Independent shopping York, clothing, crafts, food, homewares
After 4 years in York we moved from our 1600 build Merchant’s House to the old River Island shop directly opposite on Coney Street in the City Centre. We sell locally made products made by talented crafts people, artists and designers.
With everything from food to furniture, clothing, jewellery and accessories. Art, photography, homewares, body products, garden items, and heritage crafts you can find something for everyone.
We also run craft classes in our upstairs room.
Browse our York shop here
We are always interested in taking on new sellers, so if you are interested get in touch, giving information on your products with images. Or a link to your website or social media. Please note we have a 10mb limit on emails.
All our sellers work in the shop and contribute to bills, as part of our remit is to stop social isolation of crafts people. We have various space size, hours and cost options
We are full for some areas, so if we cannot take you straight away we will let you know and keep you on file
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£45.00Beginners Candle Making Workshop in York city centre
Saturday 8th Feb 11.30 - 1pm Sun 23rd Mar 11.30 - 1pm Sat 3rd May 11.30 - 1pm Sat 7th June 11.30 - 1pm Beginners Candle Making Workshop in York city centre. Ideal for anyone new to candle making. You can enjoy learning how to make your own soy wax candles and tealights. Working at a relaxed pace and choosing from various aromas you will make 2 x tin container candles and a set of 6 tealights. These are yours to keep (once they've cured). Workshops are kept small to allow for individual attention, all materials, equipment and tuition are included in the price. On the day all you need to do is turn up and enjoy. Your tutor is Wendy, owner of York based business PQ Soy Wax Candles. Wendy has over 13 years experience of making candles and wax melts. After the workshop, Wendy will manage the curing and finishing of your candles which will be ready to collect from Fabrication York 1 week after the workshop. All the products you'll make are suitable for Vegans. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult (over 18). The workshops last around 1.5 hours with complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits. Please advise of allergen requirements at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. If you’d like to book for a group of 4 on another date please contact Wendy via (4) PQ Soy Wax Candles | York | Facebook to arrange this. Cost is £45 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with tea, coffee, biscuits. Please advise of allergen requirements at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 32 Stonegate York YO1 8AS Access: The Fabrication shop has step access from the street. The class area is located at the rear of the shop floor in a separate room. Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via stairs only. -
£35.00Beginners Lino Print Making
Saturday 16th March 10 - 1pm Learn the basics of lino printing: from carving to inking to printing a lino block (A6 size) with Rachel Holborow of RK Wanderings printmaking - an experienced teacher, member of York Printmakers and York Open Studios artist. In this three hour workshop you will begin by learning about the tools and materials of lino printmaking; design your own lino block (please bring an idea (A6 drawing) of what you might like to print) and then carve it; then experiment with printing it. We will use Caligo safewash inks, which are vegetable oil based, non toxic and easy to clean up. There will be a maximum of 5 participants and you must be over 18 to take part. Be aware, you will use sharp tools at your own risk! (Safety tips will be covered at the beginning of the workshop and must be adhered to.) All materials for the workshop are included in the price, and you can take home the lino block you carve and - two weeks later (once they are dry) - your prints. Your prints can be picked up from Fabrication York, or posted to you for £3 P+P. Additionally there will be the opportunity to buy your own tools and materials on the day if you wish to take them home to develop your skills. Total cost for this 3 hour workshop is £35 which includes workshop materials, use of equipment and tuition + tea and biscuits. Please let me know allergen requirements at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs (can potentially be moved into the shop area by request). Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors. -
£45.00Christmas Candle Making Workshop in York city centre
