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Participants, 2025
The 2025 fair will include a range of local crafts people, furniture makers from the Waters & Acland school of fine furniture located in Staveley, and the Mill Yard food and drink companies that will be familiar to everyone who frequents the Mill Yard.
The information on this page provides a who's who of participants this year.
The information for each participant includes links to take you to their social media sites or websites.
Tony Morgan
Morganleather
Tony will be selling his amazing leatherwork at the Lake Makers Fair.
“Everything is made by hand here in my workshop in North Lancashire. Most of my leather and hardware are sourced from the UK, with the rest from the mainland of Europe. All the stitching is done by hand – no sewing machines. This results in a more durable item that will last a lifetime and more!
I also offer a repair service and run courses in leather craft.“
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Paul Bainbridge
Forge and Forest
Paul will be exhibiting his amazing furniture, lighting and ironwork at the Lake Makers Fair.
“Born from a passion for good design, a love of reclaimed and rustic materials and a desire to craft unique things that are built to last.
Based at the edge of the Northern Fells of the Lake District – a landscape with a rugged beauty, an ancient farming heritage and a rich local history – it is perhaps the ideal place to find inspiration from the natural things around as well as a great resource for interesting materials.“
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Hilary Cunningham
Westmorland ReUpholstery
Hilary will be selling her beautiful upholstered goods at the Lake Makers Fair on the last Saturday of July. Be sure to drop by her stall to hear about Hilary’s craft, and to buy some woolly goods!
Hilary uses a mix of traditional and modern fixed ReUpholstery methods, with an emphasis on sustainable and local fabrics and materials.
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Nancy Calderbank
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Nancy is a local artist who uses watercolours, pencils, and pastels.
She creates local and national scenes, portraits and animal images.
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Studio Fortier
Surrounded by the fells and sheep of The Lake District, Nico Fortier designs and crafts innovative furniture and lighting.
Nico specialises in bespoke commissions, working with clients to achieve timeless and personalized pieces. Studio Fortier also offers a small line of original designs made to order, customizable upon request.
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Jo Vincent
Glass Studio
Based in Kendal, I work on a diverse range of commissioned glass projects for both residential and commercial clients. My workshop is equipped to handle projects of all sizes, allowing me to create bespoke architectural glass, unique lighting features, kitchen splashbacks, glass wall panels and sculpture.
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Rory Gilmore
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I design and make hardwood furniture inspired by architecture and industrial design, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern joinery techniques. My work balances elegance with playfulness, and I place a strong emphasis on sustainability—using responsibly sourced materials to create pieces that are both thoughtful and enduring.
At this show, I’m exhibiting a collection developed during my time studying at Waters & Acland, reflecting my evolving approach to design, function, and form.
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Guy Parsons
Guy will be selling a range of printed products, including:
Giclee and Risograph prints
Embroidered patches
Enamel Pin Badges
Vinyl Decorative Stickers
Enamel Mugs
Postcards.
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Clare Ng
Clarewoodworks
Clare’s design allows wood to display its natural beauty and extraordinary qualities. She often braid subtle complexity and biographical details without sacrificing aesthetics and functionality.
Click below to see more of her bespoke pieces designed and made. Get in touch to bring your design to life with Clare!
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The Big Onion
Community Interest Company
Big Onion is a volunteer-led community stall selling local upcycled, recycled, hand made crafts and local fruit, veg and woodland products.
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The Soap Factory
The Soap Dairy makes Jersey milk soap from our own Jersey milk and other skincare products.
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Will Jenkinson
Stilllifeworkshop
Still Life is a workshop based in Glasgow and run by two friends. They make furniture and objects from native timbers and recycled plastic.
Will studied furniture design and making at Waters & Acland in Staveley.
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Helen Burnip
I will be showcasing a collection of handcrafted furniture and homeware items, all made during my recent year of intensive training in fine woodworking at Waters & Acland Furniture School. Each piece has been carefully designed and constructed using traditional joinery techniques, with a focus on precision, functionality, and natural beauty. All items are made from high-quality solid hardwoods, including ash and maple, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and detail.
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Stuart Hann
The Blind Chocolatier
Stuart Hann has been a pastry Chef in the English Lake District since 2007 and has been at the heart of a team winning multiple awards including 2 Rosette Standard. In July 2015 Stuart was diagnosed with a rare eye condition called Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) meaning he is now registered legally blind.
Here at The Blind Chocolatier, it is our mission to bring you the finest selection of top quality handmade Chocolates. Our Chocolates are lovingly crafted for an amazing experience every time you try one.
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Astrid Mohr
Lucky Hands Studio
Lucky Hands Studio offers quilted goods and block prints to bring colour, comfort and whimsy to your home. All items are handmade by Astrid, the face behind Lucky Hands, in their home studio in the Lake District. Quilted goods include soft toys, zippered pouches, throw pillow covers, and more. Each item features a unique colour combination and nods to traditional quilting. The hand carved block prints depict produce grown and playful moments imagined in Astrid’s allotment garden. All items are handmade by my lucky hands for yours!
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Jopis
Hola! I am Jopis, and I am excited to showcase my work at this year’s Lake Makers Fair. I enrolled in the furniture designer maker program at Waters & Acland Furniture School last September, where I have been honing my craft. At the fair, I will be presenting pieces that I have made and created throughout the year, employing traditional techniques to ensure the highest quality and durability. My passion for woodworking stems from the joy of working with my hands and the rewarding process of transforming raw materials into timeless objects. I thrive on the problem-solving and creative dynamics involved in furniture design. I am eager to establish my name in this vibrant industry and share my love for craftsmanship with you all.
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Jasmine Balmer
Jam Chowder Jewellery
Jaz makes clay 'cane' method jewellery. Her jewellery uses psychedelic, colourful patterns. No two pieces are the same - everything is eye-catching and unique.
The jewellery uses hypoallergenic, nickel-free hooks.
Use the link below to explore more of this amazing jewellery.
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Dan Williams
Dan is a former student at the Waters & Acland school of fine furniture and he will be exhibiting a coffee table he made while at the school.
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The RSPCA and
Kai Taylor
Kai says,
"The main reason we are attending the Lake Makers Fair is to raise vital funds for the work we do with local animals and the surrounding community. The village of Staveley often help us with donations and fundraising events and we are very excited to have an opportunity to get to know some of the members of the public there!"
Filip
My name is Filip. I'm a communication specialist who has been living and working between Asia and Europe for the past 15 years. During the fair, I will be presenting two projects made at Waters & Acland Furniture School. The first draws inspiration from Chinese cosmology, while the second references the organic shapes of whales. I've been involved in woodworking for a short time, but I hope that my passion for original designs will appeal to you.
Assa Marra Wool Studio
At Assa Marra Wool Studio we create our own range of British wools for hand knitters and crocheters - with every skein, hand dyed with our own recipes and finished at our Staveley Mill Yard Studio.
Our colours range from vintage-inspired shades to rustic Cumbrian tones, using fleece grown in the north of England, sourced from local farms and spun at nearby mills.
We create all-inclusive yarn kits for hats, shawls, and sweaters, along with modern, vintage-inspired patterns and books — all designed here at the studio.
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