Below are some links which you may find useful:
A newly formed gallery run by ten artists situated in Bear Street, Barnstaple. All the work on display is locally made and includes wall art, glass work, textiles, wood craft, ceramics and jewellery.
This co-operatively run Craft Gallery is set in the pannier market in Great Torrington, North Devon. The gallery has a wide selection of mixed media including wall art, textiles, ceramics, glass work, jewellery and wood work made by a large group of local artists
I now delight in combining this new technique of making lightweight felts called “Nuno Felt.” I make a felted fabric with characteristics quite different from traditional felt by adding the soft delicate merino wool to a base of silk. This new website shows some of my latest beautifully coloured scarves.
http://www.appledorecraftscompany.co.uk
A wonderful craft gallery run by a co-operative group of artists selling their work using the media of metal, wood, ceramics, textiles, glass & photography. The shop can be found in the middle of the quaint seaside town of Appledore, North Devon.
http://www.womendobusinessdevon.org.uk
Women Do Business is a service for women in Devon who either own their own business or are interested in starting up a business. For the last four years they have been supporting and inspiring women across Devon, regardless of their age or previous business experience, to be successful in achieving their business goals.
http://www.northdevonarts.co.uk
A friendly and informal networking group of professional and amateur artists and anyone with an interest in the arts.
http://www.northdevonuk.co.uk/NDevonLinks.html
Click on Antiques,Art for further artist links within North Devon
A collection of artists in Devon
Jewellery Tools – Manufacturer and suppliers to the jewellery trade. Cookson Precious Metals offer a choice of supplies from over 10,000 products for jewellers, jobbers, craftsmen and students.
One of my Bullseye sheet glass suppliers who are fast, efficient and helpful. They offer inspirational courses and lots of useful hints.
“We are very proud to announce that Bullseye Glass Company recently awarded Warm Glass UK ‘Preferred Partner’ status.”
http://www.creativeglassshop.co.uk/
Another of my UK Bullseye sheet glass suppliers which also provides lots of advice and inspirational courses from international tutors. My very first fused class course was held here in Rochester, Kent many years ago.
FOR WHEN THE FRIT HITS THE FAN....
A wonderful forum for lampwork glass beadmakers – a place to display, describe, discuss….
The SRAJD is an organization of members who design, create, and sell their
own jewelry. When you purchase from an SRAJD member, you are buying
directly from and supporting the artist.
It is the mission of the SRAJD organization to raise awareness of the benefits
of buying directly from the artist. We also work as a community to help,
nurture, instruct, and encourage one another.
http://www.exemplar-glass.co.uk
This website offers various courses and is based in Leominster, Herfordshire. I attended my very first lampworking glass bead course here a number of years ago.