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Meet Swears of Joy & 35+ Other Artisans

Strictly 18+ entry

16th of August 2026

Midday until 4pm

The Engine Shed, Lincoln Students' Union, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS

Alternative Artisans arrives in Lincoln on 16th of August 2026, bringing the city its first dedicated celebration of authentic alternative craftsmanship. After building a thriving community in Birmingham, we're expanding to The Engine Shed to showcase genuine handmade treasures from artisans across the kink, fetish, goth, and alternative communities - with our strict no mass-produced policy firmly in place. Discover unique leather goods, striking gothic jewellery, and original art pieces while connecting directly with the creators behind them. Support the growing community of independent makers who champion quality, creativity, and authentic craftsmanship over fast fashion.

About Swears of Joy

Swears of Joy is a Coventry-based micro-business transforming vintage china into bold, irreverent statement pieces. Each rescued plate and trinket dish is reimagined by hand with queer pride, kink humour, dry sarcasm and unapologetic attitude. Alongside the one-of-a-kind reclaimed china, Kate also creates fine bone china mugs — made new to complement the collection while keeping the same delicate-meets-dirty energy.
Swears of Joy is heirloom china with bite — unapologetic, expressive, and anything but beige.
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