Diary
A collection of news, events, affiliations and press articles
Upcoming events
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Artisan Market at Truro Cathedral
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 7th September 2024
Truro Cathedral, St. Mary's Street
It will my first time joining the brilliant Artisan Markets Cornwall for their September soiree! It is free to enter, great access and dogs are also welcome - so do come along and support your local makers.
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Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair
Friday 10th - Sunday 11th November 2024
The Sports Hall, Penryn Campus, Falmouth University, Cornwall TR10 9FE
You will find me this year at the huge and marvellous craft fair at Penryn Campus this Christmas with a selection of my unique handwoven adornments
Showcasing amongst some of Cornwall’s most vibrant artisans. I hope to see you there!
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CRUX Craft Fair
Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th November 2024
Rattery Village Hall, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9LD
I am elated to be participating in “a celebration of the best southwest craft and designer-makers”
Do come and discover some of the westcountry’s finest and bring something special home for yourself or a loved one - at my last fair of the year!
News from Weaver Rae
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
Feb 2024
The Dobby is a go go!
Jan 2023
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…
Nov 2022
Now Trading as…
Weaver Rae
Rae opened the door of her tiny timber cabin to welcome visitors this Autumn
With her small selection of bespoke blanket scarves and regular width scarves available, and more products emerging this Winter
The loom is rigged and the shuttle is flying so keep your ears open if you’re passing, you may just catch her!
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
* I am working from home, and am not taking visits at present (Feb 24)
Oct 22
Studio Shop Open
I held a little Open House…
As of late autumn 2022 Henry | Weaver Designs is now trading as Weaver Rae!
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!
Nov 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
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 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
