Discover Yorkshire’s best art, craft and design
The Made in Yorkshire craft tent will be back at the Mirfield Show 2024.
Applications are open, for more information and to apply please follow this link – https://madeinyorkshire.org.uk/events/mirfield-show-2/
Made in Yorkshire encourages you to explore the wide variety of art and design Yorkshire has to offer. The Made in Yorkshire craft tent will showcase 16 local craft stalls from ceramics, fine art, photography, jewellery, furniture and more; all lovingly crafted and created right here in Yorkshire.
Who are Made in Yorkshire?
Established in 1999, Made in Yorkshire aims to inspire and enlighten Yorkshire design led manufacturing businesses to widen their markets under the recognised quality mark of the Made in Yorkshire brand. Every exhibitor within Made in Yorkshire has been assessed for quality and authenticity – we need to know it is made within the region!
What does that mean for those visiting Made in Yorkshire?
An assurance that products bought or commissioned from the Made in Yorkshire group is of the finest quality, manufactured within the region.
A guarantee that they are exhibiting alongside equals. A platform to exhibit their products and reach a national audience. A strength from branding, the Made in Yorkshire quality mark is now recognised throughout the country for exhibiting the very best in art, craft and design, with visitors returning to seek out their favourite stands and discovering new treasures. Application for registration, and access to the Made in Yorkshire show programme is determined by stringent criteria assuring you that all products displayed under our banner are of the highest quality and originality.
About Natasha Jackson Ceramics
This year, Natasha Jackson will be in the tent offering 15 free have a go on the wheel to make your own pot then squash (if you would like the pot firing this is an extra charge). Natasha will also be offering 15 free handmade painting packs to take home.
Both freebies are first come first served
Natasha will also be offering paint your own pottery which starts at £5 onwards depending what you choose to paint (you then leave your paint ware with Natasha to get fired, postage charges are extra)
Read a little bit more about Natasha in her own words:
“My interest in ceramics began at the age of fifteen when I attended various pottery workshops where I learnt the art of throwing a pot on the potters wheel. My passion for the craft evolved whilst at college and university where I went on to earn a first class degree and a masters in ceramics.
I am a ceramicist who thrives on passing my skills to others and I am passionate about sharing my knowledge to help to keep this traditional craft alive for future generations. I now have my own pottery studio in Liversedge offering various classes and workshops in the studio and around Yorkshire at different events and venues. You can find out more about me and what I do here: Natasha Jackson Ceramics
About the Mindful Maker – Carolyn Hilton
Mindful Maker is coming to Mirfield show for the first time this year. She will be delivering creative workshops throughout the day which focus on mindfulness and ‘being present’ while creating.
There will be a FREE Mindful Zentangle drawing and colouring in activity PLUS a Mandala Stones activity at £7 per person. Both activities are suitable for all ages and abilities and there will be lots of inspiration and guidance throughout the sessions.
WHO IS MINDFUL MAKER
Mindful Maker is Carolyn Hilton a local Mirfield Resident and practicing Arts and Crafts designer and Workshop facilitator.
She is a Community Interest Company and specializes in offering a wide range of Arts and Crafts activities that focus on Mindfulness. Her particular passion is turning ‘Trash into Treasure’ fun and funky workshops that are sustainable and accessible to all.
She has a Masters in Woven Textile design and previously worked as a Fine Worsted Menswear Textile Designer for a number of textile mills in West Yorkshire.
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MINDFUL MAKER (apart from at the Mirfield Show of course!)
Carolyn works in the community and partnerships with the following organisations:
Crafternoon – Globe Arts in Slaithwaite
Well-being Wednesdays – Hive Community Cafe in Huddersfield
Mindful Mondays – SWYPT NHS Recovery College
Mondays at the Museum – Tolson Museum Huddersfield
Mirfield Makers Arts and Craft Markets
Thread Republic Huddersfield
Rich & Fancy Horbury
Third Sector Leaders Huddersfield
One Community Huddersfield
You can find upcoming workshops and social media links on Facebook and Instagram here: Mindful Maker
