Denise Gannon - Craft Arena. S2 E6

It was lovely talking to Denise today, the owner of Craft Arena, the very successful craft shop which hosts workshops and individual lessons and also has a lovely gallery space called Alchemy Gallery.

I've talked to Denise on a number of occasions over the years when I've popped into her shop at Barleylands Craft Village. She's been there fourteen years and she has always been very friendly and relatable. You can find out more about what she does from her website: - https://www.craftarena.co.uk/

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