The Frome Independent

Rosie explores what it means to be a living thing; the wonder of all living elements through intricate copper plate etchings adorned in gold leaf. All made on a 140-year-old press in her Bristol studio.

Smock Project makes unisex and children’s smocks to work with the seasons.
The smocks are based on the cut and attitude of workwear.They are made to last for ever.

Traditionally handmade precious jewellery using recycled silver and gold. Inspired by folklore, fairytale and the natural world.

In 2006 when I started gaganis, I tried to combine creating ‘new product’ without having to use new components. Everything is made of recycled fabrics which previously would have been used as clothing. I’m mostly interested in faces and their expression so all the creatures have personalities

100% natural and nutrient dense skincare, sustainably handmade in small, fresh batches and formulated to suit all skin types, ages and genders.

Teresa creates miniature artworks using multiple layers of colour and texture on reclaimed plywood to create bold and atmospheric pieces, which somehow feel familiar to the viewer.

Frome Artist Violet Von Riot can be found on the bridge selling her cut and torn paper collage prints, featuring not only Frome, but many local landmarks and neighboring towns.

Brimble Studio creates handmade, playful, characterful ceramics with quirky backstories. Joyful and never too serious, each piece adds personality to everyday life—because the world always needs more fun.

Bright and beautiful ceramics

Finely thrown domestic pottery including plates, mugs, bowls of all sizes and oven to table ware.

Laura Clare is an artist focussing mainly on retro-style screenprints and Riso prints.

Quality out door kit, made the way it used to be. Using British materials and produced here in Somerset and Gloucestershire.

Handmade take along mouse houses

Art for wild women. Prints that connect women to nature with story and soul. Earthy and evocative lino and woodcuts handmade on the Dorset coast.

Hand thrown and carved ceramics

Steve is obsessed with making food related typographic plates and Roz is fixated with Sicilian inspired decorative head pots. We Live and work in Camden Road, Bath, hence the name Camden Clay!

REBECCA EDELMANN makes small batch ceramic cups, plates and small figures and creatures made to make you happy to use and look at. She makes all her work in her small but much loved studio in the heart of Bristol. Her ethos is to make work that you want to hold, use every day but also treasure

Wolfe Academy is an independent & sustainable clothing brand from the South West. They create organic & ethical apparel & accessories inspired by the outdoor life.

Nostalgic, folk inspired textile creatures and cushions, handmade using soft cotton velvet, corduroy & wool felt.

Hand made leather and waxed canvas apparel

Pulp Paper Heaven Notebooks are hand bound using traditional techniques and hand tools. Original notebooks are created reusing exhausted, salvaged print and quality sustainable materials in vintage and antique styles.

Locally made thrown tablewares suitable for the home, business and dishwashers.

Read all about it! The perfect gift for babies and toddlers. Unique crinkly cloth books created by Jo & Nic. Over 100 titles to choose from. Safe, fun, washable and long lasting. Easy to pack into a bag or buggy for days out. Collect, swap, share and reuse!

A special bakery just for dogs! Come and pick up a handmade treat for your pooch.