Meet The Artists & Makers
Cassandra Batterby
Specialising In Country Sports and landscapes
Country Sports and landscapes are Cassandra’s passion.
Cassandra has been working as a contemporary sporting and landscape artist since 2016, producing a range of original drawings and paintings for sale, and unique, bespoke commissioned pieces for clients in the UK, USA and across Europe .
Cassandra’s studio is based in the beautiful Ribble Valley.
To enquire about bespoke commissions and art tuition, contact Cassandra directly.
Email: artistcassandrabatterby@gmail.com
Justine whitaker
Bowland Pottery
Bowland Pottery is all about providing high quality, unique ceramics for your home and garden.
Working from her home studio in Slaidburn, Justine's range of ceramics is wide and varied. Justine's work is inspired by her love of the sea, sailing and nature.
All of Justine's creations are hand painted with specially chosen glazes to reflect the natural environment.
From dishes, bowls, platters, candle holders, napkin holders, hanging ornaments,
www.createhodder.co.uk/bowlandpottery
Email: justine.whitaker@btinternet.com
Rachel Hough
Seaglass and Silver
Beautiful, handmade bespoke sterling silver jewellery.
Rachel hand picks all the sea glass that is used in her jewellery from her travels - from Northumbria to Sorrento.
Each piece is made with 925 sterling silver. All of Rachel’s work is carefully hand-crafted, to celebrate the uniqueness of colour and shape of each piece of sea glass.
www.instagram.com/seaglass_and_silver1
Bryony Marsh
HookWytch Crochet
HookWytch Crochet is a one witch business based in Dunsop Bridge, in rural Lancashire.
I’m Bry, the HookWytch, creator of beautiful, individual crochet pieces. I started teaching myself to crochet back in 2021 hoping it would help me unwind away from screens, and I now enjoy making a range of different items in my spare time.
I still love learning new styles and techniques and expanding my skills.
www.folksy.com/shops/thehookwytch
Nicky Almond
Have You Any Wool
Based in Longridge, Nicky has been creating her wonderful needle felt creations for 4 years.
Self taught, Nicky is a contemporary artist specialising in sculptural needle felting.
Nicky fell in love with needle felting after discovering the meditative rhythm of the craft.
Every piece begins as a cloud of raw wool, and through many hours of patience, Nicky blends rich textures and realistic details to bring each creation to life.
Dave Spellman
Spellman Ceramics
Based in Clitheroe, Dave is a retired NHS psychologist and psychotherapist who has since found the joy of turning clay into beautiful, functional pieces.
From his studio, Dave creates his wheel thrown pottery to deliver a beautiful range of practical ceramic ware.
His collection celebrates tactile textures and organic tones. These ceramics bring warmth to any home.
www.instagram.com/spellmanpots
Nichola Claire Craddock
Nichola Claire Paints
Nichola lives on a farm near Tosside and, in between raising two busy boys, adds her distinctive paint style to all sorts of upcycled beautiful items - from boxes and baubles, to planters and pots.
Nichola is constantly on the lookout for new and vintage wooden boxes to customise, as well as hanging decorations and plant pots.
To enquire about commissions, please contact:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicholaclaire.paints
www.createhodder.co.uk/nicholaclairepaints
Email: nccraddock82@gmail.com
Ben Johnson
Forest Resin Studio
Based in Slaidburn, Ben creates handcrafted resin art and functional pieces inspired by local nature.
Ben creates wooden products such as coasters, serving boards and charcuterie boards with resin accents.
Ben also specialises in river tabletops and uses locally sourced wood whenever possible in his makes.
Commissions taken.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestResinStudio
Email: forestresinstudio@gmail.com
Sarah Stephenson
High Ginger
Based in Dunsop Bridge, Sarah creates high-quality original drawings and beautiful greeting cards.
Sarah’s inspiration for her artwork is the local wildlife and landscapes.
Whether it’s the colourful flowers or the stunning animals that she sees in her travels, Sarah meticulously captures their beauty in her drawings.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HighGingerUK
Andrea O'Rourke
Daisy Mae Creates Gifts
Andrea creates handmade and personalised gifts for all occasions!
Andrea creates a stunning array of handmade bookmarks, bespoke papercrafts, framed artwork and durable, stylish bags.
As well as what is on display here, Andrea is available for commissions.
www.instagram.com/daisy.maecreates
Email: daisymaecreatesgifts@gmail.com
Jackie Howard
Knitting & Sewing
Based in Slaidburn, Jackie brings yarn to life!
Knitted with love and after many hours of work, Jackie creates bespoke yarn companions for any occasion.
Perfect for celebrating milestones or bringing a smile to someone special.
Josephine Cowking
Watercolour & Pastel Artist
Based in Slaidburn, Josie is a landscape artist specialising in pastels and watercolour.
Alongside painting and drawing, Josie hand paints glassware with her unique and colourful artwork.
Karin Pinder
Lorikeet Studios
Karin is an Australian artist based in Slaidburn and has her studio within Lorikeet Studios and Gallery.
Karin creates soft pastel drawings, lino prints and oil painting inspired by the local countryside and farming scenes.
Self taught, Karin started her own studio in 2019 and uses her artwork to share the beauty of Northern England.
www.lorikeetstudios.com
Email: lorikeetstudios@gmail.com