The Busy Box Room

30/04/2026

Getting an early start on some silver earrings this morning ready for festival and Makers market.

Come along on Saturday to the beautiful village of Tideswell where there will be around 50 food vendors outside and loads of Makers inside the church. Always one of my favourite events of the year!

27/04/2026

Wristbands are now available to buy in store at Handmade Design 🎟️

If you’re planning on coming along to Artbourne Art Trail, it’s well worth picking yours up in advance - you won’t need to queue to buy on the day, just head to the express queue to collect your artist guide and you’re good to go.

We’re accepting cash or card, so you can pop in whenever suits.

📍 Handmade Design, Ashbourne
🗓️ Artbourne: 30–31 May 2026
🛍️ Open 7 days a week

25/04/2026

Looking forward to being part of this event. Will definitely be a good day out if you love exploring and meeting artists & makers

Remember to save the date for the the third fabulous Arts trail in Bonsall!
20th and 21st June 2026
see Bonsallartstrail.org for more information.

22/04/2026

A great event!!

Held annually in the charming village of Tideswell, Tideswell Food Festival brings together an eclectic mix of artisan food stalls, handmade goods, and live entertainment.

Stroll through the market and discover locally-sourced produce, from fresh seasonal ingredients to indulgent treats, alongside unique crafts from talented makers.

Whether you are a food lover, craft enthusiast, or just looking for a fun day out in the beautiful countryside, Tideswell’s Food Festival & Makers Market offers something for everyone.

📅 2 May
📍Tideswell
👛Free entry

See our full festival list: https://www.artsderbyshire.org.uk/what-we-do/festivals-development/arts-festivals-in-derbyshire/

22/04/2026

npacking a delivery this morning and it suddenly hit me how much my small business has grown in the last few years.

I used to buy all my frits in small bags and now it's huge tubs.

I'm Currently getting ready for a whole range of markets, art trails and a new shop so keep an eye out for me. 🤗

First up this Saturday 10am-2pm - always a good event

Followed by and Makers Market on 2nd May - well worth a run out for

12/04/2026

Fabulous ring making workshop this morning with a great bunch of ladies.

rings

08/04/2026

GET IN QUICK!!

2 spaces have just become available to make stacking rings on Saturday 16th May.

You'll make 3 sterling silver rings each - no experience necessary

Booking details in the comments

05/04/2026

**SPACES AVAILABLE** to come along and make 3 colourful glass garden stakes that bring colour all year round.

Saturday 11th April 1:30pm-3:30pm

Booking information in the comments

04/04/2026

📣📣I'm delighted to announce that I'll be in.......

Venue 8: Bonsall School, Church Street, Bonsall, DE4 2AE

This is a new event for me and one that I'm very much looking forward to. Visitors will have lots to see as they work their way through the village on what will hopefully be a beautifully weekend weatherwise.

SAVE THE DATE - 20th & 21st JUNE 😀

01/04/2026

I'M IN NORFOLK!!!!

Broken the back of setting up here at for my first pop up shop of the year.

Still some titivating to do in the morning but I'll be here bright and early and open from 10am-4pm every day until Tuesday.

Come along to have a look around all of the shops including who also stocks my work and get yourself a great coffee at