Etsy Made Local: Manchester 2019 - Meet the Makers

The Etsy Made Local Manchester weekend is a fantastic Christmas event showcasing the work of over 40 designer-makers and artisans based around Greater Manchester, all members of the Etsy Manchester Team.

So, who are the Etsy Manchester Team? We are a collective of over 1500 makers who use the Etsy platform to sell our products. Etsy Manchester (aka EtsyMCR) is entirely volunteer-run, formed by engaged creatives who want to connect with other makers in our communities to share information about running a business, get advice from experienced entrepreneurs, or gather offline for fun and friendship.

Do you know about Etsy? Etsy is a global marketplace where shoppers can browse more than 60 million creative items, ranging from art to furniture to vintage fashion, and everything in between! Etsy is the leading online destination for artists; it empowers them to do what they love, to sell their handmade and vintage products, and for buyers to purchase that special, one-of-a-kind item.

Since the team was founded in 2010, many EtsyMCR sellers have grown their businesses, supported both online and in real life by our members. Some of our makers are now moving into studios, getting wholesale orders and have their products stocked in locations all over the city (take a peek at the list at the end of this booklet to find out more).

Please support our makers this weekend by talking to them about their work. Take business cards, share their shops on social media and tell your friends! Everything helps the community - whether it’s buying quirky stocking-fillers or cards, having your own piece commissioned, or just getting the word out about the amazing creatives we have in our team, your support helps to grow local small businesses, and in turn, the local economy.

We wish you a wonderful weekend, and Merry Craftmas!

Emma Cottam

Team Captain Etsy Manchester

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2B Or not 2b

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LIBBY AND WILL

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ADAM CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY

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Lydia Meiying

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AIMEE MAC ILLUSTRATION

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MAISY SUMMER

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AISLING CHOU STUDIO

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MICKEYPIP

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ALEX ASHMAN ILLUSTRATION

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misshandled

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BEEMANCUNIAN

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nATALIE GAYNOR DESIGNS

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BETUL SALMAN ART

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natalie laura ellen

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BLACK DOG POTTERY

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Nicola Briggs Ceramics

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BLUE FOX CERAMICS

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NORSEMAN FURNITURE

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BRACKEN AND MOSS DESIGN

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olganna

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Christopher Walster

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omgosh

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doodlesworth

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saskias Sassy store

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emily lisbeth jewellery

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sonraclay

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FERNANDES MAKES

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soph cunningham illustrator

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FOX AND LILLY

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the little brown bird co

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HANDMADE BY PANEESHA

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the lobe wardrobe the magpie’s daughter

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INKTERIOR aRT

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JON TURNER ILLUSTRATION

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the moonlit press

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KAT PEARSON DESIGNS

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The Wilton Street Craft Co

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KIM GILHAM

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www.2bmcr.etsy.com We are two sisters working from a Manchester kitchen, combining our illustration powers with a love of story telling, humour + a healthy dose of butts. We are involved in every step of creating our prints, zines, bumbags & more. Our vibrant riso prints & zines are hand made by us, printed locally at MARC the Printers using vegetable inks on recycled paper. We often work till midnight, doodling your Etsy thank you notes and shouting new puns for our cards at each other until we can’t stop laughing.

Can’t wait to meet you! Lots of love Elsa (@Elsaghk) & Sarah (@Sazzsquatch)

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Adam Clark Photography

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www.adamclarkphotography.ETSY.com I’ve captured sprawling landscape vistas and intimate wildlife scenes for the better part of ten years now, and I’ve developed a personal style best described by friends as ‘calming zen’. I strive to take pictures that convey more than a purely visual experience; I want to create pieces in which the viewer can imagine themselves standing and almost hear the distant chorus of birdsong, see the rolling waves, or feel a cooling breeze as it rustles of leaves. Etsy Made Local will be the last chance to buy these photographs, as in the New Year I’m planning a complete relaunch watch this space!

