Curated by Nick Hand and The Letterpress Collective, this exhibition brings together photography, film, letterpress prints, and the words of makers who dedicate their life to an unusual or rare craft or passion. Nick gathered these stories on epic cycle rides: from Land’s End to John O’ Groats, round the coast of Britain and Ireland and up the Hudson River - with a printing press on the back of his bike.
Too good to stay away…yes, Unique Boutique is back by popular demand to fill your stockings to the brim with locally made and handcrafted goods.
Each year just gets better, with a huge selection of the region’s artists and makers all warm and dry under one roof.
We have ceramics for your canapés, rings for your fingers and flowers for your hats, birds for your walls and cufflinks for your chaps.
We have wreaths for your doors and mugs for your guests, cards for your in-(or out) laws and decorations for your nest. And lots of other beautiful and quirky things besides...
The ever-popular Unique Boutique has teamed up with the beautifully refurbished Guildhall Shopping and Dining, to bring you Unique Boutique Mid Week. This affordable contemporary arts and crafts market showcases local makers from across Devon, and is excited to have a new summer home around the atmospheric St Pancras Church in the middle of the Guildhall Shopping Centre. Pop along at lunchtime, or spend a summer evening browsing the handmade market. The mid week market takes place fortnightly on Wednesdays, trading from 12noon to late. Mixed up with hot venues and cool vibes, Unique...
M&S and Jeremiah’s Journey, a charity that works with bereaved children, are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth.
On Friday 9 September, we are calling on volunteers to help us create a group activity for children who take part in Jeremiah’s Journey creative programmes to them express their feelings of grief, share their memories and explore ways of coping. We need volunteers who will get stuck in, helping to prepare the...
Edward Waite, exhibiting at Dean Clarke House in Southernhay for the first time. Turning his sketches into larger pieces of art, thus developing his signature style. Now painting iconic cityscapes using his unique drizzle technique, first inspired by ketchup bottles in a New York diner! View his work in elegant and opulent surroundings
An international craft media company, with offices across America and its headquarters in New York, has relocated its UK team to Exeter.
Founded in Newton Abbot in 1961, F+W International, part of American company F+W Media, is a specialist publisher and distributer of art and craft books. The company also boasts a range of successful art and craft based ecommerce companies and distributes David & Charles and Dover Publications.
In its 54 years of operation, F+W Media has witnessed significant changes in the publishing industry. With the rise of eBook sales, increased...
Global craft media business F+W International is relocating to office space in Pynes Hill Court, Exeter from November 2015.
F+W International, part of American company F+W Media Inc. is a global leader in the craft industry. The company operates online ecommerce websites and publishes and distributes books in craft, art and other special interest categories. F+W International rebranded to become the international division of its parent company in 2011, having formally been known as David & Charles.
Talking about the move, Managing Director James Woollam said: "This is a...
Lots and lots of lovely arts and crafts by local makers. Fabulous venue on Exeter's Historic Quayside.
Watch the boats and swans go drifting by, enjoy a drink or a meal at The Prospect Inn, Mango's, On The Waterfront or the new Samuel Jones. And we have face painting, live music, craft demos and much more!
Our summer market dates are: Sunday 3rd May Sunday 7th June Sunday 5th July Saturday 1st August Saturday 5th September Sunday 4th October
An Exeter charity faced with rebuilding its headquarters is calling on artistic and creative individuals and groups to help by completing a short survey.
Over the last 30 years the Scrapstore has provided a wealth of arts and crafts materials to families, community organisations, schools, playgroups and artists across Devon.
Now in its fourth year as a charity the Scrapstore is looking to the future. Its current home, a hut in the corner of Belmont Park is over 75 years old and will need replacing or a major makeover.
Alan Caig, Chair of the Scrapstore Trust says: “...
Established in 1991 and boasting one of the most comprehensive ranges of bespoke sectional buildings in the South West, independent Devon company John Shields Woodwork based near Okehampton, celebrates its 21st anniversary with a new corporate brand.
Working in the community, domestic and commercial markets; blue-chip clients include The National Trust and RNLI. The new company brand was created to reflect the three main areas of the business; ‘Shields Buildings’, ‘Shields Studios’ and ‘Shields Commercial’.
