Craft Focus - April/May 2026 (Issue 114)

26 BATIK YING Stand: G213 batikying.com Batik YING is a contemporary batik studio rooted in the ancient craft of wax-resist dyeing. Founded by Malaysian artist Ying, the brand was born from a desire to reimagine traditional techniques through a modern lens. Growing up in Malaysia, Ying was inspired by the generations of women artisans who preserved the intricate beauty of batik. Today, she brings a fresh perspective to this cultural legacy, melting bold and modern design with timeless craftsmanship. At the heart of Batik YING is a commitment to sharing the artistry of batik with a global audience. Through our workshops and easy batik craft kits, Ying empowers people of all ages to explore, create, and experience the meaningful history of this craft. EXACLAIR Stand: M416 https://exaclairlimited.com ExaClair invites visitors to discover a world shaped by craftsmanship, heritage, and the enduring power of paper. As the UK home of leading European creative brands, ExaClair will showcase tools designed to inspire makers, and artists, all reflecting their commitment to quality without compromise. Highlights include the iconic Rhodia Soft Cover Notebooks, loved for their elegant design and ultra-smooth paper; the new Darwi Sketchbooks, developed to support experimentation across mixed media; and Blockx Professional Pastels, renowned for their rich pigmentation and traditional craftsmanship. Exaclair looks forward to welcoming visitors to experience these exceptional tools firsthand and reconnect with the pleasure of creating. EXHIBITOR LIST JAKAR INTERNATIONAL LTD Stand: M413 https://jakar.co.uk Jakar will be showcasing an exciting range of leading art and stationery brands. This includes the full collection of Caran d’Ache drawing materials, celebrated for their Swissmade quality and rich pigments, including some brand-new products launching at the show this year- be sure to visit our stand and workshops to discover more! Jakar will also be highlighting the artist-quality Ukrainian brand Rosa, featuring their popular watercolour, oil and acrylic ranges, alongside the brushes and accessories. In addition, we’ll be bringing the German-made M+R stationery products, including their eco-friendly range and the innovative automated sharpening machine, designed for effortless, precision sharpening every time. Jakar will also present its own branded lines, which includes biodegradable glitter, cutting mats, drawing boards and cutting tools. LIQUITEX Stand: M120 (Colart UK Stand) https://uk.liquitex.com Introducing the new Liquitex Markers range. With 58 colours in a precise 2mm size, plus 16 colours in bold 8mm and 15mm formats, and 10 curated sets, the range delivers acrylic performance for everything from fine detail to large-scale expression. Unapologetically bold, these markers layer, blend, and cover with ease across all surfaces and styles.

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