Diary
A collection of news, events, affiliations and press articles
Recent Events 2024
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Cornish Christmas Market at St. Michael's Resort
Monday 23rd December
12:00 - 16:00
St. Michael's Hotel & Spa, St Michael’s Resort, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NB
Join the team at St. Michael’s for theor fantastic new festive market, open just before Christmas to allow you to grab those last-minute gifts and festive treats.
We'll also be joined by two lovely rescue donkeys, Jesse and Muriel - from 11.30am to 1.30pm - who'll be there to raise money for the Brooke Foundation!
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Festive Food Market
Sunday 22nd December
09:00 - 13:00
The Food Barn, Long Close Farm, Tregew Road, Flushing, Cornwall TR11 5UQ
Find a plethera of local quality food traders and beautifully crafted goods at The Food Barn. It has been a good year or so since I last visited the Food Barn so I’m so looking forward to it - I will be in fantastic company!
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Christmas at The Farmyard Market
Saturday 21st December
09:00 - 15:00
The Farmyard Market, Tresemple Farm, at the top of St Clements Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TD
A new, weekly food, produce and craft market, just a stone’s throw from Truro city centre on Tresemple Farm, a real working farm surrounded by beautiful countryside - Father Christmas will even be there this Saturday!
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Cafe Flora Christmas Market
Saturday 7th December
10:00 - 16:00
Trelowarren Estate, Mawgan, Helston,
Cornwall TR12 6AFAlongside some exceptionally talentled local makers and ‘The Eggnogs’ will be singing Christmas carols!
Do come along for some very special festive cheer and craft in the beautiful settings of the Cornish country estate of Trelowarren
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Christmas Market at Potager Garden
Sunday 1st December
10:30 - 16:00
Potager Garden, High Cross, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5RF
I am excited to announce that I will be one of the makers at this year's Christmas Market at Potager Garden. For one day only. Come and find some gorgeous hand made gifts in the most stunning surroundings at Potager
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Wintertide
Saturday 30th November
10:00 - 17:00
Buckfastleigh Town Hall, Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0DD
A beautifully curated event with artists, designers, makers and creators from around the south-west
It will be the second year this event has run, and the first time for me!
News from Weaver Rae
Winter 2024
Recent Festive Markets
After a fallow spell on the market front, so far this winter I have been lucky enough to attend the following markets, all of which have been an absolute joy ~ it really has been lovely to get out amongst you all again ~ Thank you to my wonderful customers and to the event organisers who have made it all so special!
Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair at penryn campus, Cornwall
Showcasing amongst some of Cornwall’s most vibrant artisans
GLAS FOLK: Pop-up Showcase at Provision store, London
Celebrating handwork and tactility. Showcasing art, homewares, furniture and clothing from makers of Cornwall
Crux Craft Fair at Rattery Village Hall, Devon
‘A celebration of the best southwest craft and designer-makers’ - in its 28th year!
Wintertide at Buckfastleigh Town Hall, Devon
A beautifully curated event with artists, designers, makers and creators from around the south-west
Christmas Market at Potager Garden, Constantine, Cornwall
Cornish makers galore in the most stunning surroundings at Potager Garden
October 2024
Glas Folk: London Showcase
This November, I am delighted to have been invited to participate in an exclusive and ecclectic showcase of Cornwall makers
“Glas (pronounced glahz) is a Cornish word with no direct English translation. It captures the myriad blue/green colours found in the ocean. Folk is a nod to our collective effort, and the nature of our handwork”
A design pop up hosted by Provision Store that celebrates handwork and tactility. Showcasing art, homewares, furniture and clothing from makers of Cornwall - Meet the Makers here: The Makers
October 2024
Find a Maker Member
A few wonderful and exciting things have happened this October
I have been welcomed in to the Find a Maker family!
This is a profound and diverse cacophony of makers and artists across the planet, selected for their quality - thank you to the Crafts Festival
Please go check out my new profile here
September 2024
Artisan Market at Truro Cathedral
Saturday 7th September 2024
Truro Cathedral, St. Mary's Street
It was my first time joining the brilliant Artisan Markets Cornwall for their September A huge success - if you get a chance to visit their other markets throughout the year in various locations - I highly recommend! There is something for every one.