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Aimee Mac Illustration

www.AIMEEMACILLUSTRATION.ETSY.com

www.AIMEEMACILLUSTRATION.ETSY.com Hello! I am Aimee Mac. I’m a Manchester based illustrator and designer. My intricate illustrations are inspired by plants, animals and insects, ceramics, furniture and all the lovely things that make houses feel like homes. Highly detailed, they are made up entirely of thousands of tiny dots. I add layers of block colour to tailor my work for digital, screen and risograph printing. I work with print, contemporary homeware and textiles, surface patterns, stationery, stickers and apparel.

Designed in rainy Manchester, made in the UK.

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aisling Chou Studio

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Aisling is a passionate designer and jewellery maker focusing on precious metal and iridescent paper.

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She started to make jewellery at university in 2011. She moved to Manchester at the end of 2016 and sat down at her second jewellery workshop by the River rwell, which always sparks her continued love of jewellery making.

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The love of iridescent paper traces back to the colourful candy papers in her childhood, she has always been fascinated by how they interact with light.

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Alex Ashman Illustration

www.AlexAshmanArt.ETSY.com

I’m hugely inspired by mid-century artwork, nature, and animals. My work is full of character and colour and I aim to bring a smile to the person buying it. I make digital and hand-drawn artworks that I print as greetings cards, totes, notebooks, postcards, and prints. I also make wooden hand-painted badges and small clay hand-painted animals. I am passionate about feminism, ecological issues and animal welfare, so I try to reflect this in my work with products like my Suffragette postcard packs, endangered animal prints and my hand-painted recycled badges.

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www.alexashman.com

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Bee Mancunian

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Thomas began the Bee Mancunian project in 2015 when he noticed a bollard that was missing its iconic bee, he went on to animate its ascent and take off.

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The concept was quickly developed as he enhanced many of the bees adorning the city centre bollards.

His designs reflect the cultural heritage of Manchester and can be explored further on his Instagram feed. Many of these 3D designs have been reproduced and are available in special box frames.

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Betul Salman Art

www.betulsalmanart.ETSY.com

I have developed an illustration style that uses swirly contour lines to create realistic Options: drawings of cars, animals and people. I have developed this style to be made in both digital and traditional media. I started to expand my drawing collection to various of products that include, custom drawings, prints, ceramic mugs, ceramic coasters, cushion toys, stickers and cards. I have a background in Product Design as well as a national award for my product design work. I decided to work in freelance creating these illustrations on products for my brand to express my love for Product Design and Art. Working on Etsy and setting up stalls allowed me to see how people W interact with products as well as made work convenient to my lifestyle.

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Black Dog Pottery

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I’m inspired by mid-century design. My pieces are quirky and fun. I strive to create things that make me smile. I don’t take myself too seriously and hope that sense of fun comes through in my pottery.

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Blue Fox Ceramics

www.bluefoxceramicsuk.ETSY.com

Hand made decorative and useful ceramics for your home. All pieces are made from durable stoneware in my garden studio. The majority of my work is wheel thrown and decorated by hand using a technique called layering. This involves applying multiple glazes to each piece by hand. Sometimes six or seven layers are used to achieve the subtle and beautiful colour combinations. This makes every piece unique as the firing results vary as does the way I apply the glaze depending on the look I am trying to achieve.

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Bracken and Moss

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www.brackenandmossdesign.ETSY.com

I come from a family of knitters, mum, nana and even my dad, and could knit before I even started school. My inspiration comes from my childhood and the colours in the varying seasons of the Pennines, the wildlife and plants.

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Christopher Walster

www.ChristopherWalster.ETSY.com

My illustration work revolves around travel, and having those keepsakes of all the places we’ve visited. All in pen and ink and in addition, I do cute little cartoons and slogans for those occasion cards. Only in black and white so they can fit in any home, as postcards, greetings cards, prints and tea towels. You can find me at various markets around the Northwest, online and on social media. I also do commissions and wedding stationery, so please get in touch if you’re interested in finding out more.

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Doodlesworth

www.Doodlesworth.ETSY.com

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Hello I’m Helen, I’m a Manchester based illustrator. My illustrations don’t take themselves too seriously, a bit daft, sometimes geeky, sometimes sweary, and I love cats so they often feature too. I draw by hand, then scan my drawings into the computer to add colour and professionally print them. I sell cards, prints, badges, bags and other small gifts in my Etsy shop. I also run children’s art workshops and work as a freelance illustrator, clients have included Penguin books, Arts Council England and Wild in Art. I am happy to take on commissions and personalized work.

