National Maker Directory

I work in fused glass, creating pieces that can be used in the home.  I am inspired by mid-century design and aspire to create pieces that have a clean look, are useful and good to look at. My distinctive ranges – Vintage, Fire and Ice, Scandinavian and Colour and Form – are designed and kiln fired with hand cut glass by me in my studio. Because of the process, each item in a range remains individual. My background is Fine Art and I have an MA in Drawing from the University of the Arts London, which has helped with my aesthetic and precision.

I design and produce a series of contemporary ceramic objects that explore functionality. Blurring the boundaries between the usable and the purely decorative, with a minimal aesthetic and considered and refined colour palette. Fascinated by process, I explore the technique of layered slipcasting, to create unique pieces and both individual pieces and collections of curated […]

I did a bookbinding workshop about 8 years ago and have been hooked ever since! I work from my studio in Leeds and make notebooks using traditional bookbinding techniques including:- open spine binding, coptic stitch, hardback notebooks, Japanese stab stitch, secret Belgian binding, concertina and pamphlet books. All books are sewn with linen thread.
I love using different papers, materials and ribbons to create unique gifts. I like to keep learning new techniques to add to my repertoire.

I am a trained silversmith who works mainly with silver but I have recently incorporated seaglass found on Dorset beaches into many of my pieces.
I love texture and my work involves reticulation and hammering. I’m put off by mass produced jewellery and therefore like to create one off pieces, while keeping my work affordable.

I create textile basketry kits and original pieces using natural renewable materials. My designs involve using traditional basketry techniques with inspiration coming from the materials, the natural world and historical references. The baskets reflect the materiality of the fibres used being mostly jute, sisal, Manila hemp, flax and cotton. Hand weaving, twining, coiling and binding are the methods I use. I studied MA Textile Design at Norwich University of the Arts which reinforced my interest in natural renewable sustainable materials and also made me want to pass my knowledge on to other crafters. I offer workshops in my studio at DesignerMakers21 in Diss, Norfolk which go hand in hand with my basket design kits. I am a licentiate member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen and a member of the Norfolk Contemporary Craft Society.

I am a textile artist and designer based in the Staffordshire countryside, making textile wall hangings, cushions, lampshades, chairs, and many other original fabric creations. I use sumptuous fabrics and intricate stitching to create contemporary textile treats for your home, business or as a gift.

Sewing is my absolute passion, and having won several design awards at University and gone on to sell my woven creations to Habitat, amongst others, I have spent the last few years developing the Jo Hill range of embroidered designs. My textile designs are inspired by the beautiful British countryside, in particular its diverse range of wildlife that is so often hiding in amongst the grasses and the trees.

I am proud to say that all of my original textiles are handmade by me in Great Britain with love, joy and lots of passion!

Born in Chiswick and based in rural Derbyshire, Jo comes from a family of ‘Ponds’ who appear to have a genetic necessity for hoarding. Collecting unconventional and often unwanted items, Jo enjoys exploring symbolic references of form, material and technique, repurposing her finds, to create unique one-off items, often assembled with the use of a […]

I create personalised whimsical scenes using recycled materials and treasures collected from nature. I collect everything I use from my garden, local area and family excursions. I keep boxes or packaging that catches my eye and that I think would make a great ‘frame’ for a little tale.

Experimenting with different pressed flowers and dried stems, I delicately make layers to create the different picture boxes. Capturing a story or a simple moment in time.

Made for any occasion, the possibilities are endless. I love meeting or hearing about new people and creating a special work of art just for them. I am currently creating pieces that aren’t made to order to build up a wider range of work. Each piece I create is unique just like each and every one of us…

I am a mixed media artist mainly working with paper to create handmade books, collage and occasionally sculpture. I use a variety of papers, sometimes new and sometimes with a history and enjoy exploring the qualities of my materials to create unique objects. Some of these pieces are made of paper alone and some are given details and dimension with threads, paints and inks. I am drawn to working with paper because of its ability to appear fragile yet be incredibly strong and because of its amazing textural qualities. Much of my work is inspired by the natural shapes and forms I see in my rural, coastal landscape.

