Always Be Beautiful: Online Jewellery with Nicola Relph
This afternoon we feature 24-year-old Manchester jewellery boutique owner Nicola Relph. Nicola’s website ‘Always Be Beautiful‘, that specialises in the use of Swarovski crystals, is going from strength to strength with such items available as bold and unique bags, earrings, rings, bracelets and statement sets. “My passion for accessories first started when I was undertaking … Read more
Fun and Contemporary Jewellery by Manchester’s Stephanie Hamer
This afternoon we feature emerging contemporary jewellery artist Stephanie Hamer. Based in Manchester, Stephanie works mainly in plastics, exploring the use of colour, shape and pattern and strives to create jewellery that is striking, modern and fun. Here’s more from the lady herself as well as some great examples of her work: “I developed my … Read more
Details on the Forthcoming ‘Encompass’ Fine Art Exhibition
Coming to Falcon Mill, Bolton this month is the ‘Encompass Fine Art Exhibition.’ Closing the weekend of the Bolton Arts Festival, the event will take place between Friday 18th May and Sunday June 17th (open between 12-5pm) . The exhibition features artists such as Sharon Forrest (2011 Bolton Open 1st prize winner), Stuart Hine, Siobhain Moakes and … Read more
Wigan Vintage and Craft Fair Preview!
Victoria of Vibrant Vintage has her fair organisation hat on again this month, but this time around its for a Vintage & Craft Fair to be held in Wigan on Monday 7th May. The event will take place at Wigan Investment Centre, Waterside Drive, Wigan, WN3 5BA, starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm. There’s … Read more
Jewellery and Accessories with Luccicare Boutique!
We start this week’s features with emerging creative and design enthusiast Louise McLachlan. Based in Manchester, Louise is now concentrating on her start-up business Luccicare Boutique which specialises in creating wonderful bespoke jewellery and accessories. Here’s more from Louise herself and where you can follow her online: “Since 2001, I have been building up experience and … Read more
Featuring Bolton Artist Sarah Crowther
Sarah Crowther creates intricate and often spherical artworks inspired by the patterns found in nature; her latest obsession is microgeology. Currently exhibiting at The Art Lounge in New Mills having had her work selected for this open exhibition, she will also be exhibiting at The Turnpike in Leigh later this year (dates to be confirmed). … Read more










