Events - Love & Lovelier 

Events, Workshops & Parties

Upcoming Workshops and Fairs

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Not your Average Craft Fair - Swansea

A beautifully curated selection of wares from Master Crafters who all live within 40 miles of Swansea. Free entry. Live Music.

10:00am - 4:00pm GMT

Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea

https://notyouraveragechristmasfair.co.uk/

Dec 12

Christmas Decorations Workshop - SOLD OUT

Come and make three of your own Christmas decorations out of stoneware ceramic clay, choosing from gingerbread men, hearts, baubles, trees, stars and letters.

Jan 4

Love Birds Workshop

Book now onto new ceramic workshop, making a pair of love birds. You will make two birds each, out of stoneware ceramic clay. Using silicon and rubber stamps you can choose wording and images from a massive array of stamps to personalise your little birds.

Feb 2

Love Bird (daytime) Workshop

Book now onto this rare daytime workshop, making a pair of love birds. You will make two birds each, out of stoneware ceramic clay. Using silicon and rubber stamps you can choose wording and images from a massive array of stamps to personalise your little birds.

Mar 12

Adult & Child Easter Workshop

A hands-on crafty way to spend an afternoon making hanging Easter decorations together. You will make one egg shape each, out of stoneware ceramic clay. Using silicon and rubber stamps you can choose wording and images from a massive array of stamps to personalise your decoration.

Mar 12

Trinket Dish Workshop

A perfect mother's day present! A hands-on crafty way to spend an evening making little jewellery dishes. You will make one dish each, out of stoneware ceramic clay. Using silicon and rubber stamps you can choose wording and images from a massive array of stamps to personalise your little dish. The dishes are hand-shaped rather than thrown, making this a great introduction to clay for beginners.

Mar 23 - Mar 24

Artisan Made - trade show

Artisan Made UK (AMUK) began showcasing exceptional craft making talent from around the country in 2023. Now we're gearing up for our return in 2024 Based in North Yorkshire, Artisan Made UK takes place at Skipton Auction Mart and is run by the organisers of the long standing and well regarded Art in the Pen and Crafts in the Pen. We pride ourselves on creating high quality events where creatives can showcase their talents to potential buyers.

Past events

Nov 27

Christmas Decorations Workshop

Come and make three of your own Christmas decorations out of stoneware ceramic clay, choosing from gingerbread men, hearts, baubles, trees, stars and letters.

Nov 24 - Nov 26

National Trust Dinefwr Fair

Join us for a warm festive welcome at the Christmas fair in Newton House. See the Christmas tree in the Outer Hall and take in the display of sustainable Christmas decorations themed around the ‘Creatures of Dinefwr’. Explore the decorated house and relax with a warm glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate as you listen to carol singers, choirs or a brass band. The front of Newton House will have a variety of festive stalls selling a range of wares from handmade jewellery to tasty preserves.

Nov 23

Christmas Decorations Workshop - SOLD OUT

Come and make three of your own Christmas decorations out of stoneware ceramic clay, choosing from gingerbread men, hearts, baubles, trees, stars and letters.

Nov 19

Maker's Arcade Christmas Market

Maker's Arcade is a Cardiff-based hub bringing together talented, independent makers over two floors in the beautiful Paget Rooms in Penarth.

11:00am - 4:00pm GMT

The Paget Rooms, Penarth

Nov 15

Private Christmas Decorations Workshop

Private workshop making Christmas Decorations.

Nov 11

Private Workshop

Private Christmas decorations workshop for The Trust.

Nov 9 - Nov 12

Lark Christmas Market

Our fab Christmas Market returns this November after a brilliant event last year! There will be stalls by our talented workshop tutors plus some other local businesses. Our opening hours will be - Thursday 9th November 12-9pm Friday 10th November 12-9pm Saturday 11th November 10am-5pm Sunday 12 November - 12-4pm

Nov 6

Christmas Decorations Workshop - SOLD OUT

Come and make your own three Christmas decorations out of stoneware ceramic clay, choosing from gingerbread men, hearts, baubles, trees, stars and letters.

Oct 23

Christmas Decorations Workshop - SOLD OUT

Come and make your three Christmas decorations out of stoneware ceramic clay, choosing from gingerbread men, hearts, baubles, trees, stars and letters.