I am a glass artist specialising in casting glass using a number of moulding and cold working processes. My glass is informed by my previous careers in archaeology and environmental planning – I use textures taken directly from nature. I make decorative and functional pieces that are very unusual.

I have both a First Class honours degree and an MA (Merit) in glass. I was Artist in Residence at UCA Farnham 2016-17.

I am a member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen & Contemporary Glass Society.

John Franklin Jewellery is a designer-maker of handmade aluminium statement jewellery, printed with colourful and unusual patterns.

The current Summer 2021 Collection was inspired by Ottoman ceramic designs from the 17th and 18th Century, as seen in the V&A Museum. Other collections are based on realistic images of flowers, butterflies and birds. The designs feature vivid and saturated colours, often using the reflecting brushed aluminium through the colour to produce an iridescent effect.

The earring and pendant designs are intricately hand-sawn and finished from aluminium, enabling ultra-lightweight earrings to be made with bold designs.

I design and create innovative contemporary turned wood pieces, specialising in the challenge of making small, high quality boxes, striving for the perfect shape, a smoothly fitting lid, and a beautiful tactile finish.

Design cues are taken from nature, witnessed in the smooth, often gently curving and flowing profiles. Beauty from simplicity. Perfection in form. Working with natural materials. These are some of the things I am passionate about.

The boxes are made from sustainable woods and range from pure and simple, single wood designs, through to boxes featuring carved decoration, or inlaid contrasting woods. Interiors are equally finished to a high standard. They are little works of art with wide appeal for those who appreciate craftsmanship and the beauty of natural wood.

Jonquil Cook was born in London in 1969. She trained in contemporary dance and worked in theatre before choosing to specialise in printmaking and ceramics. Largely self-taught and trained through a series of informal apprenticeships Jonquil developed her own ceramics practice over a number of years that led her from the snowy north woods of […]

I am a jewellery designer and silversmith based at Yorkshire Artspace in Sheffield. I recently graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a Master of Arts Degree in Design (Jewellery & Metalwork), with Distinction. My work aims to capture the essence of beauty, fragility and preciousness of details found in the botanical landscape, usually overlooked unless […]

I am a self-taught silversmith designing and making fine jewellery, mainly for women but not exclusively. My designs are contemporary, natural or geometric ideas which are pared down to clean lines and enhanced with subtle pops of colour, then worked up to fine pieces with wearability much in mind. I handmake all my designs using traditional metalsmithing techniques and tools, using sterling silver, gold and gemstones to create original, beautiful jewellery.
No two pieces are ever identical: therein lies the beauty of the artisan’s work.

I’ve been making jewellery since 2004 and am always creating new designs and developing the way I work. I come from a textile background, with a degree in embroidery, which set me off on my path of exploring intricate details, subtle colour choices and delicate textures. When I’m working on new designs I can spend […]

I hand-make contemporary jewellery having studied in the Netherlands. I take inspiration from the human form, showcasing the natural beauty in the characteristics that make us stand out.

With my work I emphasize perceived imperfections to celebrate individuality.

I find inspiration in small things like the freckles on our face or the beauty mark on a cheek.

My illustrative practice explores the importance of storytelling and imagination. I draw with wire, pencil and stitch; intricately working dense areas of traditional embroidery and needlepoint stitches into metal gauzes and figuratively manipulated wire lines. I combine my hand embroidered wire work with observational drawing and screen printing techniques onto fabric and paper grounds to […]

A collector by nature, I draw inspiration from fragments, curiosities and hidden treasures. Fascinated by the minute and delicate, I use a variety of traditional and contemporary jewellery making techniques, combining precious and natural materials embellished with vintage finds. From dainty studs to tumbling neckpieces, I enjoy creating intriguing, eclectic and feminine jewellery, inviting the […]