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www.helendodsworth.carbonmade.com

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Emily Lisbeth Jewellery

www.emilylisbethjeweller.ETSY.com Emily Lisbeth is a jewellery designer/maker specialising in contemporary silver jewellery. Everything produced is made by hand from her studio in South Manchester with care and consideration, using only precious metals and semi-precious stones.

Many pieces are one off or very limited edition. Wearable art designed to be enjoyed today and heirlooms of the future. Each piece as unique as you.

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Fernandes Makes

www.NICOLAFERNANDES.ETSY.com Playful and weird illustrative treats for the pessimistic, the optimistic and the pessimistically optimistic to make you literally laugh out loud Fernandes Makes is a fun and quirky illustration based indie business by Nicola Fernandes created after graduating at Norwich School of Art and Design in 2010.

Now based in the suburbs of Manchester, Nicola traditionally draws and paints illustrative treats to make you smile.

Inspired by urban jungles, animals and friends expect leafy greens, wildlife and amusing themes throughout her work as you explore. Nicola is a massive plant lover Options: (and accidental killer) and hopes to create art that you can keep forever yourself or give the perfect gift to friends.

Stocked in multiple stockists in the UK - Nicola specialises in greeting cards and art prints and dapples in merchandise such as enamel pin badges, keyrings, stickers and mugs.

Nicola is an all singing and dancing solo independent artist and prides herself in managing her creative business completely herself. Every illustration is hand drawn

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Fox + Lilly

www.foxandliLly.etsy.com Fox + Lilly is a range of beautiful and modern ceramics, textile and paper Options: goods. All items are lovingly handmade by Laura in her studio space in Greater Manchester. All the materials used in creating the products are sourced from British suppliers and British manufacturers. Our playful and colourful products are designed to bring happiness to its recipient. We create items that can be given as gifts and kept for years to come. We sell our products via Etsy and our own websites. We also do lots of commissions and custom pieces for customers. You can email us at hello@foxandlilly.co.uk for more information.

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Handmade by Paneesha

www.handmadebypaneesha.ETSY.com

I started sewing as hobby about seven years ago, when I bought my first sewing machine for a fiver at a car boot sale. Turning old curtains and fabric remnants into little purses and tops; I started to really enjoy sewing in my spare time.

The ethos behind Handmade by Paneesha is about giving materials a new lease of life by re-purposing them into bags and purses. I love to use scraps I find in fabric shops, clothing from charity shops and even vintage curtains or bed linens to make something new, stylish and useful. I really enjoy working with natural materials including organic cotton blends and canvas blends, and I’ve also started exploring more organic, ethically sourced fabrics, such as hemp.

I make a range of handbags, shopping bags and makeup bags, with simple designs but with special features such as hidden inside pockets, or unusual lining fabrics. I put a lot of thought into selecting the perfect fabrics for each one!

Every one of my bags is made with care and attention to detail, with beautiful hand-embroidered designs and appliquĂŠs, or bright, bold floral prints, offering your collection of accessories something fresh and truly unique to help you show off your personality and stand out from the crowd.

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Inkterior Art

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I create anything colourful and unique, from pet portraits to humorous resin art pieces. A lot of my creations are geared around positivity, whether it’s wall art or functional gifts, there’s lots to choose from. I’m happy to create custom pieces too!

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Jon Turner Illustration

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www.JONTURNER.ETSY.com

Strange and surreal pen and ink artwork inspired by vintage sci-fi, nerdy pop culture, and melancholy Victoriana. Expect dark humour, gothic vibes and lots of sad robots in the form of prints, pins and all kinds of geeky paraphernalia.

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Kat Pearson Designs

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Kat Pearson by name and cat person by choice! As a lifelong cat lover, I am inspired of a sleeping cat and the hilarious antics they get up to in their short bursts of daily mania! I am a ceramic and digital artist specialising in portraits and illustration of

cats and some of their furry friends (even dogs!) As well as artwork, my designs also feature on giftware and jewellery.

