Welcome to arts & crafts in keswick– Celebrating Handmade Art & Craft

Spirit & Flame craft small batches of luxury hand-poured scented candles inspired by the natural world. Made with love and care, from 100% pure sustainably sourced soya wax and cotton wicks, the candles are as natural as possible using eco-friendly supplies and packaging.

Deborah creates felted pictures and cards from her home in Cumbria and runs wet felting workshops in the local area.

Inspired by nature and the stunning Cumbrian lakes and fells, she uses a combination of wet-felting and needle-felting techniques, striving to achieve fabulous texture, dramatic colours and intricate detail.

Sarah Seed of Seedling Creation is a Windermere based craftswoman making hand turned wooden gifts. Bespoke and personalised items are available to order and she can replicate turned parts for restoration and furniture making.

Ailsa Wood from Silverlicious Gems is a self taught artisan jeweller born in the Lake District. She creates one off pieces or very limited edition contemporary silver jewellery with genuine gemstones as well as some copper designs. Alisa's inspiration comes from everything around her and the joy of making." 

Ivy Makers Guild is a collaboration between husband and wife, Albat and Alex. They craft durable, purposeful leather goods, ceramics, and fine art using responsibly sourced materials. Their shop in Aspatria also serves as a vibrant platform showcasing the diverse work of fellow local Cumbrian artists.

Keswick-based Stained Glass Artist Kate Lavender blends heritage techniques with contemporary design. Using modern, antique and reclaimed glass, her collections recreate nature's movement and flow. Featured on the BBC’s Make It At Market in 2025, Kate specialises in landscape-themed suncatchers, 3D botanicals, and bespoke residential commissions, alongside running popular workshops across the region.

Award winning artist Dr Alan Taylor

specialises in pencil drawings, pastel and watercolour paintings to bring to life the beauty and colour of animals and wildlife. Alan and wife Diane reproduce Alan’s art on a variety of products and gifts from giclée prints and bookmarks to fi ne bone China mugs.

Lake District based artist, Becca Fielding  creates original, characterful animal illustrations in watercolour and ink. Inspired by a love of animals and the outdoors, her work captures the personalities of our local Herdwicks, hares and other animals! Becca produce original artworks alongside prints and greetings cards.

West Cumbria based mosaic artist, Helen Clues trained in Art & Design in Carlisle.

Helen’s mosaic work is decorative and functional, using found, collected and traditional materials. Mosaics by their very nature can be heavy, and Helen’s pieces are refined so reflecting the original materials that inspired them. 

  Local textiles artist and maker, Gemma Keith Designs, specialises in capturing each animal's character through illustration and hand makes her products into gift and homeware.

Products include: Bone china mugs, handmade cushions, cotton tote bags, tea towels, greeting cards and petportrait commissions.

Based in Moor Row, Cumbria

 Studio Holly is a small print business based in the Lake District, capturing its landscapes and distinctive atmosphere through vibrant design. Inspired by local colours and sweeping views, the prints reflect the adventures people experience there. Born and raised in the area, Holly draws lifelong inspiration from its lakes and mountains. 

 Anna Bartrum of Anna’s Pots creates functional stoneware and delicate porcelain jewellery. Her obsession with ceramics shines through her thrown and hand-built pieces, featuring vibrant glazes. Designed for beauty and utility, her stoneware is oven, dishwasher, and microwave safe—perfect for everyday use and artistic display. 

Nanu Hodson is a glass artist inspired by the play of light on and through glass. She uses the full vibrancy of available colours to create beautiful pieces designed to enhance both home and garden spaces. Texture plays a central role in her work, adding depth, character, and visual interest to each unique creation. 

Lesley Connolly is a retired textiles teacher and skilled silversmith; she creates unique jewellery and pewter work inspired by global travels and Art Deco design. Based near Carlisle, Lesley offers bespoke commissions, hosts educational talks, and leads creative workshops, blending diverse gemstones with traditional craftsmanship to produce timeless, wearable art.

From his workshop housed in an old Smithy on the outskirts of Silloth, Dave crafts witty, surprising and beautiful things from other peoples’ junk & scrap. For the last two years Dave has appeared on BBC’s Lost & Found in the Lakes presented by fellow Cumbrian Helen Skelton.

Kind & Loving’s beautifully handcrafted soaps, skincare, and gifts are kind on the environment, loving on the skin. Using traditional methods for quality and consistency, products feature locally sourced ingredients where possible. Scented with pure essential oils, coloured by mineral-rich clays and herbal infusions, packaged minimally, eco-friendly, and cruelty free.

