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Anita Lomas
We are very excited to introduce Anita Lomas this year at P&P with her extraordinary Much Nita Weaving. Anita is a natural fibre weaver and basketmaker. She weaves with willow bark and a variety of garden plant materials, including daffodil, dandelion, day lily and iris sibirica. She mixes shapes and styles from many sources with ancient basketry skills to create...
P&P ‘24 would like to introduce florist Arbutus & Ivy @arbutusandivy. This delightful business was established in 2017 by Sophie. Their name was influenced by thehistory around the language of flowers or ‘floriography’, which was used in a sentimental way as a form of codefor expressing matters of romance or courtship which otherwise could not be spoken. Arbutus - ‘Thee only...

Josie Walter

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Josie Walter, renowned Derbyshire ceramicist returns to P&P this year.She specialises in once fired slip decorated earthenware, which is raw glazed and fired in an electric kiln. Josie loves to use images inspired by nature, often choosing fruit and vegetables, pigs, hens, birds, fish and rabbits. Her tableware and pots are addictive - adding playfulness and rustic charm to...
Posner and Posner is a handcrafted, contemporary textile label and we are lucky to be welcoming them to @pumpkinsandpresents ‘23. Cheshire based duo, Naomi and Susan, design and produce vibrant hand screen printed textiles. Stitching their fabrics into clothes, accessories and children’s wear. “We enjoy combining traditional sewing skills with our love of printmaking and pattern”. We know you will love...
Lodge Farm Organics
Wow, some seriously amazing gourmet mushrooms are coming to P&P this year! Born and bred in Derbyshire, Donna and Daryl started @lodge_farm_organics in 2021, embracing best organic practice in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside. The farm also grows and distills organic lavender, so there will be both delicious food and aromas coming from their stall. Mmmm - feeling...

Apawtiser

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We are really excited to be welcoming APAWTISER to P&P! Your pawpals will be especially interested!A few words from Matt and Sarah, the creative pair behind this great independent business -‘Apawtiser Naturally Good Dog Treats’ offer a delicious range of handmade goodies for your pooch. All our treats are handmade, by us in our Nottinghamshire kitchen and use only...

Kim Jenkins

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An exciting new face at Pumpkins & Presents 2023. A big welcome to Kim Jenkins @kimluckybird . A few words from Kim:- ‘I studied Printmaking at Camberwell College of Art and I work mainly in Lino but also drypoint and collagraph. I am a nature and bird enthusiast which is reflected in my work . My influences are Eastern European...
Rachel Evans delights us all with her incredible skills and beautiful and functional willow designs. An old friend of P&P, she is returning and we couldn’t be happier to be welcoming her back. ‘I am a basketmaker based in the Staffordshire Moorlands working mainly in willow. Drawing on my years of training and apprentice style learning I make a range...

Dog & Dome

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Dog and Dome
Great excitement here at P&P - the fabulous Dog & Dome @doganddome are joining the Pumpkin family???? ‘Dog & Dome are a Mother (Catriona) and Daughter (Flora) team creating high quality British made gifts featuring Catriona's artwork, translated with Flora's design skills onto products. With an earthy palette and folk art feel, products include a range of stationery, homeware and kitchenware.’ What’s not...

Pin and Ply

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Amy is a fibre artist based in the Peak District, working with fully traceable British Wool. “I buy my fleeces directly from the farm and then wash, spin and weave the wool in small batches. This allows me to showcase the natural colours and characteristics of different sheep breeds - creating truely unique and sustainable items for your home and...