LOCAL MAKERS DIRECTORY
We believe in the power of shopping independent and local.
All sales are to be made directly with the maker, this list aims to help you find beautiful items that are created locally in Kent.
If you would like to feature (for free) on this directory, please fill in the form below and email it to
Karen King
Paintings, Prints and cards based in Boradstairs
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Max Sheppard
Max is a studio holder here at Beach Creative. These entities by Max Sheppard bring an eclectic tone to the room they hang in. They are units of component parts that have their founding moment in the pieces of driftwood the artist discovers on beaches and marshes.
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Instagram: maxsheppardartist
Enamel Factory
Vibrant, masterfully hand-painted kiln-fired enamelware that’s hard wearing and designed to stand the test of time. From plates, bowls and mugs perfect for camping or everyday use, to bespoke plaques and objects of art. Based in a garden studio in Kent
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Instagram: enamelfactory
Christie Grant
Cath Deeson
Hand cut & hand printed
in Broadstairs
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Cath will be at:
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Christmas makers market @margatewi
Saturday 3rd December
11-4pm
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Contact:
Instagram: cathdeesonlinocuts
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Hannah Brazier
Hannah sells positive prints and greetings cards, all hand designed in Herne Bay
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Contact:
Instagram: designs.byhannah
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The Ginger Dog
Meg French
Meg French's prints are a mixture of Lino prints and reduction Lino prints. Many designs are inspired by Herne Bay where she grew up and still lives. Meg's prints range from greeting cards to large A3 prints and they’re all drawn, carved, and then printed by Meg.
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Meg will be at:
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Herne Bay Artisan Market/Farmers Market on the second Sunday of every month. Also stocked in Wit of Whitstable in the South Quay Shed.
Contact:
Instgram: @megfrench.art
Black Griffin Studio
Stephen Larking
locally sourced hand thrown stoneware pots, plates, cups
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Stephen will be at Canterbury maker's market Whitefriars, Canterbury this December
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Contact:
S.J.L CERAMICS, All saints close Whitstable Kent. Email: Info@sjlceramics.com
Instagram: sjlceramics
Debs Smith
Debs Smith makes rriginal hand painted artwork and A4 prints
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Debs is at the Pride Craft Fair on Saturday 3rd December from 11am in the Ex Servicemens Club on William Street
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Instagram @debspaintythings
Facebook Debs Painty Things
Jacqueline Newbury
Jacquline Newbury is an artist based onsite at Beach Creative! To purchase any paintings, please contact Jacquline directly.
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painting called jazz acrylic on canvas £110
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Contact:
Instagram: jacquelinetheartist3
Opal Margate
Perfectly imperfect, fine jewellery inspired by nature, thoughtfully handmade by the sea
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Megan will be at 3 Christmas fairs:
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The Margate Art School Christmas makers market on Sat 3rd December
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Whereelse Christmas Fair at Elsewhere Margate 10th December
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Pickles pop-ups market at Archive, Ramsgate on the 18th December 5pm-8pm
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Instagram: opalmargate opalmargate@gmail.com
The Darkroom
at Beach Creative
The Darkroom is based here at Beach Creative, and is run by Emily Rose Parris
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Emily sells a variety of DIY cyanotype kits on Etsy. Suitable for all ages.
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Emily has cyanotype kits for sale in December at Fourth Wall Folkestone
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Contact:
Instagram: thedarkroombc
www.thedarkroomatbeachcreative.org
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Alex Foster
Alex is an illustrator from Margate, UK.
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Alex uses a layered and hand drawn approach in his work, to create maps and illustrations for lots of different uses like websites, books, prints, clothing and other bits.
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Alex will be at
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Whereelse Christmas Fair at Elsewhere Margate 10th December
Contact:
Instagram: alexfosterillustration
Jacqueline Newbury
Jacquline Newbury is an artist based onsite at Beach Creative! To purchase any paintings, please contact Jacquline directly.
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Small canvases 3 inch x 3 inch oil on canvas £15 each
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Floating Yoga
Lucy is a passionate Yoga alliance accredited yoga teacher based in Herne Bay, Kent
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Lucy runs regular yoga and meditation classes in Herne Bay, including here at Beach Creative,
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Instagram: Floatingyogagirl
Lisa Jones
Lisa Jones is a screen-printer working on fabric and paper. Items include a range ofvcushions, purses and planter bags in natural cork, linen and cotton.
Made on the Kent coast
Contact: loop.lisajones
Rabbit Bones
Natasha Rose runs Rabbit Bones, in Herne Bay
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Creating alternative pieces of jewellery using only precious metals and the occasional gemstone.
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Contact:
Instagram: rabbitbonesx
Jacqueline Newbury
Jacquline Newbury is an artist based onsite at Beach Creeative! To purchase any paintings, please contact Jacquline directly.
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"The green part of the journey"
oil on canvas
3ft x 1ft
£160
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