Artists from East Cambridgeshire are exhibiting their work at an event which is raising money for the mental health charity Mind.  

Twenty-two artists have signed up for the Summer Artisan Fayre at Upwell Hall, Upwell, near Wisbech, this Sunday (August 4).  

Doors will be open between 10am and 4pm. Entry is free and refreshments will be available.   

The event is being organised following a hugely successful spring fayre earlier in the year and once again all proceeds and profits will be donated to Norfolk and Waveney Mind.  

Artist Karen Hendry, from Ely, will be showcasing their work.Artist Karen Hendry, from Ely, will be showcasing their work. (Image: Summer Artisan Fayre) There will be workshops in mosaic making, artisan loom weaving and pyrography.   

Booking in advance is required for the workshops and further details can be found on the event’s website.   

There will also be an artisan gin distillation demonstration and talk from the makers of The Willow Tree Gin.   

Mosaic artist Carolyn Ash will also be hosting workshops in mosaic making.Mosaic artist Carolyn Ash will also be hosting workshops in mosaic making. (Image: Summer Artisan Fayre) A basket maker, jewellery makers, ceramicists and a leather specialist are among the creatives signed up to attend.  

Louise Taggart and her husband Simon of Blended Monkey art studios in Upwell are organising and sponsoring the event again. 

The couple often exhibit their work at community events in the Ely area.  

Artists from across the East of England are taking part in the event. Sculptor Christine Pike, from Norfolk, will be there presenting her work.Artists from across the East of England are taking part in the event. Sculptor Christine Pike, from Norfolk, will be there presenting her work. (Image: Summer Artisan Fayre) Louise said: “Our Spring Artisan Fayre raised over £850 for Norfolk and Waveney Mind and was even more successful than we hoped it would be.  

“We were thrilled with the lovely, positive comments from the talented artists who had faith in us and attended. The supportive remarks from visitors were also heartwarming.  

“So we simply had to organise another and hope more people can join us.”
Ceramicists, sculptors and jewellery makers are among the creatives showcasing their work at the event. Piece by Blended Monkey, based in Upwell. Ceramicists, sculptors and jewellery makers are among the creatives showcasing their work at the event. Piece by Blended Monkey, based in Upwell. (Image: Summer Artisan Fayre)

To take part in a workshop or to find out more visit the event webpages at https://www.blendedmonkey.co.uk/saf