How well do you really know Newcastle? No really, because even though I’ve lived here for twenty six years, there are still so many corners of our little universe to discover. Thankfully though, there are great people like Becky from Newcastle Afoot who make it their mission to share all of the wonderful things that Newcastle has to offer.
Welcome to a new Swell series where we take a look back at some of the amazing makers, shakers, and creative humans we’ve featured in the mag over the years. Swell fans re(meet) Britt Ferns.
There’s something magical about the power of an illustrator as they have a distinctive ability to breathe life into an idea. One such person who embodies this perfectly is illustrator, artist, author, and all-round awesome human, Leila Rudge.
The Olive Tree Market has become a staple event on Newcastle’s calendar, with artists and customers alike travelling far and wide to get amongst the buzz of all things handmade, contemporary and local.
