Discover the Magic of CREATED Festival

8/9/2025

Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of craft, creativity, and community at this year’s CREATED Festival, taking place over the weekend of September 20th & 21st, 2025, at The Big Sheep, Abbotsham (EX39 5AP)
This vibrant festival brings together both contemporary and heritage crafts: expect workshops, live music, taster sessions, and demonstrations showcasing a broad spectrum, from pottery and papermaking to blacksmithing, and of course, glass. This year, there will be impressive displays and interactive sessions throughout the venue, including marquee exhibits, outside demos, pop-up food vendors, and festival vibes aplenty.
New Works Debuting at CREATED

I’m thrilled to be unveiling my latest glass collection at this year’s festival. It will be an exploration of the ocean’s beauty, power, and fragility. Inspired by the North Devon coastline, these pieces celebrate the sea in all its moods and textures.
Seascape Pendants are miniature works of art you can wear. Each pendant captures the shifting blues and greens of the tide, with shimmering layers of glass evoking waves, ripples, and sunlight dancing across the water.
Coral-Inspired Glass are sculptural forms that echo the delicate branching and vivid hues of coral reefs, created to highlight both their beauty and the urgent need to protect them.
Sea inspired wall art – larger panels infused with depth, movement, and colour, designed to bring the calming energy of the ocean into your home. From abstract wave patterns to gentle tidal flows, these artworks capture the ebb and flow of the sea.
This collection is my love letter to the coast, blending fluid design with craftsmanship. Each piece is shaped by my endless fascination with the natural world and my ongoing commitment to sustainability, creativity, and storytelling through glass.
Whether it’s exploring form, experimenting with texture, or pushing the boundaries of glass and mixed media, my work reflects the dynamic fusion of tradition and innovation, the very ethos of the CREATED Festival.

Join My Glass Fusion Workshops:
Create, Learn, Shine
I’ll be offering Glass Fusion Workshops at the festival. An interactive, imaginative experience for makers of all ages.

Each 1.5-hour session guides participants through creating their very own fused-glass suncatcher.
Everything is provided: colourful glass pieces, frit, stringers, murrine leaves & flowers, and glass paint. Designed by you and perfectly assembled, and then fired in a kiln at up to 800 °C.
Workshops run in three convenient time slots: 10:00–11:30, 12:00–13:30, and 14:00–15:30, giving you flexibility to choose what suits you best.
For just £20, your ticket includes VIP festival entry plus the creative workshop. (while stocks last)
You'll be able to collect your creation the following week from the Glass Workshop in Bideford, or opt for a simple courier delivery (£4.95) to your door.

This session is perfect whether you're a complete beginner, visiting with family, or looking for an artistic experience to remember. Book your place here

Why You’ll Love It
The CREATED Festival offers a rare opportunity to connect, meet makers, get hands-on, and immerse yourself in the lively world of craft. Your visit can be both a social celebration and an opening to new creative horizons.

Getting There & Bookings

Dates: September 20–21, 2025 (10 am to 4:30 pm daily)
Venue: The Big Sheep, Abbotsham Rd, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP
Tickets: Available via The Big Sheep ticket portal.

Experience Creativity. Explore Craft. Create Memories.
Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in North Devon's craft heritage and contemporary artistry. Whether you're browsing the stalls, watching demonstrations, or joining in the glass fusion fun. CREATED Festival is a celebration worth attending.
I can’t wait to meet you there and see the beautiful creations you’ll make!

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