DL Designs of Rutland

10/09/2026

We are looking forward to joining the celebration of Rutland Day at Oakham Castle this Saturday 12th September.

We will be part of the independent makers market inside but there will be many other activities, and it's free entry so come along and say hello!

We are just a few days away from Rutland Day! ⏳
Join us this Saturday 12 September from 10am to 3pm at Oakham Castle

With free entry for everyone, it is a day not to be missed. Here is a reminder of everything you can enjoy on the day:

• ferrers household medieval re-enactment group
• face painting
• medieval walking tours
• root and branch out - outdoor crafts including bird boxes and seed balls
• circus workshops
• independent makers market (inside)
• leicestershire and rutland wildlife trust
• outdoor games on the lawn
• rutland cocktail and rutland tiffin at castle cottage cafe and more

Rutland Foster Care will also there! Have a chat with them about about fostering in Rutland 💚

For more information to help you plan your day, please visit the Oakham Castle events page:
oakhamcastle.org/events

05/09/2026

Good morning all! The glass is looking phenomenal in the sunshine this morning as we set up for our market on Gaol Street today.

31/07/2026

Thank you to the lovely people at Rutland County Museum for this post, and more importantly letting me display my work in their gift shop.

Have you seen our wonderful collection of handmade items for sale at Rutland County Museum? They're all created by talented, local, independent makers!

Diane Lynch is one of these makers whose work is currently available in the museum shop.

Using flat pieces of glass and kiln firings of up to 800°C, Diane creates beautiful, vibrant fused glass artwork. Every piece is completely unique and the excitement of seeing each new creation emerge from the kiln is what keeps her creating. In Diane's own words, "I find it so addictive!"

Pop into the museum shop to discover Diane's collection and support our incredible indie makers.

23/05/2026

Here we are all set up at Oakham Castle today. It's an absolutely gorgeous day and a beautiful setting.

19/05/2026

Hello lovely people! These events are where I am going to be in the next few weeks.

This Saturday 23rd May, I'm at Oakham Castle for the Dementia Fair.

On the first Saturday of the month I'm also going to be on Gaol Street in Oakham as part of the Artisan Craft Market. The next one is the 6th June and hopefully we'll see you there!

28/11/2025

I love a gorgeous reflection! These cuties came out of the kiln a couple of days ago then found a beautiful patch of morning light.

I'm showing them off at Edith Weston Village Hall tomorrow as part of their Christmas Fayre.

22/11/2025

It's only a week until our next event. The Christmas trees have been brought inside (from their first firing in the kiln) and will be decorated this week, in time for our trip to Edith Weston village hall on Saturday 29th November. We can't wait!