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5 Favourites chosen by Bebe Bradley, editor of UKHandmade Magazine

5 Favourites chosen by Bebe Bradley, editor of UKHandmade Magazine

We asked Bebe Bradley, editor of UKHandmade magazine to chose her 5 favourites from Made by Hand, Cardiff this year.
Here are Bebe's choices:

By Bear Hands - jewellery
One of the joys of an event like Made by Hand is discovering new talent. Sally Haysom is a fresh find for me and her beautiful ‘Certain Lights’ bangle caught my eye. The walnut, words, brass and resin make for an elegant combination.

Kerry Day - Print

My garden brings me a lot of joy - the plants and the flowers - but funnily enough, I’m not keen on them inside the house. However, I really do love the idea of a wall covered in a framed collection of Kerry Day’s botanical prints. How stunning would that look?

Vinegar & Brown Paper

I already own a couple of pieces of Andy Poplar’s work so I may be a bit biased. He never ceases to amaze or amuse me with his ingenious combination of wordsmithery and the found object.

Carol Hunt - jewellery

I love the contemporary style and sculptural form of Carol Hunt’s jewellery, and her beautiful linen and precious metal ‘Threads’ collection in particular. Understated and gorgeous. 

Lomas Furniture - As William Morris said, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful”. Lomas Furniture certainly fit that bill with their beautifully made, aesthetically pleasing, bespoke wooden furniture.

Book your workshops, provided by Make it in Wales & Learn Cardiff.

Ever wanted to have a go at making your own Jewellery? Perhaps turn your hand to needle felting or pottery?  Well these are just a few of the workshops that make up our packed schedule of activities available at Made by Hand this year. Take a look and book up the ones you like now as they sell out quickly.

BOOK YOUR WORKSHOPS HERE

Love Made by Hand? Become a volunteer

With over 135 makers, 30 activities and more than 4,000 visitors, our small team here relies on volunteers to support Made by Hand. There are a range of tasks, helping with the Pottery Showdown, children's workshops, selling tickets etc. It's a great opportunity to get involved. For more information CLICK HERE.

WIN TICKETS TO MADE BY HAND & DINNER FOR 2 AT PURPLE POPPADOM-COMPETITION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT AUGUST 18th

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to win dinner for 2 at the multi ward winning, modern Indian restaurant, Purple Poppadom and weekend tickets to Made by Hand. Most recently named Indian Restaurant of the Year in the South Wales Echo Food and Drink Awards 2017, Purple Poppadom creates imaginative Indian cuisine, based on their Keralan culinary heritage. For the opportunity to win, CLICK HERE