Studios and sales

Studio 1-3
Parker's Handmade Cakes and Chocolates
Parker's Handmade Cakes and Chocolates - Barbara Parker
Monday Closed
(open Bank Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Step inside and explore chocolatière Barbara Parker's enticing chocolate shop, it's a real Aladdin's cave for chocoholics! Superb handmade chocolates, chocolate wedding and celebration cakes, chocolate figures, fun chocolate and elegant chocolate all vie for your attention!
 
 
01264 771938
parkerscakesandchocolates@yahoo.co.uk
www.parkers-cakes.com

Studio 4
Busy Hands
Busy Hands - Pauline Foster
Monday Closed
(open Bank Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Pauline Foster’s Busy Hands does just what the name says and keeps your hands artistically busy. Pauline is master of the art of papercraft, designing and making beautiful cards and other intricate work, which she sells, demonstrates and teaches in her studio. Pauline also presides over a warren of craft materials to feed the cravings of the craft enthusiast – and what’s more she will show the uninitiated how to use them.
 
 
07831 819026
pauline.foster@tiscali.co.uk
www.Busy-Hands.me.uk

Studio 5
Cove Contemporary Jewellery
Cove Contemporary Jewellery - Marc Johnson
Monday Closed
(open Bank Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday Closed

Marc Johnson handcrafts fine contemporary jewellery, concentrating on commissions, stock designs, and re-modelling. He uses sourced or the customers own stones, creating bespoke one-off pieces or incorporating them into his unique stock designs. Marc specialises in fine diamonds and coloured precious stones which are set into platinum, palladium, 18ct & 9ct gold, & silver, resulting in an item which is both adored & admired. Most repairs are undertaken, subject to initial evaluation. Marc is an associate designer craftsman of the British Jewellery Association and of the British Jewellery Giftware & Finishing Federation.


 
01264 772003
marc-johnson@btconnect.com
www.cove-jewellery.co.uk

Studio 6
PJ Stained Glass
PJ Stained Glass - Paula Frost
Monday Closed
(open Bank Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10pm - 4pm
& 6pm - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Please note later opening times on Wednesday & Sunday

Paula specialises in domestic stained glass; making and restoring leaded windows and door panels in traditional and contemporary designs. Commissions are welcomed.

For sale in her studio is a colourful selection of Tiffany-style mirrors, lamps, light catchers and boxes. There is also a growing range of stunning kiln formed glass, including bowls, wall hangings and dichroic glass jewellery.

Everything is hand-made on the premises. Tuition is available in small groups or one to one. See our workshop details and schedules on the workshop page.


01264 773471 or 0776 585 4783
frostyaq@gmail.com
www.stainedglassbypj.vpweb.co.uk

Studio 7
The Village Carpenter
The Village Carpenter - David Stephenson
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Open Bank Holiday Mondays

David Stephenson has had an interest in woodwork from a very early age, since leaving school he went on to train as a joiner and furniture maker. He now specialises in making bespoke furniture using traditional and modern techniques. From tables and cabinets to boxes and small gifts David also undertakes furniture restoration including polishing and repairs.

07545562669
david@stephensonfurniture.co.uk
www.stephensonfurniture.co.uk

Studio 8
Fair's Fayre
Fair's Fayre - Helen Carter
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm
Please note - closed Good Friday

Helen Carter, a retired nurse, is a volunteer for Tearcraft and Traidcraft. She has a passion for Fair Trade that gives overseas producers a fair wage, good working conditions and dignity. She has visited producers in India, Nepal, Brazil and Rodrigues and has experienced first hand the difference that a single purchase in the UK can make to partners abroad. Helen’s workshop, aptly named Fair’s Fayre, offers an attractive diversity of selected and imported giftware.

 

01264 771112
fairsfayre@tiscali.co.uk
www.fairsfayreandover.co.uk

Studio 9
Acorn Crafts
Acorn Crafts - Ron Caddy
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Shop open
Thursday Shop open
Friday Shop open
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Shop open
Evenings by arrangement - closed Good Friday
Acorn Crafts fine pens

Ron Caddy of Acorn Crafts has been involved with timber for most of his working life. He was introduced to the skills of woodturning in the late 80s and specialises in producing practical items such as fine pens rather than art forms. He uses mainly British, Australian and some sustainable exotic timbers.

Ron also gives lessons in pen making. See details and schedule on the workshop page. He is also founder and chairman of Test Valley Turners.
Acorn Crafts fine pens
 
07903 313065
acorncrafts@tiscali.co.uk
www.thepenmakers.co.uk

Studio 10
Carolines Beads
Monday Closed
(Open Bank Holidays)
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Carolines Beads offers a large selection of all types of beads and findings. Once inside, you will be mesmerized, the minutes will slip by as you spend time collecting and finding the right beads for you. These beautiful beads are collected from all over the world. Earings, necklaces and bracelets made by our talented staff are on display to give you some ideas and offer inspiration.

Creative Beading workshops are scheduled to demonstrate and help you learn the techniques available. See our workshop details and schedule on the workshop page.

 
carolines-beads@hotmail.co.uk
 

Studio 11
Alex McGarry
Alex McGarry
Monday Closed
(open Bank Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Alex is a professional artist, living and working in Hampshire. Her specialist subject is landscapes painted in oil. She captures the colours and light on canvas to bring our beautiful surroundings and landscapes to life.

For details of painting classes by Alex see her workshop details and schedule on the workshop page. 

07748 594314
info@alexmcgarry.co.uk
www.alexmcgarry.co.uk

Studio 12
Metal Storm
Metal Storm - Marek Woznica
Monday Closed (open Bank Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Marek Woznica has been crafting fine items of metalwork and jewellery since 1990.With a rich family history, jewellery making and art is in his blood. He hand carves his original designs in pewter, producing a range of brooches, pendants and buckles, often on an astrological or nature based theme.

Applying his background in engineering machinery to woodturning he marries wood and pewter into exquisite art objects such as goblets and trinket boxes. A man of many talents he has also trained as a Gypsy Wagon maker and painter. Marek produces a range of fine ornamental pieces, large and small to suit every budget, as well as taking commissions for a specialised project.

 
 
 
www.metalstorm-uk.com

Studio 14
Fabricraft
Fabricraft - Lianne Hill
Monday Closed - including Bank Holiday Mondays
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am to 4pm
Thursday 10am to 4pm
Friday 10am to 4pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm

Lianne specialises in high quality handcrafted Christmas stockings, bowties & cummerbund sets and personalised shoe bags. Working all year round, Fabricraft will also undertake individual and personalised orders. A large range of craft fabrics, ribbons and accessories are also available.

Sewing tuition is also given by Maggie Forbes for adults and children - please contact us for more details.
 
01264 772275
lianne.hill@fabricraft.co.uk
www.fabricraft.co.uk