ARTS, CRAFTS & COLLECTABLES
Wellington is not a name that resonates with many in the world of art and design. But if you know your way around, it can be just the place to hunt for a unique painting, a one-off piece of jewellery, an unusual gift or the raw materials for your own artistic endeavours. Here's our pick of the best shops and stalls for those of a creative bent...
John Harris - Wrekin Arts Society
Market Hall stall (Friday and Saturday only)
01952 460918
Artist: paintings in pastel, acrylic, watercolour and oil. Takes commissions for personal and pet portraits, landscapes and buildings
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Seven Crowns
7 Crown Street, Wellington
01952 245707
Specialising in unusual giftware, including glass and ceramic collectables, ornamental weaponary. Gallery upstairs
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Occassional Market Hall stall
07960 736641
Unique handmade jewellery and fairtrade gifts, orders taken for custom-made items
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Upstairs Downstairs - The Card Gallery & Cake Boutique
4a Market Street, Wellington
01952 242924
Greetings cards that are out of the ordinary, and packed to the rafters with a wide range of jewellery, ceramics, minature sculpture and other collectables.
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Nimrat's Unique Textiles
Market hall stall (some Saturdays - call ahead)
07877 092625
Silk cushions, luxury runners and napkins, handmade gift bags & wine bottle bags, Christmas stockings and 'fairy handbags' for children, plus orders taken for a range of other handmade textile items
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Katie Crafts
Farmers' Market only (Market Square, third Saturday of the month 9am-1pm)
Fabric and ceramic crafts
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Busy Beez
26a Market Street, Wellington
01952 272174
Wool, needlework and craft supplies
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Margot's Mouse House
Market Hall stall
Dolls' houses and doll's house accessories
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Turner's Mahogany
Market Hall stall
Hand carved Indonesian mahogany objects and handicrafts
