Craft Fairs and the Stories Behind the Wire Trees

In a quiet little workshop down in Kent, Nero spends his time twisting and shaping wire into bonsai trees—each one totally unique, full of character, and made entirely by hand. Under the name NeroWireArt, he creates pieces that blend patience, precision and a genuine love for the craft. Some trees take a few days to finish, others can stretch into weeks—but that’s all part of the process.

Nero’s happiest when he’s making his trees, crafting each branch by feel and instinct. It’s not something you can rush—he lets the trees take shape naturally, one careful twist at a time.

From Workshop to Craft Fair

While Nero’s more at home in the workshop than out and about, his work still makes it to craft fairs around the region - thanks to his wife, who kindly takes on the role of representing NeroWireArt at events. She sets up the stall, chats to people, and tells the story behind each tree while Nero stays behind the scenes, that's how he preffers it.

Craft fairs give people the chance to see the trees properly - up close, in real light, from every angle. You just can’t get that from a photo. People often stop to take a closer look, (carefully!) run their fingers along the branches, or ask what inspired a certain shape or colour. And while Nero’s not there in person, he still hears all about it afterwards - bits of feedback, lovely comments, stories shared by customers who felt a real connection to a piece.

A Lovely Creative Community

Even though Nero’s not physically at the fairs, he still feels part of the wider maker community. His wife brings back stories of other artists and makers—potters, woodturners, jewellers—each one with their own craft and passion. There’s a real sense of shared respect between people who know what it takes to create something from scratch.

It’s not just about selling either. It’s about connecting. Some customers come back year after year, others send messages or photos after the fair. A wonderful couple recently shared a brilliant picture of their tree decorated for Easter, with colourful Easter eggs dangling from the branches - a completely fresh take Nero hadn’t expected, and one that made him smile.

A Tree with a Story

One of the best parts of this whole journey has been seeing where the trees end up. People send photos of their NeroWireArt pieces in their homes—on bookshelves, windowsills, or tucked into cosy corners. They’ve been given as gifts for anniversaries, retirement, or in memory of someone special. Each one finds a home, and each one takes on its own meaning once it leaves the workshop.

Stillness in a Busy World

At the end of the day, NeroWireArt isn’t about rushing or mass production. It’s about slowing down, making with care, and creating something lasting. Nero may not be the one standing behind the stall at the fair, but every wire tree is shaped by his hands, and every one carries a little piece of that quiet time spent in the workshop.

It’s lovely knowing the work connects with people—and that these little trees, made in Kent, go off into the world and start stories of their own.