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Join us on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July from 10am to 4pm for the Summer Makers’ Fair! The Ilkley Manor House courtyard will once again be filled with makers’ stalls selling a wide range of beautiful handmade items. From: Fine art prints Stained glass Textiles and jewellery Homeware and greeting cards Afterwards, relax in the courtyard with refreshments and live music. Pop along and have a browse – read on to find out who you can expect to see across the weekend! Entry to the Fair is free – no booking required! BOTH SATURDAY 19 AND SUNDAY 20 JULY Solar Gallery — Located upstairs in Ilkley Manor House, the Solar Gallery is home to around 30 local artists selling a range of works, including jewellery, textiles, paintings, cards, prints, mixed media pieces, ceramics, and more! The exhibitions change every quarter; the current theme is Poetry and Image. Instagram: @ilkleysolargallery Carolyn Hird-Rogers — a familiar, friendly face at Ilkley Manor House and one of the Solar Gallery artists, Carolyn creates stunning mixed media collages, greeting cards, and illustrations inspired by landscape and wildlife. Instagram: @carolynhirdrogers Jane Crossley — always a popular stall at the Makers' Fairs, Jane sells hand-stitched Liberty print cushions, original adverts, fans with fun messages, stamps, and scraps from the late 1800s to early 1900s incorporated in artwork from wooden boxes to sweatshirts. (See examples of her work in the first slider image on the left) Megan Carter — Megan is a surface pattern designer, so expect to see beautiful original patterns hand-printed with eco-friendly inks onto sustainable textiles. Her fabric products include lamp shades, purses, toiletry bags, and glasses cases. Paper products include greeting cards, wrapping paper and notebooks. All designs draw inspiration from her love of organic floral forms, with a nod towards the Arts and Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco. Instagram: @megemlew LKGlassHouse — Lois Keatings creates amazing stained glass pieces inspired by the natural world. You can find suncatchers to hang in windows, which will brighten up any room with bold colours (especially with all the sun we're enjoying right now!), or free-standing artworks. Instagram: @lkglasshouse Paula Payne — Paula of Arboretum Print Co's practice is marquetry, which involves arranging and adding pieces of wood veneer to a structure to create decorative patterns. Her designs are unusual and timeless, celebrating the beauty of nature using nature's finest materials! Ali Haley Jewellery — Ali creates gorgeous, handmade jewellery made from recycled silver - a perfect gift or a unique treat for yourself. Inspired by the wild beauty of the Pennines and the fierce, independent women who call this landscape home, her designs range from minimalist and geometric pieces to those with a political, humorous, or irreverent edge. From small, affordable earrings to bold statement necklaces, this is jewellery to wear when you’re ready to change the world, or simply feel at home in your own skin. Instagram: @alihaley SATURDAY 19 JULY ONLY 2:30–3:30pm Phoenix Singers with Kate Stevens and Robert Sudall After shopping 'til you drop, enjoy a relaxing afternoon listening to 'The Joy of Music' in the courtyard (or inside if the weather is poor!). SUNDAY 20 JULY ONLY Louise Traill Studio — Louise is launching her new collection of handmade products! Each piece features her distinctive style and is made by hand using screen and digital printing onto cotton, linen, wood, and paper. Expect to see lampshades, lanterns, cards, artworks and coasters. Instagram: @louise__traill Featured image credit: Andreea Chitan-Woodier

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