Carlisle Creative pop-up shop returns to city centre

Local duo Hannah Pearson and Rebecca Dockerty have been running Carlisle Creative for around six years now.

In 2018, they organised their first pop-up shop, selling items from their own businesses. Hannah runs Bob Loves Landy, while Becca owns Maud and Evelyn.

A look inside the shop (Image: Jimmy Moorhouse)

Six years on, they are hosting 18 different makers from across Cumbria, Scotland and the North West for their first-ever spring pop-up. 

Fresh from the success of their winter pop-up, which proved so popular with local creators that they had to swap the contents of the shop half way through, the duo are very happy to be back at the Intro Unit on Paternoster Row in Carlisle city centre.

Some of the things for sale inside Carlisle Creative (Image: Jimmy Moorhouse)

With brighter days ahead and winter nearly in the rear view mirror, this pop up is focusing on the themes of Mother's Day, spring and Easter, alongside makers' usual products.

The duo said: "We're really happy to be back. We always seek to have a mix of new makers to sit alongside some of our returning makers, we aim to be able to support some up and coming creatives and give them a platform to showcase their work to the local community.

"As always all our work will be handmade or designed by our makers, giving the shoppers of Carlisle a chance to buy something really unique to give as gifts.

The pop-up runs until March 9 (Image: Jimmy Moorhouse)

“It’s a really nice mix of new makers and some returning makers and lots of different disciplines. We’ve got a woodworker for the first time and bead jewellery, as well as glass, ceramics, metalwork, illustrations, dried flowers and all sorts.

"We want everyone to feel welcome and able to visit our pop ups, the products we curate are perfect not just for gifting but also for treating yourself. What's important to us is that everyone gets a chance to shop from the wonderful talent our local community has to offer, only you need know why and who you're buying for."

The pop-up shop runs to March 9 from 9.30 until 4pm.