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Staffordshire Contemporary is a showcase for original and contemporary art, craft and design held at the Foxlowe Arts Centre the first weekend each December

In its 10th year this weekend selling event is in the lovely, historic market town of Leek. Showcasing high quality contemporary art, craft & design work selected from professional makers for its originality and high quality. Work includes ceramics, jewellery, textiles, printmaking, fine art and photography. The ideal place to purchase unique work direct from the artist.

06/11/2026

🎨✨ Shop Local. Shop Independent. Discover Something Different! ✨🎁

Save the date for the Staffordshire Contemporary Artists & Designers Fair (SCADF) on 5th & 6th December, 10am–4pm!

Come along and discover a fantastic collection of talented local artists, makers and designers, showcasing their unique creations.

Whether you’re looking for something special for Christmas, a thoughtful gift, or simply fancy treating yourself, there’s plenty to discover.

🛍️ Shopping local means supporting real people, independent businesses and incredible local talent.

And here’s a little extra perk… you might just find those one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts that nobody else will have! 😉

Come along, browse, meet the makers and support local creativity.

Put it in your diary – 5th & 6th December, 10am–4pm.

06/11/2026

We’re delighted to welcome back Ben Wells Glass to SCADF

Ben is known for his whimsical glass creations, full of character, charm and a little bit of magic! ✨

Come along and browse his beautiful handmade glass pieces – perfect for a unique Christmas gift or a special treat for yourself.

We’re so pleased to have Ben joining us again!

📍 Foxlowe Arts Centre
📅 5th & 6th December

Come and discover something a little different! 🎄

04/11/2026

🎨 Meet the creative talent behind Inky Conditions – Steve Mitchell! 🖋️

A wonderful continual supporter of SCADF, Steve is an illustrator and artist who brings his creativity to life with ink and brush.

His work is full of character, quirky observations and delightfully funny captions that are both relatable and guaranteed to raise a smile!

📍 Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek

📅 5th & 6th December

Art. Design. Creativity. And plenty of things you won’t find anywhere else. 🎨

03/11/2026

We’re delighted to welcome back Bernie Rutter to SCADF 2026

Bernie is a talented printmaker and photographer, a returning artist and a long term supporter of SCADF. It means so much to have artists return year after year and continue to be part of our creative community.

📍 Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek

📅 5th & 6th December

Art. Design. Creativity. And plenty of things you won’t find anywhere else. 🎨

30/10/2026

We’re delighted to welcome back Marie McGowan-Griffin of McGG Ceramics, a regular exhibitor and a firm favourite with our visitors.

Marie describes her work as “a dialogue between clay, fire, nature and chance”

We love having Marie’s distinctive ceramics as part of the exhibition, and we can’t wait to see what she brings this time.

Come along, discover her work, and meet the maker

30/10/2026

A regular exhibitor at SCADF, Julia Brownsword studied at Leek Art College and draws inspiration from the world around her.

Julia creates her work en plein air, capturing not only the beauty of nature but also the emotions and experiences she encounters on her journeys through the landscape.

A keen runner and cyclist, Julia spends plenty of time outdoors, where movement, atmosphere and connection with nature naturally find their way into her artwork.

Come along, discover her work, and meet the maker.

30/10/2026

We’re delighted to welcome back Karen Wicks to SCADF Art Fair! 🎨

A Midlands-based printmaker, Karen explores our relationship with the land through abandoned places and imagined landscapes. Her latest collection, Ley-Lines, is a series of printed fabric works inspired by collaborations with community home-ed autism groups.

Karen will be with us on Saturday only, so don’t miss the chance to meet her and discover her work.

30/10/2026

🌿 Returning artist: Rachel Evans of Wheatcroft Willow 🌿

We’re delighted to welcome Rachel back to SCADF! Rachel creates beautiful traditional and contemporary baskets using sustainably harvested willow, wood, bark, oak, chestnut and hazel from the Churnet Valley.

Beautiful, natural and made to last. 🧺🌿

30/10/2026

🌊 RETURNING ARTIST – HELENA SHAVE

A popular exhibitor, Helena is well known for her distinctive artwork, including beautiful collages created using beach plastic collected from our tidelines.

🌊 Used just as it is found, broken and reshaped by the sea, each piece of plastic brings its own unique colours, textures and shapes. These natural transformations often inspire Helena’s imagery, while her work also carries an important environmental message, reminding us of the lasting damage our throwaway society continues to cause.

🖼️ Alongside her larger framed original artworks, Helena will have a lovely selection of prints, calendars and cards available.

📅 Please note: Helena will be exhibiting on SUNDAY ONLY!

30/10/2026

🏺Out of the Blue Pottery – Returning Exhibitor: Audrey Ebrey 🏺

We’re delighted to welcome back Audrey Ebrey, who has been exhibiting with us for many years.

Based in Ipstones, on the edge of the beautiful Peak District, Audrey creates studio ceramics featuring contemporary designs, inspired by the surrounding landscape and her love of mid-century design.

Her work brings together clean lines, thoughtful design and a wonderful blend of contemporary and retro influences.

Come along, discover her work, and meet the maker 🎨

Address

Foxlowe Arts Centre. Market Place
Leek
ST136AD

Telephone

+441538322056

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