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As with many of my stockists I just wish they were a bit closer so that I could go and have a good look round!  The Down Arts Centre is no exception. By Ardfern (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons The fabulous red brick building in the middle of Downpatrick hosts a range of different community projects and exhibitions as well as musical performances and art classes. The shop, though small, stocks a range of good quality items that are perfect for gifts including a lovely selection of cards including work from Babs Pease...

Let me introduce another featured Nimanoma stockist - Maisie & Mac, a contemporary art and craft gallery that can be found in the lovely historic market town of Cupar in Fife and is owned by Alison Strachan.   The gallery features the work of over 60 artists and designer-makers from all over the UK, from Orkney to Guernsey, and lots of places in between! It stocks paintings, prints, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and work in wood, metal, slate and glass. Rupert Blamire pots   The aim is to mostly feature products which are not available elsewhere locally and to provide customers...

Art in the Pen is a fabulous showcase of artists and craftsmen who take over the cattle mart in Skipton for a weekend in August.  It is one of my favourite events and once again I will be exhibiting this year.   The event has artists from around the country working in a range of materials and specialisms and it is easy to spend a day looking at the fabulous artwork and admiring the skill in the pieces on show.  All work is for sale and there is truly something for everyone with items starting at £2 right up to...