Whether you’re a cat lover or looking for the purrfect gift for the cat lover in your life, then look no further!

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Katie Betty

www.katiebetty.ETSY.com

KatieBetty is a Manchester based handmade business run by designer/maker Katie Jones, a Textile Design graduate with a Masters degree in Design Cultures. KB Options: designs are all about interesting textures, geometric shapes & colour blocking, with an aim to create bold, fun, yet minimal pieces. KatieBetty’s style draws inspiration from elements ranging from minimal forms found in the everyday world, to a keen interest in process and a love of materials.

Textile pieces are made using repurposed, remnant & scrap fabrics, meaning no two pieces are exactly the same & many are one-off designs. Jewellery pieces are constructed by hand using polymer clay- very much a ‘everyday’, accessible W material, but approached with a textile designers eye & with an aim to manipulate & experiment to see what effects can be produced.

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Keep This Cracker

www.KeepThisCracker.ETSY.com

Always up for a challenge, I set myself the task to create an eco-friendly alternative Options: to the disposable Christmas Cracker. In 2013 ‘Keep This Cracker’ was launched.

What makes these crackers different? You can re-use them. Pull and they go bang, but don’t tear. To re-use your cracker, simply replace the broken snap with a new one, watch my short video in my ETSY shop ‘Keep This Cracker’ to see how.

They come flat-packed and ready-made, to simply pop into shape and fill. Available in packs of six with gift tags. There are lots of colours and designs to choose from and matching handmade baubles too!

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Kim Gilham

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www.kimgilham.ETSY.com

I’m Kim, an illustrator and textile designer creating cheerful, bright and beautifully illustrated artworks. I make headbands, scarves, eye-masks and other small accessories from my illustrations and also sell limited run giclée art prints.

In addition to bringing my fun and gorgeous products into your life, I like to use natural fibres and the best quality materials and processes, so mainly use silk and cotton for my creations. I am available for commissions and personalisations, so please get in touch, I’d love to discuss your projects or ideas.

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Knit to Felt

www.knit2feltstore.ETSY.com

Knit2Felt is a trendsetting online knitting and felting kit shop, offering unique and innovative knitting and felting kits combining both creative arts to achieve amazing results. Attention to detail has driven me to produce a wide range of designs which are totally adorable and deceptively easy to make. Using basic knitting and nifty Options: techniques the kits provide everything you need to create your own “keep forever pet”. My kits can be customised by colour to suit your needs or I can custom make a complete woolly sculpture of your pet from your own photographs. I have video tutorials of most designs available on Youtube to help to guide you through the detailing and finishing off processes, which have proved to be really helpful and informative. Easy to order through my Etsy shop “Knit2FeltStore”, through my website www.knit2felt.co.uk with free UK shipping on most kits. Knit2Felt is also W featured on Hochanda TV.

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www.itslauracrow.ETSY.com My name’s Laura and I’m an illustrator based in the Cheshire countryside. You can usually find me reading a murder mystery and drinking a big cup of tea.

My work is hand drawn in black ink, and then coloured digitally. I’ve recently added wooden and enamel pins to my range of products, which also includes cards, wrapping paper, stickers and badges! I’m inspired by all sorts of things but especially books, history, film and TV, animals, and the British countryside.

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Libby and Will

www.libbyandwillhandmade.ETSY.com

Hi, My name is Sarah and I am a macramé and fibre artist. Using high quality, recycled and sustainable materials I create macramé pieces for you and your home.

My love of macramé developed 4 years ago, gaining inspiration from macramé artists around the world, inspired by nature and our environment. I love experimenting with colours, fibres and designs to create one off pieces, and my range includes mini macramé through to huge installations. My other love is sharing this craft by delivering macramé workshops in various venues around Lancashire.

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Lydia Meiying

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www.LYDIAMEIYING.ETSY.com

Lydia Meiying is an Illustrator and Surface Pattern Designer who designs and creates a range of fun, patterned stationery, homeware and gifts. Lydia is inspired by children’s stories, fables and the wonders of the natural world. She creates her designs by hand drawing, cutting and collaging, painting and printing before transferring to her computer where her unique designs can become a multitude of beautiful useful items.

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Maisy Summer

www.maisysummer.ETSY.com

I am a Illustrator & Animator, based at Marketplace Studios, Stockport. My practice interests are illustrating, documenting & collating stories of independent venues: the people, places, histories, & their narratives. Resulting in a range of outcomes; from prints & publications, to laser cut characters & murals. My illustrations are predominately constructed from paper, essentially drawing with scissors! My work is inspired by Manchester renowned hot spots, from eclectic & electric music venue Night and Day, to the dance floors of Jazz club Matt and Phreds.

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Mickeypip

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www.mickeypip.ETSY.com As a writer, illustrator and printmaker, I’m inspired by all things macabre and mythological. There’s a story behind all my work. From hand-pressed lino prints to intricate paper art, I like to make strange things for my fellow witches and weird hunters.

As well as rich story-driven imagery, traditional processes and ethical printmaking are very important to me. I carve and press my prints by hand, and the materials I use include specialist, recycled and traditional papers, printing blocks made from natural materials and non-toxic inks.

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Misshandled

www.MISSHANDLED.ETSY.com

I am a 3D designer with a 1st class Degree from Salford University, who is obsessed with anything that has a geometrical form. Bright colour combinations and shapes are my passion, especially mixing them up together to get an unexpected outcome.

I have a studio in Manchester where I design and make everything by hand with Options: excitement and slight OCD. My objects are inspired by things I see and love whilst exploring in everyday life, which I then transform into geometrical forms. I create each form, make a master former, silicone mould the shape and then mix the jesmonite and pigment to make unusual, irregular colours and marbled patterns.

My materials are all VOC free, and natural to the environment, all water based and degrade naturally.

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Natalie Gaynor Designs

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www.nataliegaynordesigns.ETSY.com My name is Natalie and I am a Manchester based embroidery artist, who has a love of all things stitchy! I create embroidered hoop art, wearable art, embroidery kits and I also run hand embroidery workshops both in and around the Manchester area.

From embroidered Manchester bees, Manchester slang hoops and inspirational quotes, to custom pieces in celebration of newly-weds, new home, christening or new baby; you can be sure I’ll stitch up the perfect piece of art for you.

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Natalie Laura Ellen

www.NATALIELAURAELLEN.ETSY.com

Much of the inspiration for my prints comes from exploring the flora and fauna of our British countryside. The plants that grow on my balcony garden in central Manchester and the wildlife they attract also have a big influence on my work. My prints often start with sketched ideas, which I then develop using lots of different disciplines including hand drawn illustrations, painting and traditional techniques such as lino printing. Once my designs are ready I work them into repeat patterns digitally for a range of printed home textiles, gifts and stationery.

WWW.natalielauraellen.com

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Nicola Briggs Ceramics

www.NICOLABRIGGSCERAMICS.ETSY.com

Beautiful contemporary ceramics handcrafted in porcelain. My work is inspired by the textures found within nature, the ever-changing light across the landscape and a muted colour palette from beautiful sunsets. Unglazed exteriors contrast with Options: glossy glazes and flashes of metallic layered onto organic shapes, which gives my collection of work a modern rustic element inspired by the Wabi-Sabi aesthetics of ‘perfectly imperfect’. I create a wide range of work from Framed Wall-pieces and tea lights to bowls, platters and jewellery.

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You can buy my work at Artisan markets across the North West, via my online Etsy shop, Pedddle, social media pages and through several different shops and galleries.

I also make bespoke pieces to order please message me to discuss this further. To find out about all the latest news and product ranges please follow my page!

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Norseman Furniture

www.NORSEMANFURNITURE.ETSY.com

My name is Lars, I am an Engineer with a passion for furniture and homeware design. I started Norseman Furniture in 2018 with a view to merging my skills with my passion in order to create industrial style furniture and homeware pieces.

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I have a standard range of homeware products on sale in my Etsy shop and I am also open to commissions for bespoke furniture pieces.

I like to experiment with different materials both new and reclaimed to create practical yet considered products.

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Olganna

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www.olganna.ETSY.com

Helen at Olganna designs gorgeous and useful textile products, making them to a high quality so they can serve for years to come. With a focus on function, Olganna creations are a practical gift choice.