July 2024
Midsummer Craft Fair
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July 2024
Pencarrow House, Trescowe, Bodmin, Cornwall
I was pleased to join a marquee full of fellow westcountry makers at the summer craft fair this year in the beautiful settings of Pencarrow House’ within their walled garden. My first market in rather a long time!
It was lovely to venture a little further afield with my woven wares and I very much look forward to hopping across the Tamar in winter for more!
April 2024
The Heritage Crafts Association
For many years, the appreciation for considerately crafted objects has been of great importance to me. I have followed the curation and heraldship of The Heritage Crafts Association since I began my explorations into traditional craft during my years of studying art and design.
Now I am a practising craftsperson, I am very happy to be a member with a new listing on their Makers Directory amongst a whole world of fantastic and fascinating craftfolk - do take a look!
March 2024
Crafts Council
I am so happy to this year be welcomed into the Crafts Council community
Please see my profile here on their Directory of craftspeople
The loomsmith Eric Henry, who designed and built my looms, has now completed and installed his own design of a Dobby Control Mechanism - this is a huge step for my tiny weaving enterprise and will streamline my process by far, and enable me to explore new and more complicated patterns
~ Watch this space!
Discover more here: The Dobby
February 2024
The Dobby is a go go!
January 2023
Media Feature
A Day in the Life of a Handloom Weaver
In December 2022 I was kindly met by a collector of curious stories and analog cameras, Ric Davy of Cornish Lives who photographed a lovely depiction of my story and work
Do visit his website for the full story…
As of late autumn 2022 Henry | Weaver Designs is now trading as Weaver Rae! Established: 2022
This is with the wish to better reflect my identity and values
The work of my partner and loomsmith Eric Henry has redirected him to faraway horizons rigging ships - he is currently at large!
November 2022
Now Trading as…
Weaver Rae
I opened the door of my former tiny timber cabin to welcome visitors this Autumn
With my small selection of bespoke blanket scarves and regular width scarves available, and more products emerging through the Winter
The loom is rigged and the shuttle is flying so keep your ears open if you’re passing, you may just catch me!
Monday 24th October till Friday 4th November, 11am till 4pm. I am next door to the beautiful Bosahan Woods and on the way to Slice of Cornwall cafe, so do pop in if you’re passing*
There will be another Studio Shop Open House this Winter so stay tuned and Subscribe for updates
NOTE: * I am working from home under a new address, and am not taking visits at present (as of Feb 24)
Oct 22
Studio Shop Open
I held a little Open House…
November 21
Drift Magazine
‘The Pinnacle of Luxury Lifestyle in Cornwall’
During Winter 2021, we were lucky enough to be featured in an editorial by the beautiful Drift Magazine, whilst in our earlist days learning the craft of weaving
The full article can be read via the links below:
https://www.drift-cornwall.co.uk/post/woven-in-wildness
https://issuu.com/engine-house-media/docs/drift_17
Supporter of the Campaign for Wool
‘Live Naturally and Choose Wool’
It is with primary importance to herald the importance and many attributes of weaving and wearing wonderful wool and choosing to support British farmers.
It is with great pride that we have pledged our commitment to abide by the ten principles of best practice laid out in The Dumfries House Declaration and chosen to support The Campaign for Wool - “a global community of sheep farmers, retailers, designers, manufacturers and consumers united by our patron His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. It aims to educate as many people as possible about the incredible benefits and versatility of wool in fashion, furnishings and everyday life. This in turn, supports many small businesses and local farmers whose livelihoods depend on the wool industry”
Unravel: Exhibition
A collective of designers, makers, knitters and weavers,
Unravel ~ bringing together a collective of designers and makers who are gently challenging and exploring the impact of what / how we wear has on our natural environment, soil, soul and society
In the October of 2021 we were invited to showcase our early woven work amongst some of West Cornwall’s most vibrant and sustainable textile designers and makers
It was an honour to be part of such a wonderful, buzzing and thought-provoking hive of creativity and forward-thinkers
Art Studios Open:
Open House
We raised the bunting, hung the arrows and flung open our workshop doors in early Summer 2021. Alongside a collective of West Cornwall Artists, together celebrating the creative diversity between our coasts.
The event spanned two weeks between Lands End and Portreath. It was initiated to replace the cancelled ‘Open Studios’ event of that year. It was a great chance to meet and show our community where we are