Oct 17

Early-bird Christmas Decorations Workshop - SOLD OUT

Get a jump on Christmas! There are very limited spaces on this early-bird workshop. I will lead you through making your own three Christmas decorations out of stoneware ceramic clay, choosing from gingerbread men, hearts, baubles, trees, stars and letters.

Oct 1

Craft & Flea - Swansea

Craft & Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof! Shop SMALL and shop LOCAL in our authentic crafty twist on the traditional flea-market with a huge selection of products from illustration to vintage bric-a-brac, plants to jewellery, ceramics to candles and SO much more! This is not a typical craft fair. Stalls have been handpicked based on their high quality, on-trend products.

10:00am - 4:00pm BST

Brangwyn Hall, Swansea

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/craft-and-flea-41980227863

Sep 30

Parent & Child Hearts Workshop

In this workshop I will lead you through making your own heart shaped plaques (1 per participant, so you get to make one and your child gets to make one too) out of stoneware ceramic clay, measuring about 12cm high and perfect for hanging on your wall.

Sep 17

Craft & Flea - Bristol

Craft & Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof! Shop SMALL and shop LOCAL in our authentic crafty twist on the traditional flea-market with a huge selection of products from illustration to vintage bric-a-brac, plants to jewellery, ceramics to candles and SO much more! This is not a typical craft fair. Stalls have been handpicked based on their high quality, on-trend products.

Sep 14

Mini Bunting Workshop

In this workshop I will lead you through making your own five flags out of stoneware ceramic clay, which turns into a string of bunting measuring about 35cm long and 5cm high. After learning how to shape and smooth the clay, you will use a multitude of stamps to imprint words and images to make your bunting truly your own. You can put names, dates or short phrases on your bunting using a variety of font sizes.

6:30pm - 8:30pm BST

Lark Design Make Studio, Cathays, Cardiff

https://www.loveandlovelier.co.uk/listing/1510085677/make-your-own-mini-bunting-in-person

Jun 28

Postcard Workshop

In this workshop I will lead you through making your own postcard out of stoneware ceramic clay. The finished postcard will measure approximately 13 x 8.5cm. After learning how to shape and smooth the clay, you will use a multitude of stamps to imprint words and images to make your postcard truly your own.

Jun 24

Parent & Child little dish Workshop

A hands-on crafty way to spend an afternoon making little jewellery dishes together. You will make one dish each, out of stoneware ceramic clay. Using silicon and rubber stamps you can choose wording and images from a massive array of stamps to personalise your little dish.

Jun 11

St Donat's Castle Summer Fayre

A great day out for the whole family, you can browse a wonderful collection of food, drink and craft stalls, enjoy live music entertainment or book onto activities available throughout the day. The fayre is set across the charming rooms of St Donat’s Castle and Arts Centre as well as the striking outdoor gardens and seafront area. This fayre offers a mix of traders from family-friendly and charity stalls to luxury handmade crafts and gifts.

Jun 9

Postcard Workshop

Two dates to choose from: FRIDAY 9th June 6:30-8:30pm or WEDNESDAY 28th June, both at Lark Design Make Studio, Cardiff In this workshop I will lead you through making your own postcard out of stoneware ceramic clay. The finished postcard will measure approximately 13 x 8.5cm. After learning how to shape and smooth the clay, you will use a multitude of stamps to imprint words and images to make your postcard truly your own.

May 30

Parent & Child Big Heart Workshop

In this workshop I will lead you through making your own heart shaped plaques (1 per participant, so you get to make one and your child gets to make one too) out of stoneware ceramic clay, measuring about 12cm high and perfect for hanging on your wall. After learning how to shape and smooth the clay, you will use a multitude of stamps to imprint words and images to make your hearts truly your own.

10:30am - 12:30pm BST

Lark Design Make Studios, Cathays, Cardiff

https://www.loveandlovelier.co.uk/listing/1416976416/parent-child-make-your-own-big-hearts-in

Apr 27

Hanging Hearts Workshop

In this workshop I will lead you through making your own heart shaped plaques (3 per participant) out of stoneware ceramic clay, measuring about 9cm high and perfect for hanging on your wall. After learning how to shape and smooth the clay, you will use a multitude of stamps to imprint words and images to make your hearts truly your own. You can put names, dates or short phrases on your hearts using a variety of font sizes.

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