Christmas Candle Making Workshop Dates: Sat 2nd Nov either 11 -1pm or 2 - 4pm Sun 1st Dec 11 - 1pm Sun 15th Dec 11 - 1pm Ideal for anyone new to candle making. You can enjoy learning how to make your own soy wax Christmas candles and tealights. Working at a relaxed pace and choosing from various Christmas aromas you will make 2 x tin container candles and a set of 6 tealights. These are yours to keep (once they've cured). Workshops are kept small to allow for individual attention, all materials, equipment and tuition are included in the price. On the day all you need to do is turn up and enjoy. Your tutor is Wendy, owner of York based business PQ Soy Wax Candles. Wendy has over 10 years experience of making candles and wax melts. After the workshop, Wendy will manage the curing and CLP labelling and your candles will be ready to collect from Fabrication York 1 week after the workshop. All the products you'll make are suitable for Vegans. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult (over 18). The workshops last around 2 hours with complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits. Please advise of allergen requirements at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. If you’d like to book for a group of 4 on another date please contact Wendy via (4) PQ Soy Wax Candles | York | Facebook to arrange this. Cost is £45 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with tea, coffee, biscuits. Please advise of allergen requirements at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs (can potentially be moved into the shop area by request). Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors. -
£40.00Jesmonite – Make a set of homewares 2025 Dates: Sat 8th Feb 2.30 - 4.30pm Sat 3rd May 2.30 - 4.30pm During this 2-hour workshop you will be shown step by step, with demo’s, how to create a Jesmonite (non-toxic, eco-friendly, water-based resin) trinket tray, coaster and small pot using Terrazzo, Marbling & Block Colour techniques. You will have the chance to get creative with these techniques and various colours. At the end of the class, you will have made a pretty set of homewares and as jesmonite is quick to set you can take it straight home with you. £40 per person. All materials for each process are provided so just turn up and enjoy. No experience needed. You may wish to bring an apron if you want to keep your clothes clean, as it can sometimes be a messy process. Classes are limited to 6 people to allow support to be given where needed. Suitable for age 12+ under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Your tutor is Wendy of PQ Soy Wax Candles. Wendy started to experiment with Jesmonite in 2023 and loves the fast-setting process and different techniques you can use. Wendy says, “you just never know what the finished effect is going to be until you decant your product, each piece is truly unique!” Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult (over 18). Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits during your class. Please advise of allergen requirements at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. If you’d like to book for a group of 6 on another date please contact Wendy via (4) PQ Soy Wax Candles | York | Facebook to arrange this. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 32 Stonegate YO1 8AS Access: The Fabrication shop has step access from the street. The class area is located at the rear of the shop floor in a separate room. Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via stairs only. -
£15.00Make your own custom stamps
Classes York, Craft Classes, Craft Classes & Workshops, Midweek Workshops, York ShopMake your own custom stamps Come join Ruth in making your own custom stamp you can create a stamp from your logo, handwriting a drawing or illustration. Each guest will get skills to create their own stamp at home and a stamp that they have created in the session. Sessions run the first Tuesday of every month 4.30 - 5.30pm The session costs £15 This includes materials Please note this session is held at our York shop -
£25.00Needle Felting - Make a Christmas Bauble
Needle Felting - Make a Christmas Bauble Want to learn how to sculpt with wool’? Create a needle-felted Christmas bauble in this fun and relaxing 2 hour workshop with Brenda Christison from Felty and Fabulous. You will learn 2D needle felting techniques and produce your very own bauble to take home. All equipment provided, including a selection of gorgeous wool colours to choose from and lots of examples to inspire you. What you create is up to you – it could be a penguin, robin, Rudolph or snowman, to name but a few! Beginners and those with experience welcome! Age 10+. (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Cost is £25 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with tea, coffee, biscuits. Sun 1st Dec 2 - 4pm Fri 13th Dec 10.30 - 12.30 This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs (can potentially be moved into the shop area by request). Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors. -
£25.00Needle Felting - Make a Sheep
Friday 1st Nov 10.30 - 12.30 Want to learn how to needle-felt? Make your very own sheep in this fun and relaxing 2 hour workshop with Brenda Christison from (4) Felty and Fabulous | Facebook You will learn 3D needle felting techniques and choose from a selection of wool to make your sheep ‘ewenique’! All equipment provided. Beginners and those with experience welcome! Age 10+. Children to be accompanied by an adult.Cost is £25 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with tea, coffee, biscuits.This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs. Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors.