Behind the scenes at our Derbyshire artisan market including maker interviews and selling advice.
Tissington Craft Fairs blog
How to get to Tissington Craft Fair in Derbyshire
Tissington Craft Fair is a fully curated indoor artisan market that takes place regularly between April and October. Set in the picture postcard village of Tissington in the Peak District National Park, this hidden gem is well worth a visit. For anyone less familiar with the area, here is a handy guide on where to find us.
Places to Stay: Some of the Best Self Catering accommodation near Tissington, Derbyshire.
If you’re planning a relaxing escape to the Peak District, the beautiful village of Tissington, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire is definitely worth a visit.
With idyllic countryside views and pretty stone cottages, this unspoilt village offers the rare opportunity to switch off from everyday life.
Finding the best place to stay is essential for a memorable visit, so here are a few suggestions close to the village to make your trip even more special...
Market Sneak Peek - Easter 2024
Our first artisan markets of the year will be taking place from 30th March - 1st April 2024. Here’s a first look at a few of the fabulous makers you can discover this Easter weekend…
Meet Our Makers - Bluebell Felties
Vicky Chadwick aka Bluebell Felties is a needle felting artist based in Derbyshire, whose creations use the wool from her own flock of sheep.
Meet Our Makers - Phil Sproson Photography
Phil Sproson is a professional photographer based in the heart of the Peak District; whose passion for the place he lives is a clear inspiration in all of his work.
Meet Our Makers - Heartening Creations
Sarah aka Heartening Creations is based in Derby, and creates embroideries which combine her love of gardening and flowers with positive mental health messages and affirmations.
April 2023 - Surprise Appearances
With our second year of markets just about to begin, we were delighted to make two unexpected appearances…
Meet Our Makers - Blue and Gold Botanics
Sophie Cook aka Blue and Gold Botanics is based in Derbyshire, and uses her knowledge of horticulture to create unique cyanotypes featuring gold leaf.
Meet Our Makers - Ian Harrison Art
Ian Harrison is an artist based in Nottingham, who specialises in wildlife, botanical and pet portrait art.
Meet Our Makers - Sazzi Creations
Sadia Zubair aka Sazzi Creations runs her own sewing business based in Derbyshire. Sadia creates bright and happy products which are practical for everyday use.
Meet Our Makers - C G WoodCrafts
Carrie Gallimore aka CG WoodCrafts is a female woodturner and pyrographer based in Staffordshire, who uses locally sourced materials as much as possible. She also tries to reuse and repurpose where she can to ensure no scraps go to waste.
Meet Our Makers - Arbor Farrow
Billie-Jo Simpson aka Arbor Farrow is a female wood and metal worker based in Derbyshire, who designs and makes all of her own products using FSC responsibly sourced timber and thick gage bar.
Meet Our Makers - Thunderbug Designs
Toni Hibberd aka Thunderbug Designs is a weaver and polymer clay artist based in Derby, best known for colourful jewellery and textiles using her signature rainbow colour palette.
Meet Our Makers - Kimberley Jo Ceramics
Kimberley MacDonald aka Kimberley Jo Ceramics is a ceramicist and artist based in Derbyshire, who creates wheel thrown and hand built ceramics using stoneware clay.
Meet Our Makers - Millie Moth
Karen Johnson, Millie Moth is an artist based in Derby, who creates colourful floral paintings using alcohol inks.