Peak District Artisans 5th Annual Great Dome Art Fair Private View

I was invited to the private view of the Peak District Artisans show at the Dome in Buxton on Friday night - 20th July. Over 60 artists were showing their work in the amazing setting of the dome.

On show there was a broad range of creative disciplines: fine art, ceramics, jewellery, photography, textiles, furniture, to contemporary artisans showing stained glass and stone carving. I had the opportunity to speak to some of the artists, Ingrid Karlsson-Kemp, Suzy Shackleton and Catherine Carr. Ingrid  is always very friendly and welcoming. Ingrid has previously done a successful workshop at Leek College for Foundation Degree students last year and hopefully will return in the future. Her stand was very busy with customers and interested viewers. This year she was asked to create the cover illustration for the Buxton Festival programme.

Ingrid Karlsson-Kemps work - www.ingrid-karlsson-kemp.co.uk/

 I also spoke to Suzy Shackelton, felt maker. Her work is very vibrant and looked great. I spoke to her about the possibility of her running a workshop at Leek and she was very keen. Hopefully this will take place in the Autumn term.  Suzy is also part of the prestigious 62 group of textile arrtists.

Suzy Shackeltons work  - www.suzyshackleton.com/

Catherine Carr was a very interesting artist whose work i have seen at many galleries and events previously. She is a glass maker and i have always been curious about her technique so asked her how she did it - the answer ... she knits and crochets with glass! She explained the process which is amazingly complexed and a technique she invented herself whilst studying at Manchester Metropolitan Unviersity on the 3D Crafts course. Inspired by some insulation she found in her loft and discouraged by her tutors who said it would never work she has created this amazing technique of crocheting with glass.

   

Catherine Carrs work - http://www.catherinecarrglass.co.uk/

Peak District Artisans hold regular exhibitions, in some great venues, and its always worth a visit - something for everyone. Look at the website for future events - http://www.peakdistrictproducts.co.uk/