Fairs and Markets
Spring and Summer 2026:
Deerhurst Flower Festival
Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th and Monday 31st August 2026, The Priory Church of St Mary, Deerhurst, Glos 10am - 5pm
This is about as local as it gets for me as Deerhurst is just a mile along the lanes from where I live. The festival takes place in the historic Saxon Church at Deerhurst while you can enjoy the stalls, food and music on the beautiful Priory lawns just outside. The event draws huge numbers as the floral displays are stunning and there is so much to enjoy. I’m looking forward to taking part again. Come and enjoy your Bank Holiday in this peaceful part of Gloucestershire.
Find out all the details here.
Open Studios
Saturday 4th July - Sunday 12 July
Chapel Barn Studios, Hartpury,
Gloucestershire
This will be my fifth year exhibiting with the FarOpen Artist Network and I’m returning to where it all began. I’ll be joining jeweller, Belinda Gilbert, at the studio of fellow printmaker, Issi Lammas. Issi introduced me to the joys of printmaking back in 2017 so it will be extra special to work alongside her for this year’s Open Studios. The three of us will be showing our work and demonstrating how we create it. We look forward to welcoming you to the studio.
We are Studio 22 and just one of many opening for the Art Trail. Find out more here.
Gloucestershire Print Cooperative Print Fair
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2026: Stratford Park, Stroud
The renowned GPC have announced a series of events to celebrate 20 years of the Gloucestershire Printmaking cooperative in Stroud.
Alongside an exhibition of members’ work at the Museum in the Park, in Stroud, (13th March - 26th April) they invited other printmakers to take part in a special weekend Print Fair. I was thrilled to be chosen as one of a few non-members and am busy making new work to take with me. It promises to be a real celebration of inky creativity so well worth a visit.
During the exhibition at the Museum the GPC will have some of their Printmaker Tutors delivering workshops – this will include a Collagraph Workshop with Jane Sasanow, Wood Engraving With Peter Collins, Printing Tree rings with Charlie Ash and drop Print Workshops for kids with Philippa Thomas & Hector MacInnes.
Find out all about it here.
Autumn 2025:
Nature in Art Annual Gift and Craft Fair
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October 2025
Come and browse all the beautifully crafted products for sale in this stunning Georgian mansion, just north of Gloucester. Find something special to gift to a loved one (or yourself!). For more information on this well-established event, click here.
Inked: Festival of Print Fair
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th November
Did you know the Forest of Dean is celebrating all things printmaking this autumn? It’s the first print festival of its kind in the area, with workshops, community events, exhibitions and this print fair. It’s at the Miner’s Welfare Hall in Cinderford in the heart of the Forest. I’m really excited to be part of it and I hope you’ll enjoy coming along. Find out more here as there’s loads going on!
Forest Markets Christmas Fair
Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November 2025
This a fabulous event run by local artists, showcasing the best handmade products in our area. Set in the heart of the beautiful Forest of Dean, I had a fantastic festive time last year so I’m really looking forward to repeating the experience. Come and join me in Ruardean Memorial Hall for a mince pie and a chance to buy something extra special for your friends and family this Christmas. For more information on this event, click here.