Handmade 17th July 1 - 5pm
This Month's Handmade Market will feature local/regional artists & designer-makers: Tink Couture
Nazia's customised bags and accessories are all one of a kind and inspired by current fashion trends. Here you'll find some vintage gems with a modern twist! Alex Miller Designs
Alex will display her collection of hand screen printed and embroidered products ranging from 100% cotton tea towels, aprons and doorstops. Aswell as this amazing range of printed textiles, she's also got a line of cute little dog-shaped brooches! Le Petit K
Stephanie makes quirky handmade children's and adult's jewellery from a variety of materials including beads, charms and plastic (think Bambi deer, tea pots and a great big red postbox necklace!)
TTV Pete Ashton
Pete's unusual prints of photographs have been taken with a unique handmade 'through the viewfinder' camera.
Oh! Buttons
Hannah's pieces have a sense of sweet nostalgia running through them, through the use of appropriated materials like blankets, embroidered hankerchiefs and vintage cookery books. Her Textile, Jewellery and craft pieces all have a recycled or re-used element and has a strong 'make do and mend' message. Bodkin and Bead
Julia’s handmade embroidered textiles accessories and jewellery are true treasures. Wear your art out with each and every tactile item on display and covet the pieces one by one. They are all one of a kind and made with care. Amy Denton Ceramics
Amy's ceramic and crochet items are all characterized by texture in subtle ways. These beautiful creations are timeless pieces of jewellery, accessories and ceramic vases.
Magpie Jewels
Sarah caters for all ages with her beaded jewellery range. She has some lovely swarovski jewellery sets of earrings and necklaces, as well as bright & colourful bracelets for younger visitors. Jen Foulds
Mixed media canvases to embellish your home!
Weave and Stitch
This mother and daughter team specialize in funky woven paper bags and accessories. The glossy woven paper structures give the clutches & purses a truly sculptural shape! Joanna Fronczak
Colour is of utmost importance to Joanna's mixed media jewellery pieces. Her work comprises of beads, stones, wires, fabrics, metal, felt, wood, pearls. Trilogy Arts
This group of three artists create unique works of art reflecting Nature's beauty in a variety of media. This includes acrylic on canvas paintings and framed prints, batik work and lino prints and stone engravings and prints. The paintings combine a life-long fascination for amphibians, reptiles, insects etc with the inspiration of Aboriginal 'dot' paintings. The batik work includes various animal subjects and flower studies and the lino prints include country scenes and animals. The stone engravings and prints include wild flowers and fantasy creatures.
Free Admission! :) We will also run a beginners crochet class from 1 - 4pm. Booking in advance is advisable. Places cost £15 incl. materials, equipment, drinks & cake!
Browse our lovely collection of handmade items by the following talent in our little shop: Luke Rooney - Superb fancy beaded brooches
AppleStrudel - Funky badges, screen printed cushions, postcards, toys and more
TigerlilyMakes - High quality papercrafted greeting cards
Peeko Crochet - Intricate crochet brooches, berets and accessories
Eve Payne - Quirky laminated jewellery feat. stamps, credit cards and actual flowers
Kelly de Bruin - Lava rock rings, painted ties and fabulously painted jackets
Francine Schokker - Unusual watercolour/acrylic portrait paintings
Said Label - Graphic print totes
Nelly Schokker - Baby girls dresses, card wallets, decorative cushions and other homeware
Cygne - Silver precious metal rings, bracelets and pendants
As always admission is absolutely totally FREE and we will have another selection of delicious cakes awaiting you here from 1 - 5pm! Why not venture into the lovely Birmingham Bead Shop whilst you're at the Custard Factory complex, take a peek at the 'MOM' Exhibition at the Sauce Gallery, enjoy some lunch at Yumm Deli and browse some vintage dresses at the Saturday Flea Market and the newly opened Urban Village. Directions can be found here. We look forward to seeing you there!!