Mark Bradley is an accomplished watercolour artist, potter and ceramic sculptor. 

Many of Mark’s original watercolour paintings are available as beautifully produced greeting cards to suit a range of occasions, showcasing local landscapes and wildlife, capturing the character and charm of the surrounding area.

Hannah Burr is a textile artist based in Loweswater specialising in the heritage craft of Dorset Button making. Each button is hand sewn using traditional and sustainable techniques, incorporating natural British yarns and fleece.

Mounted together on locally sourced driftwood, each button design celebrates the flora and fauna of the the Lake District.

 Amelie combines traditional techniques such as hand drawing, painting and printmaking with digital processes to create seamless repeating patterns inspired by British flora and fauna. Her designs are professionally printed onto natural fabrics and handmade into useful items for yourself and your home. She also has a range of original paintings and linocuts.  

Mell Nicholson is a local female woodturner based in West Cumbria. Self taught and the majority of the wood she uses has been sourced within a 15 mile radius of home.  Wood is her obsession and you can see it in her creations. 

Pam Roelich, creates soft pastel paintings and recycled driftwood house arrangements inspired by the Cumbrian landscape. A retired teacher, she now focuses on her artistic passion to maintain her well-being. Using pastels, acrylics, and gathered materials, Pam blends creativity with sustainability in her home-based studio in Carlise.

Summit Line Art was set up in 2024 as the perfect creative outlet for those well-earned rest days between work and mountain adventures. Inspired by the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District and the endless adventures they offer, Summit Line Art specialises in detailed illustration, wall murals and prints. 

Introducing Jan, the creative person behind Elizabeth Larsen Knitwear, Jan draws inspiration from the unique moods and character of the natural landscape, translating them into rich colours and subtle textures. Her knitwear designs are not only functional but also beautifully crafted, creating timeless staples for your wardrobe.

Based in Penrith, Andy captures the Cumbrian landscape and wildlife without filters or editing, relying on natural elements like wind and temperature to create his images. His photographs reflect exactly what you could see standing beside him. 

   Sarah is an artist originally from South Yorkshire, now based and living in North Cumbria. She creates sculptural art pieces mainly from found and reused items and materials to exhibit and sell. She also creates decorative goods from reused beads, wood, and other materials such as wire, paracord and twine to mainly sell at art and craft fairs.

 S&D Designs create bespoke, handmade wooden pieces from recycled materials, including storm-fallen trees and salvaged broken items. Primarily using oak and hardwoods, each item is thoughtfully crafted, transforming reclaimed wood into beautiful, sustainable designs that combine timeless craftsmanship with environmental responsibility, celebrating both nature and creativity.

Alison Molloy is a talented artist specialising in expressive, loose watercolours. With a deep passion for the natural world, she predominantly captures the spirit of birds and animals. Her fluid style breathes life and movement into every subject she paints. 

During the pandemic Carole used an old sewing machine to make facemasks for friends and family, selling them for charity alongside her sister. Carole's hobby grew and started making and selling all sorts of items, leading her to start Carole’s Fabric Crafts - a major shift after nearly 30 years as a chemistry teacher.

   Lu Smith is a mixed media artist living and working in the Lake District, where she has been based for many years. Inspired by the world around her, she explores texture, colour and character through layered, expressive work, while also capturing everyday moments of connection, humour and the quiet richness of daily life. 

  Laura Green is a ceramic artist creating functional, wheel-thrown pottery inspired by the landscapes she inhabits and explores, from Cumbria’s lakes and fells to dramatic UK coastlines and beyond. Laura's everyday pieces embody warmth, texture, and maker’s marks, evolving through neutral tones, stencilled patterns, and layered blue-green glazes. 

Since retiring two years ago, Graham has embraced woodworking as a hobby. Completely self-taught, he had no prior experience with wood but quickly developed his skills. He draws inspiration from YouTube, creating a variety of projects including bird tables, bird boxes, wine holders, wooden key holders, and coasters made from pallets. 

Gillian is the creator behind ESSENTIALLY YOU.

From quirky and fun to personalised and unique she creates items using polymer clay and has elevated the use of this medium .

Be it decorative box frames, personal messages, Caricatures or gifts she brings her passion for her art to every time.

Michelle Gill from Rustic Charm stands at the heart of her artistic journey. A devoted parent to a special needs son, her passion for drawing and painting quietly endured for years. Now, as he steps into independence at 22, she fully embraces her craft. Working on locally sourced wood or fine paper, she creates heartfelt commissions, inspired by nature and animals.