Folkerdashery

Folkerdashery .Folkerdashery -Hand Painted Folk Art with just a Dash of Something Else! So, I left home and followed a career working at home and abroad.

I was born in Warwickshire and grew up around the Canal system of that area, becoming fascinated at an early age with the beautiful artwork and history of the Canal Barges and Fairground Heritage. I passed a scholarship to study Sign Writing and Heritage Design, but my Mum refused to let me go. After being made redundant I returned to my first love and now work from home as well as attending Steam

Rallies and Vintage Fairs across Cornwall in the summer. Even as a very young child stories of traditional crafts handed down the generations from far-flung corners of the world intrigued me and I wanted to try them all. I love the colourful warmth of Folk Art and Decorative Painting, blended with the softness of Shabby Chic and French Vintage. I am inspired to bring together a Fusion of Folk Art, Vintage and Shabby styles, using a variety of craft skills, mostly involving Paint, Fabric and Yarn! I upcycle small unloved items, adding hand painted decorative details, and I add Folk inspired embroidery to cushions, pictures and soft furnishings, bringing you a range of gifts and home accessories that has affectionately become known as:
‘Folkerdashery – Folk Art with a Dash…which perfectly describes was I do!

Dark cosy nights are coming and the lantern painting is in full swing....ready for Christmas markets....
07/09/2026

Dark cosy nights are coming and the lantern painting is in full swing....ready for Christmas markets....

But we will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Hot and Sunny Stithians Steam Rally!
13/08/2026

But we will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Hot and Sunny Stithians Steam Rally!

11/08/2026

Boconnoc..that's a wrap! Stithians here we come....thanks to all who have visited and bought from me. Endangered Crafts live in! See you next weekend....

That's it, I'm done! See you at Boconnoc and Stithians Steam Rallies over the next two weekends!
03/08/2026

That's it, I'm done! See you at Boconnoc and Stithians Steam Rallies over the next two weekends!

Decided to leave this small glass topped table in its original shabby condition.....adds a bit of..something!
01/08/2026

Decided to leave this small glass topped table in its original shabby condition.....adds a bit of..something!

Finished!
16/07/2026

Finished!

Still getting ready for upcoming Rallies!
15/07/2026

Still getting ready for upcoming Rallies!

Note the sophisticated tools! This metal table will have more than 50 roses when finished! (if I don't mess it up!)
12/07/2026

Note the sophisticated tools! This metal table will have more than 50 roses when finished! (if I don't mess it up!)

Few more items for Boconnoc Steam.!
27/06/2026

Few more items for Boconnoc Steam.!

Hope I've got this right? Don't want to upset any Cornish friends!!
13/06/2026

Hope I've got this right? Don't want to upset any Cornish friends!!

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Falmouth

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+441326250095

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