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OMGosh

www.OMGoshShop.ETSY.com

OMGosh creates customised gifts with a playful twist. Our wide range of 100% vegan accessories are hand crafted in Manchester from solid wood and cork leather.

All our products can be personalised with initials, a name or even your own hand written message. The range includes etched cufflinks that can withstand the knocks of life, solid wooden wallets, and our brand new luxurious cherry wood and cork bags. Designed for the hard-to-buy-for, those that like to make an impression & people who don’t take themselves too seriously!

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Sonra Clay

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Hello all! I’m Sonya and I’m the creator of Sonraclay, an ever expanding collection of colourful, smiley faced ceramic pieces, which are inspired by British, Japanese and Scandinavian potters. Every individual character is a one off piece, thoughtfully designed with nature and fun in mind. Each piece is either hand built or thrown on the wheel using various types of stoneware clay. They are then hand painted, glazed and fired by me in my studio, with the aim of bringing a bit of extra cheer to the home. My collection includes lots of jolly goodness, including utilitarian items, decorations, brooches, magnets, miniatures and ornaments. I hope you like my whimsical creations as much as I love making them.

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Soph Cunningham Art

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I am based in Todmorden where I create pen and ink doodles using my own imagination mixed with shapes from nature. I like to create images that look realistic at first glance but reveal more with each view. I began my body of work by drawing insects and gradually branched out into other areas but nature is always my starting point. I sell my work through Etsy, my website and at local art markets when I get the chance. I’ll be selling small original pieces, as well as prints of my work and cards.

Web: www.sophiecunninghamillustrator.co.uk Twitter: @GingeAhoy Instagram: sophiecunninghamillustrator Facebook: Soph.Cunningham.Illustrator

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The Little Brown Bird Co.

www.thelittlebrownbirdco.ETSY.com Hello, my name is Jenny and I am behind The Little Brown Bird Co. I work with Options: premium lambs wool that is all spun and dyed in the U.K. to produce unique hand crafted knitwear. I really enjoy working with natural fibre and the earthy tones that it provides - From the muted mustards to the undyed Herdwick sheeps wool that I use in my bobble hats. A lot of my pattern inspiration comes from the natural world and my time spent outdoors. Each item can be knit to order and personalised with your initials making each creation truly one of a kind. I love developing new ideas so there is always something different to look forward to each season.

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The Lobe Wardrobe

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Hello! I’m Sally - the designer, maker, and owner of The Lobe Wardrobe. I’m a “small batch” maker - which means my designs are usually one-offs or very limited edition.

My shop is a celebration of pattern and colour – whether you prefer pastels, neons or neutrals... plain and simple or highly intricate patterns, you’ll find something you love in my shop! And if you’re looking for something extra special, message me through my Etsy shop (or email hello@thelobewardrobe.com) to organise a custom order, and I’ll work my socks off to make your wildest jewellery dreams come true.

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The Magpie’s Daughter

www.themagpiesdaughter.ETSY.com

The Magpie’s Daughter makes beautiful pieces that feel personal for the wearer, and that will be treasured. After training as a silver and goldsmith, Rachel’s technique developed into a more eclectic style, using varied media including vintage and antique charms, mixed metals, botanic elements and geometric pieces inspired by her home city of Manchester. Rachel’s work has the feel of a collector and she delights in finding the perfect materials to make her beautiful, vintage inspired, handmade jewellery

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The Moonlit Press

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The Moonlit Press is a small print and accessory brand by Andy and Emma. Our products are simple, stylish and beautifully made which include greetings cards, stationery, original prints, textiles and jewellery. We make almost everything ourselves, in our home studio with the help of our original Heidelberg printing press, laser cutter and screen printing equipment.

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The Wilton Street Craft Co.

www.WILTONSTREETCRAFTCO.ETSY.com

Deliciously scented eco-friendly vegan candles, made lovingly by a specialist in scent. The Wilton Street Craft Co. is a Manchester based purveyor of beautifully handcrafted vegan candles, led by Emma and her trusty sausage dog, Lady. We do candles differently. We give you unique scents. We believe in high quality. We only use ethically sourced ingredients. We value the environment. We take care of ‘me time’. We also just happen to be vegan. All our candles are hand poured Options: in small batches of 9-10, everything from wicking, to pouring, to labelling is done with the utmost attention, care and love; with Lady providing quality assurance. As specialists in scent we do all the blending ourselves using only essential oils. We take inspiration from the world around us, favourite drinks, amazing travels, nature and favourite, nostalgic smells. You’ll find all our packaging is made from recycled paper and is recyclable, even our glass jars can be washed out and repurposed.

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Threaded Needle

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Hi, my name is Elysha and I am the owner & maker of all things Threaded Needle.

Threaded Needle is a handmade baby clothing & accessory brand located in the heart of Manchester which launched in early 2019. I created Threaded Needle as I believe comfort, style & sustainability should all be important factors when considering clothing for little ones. I offer clothing and matching accessories which adapt throughout growth during early years and allow little ones to crawl and explore without any restrictions. The majority of my products are unisex which makes choosing a gift for expectant parents or your own baby that little bit easier.

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YAY

www.YAYSTUDIO.ETSY.com

Manchester based design duo YAY Studios create bright eclectic contemporary designs inspired by naive illustration, contemporary painting, experimental collage and the eccentric stylings of post-modernism. YAY Studios champion the hands on approach to design, and create a large number of their works by experimenting with photography, drawing, outmoded technologies, and traditional printing/painting techniques in order to find new and exciting compositions, imagery, colour and form.

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Maker Shops & Markets

Makers aren’t just for Christmas!!

A CURIOUS COLLECTION

glass umbrella art

445 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M20 4AN

Stockport Indoor Market, Stockport, SK1 1ES

Authentic

hatch

24 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HX

Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7ED

www.facebook.com/acuriouscollectionarts

www.authent icup p er m i l l . co m

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Bury Art Gallery & Museum Shop Home Manchester Bookshop Moss St, Bury, BL9 0DR Tel: 0161 253 5878

2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, M15 4FN Tel: 0161 228 7621

Cloudberry Cafe

Idaho

68 Stockport Rd, Marple, Stockport SK6 6AB Tel: 0161 427 2435

56 Greenwood St, Altrincham WA14 1RZ

Crafts and Makes

Kula Gallery

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5 School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6SA 7 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD Tel: 0161 434 4141 Tel: 07933 311740 www.c raftsandmakes . co . u k

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Dandelion

Magma maNCHESTER

8 Henry St, Glossop, SK13 8BW Tel: 01457 857889

24 Oldham St, Manchester, M1 1JN Tel: 0161 236 8777

www.dandelioncraft. co . u k

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Form Lifestyle Store

Manchester Art Gallery Shop

6 Bradley Street, Manchester, M1 1EH

Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL Tel: 0161 235 8832

Franny and Filer

Manchester Craft and Design Centre

70 Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9EG

17 Oak St, Manchester, M4 5JD Tel: 0161 832 4274

GK Gallery

Margot Flower Designs

www.gkg allery.co.uk

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272 Chapel St, Salford M3 5JZ Tel: 07763 381597

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667 Chorley Road, Bolton, BL1 6BJ Tel: 01204 848777

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Maker Shops & Markets

you can shop handmade all year round on etsy as well as at all these fabulous local shops & galleries

marketplace studios

S.W.A.L.K creative

18-19 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1EU

Afflecks Palace, 52 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PW

Nexus Art Cafe

The Warren

2 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1JW

6 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1EW Tel: 0161 480 7269

No.68

The Whitworth Gallery Shop

68 Beech Rd, Manchester M21 9EG

Oxford Rd, Manchester, M15 6ER Tel: 0161 275 7450

Oklahoma

Water Street Gallery

74-76 High St, Manchester, M4 1ES Tel: 0161 834 1136

25 Water St, Todmorden OL14 5AB

People’s History Museum

Wild Flowers

Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER Tel: 0161 838 9190

18 High St, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HL Tel: 01257 423111

rare mags

Wonderfully Made

17A Lower Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 1

26 Halifax Rd, Todmorden OL14 5QG

www.a rt.mmu.ac.uk/m ar k e t pl ace

www.nexusartcafe.co m /

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SWALKcreative

www.facebook.com/TheWarrenStockport

www.facebook.com/number68beechroad

www.ok la .co.uk

www.phm.org.uk

www.r aremags.co.uk

Royal Exchange Theatre Shop

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St Ann’s Square, Manchester, M2 7DH Tel: 0161 615 6767

www.royalexchange.co . u k /t he at r e- s ho p

salford museum & art gallery Peel Park, The Crescent, M5 4WU

www.s alfordmuseum . co m /

PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AND HANDMADE BUSINESSES by visiting the shops that support them

