reetsweet sheffield: march 10th previews - new makers on the block!

There's always something new and exciting at every event we do, and March 10th in Sheffield is no exception...here's a run down of some exciting makers to keep your eyes peeled for that are either new to reetsweet, or have new work we just have to show you!

Regular Reetsweet maker Kim Lawler of Finest Imaginary has a stunning new range out, called 'The Great outdoors' inspired by the america wilderness, working in perspex and also now a lot more often in etched wood, her new work has me aching for a holiday in a log cabin somewhere:

(bear necklace by finest imaginary)

(feathers earrings by finest imaginary)

New to our events, we are also proud to be showcasing the work of Sarah Culleton - a truly original bag designer!

Sarah designs and makes limited runs of each of her bags, handmade from the finest fabrics, recycled materials and antique findings, everything we have seen in her collection is made to the highest standard with a strong emphasis on originality, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Sarah says her inspiration comes from 'childhood memories and my lifelong passion for fashion and textiles'.

(by sarah culleton)

(by sarah culleton)

Another designer/maker new to reetsweet is Holly Betton from 'Death by Tea' - excellent name don't you agree?

Holly studied textile design at Nottingham Trent, and specialised in print making, she makes, designs and sells a full range of cards, textiles, ceramics and original artworks and combines playful text with her naive and charming illustrations...

(death by tea)

(death by tea)

reetsweet's christmas at sheffield: final countdown previews

I think it would be fair to say that I am a big kid, and here at reetsweet I get to let my inner child take over - the ethos behind reetsweet is about bringing a piece of handmade joy into people's lives, getting them away from the high street, buying local, handmade beautiful things!



One of my first reetsweet moments of amazement was seeing this lady's work the first time...Sian Wheatcroft of strawberry kitten; she makes utterly original toys (for big kids) that are so well made...a total joy! Sian began with the larger bears you see here, but has now moved on to making stunning jointed bears, and she also offers a range of prints, small accessories and the bear cushions. She will be at reetsweet's fair in sheffield's millenium gallery this sunday 27th with us from 12pm to 4pm...see you there!

reetsweet's christmas at sheffield: previews

Here at reetsweet we try to always find new and exciting makers for our events, we are particularly excited to have this young lady next fair - Katrine Brosnan - an illustrator and printmaker based in Nottingham, Katrine studied fine art and since then has explored her love of simple line drawings and illustrations, she turns these into screen prints and lino cuts.

'I love printmaking, the smell, the presses, the plates, the thickness of the ink and all the beautiful ephemera that goes with it. I find it really satisfies my urge to make! The inspiration for my illustrations come from everyday life, visiting new towns and cities or letting my mind wander when doing the washing up. I like to draw people I see who look full of character, whether these are familiar icons or perfect strangers. I sometimes collect surreptitiously drawn or snapped images of strangers to edit into print designs later on. I have started to categorise these, for instance I have a collection of strangers I’ve seen sleeping, men on public transport with their dogs and a series of images of people at airports (airport-raits.)

I have recently finished a commission for a menswear store called LiFE in Manchester. I’ve also just completed making my own range of shiny new wooden brooches and ceramic mugs. I’m a member of Leicester Print Workshop and am often spotted showing my crafty wares at fairs and markets across the East Midlands and beyond....'

Catch her at the reetsweet in sheffield on sunday 27th nov (that's next sunday folks!). For more info see www.reetsweet.com/events.