Arts

You can expect a broader spectrum of arts and performing arts from DSF in 2011 including artists at work, animators, illustrators, graffiti artists, circus performance, cabaret, storytelling and even extreme morris dancing. Most of these will be holding workshops so you can have a go yourself and will also be creating work that evolves throughout the day.

Greentop Circus Cabaret

Friday night's family show will be hosted and curated by the Greentop Circus. Bringing together their own unique brand of acts including comedy, circus, cabaret, variety and dance from one of the UK's leading circus venues and training centres. Our big top will also be rigged for some exciting aerial acts.

Matt Pattinson's Doodle Wall

Illustrator friend of the Deer Shed Matt Pattinson returns this year to run our doodle wall. Last year we couldn't believe how popular the wall was so this time it's on a much grander scale. Matt will of course be adding to the wall himself with his own distinctive take on our Sky At Night theme.

James Campbell

The Sunday Times says of James, "Campbell's stand-up for kids has acquired almost holy status. Don't miss." James talks about everything that is relevant to kids and anyone who has ever been a kid. His show is aimed at children aged six, their parents and anyone who enjoys top quality comedy without swearing.

Miles Cain

Miles is a musician, poet and storyteller who has countless BBC appearances under his belt. At the festival he'll be utilising all his skills in the name of family entertainment with kids interactive storytelling a speciality.

David Stephenson - Artist Blacksmith

Nobody could fail to be impressed with David's work last year so we've asked him back. There's nothing like having a bespoke piece of jewellery made in front of your very eyes for a couple of quid as lots of folks found out.

Duncan Kendrick's Bush Crafts

Professional survival expert Duncan will join us part way through our nature trail to teach some of the basics of surviving in the wild.

Spike and Sponge's first time a coconut

A Sunday Market in the Big Top Circus Tent brought to you by the fragrant Spike and Sponge. Bringing you a wide variety of arts, crafts and vintage wares all from local Yorkshire artists.

Jet Set Gothic Morris Dancers

As if traditional morris dancing was not entertaining enough, how about morris dancing with a gothic twist. We welcome Jet Set all the way from the spiritual home of goth, Whitby, North Yorkshire. Be sure to bring along your black laced sun shade to enjoy their performances to the full. Here is a workshop they ran last year.

Yoga from Faery Floss

After a failed attempt to photoshop yoga and candy floss together we've decided to just go for yoga in a pink top. However Faery Floss will no doubt make a better job of combining the two as they offer relaxing yoga sessions over the weekend as well as supplying the festival audience with scrummy organic candy floss.

Harris III Master Illusionist

Fresh (or not) off an airplane from the states we are delighted to announce a late booking this year - Harris III, Master Illusionist. Harris will be doing a couple of shows over the weekend including some more informal workshops on Sunday. This guy is the real deal, a big star in the US, more Paul Newman than Paul Daniels.

Best joined up

Our graffiti crew for this year. Mixing classic street styles with fine art, a mash-up you could say. Creating artworks before your very eyes on Saturday and running tagging workshops on Sunday.

Pappys

Comedy from Perrier Award nominees and winners of the chortle award. One of the funniest sketch groups at the Edinburgh fringe according to The Scotsman. 5 star rated, PG rated comedy on Saturday night. "A masterful comic invention" says The Guardian

Jon Reed's Comedy Workshop

Award winning comedian Jon Reed introduces you to the art and secrets of stand up comedy. Primarily a writing workshop, there is some performance involved, which requires no experience, simply the willingness to participate in the aim of the session - achieving your first minute of Stand Up Comedy.

Rope making

No, not random at all. There are certain things you need in life and you sometimes kick yourself that you don't have, jump leads is one. You also need a good rope. With this in mind this year you can make your own with which to merrily skip or use for any number of other applications.

The Preeners

A raucous, northern mother and her dandy, new romantic son are doing a spot of 'subtle' self-promotion. They are on their way to a speed-dating event. Mrs Preener wants to see her Graham settle down with a nice bird but Graham has other ideas...

Wendy Greenwood

Wendy works in the medium of kilned formed glass making assorted jewellery, glass bowls and dishes to large glass panels. She will be exhibiting her work as well as giving some demonstrations of her techniques.

Vulnerable Bead

Jewellery and bead making workshops using a variety of different techniques over the weekend. Vulnerable Bead will be showcasing their specialised kits and showing off their bespoke jewellery creations.

Duckett & Jeffreys Gallery