An exhibition will showcase the skills of New Forest Marque Local Produce scheme's craft members.

The event, which will take place at the New Forest Heritage Centre, Lyndhurst, from April 11 to May 5, will feature wood and textile workers, potters, and jewellery makers.

These crafters source at least 25 per cent of their materials from the land to meet the criteria for the New Forest Marque stamp.

One of the exhibitors is Alex Potter of A S Potter Instruments, who creates bespoke guitars from locally sourced timber.

He said: "If I can use an ash tree cut in Brockenhurst, processed in East Boldre and then further re-sawn in my workshop in Sway, that timber has potentially travelled less than 20 miles from tree to guitar."

Another artisan, Rosie Wesley, transforms tree bark, acorns, and leaves into jewellery.

Other exhibitors include Brick Kiln Pottery, Alpaca Apparel, BearWood, Hollyhock Flock, New Forest Mohair, Cyril’s Soap Shed, Kristy Gray Designs, and Pondhead Conservation Trust.

New Forest Marque chair, Dan Parsons, said: "The New Forest Marque is excited to be partnering with the Centre on this project."

The exhibition is free to attend and open from 10am to 5pm, but visitor contributions are welcomed.

More information can be found at newforestmarque.co.uk.