Local Craft Makers Pop-up Shop
This spring be inspired by the work of local craft makers in the home of Rudyard Kipling.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Explore locally made crafts in our pop-up shop. With a selection of jewellery, quilts and ceramics all inspired by Sussex.
About the makers:
Louise Bell is a quilt artist who makes patchwork and appliqué quilts. Louise uses Liberty lawns for their rich and colourful designs as well as American cottons and silks.
Annie McCabe is a flame glass artist who hand makes each of the glass beads used in her contemporary jewellery using the 14th century Venetian techniques of flameworking. Annie’s inspiration comes from the natural world, particularly the landscape, sea and the Downs near Brighton.
Linda Connelly is a multi-award winning Enamel Artist who designs and makes exquisite jewellery and small silver pieces inspired by places and memories. Her work is vibrantly coloured and beautifully finished. Linda uses traditional enamelling skills such as cloisonné, champlevé and basse-taille to make contemporary and unique pieces. Her work has won multiple awards in the annual Goldsmith’s Craftsmanship and Design Awards.
Anne Barrell is a ceramicist who has studied in both New York and London with her work decorated with all things to do with the sea and coast featured. As each piece is handmade and painted, they all have their own character.
There will be an opportunity to talk to the artists about their work, enjoy demonstrations and buy their crafts.
Saturday 2 May to Sunday 17 May
11am–4pm
Free with admission. Crafts available to purchase on the day.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for all ages.
- Meeting point
This event takes place in the House Kitchen.
- What to bring and wear
This event takes place inside. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.
- Accessibility
The House kitchen is accessible through the downstairs of the House and through the shop. There are a few steps in the shop, but an access ramp can be set up. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.
- Other
The crafts will be available for purchase on the day via card and cash through the artists.
Upcoming events
National Lottery Open Week 2026
As a thank you to National Lottery players for supporting our conservation work, we’re offering free entry during National Lottery Open Week! Bring your lottery ticket or scratch card and explore Bateman's for free.
Crepe Paper Flower workshop: Make your own daffodil at Bateman's
Join workshop leader Helen, a Sussex-based paper artist to create your own everlasting daffodil flower.
Easter Egg Hunt at Bateman’s
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Bateman's on an Easter trail.
World Poetry Day
Listen to a selection of Kipling’s poetry, recited in the place which inspired the writing.