Artist’s Statement:

“The Yard has had many uses over the years from being a Firestation in the Second World War to a Builders Yard more recently, the building certainly has a lot of character which is perfect for the new residents!

The idea came from James Warren and his wife Becky. James owns the Salt Pig in Wareham which is an Urban Farm Shop and Café selling locally sourced produce including meat, fish, veg, cheese, bread, real ales, the list is endless! James and Becky have a real passion for supporting local businesses and so creating the Artisan Yard was a perfect opportunity to do this.After a bit of a clear out the yard was ready, James & Becky got in touch with local artists, crafters, producers and upcyclers to join the team. There is a real variety at the yard something which is very important to James & Becky and they all compliment one another. All the artists and makers take in turn to run the shop so we are open 7 days a week and each time you come in you get to meet one of the makers”