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Maker Shops & Markets Regular artisan & handmade markets around manchester & beyond Levenshulme Market

Makers Market chorlton

3rd Saturday of every month

Northern Qtr.

2nd Sunday of every month

warrington Lowry Outlet

2nd Sunday of every month Last weekend of every month

West Didsbury

Last Sunday of every month

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Preston

2nd Saturday of every month

Heaton fold artisan Market

stockport

2nd Saturday of every month

Congleton

Last Saturday of every month

Heaton Fold Garden Centre, Bolton 4th Sunday of every month

cheadle

1st Saturday of every month

sandbach

2nd Saturday of every month

gt. northern

1st Sunday of every month

knutsford

1st Sunday of every month

www.themakersmark et.co.uk

The market co. wilmslow

3rd Saturday of every month

Northwich

2nd Saturday of every month

urmston

1st Saturday of every month

Rochdale

Last Saturday of every month

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creative connections @ stockport Market Saturdays: Monthly w w w. fac e b o o k.co m /C r e at i ve Co nnec t i o nsAtSto c kp o rt M ar ket/

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bolton artisan Market

Heaton Moor Producers’ Market

Bolton Albert Halls, Bolton Spring & Christmas

1st Sunday of every month www.heatonmoorm a rk et.co m

Prestwich Artisan Market Quarterly

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Dates and venues correct at time of publication but are liable to change.

Please check with organisers for updates.

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Maker Shops & Markets Other markets & events to look out for next year Crafty Vintage Events

Craft and Flea

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Cotton On mcr

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Manchester Print Fairs www.mancheste rpri n t fa i r.co.uk

VICTORIA bATHS fAIRS www.vi ctori abaths.o rg .uk /

Little Birdhouse Arts Markets

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The creative principle w w w. fac eb o o k.co m / T he- c r eat i vep ri n c i p l e-an -art i s ts - co llec t i ve

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Loot art market

rode hall farmers’ Markets

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northern art carbooty www.facebook.com/carbootymcr

the Tattoo tea party www.facebook.com /tatto o tea pa rty

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The Green walk open house arts & crafts weekend w w w.g r eenwal k.co.u k

Little owl events w w w. l i ttleow l . m o o nfru i t.co m

MWL Events

the treacle market

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www.treaclemarket.co.uk

bolton food & drink festival

vintage escapades

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www.facebook.com / v i n tag e esca pade s/

curated makers

The sale arts trail

www.curatedmake rs.co.uk

Various locations Annually

worker bee markets

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WWW.workerb eemark et s. wo r dpress.com/

N.B. Not all artisans attend every market so it is always best to check in advance if you are hoping to see a specific maker.

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To find out more information about becoming a Pedddle stallholder visit: www.pedddle.com/join-pedddle

Thank you for supporting artists, makers and small businesses this Christmas Don’t forget to use this discount code when shopping on Etsy with any EtsyMCR team members featured in this directory!

Many of our fabulous member shops are offering discounts in the run-up to Christmas. This could be money off, free shipping etc. so well worth checking to see if your items are eligible * Only redeemable in participating shops. Individual shops determine what the code can be redeemed against and what it is for.

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Special Thanks to People’s History Museum All the Etsy Manchester Team Volunteers Marble, Thomas St, Mcr Etsy HQ All the shops and markets around Manchester that support genuine, UK handmade products & their makers And, finally, all our loyal Etsy customers

Follow Etsy Manchester hello@etsymcr.co.uk

www.etsymcr.co.uk

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Directory Designed by: Kat Pearson Designs Branding & Graphic Design by: Adam Clark

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