Thank you to everyone who braved the weather to come to the York Makers Winter Fair. It was a terrific day... #yorkmakerswinterfair #yorkmakers #handmade #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindie

Join us at the York Makers Winter Fair today (Sat 23 Nov) from 10am to 4pm at Clements Hall, York, YO23 1BW. It'll be great and lots to see... #yorkmakerswinterfair #yorkmakers #shopsmall #shopindie #shoplocal #handmade

Two familiar faces but new makes! Tansy and Hart are a brand new luxury jewellery business. Gemstone and glass beaded necklaces and bracelets for colour lovers #yorkmakers #yorkmakersmarket #madeinyork #supportlocalbusiness #shopsmall #shopindie #shoplocal

Next up as another York Makers favourite @morganandwells“ I make small-batch leather goods such as wallets, earrings, purses, bags & homewares like bookmarks & journals. I specialise in handstitched, vegetable tanned leather & theatrical costume design for the West End & abroad.”

Joining us again this year at our Winter Fair on Sat 23 November is Lin Taylor . Her unique birds painted on feathers are not to be missed #yorkmakers #yorkmakerswinterfair #shopsmall #shopindie #shoplocal

Once again this year the cafe at our Winter Fair will be open for you to grab a cuppa after you shop till you drop on the 23rd Nov. We also have a fabulous baker joining us so you can take some treats home too! #yorkmakers #yorkmakerswinterfair #shopsmall #shopindie #shoplocal

Hop over to instagram.com/york.makers/ to enter our competition to win a voucher to spend at our Winter Fair on Saturday...

Next up and joining us at our winter fair is @Hippystitch “I create contemporary jewellery with a twist and love to use beautiful fabrics and buttons.” #yorkmakers #yorkmakerswinterfair #handmadeinyork #shopindie #shoplocal #shopsmall

Next up is the fabulous @whatstobedone1 “Alyson loves knitting and sewing and will be bringing ladies dresses, jackets and accessories to this year’s Winter Fair.” #yorkmakers #yorkmakerswinterfair #handmadeinyork #supportlocalyork #shopindie #shopsmall

Next up is @LucyMonkman Her fantastic design work is featured on our York maker’s advertisements & flyers every year. At our fair you can expect, cards & paper goods all in her own distinct style. #yorkmakers #yorkmakerswinterfair #madeinyork #shoplocalyork #shopindie #shopsmall

Next up - Alex Ash Artwork “Inspired by the tranquil sea & sun of her childhood home in Dubai & the dramatic, moody seas of North Yorkshire, where she was born & now lives, Alex creates abstract seascapes. " #yorkmakers #yorkmakerswinterfair #handmadeinyork #shopindie #shoplocal

Another new maker this year - Joanna Wakefield Jewellery “Joanna specialises in creating textiles & haberdashery related jewelleries. The extensive range is all handcrafted with sterling silver using traditional jewellery making techniques." #yorkmakerswinterfair #handmadeinyork

Wax Lane is based in York & make luxury handcrafted candles, wax melts & reed diffusers in small batches. "All of my candles & wax melts are made from soy wax, are plastic free & vegan. I source only the finest ingredients & materials to be used in the creation of my products."

Next up-SLS Ceramics "I make ceramic items inspired by nature, particularly the Yorkshire coastline. My newest work uses found objects to create mosaics within the pottery. I also make decorative porcelain birds & other small items inspired by scandi folk art & nature." #handmade

New to @Yorkmakers Winter Fair is Beth Elsdon Art “Original abstract art paintings, prints and cards. My work is inspired by nature and features soft pastels and earthy palettes.” #yorkmakers #yorkmakerswinterfair #madeinyork #madeinyorkshire

Next up we have Andrea's Attic “Using numerous techniques, Andrea reworks vintage teacups & saucers into unique home accessories, gifts & jewellery, including hanging teacup ornaments, delicately hand cut porcelain angels, hearts, & jewellery pieces on Sterling Silver.” #handmade

We welcome Brenda Christison - Felty & Fabulous who creates unique items to make you smile, whether that be a field of poppies or a hare! Extra detail & definition is added with hand embroidery. She creates landscapes, fairies, baubles, cards, gnomes, animals & more! #shopindie

Also returning for another year is @MarcoLooks Former Cbeebies animator, @MarcoLooks creates quirky illustration prints of punny animals that make people laugh, as well as hand printed coasters & cosy mugs, all created in his York based studio #madeinyork #shoplocal #shosmall

Returning again this year is Petra Bradley “I find old embroideries, vintage fabrics, and new remnants then make them into something pretty and practical once again.” #madeinyork #yorkmakers #handmade #yorkmakerswinterfair #shopsmall #shoplocal