Eklectics.
High fashion jewellery created from precious and semi- precious stones.
Website under construction.
 
Ella’s Kitchen Company.
A company inspired by my grandmother and daughter, both called Ella. The ethos of Ella’s Kitchen Company is ‘simple, stylish and practical’. Everything in my range has been tried and tested or invented by me to make your life easier and create some space in your cupboards!
www.ellaskitchencompany.com
 
Esther Barratt.

Esther’s passion is for fabric, silk, satin, rag, wool, cotton, nylon and fleece. Old or new, crisp or soft in rainbow hues from vibrant reds to velvet blacks. Her techniques include patchwork, stitching, rag rugging, machining and quilting.

She’s holds regular classes to teach rag rug making techniques amongst many others- all using recycled fabrics.

 
Hattie Risdale Flowers.
Hattie specialises in seasonal flowers, herbs and berries; incorporating these she decorates homes and gardens, setting idyllic country scenes for weddings, parties and gatherings.
 
Hollywell Designs.
Handmade English Christmas decorations to give, keep or collect. Sue Hicks only produces her own designs in limited quantities, selling at Christmas fairs and on her website. Her career has seen her decorations sold in Paperchase, Harrods, Laura Ashley, Liberty, Saks Fifth avenue, Le Bon Marche- Paris and Fortnham and Mason.
www.hollywelldesigns.com
 
John Stevens of Naunton.
Johns thirty years of experience of Stone masonry encompasses design, architectural and period pieces and consultancy.
 
K.A.T Aromatherapy.
Inspired by the demand for top quality products using 100% pure essential oils, organic wherever possible and the best natural ingredients available. The product range includes, face care, body care, hair care, soaps, bubble baths, bath melts, products for men, oils, perfumes, candles and remedies to name a few. Kath Kidston recommends them!
www.kat-aromatherapy.co.uk
 
Kate Risdale.
Kate has been sculpting for ten years, exhibiting in galleries around the country and undertaking commissioned works. Inspired by the animals that surround her, Kate’s unique making process has been likened to ‘drawing in steel ‘. Her art has a light, fluid sensitivity despite the unyielding nature of the medium. Combining industrial/elemental techniques and her intuitive awareness of her subjects, she instills life into her work. Kate will be presenting a range of smaller, Christmas inspired gifts at the fair.
 
Kathrens.
The Kathrens sisters are a rare talent. Bold, eccentric, colourful and stylish; much like their knitwear. Each garment they make is unique, a work of art to be worn and adored.
www.kathrens.co.uk
 
Karen Christie.
Karen developed her metal collage technique in an attempt to recreate the in ‘partial views’ the atmospheric qualities of the buildings she has visited gathering source material. Each collage is made up from layers of patinated copper and brass reflecting the surface quality of the buildings that inspires me. Karen will also be showing her range of beautiful jewellery.
 
Little Dye House.
Our range of cardigans and camisoles for mothers and their girls are all edged in delicate trims. We use extremely comfortable to wear soft jersey pointelles, enabling the skin to breathe whatever the weather.
www.littledyehouse.co.uk
 
Liz Mangles.
Liz designs directly onto English limewood, giving each animal its own individuality. She gets great pleasure in creating her animals, whether it’s a vibrant roundabout galloper or the most well behaved and gentle nursery rocker, all express the same happiness and vitality – even her dragons smile!
www.lizmangles.co.uk
 
Mrs Massey’s Ltd.
Mrs Massey’s lovingly handmade range of preservative free ‘cupboard essentials’ includes drizzling oils, preserves, French dressing, ketchups and spice rubs.
www.mrsmasseys.co.uk
 
Pots and Dots.
Hand painted, kiln fired china mugs, jugs, cups, saucers and bowls. Brightly coloured glazes, dots, stripes, harlequin in most colour combinations. All china decorated is English, dishwasher and microwave proof, unless metallic glazes are used.
email: potsanddots@burwaynet.com
 
Simple Suppers.
‘All our meals and pies are freshly prepared and can be frozen on day of purchase. The business is a well known and well respected supplier of the highest quality meat products’. The selection has grown to cover vegetarian foods, snacks desserts and cakes have been added to the existing range of sausages, bacon, savory pies, ready meals ( winners at the four counties ‘excellence in meat’ awards and ‘taste of the west’ food and drink festival ’05 ).
www.simplesuppers.co.uk
 
The Cheltenham Hamper Company.
Established in 1994 by Hilary and Patrick Daly as an addition to their successful deli, they are the U.K s leading suppliers of bespoke hampers catering to a growing number of private and corporate customers nationwide.
www.cheltenhamhampers.com
 
White Lake cheeses.
 
Cotswold Organic Dairy.
Simon Weaver Organic make the award winning Cotswold Brie, an organic, creamy, fresh tasting Cheese on their own farm in the Cotswolds.
www.simonweaver.net
 
Tom Tuke-Hastings,
Tom will be joining us at our private view, promoting his new book ‘The art of the vodka jelly’ and offering tastings of his fantastic vodka jellies.

www.cookingbynumbers.com

 
Altogether.
- simple, cosy, comfortable clothing thoughtfully put together into gorgeous outfits that children will enjoy wearing – easy top to toe dressing – Altogether in a bag! Using the softest babycord and the cosiest jersey knits, we have designed a coordinated range of outfits inspired by pieces that have really worked for us and been loved by our children.
www.buyaltogether.co.uk
 
Delma’s Seeds.
Specialist in historic, rare and unusual seeds, traditional flowers and vegetables. This well known author and designer offers individual advice and suggestions for gardens great and small.