The Wonderful World of Crafting

Michelle Ackerley and Rosie Wolfenden follow as four hobby crafters present their works in needle-felt, plastic sculpting and wooden furniture at the Crafty Vintage Fair at Lowther Castle in Penrith, Cumbria.

Michelle Ackerley and Rosie Wolfenden follow as three hobby crafters present their works for the first time at Brancepeth Castle Craft Fair in Durham. Occupational therapist Olivia dyes her own yarn and produces hand-woven pieces, ex-builder Neil makes quirky metal ornaments and Wendi now makes her own glass pieces uses the art of fusing - and for the fair she even learns the art of glass blowing.

Michelle Ackerley, Rosie Wolfenden and four passionate hobby crafters head to the Haddon Hall Craft Fair in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Brian loves turning old furniture into new pieces, so Rosie offers tips on how to photograph and present his pieces for sale. James and Bridget have an alpaca farm and make yarn by spinning. Bridget learns about natural dyes, while James rushes to get production running with his sock-making machine. Mum-of-two Tracey is a paper crafter who makes original pieces for friends and family, but she urgently needs advice on pricing.