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ACID (Anti Copying In Design) is a membership organisation, committed to raising awareness about intellectual property within the creative industries. Creating a safer trading environment for members is a priority by encouraging respect for intellectual property within corporate social responsibility. By encouraging design talent we help our members protect their livelihoods to maximise grown. ACID’s powerful logo is not only a real symbol of deterrence, but also reflects a positive voice for IP creation.
We recommend this organisation to any maker concerned about IP.
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category: Textile/Haberdashery/Knitting Supplies
region: London
All the Fun of the Fair is a quirky store for all your knitting, haberdashery and sewing needs. Handmade gifts, vintage finds, buttons and much more.
Open 6 days a week Monday to Saturday 11am-7pm.
address: 2.8 Kingly Court, Carnaby St, Soho, London,
category: Textile/Haberdashery/Knitting Supplies
Deborah Williams produces DK undyed wool at Armscote Manor in Warwickshire from the flock of Portland sheep she’s been breeding for the last twenty years. Portland are the oldest recorded sheep in England and were mentioned in the Doomsday Book. She also has some Black Welsh Mountain Sheep and so she is able to offer some beautiful blends.
The wool can be bought online via paypal on the website, Bacs or cheque. Trade prices are available on request.
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category: Independent Craft Shops
region: South West
Artworks is a charming little shop and gallery in the heart of a small Devon village. It sell and supports work by over 100 artists and makers, from ceramics, jewellery, glass, knitted textiles and soaps to paintings, prints and cards.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 to 14:00.
address: Station Road, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BE
telephone: 01364 649424
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category: Independent Craft Shops Venues & Galleries & Exhibition Space
region: South East
Brass Monkeys in Hove has a great reputation for selling beautiful, unusual and affordable handmade jewellery and metalwork by 50 established and emerging British designer-makers.
The antique cabinets and warm décor provide a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, allowing you to browse and try things on at your leisure. Whether you are looking for the perfect gift or would like to commission a special piece from their on-site workshop, there is expert advice on hand at all times to help you.
Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm.
address: 109 Portland Rd, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5DP
telephone: 01273 725170
category: Publications
Ceramic Review is a bi-monthly magazine for contemporary ceramic art and craft. and is read worldwide. Combining both practical and theoretical features, it is an invaluable resource for potters, ceramists, ceramic artists, collectors, enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in ceramics.
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category: Networks & Advisors Studio & Workshop Space Venues & Galleries & Exhibition Space
Cockpit Arts is an award winning social enterprise and the UK’s only creative-business incubator for designer-makers. Since 1986 they’ve helped thousands of talented craftspeople to grow their businesses, many of whom have gone on to achieve national and international success. They offer both studio space and exhibition space, with venues in Holborn and Deptford.
telephone: 020 74191959
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category: Independent Craft Shops Venues & Galleries & Exhibition Space
The CAA is a charitable organisation – a network of makers created to promote the best in contemporary British craft. Visit the CAA’s shop on Paddington Street to view and buy work from 350 CAA Members who represent the top talent in the UK today working across the disciplines of ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal and wood.
Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm.
address: 6 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5QG.
telephone: 020 76200086
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category: Events & Event Organisers
region: South West
Craft Festival is a not-for-profit organisation delivering curated contemporary craft events in the UK, including the renowned Bovey Tracey Craft Festival and sister events in Cheltenham and Bath.
address: The Craft Festival, Unit C, Kach Business Park, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9TZ
telephone: 01626 836846
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category: Networks & Advisors
region: National
Design Nation is a membership portfolio organisation promoting artistic integrity and working to raise the standard of craft and design. It helps provide commercial opportunities for makers and offers different ways to support their craft practice.
telephone: 01529 308710
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email: info@designnation.co.uk
category: Studio & Workshop Space Venues & Galleries & Exhibition Space
region: South West
Double Elephant Print Workshop offers courses, resources and support to professional printmakers, artists and beginners, with over 100 artist members from across the south west of England. As well as hosting exhibitions and providing open access to fine art printmaking resources and equipment, they offer a full range of courses in printmaking, including outreach to schools, the local community and marginalised groups.
address: Lower Ground Floor, Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS
telephone: 07855 206659
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email: info@doubleelephant.org.uk
category: Independent Craft Shops Studio & Workshop Space Venues & Galleries & Exhibition Space
region: Scotland
Dovecote Studios in Edinburgh is the UK’s oldest practicing tapestry studios with gallery spaces, venue hire, shop and cafe.
