WINTER ART FAIR OPEN STUDIOS

Jill’s small studio will be full of colour,  with quirky animal and bird clocks and beautiful jewellery. She may have had time to make some collages or illustrations as well.

Textile Artist, Writer and Educator. Makes textile collages using antique fabrics which are embellished with hand embroidery.

Visit Jessica in the Paddock studio for a glimpse into her cosy, creative world! Flip through her sketchbooks, enjoy browsing stitched landscapes and spotting repurposed treasures dotted around the studio!  Find out about forthcoming workshops and browse her collection of orginals, cards and kits for sale.

David has created a new collection of cards, prints and original watercolour paintings especially for this year’s Winter Fair.  Returning to his love of atmospheric black-and-white imagery, David has produced a series of paintings inspired by Belay Quarry Gardens and Fiddler’s Green in North Shields. 

Explore her latest ceramic sculptures and jewellery, inspired by geological features, craggy, rugged landscape and coastline, weathered and shaped by nature, including humans. Melanie has recently expanded her ‘Shibui’ porcelain jewellery range and ‘Tumblestone’ sculptures. Feel the textured, lichen like surface of ‘Traced Tarn Tumblestones’, punctuated with striking bronze markings.

Visit Rebecca’s Studio to discover expressive paintings and drawings of wildflowers in the landscape, vibrant small abstract collages, plus atmospheric monotypes inspired by the Northumberland coast. Browse a wide selection of mounted, framed and canvas prints, alongside a new range of greetings cards with a special offer.

Cathy welcomes you to her attic studio, full of her linocut prints of scenes from the landscape and life of people in the North East. Her prints are based on sketches she makes from observations in the countryside. Her sketch books are available for you to browse, and she will explain the process of making them into linocuts.

Jina's studio is packed full of wildlife artwork, gifts and homeware. You can see the method behind the madness and look through her sketchbooks as well as watch Jina paint live. Why not also discuss a pet portrait with her for that extra special gift or hear about her latest workshops ran here at the Hearth. 

I live overlooking the Cheviot Hills in North Northumberland. I create acid patination artwork on brass and copper, with the flora and fauna of Northumberland being the main subjects. From these original pieces come prints, homewares and printed aluminium jewellery with sterling silver. With a focus on quality handmade British products, and bringing out the art of nature.

Michelle Wood lives in Whitley Bay and specialises in printmaking. Her work is inspired by the coast. Michelle makes etchings and 3D forms to convey her fascination with coastal wild plants. She also makes playful linoprints of her sea swimming and dog walking communities.

JG Floral Designs is Janet and Gayle Who met at college while studying floristry. Now both qualified florists, we enjoy creating simple, beautiful designs that are inspired by nature and the local environment. We specialise in sustainable, seasonal creations that reflect the world around us.

Established in 2015 by designer Vicky Wade, Tori Lo Designs creates vibrant, hand-crafted leather goods. Combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary flair, each piece is hand-cut, dyed, and stitched using vegetable-tanned leather. Focused on sustainability and durability, the brand offers unique accessories designed to age beautifully and last a lifetime

Willa worked as a Theatre designer in London but in 1994 changed her career when she sold some handmade stained-glass mirrors at a craft fair. Since then, she has experimented with techniques and developed her skills and style as a glass and mosaic artist. In 2001 Willa returned to Northumberland and launched her business ‘Unique In Glass’.

Carole Ann Hall makes pots and tells little stories. ‘My work is very small, possibly insignificant, yet every piece has its own version of a life. The faces I make express feelings and often strike up relationships with each other. I like to think that my pots are expressing things that are sometimes hard to say.’

Fleecy products from the Stony Pasture alpacas, llamas and Greyface Dartmoor sheep. This daughter & mother team hand-make all items from Lizzie's herds and flocks located near Hexham. All fleece has a purpose from the coarse sheep wool to the superfine alpaca. Free from dyes and chemicals, wool is natural, sustainable, biodegradable, flame-retardant, anti-microbial and moisture wicking.

From a love of creatures and using natural resources, I wanted to create something fun and to be enjoyed by others. Using local sheep's wool, and some dyeing techniques, whimsical and some realistic pictures and sculptures are created using needle felting, all based on local woodland and coastal creatures.

I have lived close to the sea in Northumberland for nearly 30 years, I absolutely love it. Working in monotype I strive to create what I see & feel, enjoying the motion of pushing, pulling the ink, creating layers, texture and subtleties of colour, bringing light and depth. Each print is completely unique and cannot be replicated.

Julia Neubauer produces a range of pure wool accessories under the name Chameleon. Brightly coloured designs are heavily influenced by the North Pennines landscape where she lives and works. Each item is hand framed and hand crafted from British pure wool, a natural fibre renowned for its warmth and resilience. The range includes, hats, scarves, wrist warmers and neck warmers.

Using nature as inspiration and ingredient, Ceri crafts traditional soaps & bathing products from natural ingredients. Using flowers, from her garden and hedgerows she also creates beautiful resin and silver Jewellery and unique eco print silk and scarves.

Matthew's intricate Tower paintings incorporate culturally and historically significant land-marks and buildings that characterise an area. Matthew captures the spirit of a place and its people. Painting in such a detailed and imaginative way, Matthew has become established in the North East for his iconic style. Matthew uses watercolour, pen, inks and a lot of patience.

The Hearth Café will be serving seasonal drinks and refreshments throughout the fair. We recommend reserving a table in advance to avoid disappointment. The Cafe serves teas, freshly ground coffee, homemade cakes & scones, light lunches, and the popular all-day breakfast. Vegetarian, vegan & gluten free, licensed: craft beer & wine.