Maker of the Month: Jean White
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Maker of the Month: Jean White

Jean started her career as a professional illustrator – she now uses those skills and designs to carve into clay. From these carvings Jean is able to create her own plaster moulds and then is able to slip cast in either porcelain or Parian clay from the moulds. 

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Maker of the Month: Shelly Perkins
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Maker of the Month: Shelly Perkins

Shelly is a dynamic freelance wildlife artist who joins her passion for conservation and travel into her vibrant creations. Her inspiration comes from the untamed beauty of the natural world, captured in a style that celebrates the raw energy and unpredictable wonder of nature itself.

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Maker of the Month: Kevin Stamper
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Maker of the Month: Kevin Stamper

At its height, 5 craftsmen and women were employed working on diverse projects for Kevin. Kevin Stamper has now returned to his first love of designing and making small pieces of freestanding furniture and decorative wooden boxes.

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Maker of the Month: Francesca Chalk
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Maker of the Month: Francesca Chalk

Francesca is a talented artist who crafts stunning cards and prints using a unique blend of watercolour painting and found collage. Her whimsical and vibrant creations showcase her keen eye for detail and her ability to find beauty in the everyday.

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Maker of the Month: keeley Traae
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Maker of the Month: keeley Traae

Keeley embarked on her entrepreneurial journey during the 2020 lockdown. With a rich 25-year background in ceramics, she ventured to create her own line of products, embracing 3D printing technology and eco-friendly biodegradable filaments.

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Maker of the Month: Lisa Watson
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Maker of the Month: Lisa Watson

In the realm of craftsmanship, there's a particular warmth that only a handmade quilt can offer, and Lisa Watson, the founder of Quilts By Lisa Watson, masterfully captures this essence. It is with great pleasure that we, at Blue Magpie Craft Fair, announce Lisa Watson as our featured Maker of the Month.

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Maker of the Month: Samuel Souter
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Maker of the Month: Samuel Souter

SRGS Woodwork is our maker of the month! Samuel's story is close to our hearts: he took the courageous step from a secure job in building conservation to follow his passion for traditional skills and quality craftsmanship as a full-time maker.

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