Creative Boom Shrewsbury

Name: LoopFest 2027
Start: 2027-05-01T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-05-02T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Shrewsbury

Home of our Shrewsbury meetup – free, friendly, and close-knit enough to know you by first name. Plus our guide to what's happening locally and the creatives doing brilliant work.

Meet us IRL

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Meet Tony

Tony Clarkson hosts Creative Boom IRL in Shrewsbury, and he's the creative behind &Something Studio. The "&Something" rather sums up his hosting, too: come for a drink, leave with a collaborator and something new in the diary.

Every place in the guide below is his – tried, rated, and vouched for. If you arrive on your own, you won't be for long. Tony sees to that.

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Scenes from Shrewsbury

Events in Shrewsbury

Workshop

Introduction to Linocut

19 September 2026 – 10:00am - 1:00pmShrewsbury Library, School Gardens

Workshop

Candle Making Workshop

15 October 2026 – 11:00am - 1:00pmSwan Hill Studios, Swan Hill

Exhibition

Shrewsbury Open Studios

28 - 29 November 2026Shrewbury, Shropshire

Festival

LoopFest 2027

1 - 2 May 2027 – 11:00am - 11:00pmShrewsbury

Creatives in Shrewsbury

A growing guide to the freelancers, studios and agencies shaping Shrewsbury's creative scene. Go say hi!

8 studios

Illustration
Carol Davies
Shrewsbury
Carol is an illustrator and animator who's worked with the BBC, Warner Bros., and Channel 4. She also creates children's books and greeting cards.
Illustration
Charlotte Tisdale
Shrewsbury
A freelance illustrator and mural artist who creates joyful, sensitive artworks with gorgeous colour palettes and funky characters.
Design
Hamish McKeown
Shrewsbury
Hamish is primarily a graphic designer, but he also works in illustration and photography. A graduate of Sheffield Hallam, he now lives back home.
Branding
Hillside Studio
Shrewsbury
Hillside is a brand studio for businesses building with purpose. Founded by Sophie Booth who has over a decade of experience in design.
Design
LJ Design Co
Shrewsbury
Lauren Jones is a brand and graphic designer that helps independent businesses create thoughtful, well-designed brand identities and visual systems.
Illustration
Matt Sewell
Butcher Row, Shrewsbury
A British artist and illustrator known for his distinctive, characterful style that blends playful simplicity with a deep appreciation for the natural
Illustration
Saffron Russell
Shrewsbury
A Shrewsbury-based illustrator whose work features bold colours, lively characters and playful scenes.
Branding
Source
Nettles Lane, Shrewsbury
Source has been building inspiring brands and marketing campaigns for over 35 years. A well-respected and established local agency.

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Interesting places to visit

As recommended by your host Tony Clarkson. Where to eat, drink, co-work, and be inspired by art in Shrewsbury.

8 places

CO-WORKING
Courtyard Collective
Butcher Row, Shrewsbury
A co-working collective for freelancers, solopreneurs and remote employees in a bright and creative space in a historic courtyard.
FOOD & DRINK
Dough & Oil
Castle Street, Shrewsbury
What began in Shrewsbury's Market Hall, now has its own spot – bringing the town its first city-style, urban restaurant. Cracking pizzas, too.
FOOD & DRINK
GlouGlou
Castle Gates, Shrewsbury
The current spot for our IRL event, but also an excellent wine bar. The staff are friendly and informative. They definitely know their stuff.
CAFÉ
Patch's Coffee Kiosk
Shrewsbury Market Hall
When you need a really good coffee as you're wandering around town, Patch's Coffee is the best. Always some interesting roasts to try.
CAFÉ
Shrewsbury Coffeehouse
Castle Gates, Shrewsbury
Great coffee and nice atmosphere. I could spend all day in this cosy place. It doubles as a small music venue, too, hosting quirky musicians.
SHOP
Shrewsbury Market Hall
Claremont St, Shrewsbury
The building's a bit marmite, but inside is a great mix of traders selling everything from clothing and furniture to food and drink. Nice veg, too.
GALLERY
Soden Gallery
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury
Soden was founded in 2017 by Jonathan Soden, and his gallery always has an inspiring exhibition. Featuring emerging and established artists.
SHOP
The Parade Shops
St. Marys Place, Shrewsbury
A hidden gem of independent shops and places to eat and drink inside a stunning building. There's even a 10 seater cinema called Studio 67.