About us.

Along with my husband Alan & my children we relocated to Raunds in 2002. When I began my artistic journey in 2018 and found it difficult to find a platform to sell my work and connect with new customers.

Whilst displaying at craft fairs, I realised that there were people in the local community who were making the most incredible things at a very high standard. 

The idea for The Artful Duck was born.

A relaxed bright gallery space full of original locally produced artwork. Alongside handcrafted high-quality products. I wanted to make a space where the items were the star.

A high street shop which promotes predominantly local talent, where customers can come to browse, have a chat, purchase unique gifts and art which haven’t been mass produced or imported. 

Where you can feel and see the quality before you buy. Where you can see innovative creations which you would never have known about. Where you can feel and see the passion someone has put into their creation. Where you can buy something and take it home, no waiting for the delivery to arrive.

Shops have been in existence in our local towns and villages for hundreds of years, not only to purchase the things we need, but to socialise and interact with those in our community. Shops and high streets are the heart of our towns & villages, we need to support shopkeepers to keep our high streets thriving.

I can’t do this without the support of all the artists makers & creatives I represent. 

To our wonderful customers, who keep coming back, “Thank you.”