Art put at the heart of Holmfirth market.

Byline: NICK LAVIGUEUR

KINETIC sculptures and live clay modelling demonstrations were just two of the highlights of another bustling Holmfirth arts market.

The quirky fair, launched two-years-ago by local artists Victoria Robinson and Debbie Price, has gone from strength to strength and this year boasted a record 50 stalls.

Independent designer-makers showed their wares including bags, pictures, carvings, jewellery, sculptures, lighting and knitwear at the indoor market on Huddersfield Road.

Animal sculptor Brendan Hesmondhalgh wowed the crowd with his live clay demonstration of how to make a dog's head and visitors enjoyed the new cafe from Leeds-based Marvellous Tea Dance Company.

"It's gone really well," said Victoria. "There's been a lot of people, it's been really busy.

"It's fantastic - the standard of work is getting higher and higher and people are starting to know about it from further away."

Competition to be selected for the art fair is fierce and Victoria said some artists had to be turned away.

She added: "Fifty is the most we've ever had in one single day.

"Last year we had eighty over two days but we couldn't get another Sunday here. But it's a fantastic venue, it's a great space."

The next Holmfirth Arts Market is on June 13/14 as part of Holmfirth Arts Week.

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ART MARKET: Visitors (above) look at creative work from exhibitors including Deb Price (above right) with fabric sculptures and (below right) Louise Watson with kiln formed glass (AC221109Bar t)