Artisan the makers shop

Chagford and the nearby towns and villages are home to a vibrant community of artists and makers, many of whom are full time makers. Many are members of the Devon Artists Network and exhibit as part of the annual Devon Open Studios, and some have been selected to show their work at MAKE Southwest. The Wonderworks Craft Festival is a highly successful annual event established by two local makers.

Unless they are very successful, many artists and makers struggle to find outlets to sell their work. Some sell directly at regular or occasional craft fairs, some sell online, some participate in annual open studios events. Artisan aims to offer a year-round opportunity to sell their work, also to provide a venue for new artists to have their work displayed. Most of the makers in Artisan are very local to the shop and live in Chagford, Moretonhampstead and surrounding villages.

As a community interest company, our objects are: