Made in the Peak District, from the Peak District
Artists & craftworkers use the Peak District as a source of renewable materials as well as a source of inspiration. Consider treating yourself to gifts or furniture crafted from Peak District timber from a proven sustainable source or wool from sheep that graze on land managed for nature conservation.
Feel free to ask these artists and craftsmen and women what makes their products so special to the Peak District – they will be happy to tell you!
The Peak District Environmental Quality Mark has been achieved by each of the businesses below for their local arts & crafts and for their demonstrated commitment to conserving the Peak District environment.
Arran Trading Post
3b Portland Square, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1HA
Tel: 01629 810143
Web: www.arrantradingpost.co.uk
Email: fiona@arrantradingpost.co.uk
Contact: Fiona & Peter Doubleday
Grid Ref: SK218685
A fairtrade and ethical shop dedicated to excellent customer service. “The small shop with the huge heart.” Peter and Fiona try to minimise packaging waste wherever possible.
Open: Every day 10.00-17.00 except Tuesdays.
Art-Felt
Brookcliff House, The Wash, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire SK23 0QW
Tel: 01663 751054
Web: www.art-felt.co.uk
Email: Linda@art-felt.co.uk
Contact: Linda Moss
Grid ref: SK063821
Art-felt makes small felt items, hand rolled using local wool, hand-made soap and local soft water. Embroidery and beadwork create small, distinctive and unique works of art expressive of the Peak District landscape, flora and fauna. Also offers workshops and demonstrations of felt making. Available at local craft fairs, through galleries.
Christine Waygood Handframed Originals
The Soft Centre, 70 Charlestown Road, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 8JN
Tel: 01457 861520
Web: www.christinewaygood.com
Email: christinewaygood@sky.com
Contact: Christine Waygood
Grid ref: SK033934
I produce a range of machine knitted and felted garments and accessories inspired by the Peak District landscape, using only natural yarns from British spinners, and eco-friendly finish products. I also work with EQM wools for feltmaking and am developing a range of hand knitted garments which will be available in kit form.
Eco Eco Ltd
1-2 The Courtyard, 10 Castleton Road, Hope, Derbyshire S33 6RD
Tel: 01433 623113
Web: www.eco-eco.co.uk
Email: info@eco-eco.co.uk
Contact: Alison Jackson-Bass
Grid ref: SK171835
Clothing, gifts and accessories for men, women and children. We stock a wide range of items, ethically produced with no toxic finishes or azo/heavy-metal dyes, organic wherever possible. Our shop uses renewable energy from Good Energy and is decorated using eco-friendly paints and recycled/sustainable materials. Eco Eco Homestore opening summer 2008 in Hope.
Open: Tues to Sun 10.00-16.30.
Greengate also holds EQM award for farming
Greengate Cottage, Slaley, Bonsall, Derbyshire DE4 2BB
Tel: 01629 823268
Web: www.greengatewools.co.uk
Email: sharon.rowlands@lineone.net
Contact: Sharon Rowlands
Grid ref: SK275575
Sharon Rowlands produces a wide variety of woollen products from her registered flock of rare breed Lincoln Longwool sheep. The Greengate workshop is open by appointment. Half or full day courses can be booked to try out dyeing, spinning, felt making and other activities. Visits to schools can also be arranged, phone for more details.
Hector & Cedric
Ecclesall Wood Sawmill, Abbey Lane, Sheffield S7 2QZ
Tel: 0114 2356436
Web:www.hectorandcedric.com
Email: info@hectorandcedric.com
Contact: Andrew Mitchell and Bryan Frisby
Grid ref: SK323824
We seek to deliver buildings and structures of unique value. One of the key components of this is sustainable energy and material use. Sourcing product from the Peak District is part of this. Locally sourced products benefit the local economy.
Open: 09.00-17.00.
The Honeycomb Centre
Unit 2, Buxton Road, Longnor, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0NY
Tel: 01298 83857
Web: www.leek.ac.uk/honeycomb
E-mail: kweston@leek.ac.uk
Contact: Ken Weston
Grid ref: SK087651
The Honeycomb Centre is a work development centre for people with education disabilities producing garden furniture and craft goods. The EQM award has been given for the bird tables, rustic benches and rustic bird feeders produced from locally sourced Peak District National Park timber.
Available: From the Centre in Longnor, local shows and Farmers’ Markets.
Open: Mon to Fri 09.30-15.30.
Ian Saville Furniture
The Old Sawmill, Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2EB
Tel: 01629 733935
Web: www.iansaville.co.uk
Email: info@iansaville.co.uk
Contact: Ian Saville
Grid ref: SK256657
Individual pieces & room fitments made to commission or from a range of designs. Music stands & cabinets a speciality. Local, sustainably sourced timber from the National Park upon request. We actively seek to reduce our environmental impact. Workshop refurbished using local materials where possible, electricity sourced from 'green' renewable tariff.
Studio 61 Gallery
The Coach House, Main Road, Lea, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5GJ
Tel: 01629 534532
Web: www.karinagoodman.com
Email: karinagoodman@btinternet.com
Contact: Karina Goodman
Grid ref: SK327575
A working studio for artist Karina Goodman, whose inspiration comes from the Peak District landscapes. She specialises in colourful and quirky watercolours. The gallery showcases the work of many Derbyshire/regional artists, designers and makers who recycle/reclaim and make creative use of the Peak District. No trade/imported goods sold.
Open: Thurs to Sun 12.00-16.30. Please see website for bank holiday opening times.
The Threshing Barn
Lower Lady Meadows Farm, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 7EZ
Tel/Fax: 01538 304494
Web: www.threshingbarn.com
Email: threshingbarn24@btinternet.com
Contact: Janet & David Phillips
Grid ref: SK026531
The Threshing Barn offers traditional crafts courses including spinning, weaving and felt making, using rare breed wool from the Peak District and wool from their own farm. Janet & David have built their businesses up over the last 6 years to create their vision of an environmentally sensitive, sustainable farm.