Open from Mon-Sat 10.30-5.30, Viewing Balcony open daily 12-3.
address: 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
telephone: 0131 550 3660
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category: Publications
Ernest is a blog, iPad magazine and biannual printed journal for curious and adventurous gentlefolk. It is a guide for those who appreciate true craftsmanship, who are fascinated by curious histories and eccentric traditions and who care more for timeless style than trends.
The editorial team are great supporters of small businesses, indies and independent designer-makers.
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category: Independent Craft Shops Studio & Workshop Space Venues & Galleries & Exhibition Space
region: North West
Farfield Mill is an arts and heritage centre owned and run by Farfield Mill Limited, a charitable community benefit society.
Housed in a former Victorian Woollen Mill, it has beautiful gallery spaces, artists’ studios, power looms and handlooms set over four floors, displaying, and selling a range of contemporary craft, art, and jewellery, handcrafted and designed in the Mill and surround area.
It’s open Wednesday – Sunday 10.30am – 4.00pm.
address: Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5LW
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category: Independent Craft Shops Studio & Workshop Space Venues & Galleries & Exhibition Space
region: South East
Set in the heart of Farnham this collection of buildings host a wide range of crafts makers including printers and picture framers together with 6 resident theatre and dance companies who produce and tour work regionally, nationally and internationally.
There are 25 craft-based studios, workshops, exhibitions and annual craft events, as well as a shop.
address: Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR
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category: Independent Craft Shops
region: South West
Fig is a truly original shop on the Gloucester Road, Bristol, run by a group of six diverse and talented women who are part of a co-operative shop and gallery. Fig sells beautiful handmade gifts, bespoke jewellery, limited edition prints and cards. Open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 5.00pm.
address: 206 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8NU
telephone: 01179244898
category: Studio & Workshop Space
region: Wales
Established in 1995, Fireworks Clay Studios is currently home to 15+ artists, predominantly specialising in ceramics.
“This is more than just a place to work alongside colleagues; it is a place where like minded individuals have created a supportive environment within which their creative endeavours are nurtured. They share tasks, mentor each other, exchange ideas; they are creatively ambitious and competitive in a manner that ensures the collective studios remain at the cutting edge of creativity.”
address: 24 Tudor Lane, Cardiff, CF11 6AZ
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category: Networks & Advisors Studio & Workshop Space Venues & Galleries & Exhibition Space
region: South West
Established in 2000 by former staff and students of Plymouth College of Art, Flameworks Creative Arts Facility is one of the largest managed workspaces in Devon and Cornwall.
“At Flameworks, we host a community of professional artists ranging from painters and illustrators to blacksmiths and sculptors and provide communal facilities and equipment that allow artists and recent graduates to continue their professional practice. We host an array of events, exhibitions and courses every year, including 4 quarterly Open Days, which allow members of the public to come in and have a go at some of the wonderful and unique activities we have to offer. Associate members can benefit from being able to hire specialist equipment such as forges, pottery wheels, kilns and lampworking torches.”
address: Flameworks, 7 Richmond Walk, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4LL
telephone: 01752 559326
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category: Independent Craft Shops Venues & Galleries & Exhibition Space
region: London
Flow gallery carefully curates its contemporary craft makers, so that you can easily find what you’re looking for. Flow represents makers working in ceramics, glass, paper, wood, textiles, metal and jewellery. Situated in the heart of Notting Hill, London, it was established by Yvonna Demczynska in 1999. The gallery features six exhibitions a year as well as having a permanent collection. The exhibitions are curated by Flow as well as some guest curators.
Open Tuesday – Saturday 11-6, Monday by appointment.
address: 1-5 Needham Road , London, W11 2RP
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category: Photography & Film
region: Yorkshire
Richard Jackson provides still life, product and lifestyle imagery to artists, craftspeople designer makers, and brands across the UK. Capturing the detail and unique qualities of makers work in his tailored product photography studio in Yorkshire, Richard is an imaginative and creative photographer, and offers a number of services including prop supplies, cutouts, introductory shoots and more.
address: Studio 6, 39-40 Queen Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1HQ
telephone: 01723 375141
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