Maker Directory

Since leaving college in 1998 I have been working solely with hand built porcelain- creating semi functional pieces. My work addresses the boundaries between function and decoration. I look at objects that are used on a daily basis; like the form of a jug and create pieces that move away from function and are more […]

I make images on paper and fabric. My inspiration comes from my original stories and characters. I have been working as an illustrator in Tokyo for over 20 years, specializing in publishing. Since I moved to London about 3 years ago I have been exploring more with fabric as I love stitching. I am a self-taught artist. I paint on fabric, use stencil printing, stitching and applique. Beside original art pieces my collection includes: iPad/iPad mini covers, iPhone covers, digital camera covers and bags.

Karen has produced predominantly aesthetic art pieces for many years but has recently rediscovered throwing and has become struck by the unique appeal of ceramics as functional art. Inspired by the Brecon Beacons, her ‘Home’ collection explores the point where beauty and practical purpose meet.

Always fascinated by the naked surface of clay, Karen adds oxides to the clay body to create the exterior colours without having to mask the natural texture of the material. The interior surfaces are glazed to ensure that they are food safe. In developing these glazes, she’s discovered a rich palette of colours which are reminiscent of South Wales itself. This work is art which will be touched, used and treasured.

I love experimenting with precious metals, especially silver, to create tactile, interesting pieces that invite the wearer to engage with them. I love clean, contemporary designs, often geometric and sculptural with unusual, organic surface patterns and textures. My pieces are inspired by everyday emotions and situations as well as the beautiful natural world we live […]

There is something very special about walking down to my garden studio, cup of tea in hand, early in the morning. Since completing my MA at the Royal College of Art I have divided my time between teaching, raising a family and continuing to make. My work is inspired by my love of nature and […]

I live in the lovely Devon estuary town of Topsham, which is full of seagulls and home to a host of elegant wading birds. I try to capture something of their essence in my work (textiles), which is characterized by a naivety of design. I have an MA in History of Modern Art and Design.
The eagerly awaited Avocets have become central motifs in much of my work, along with Oystercatchers and Curlews. Whilst the subjects may vary, the unifying element is the use of quality fabrics in soft dusky hues of blues, neutrals and greys. Motifs are appliquéd with free motion machine embroidery stitch, reminiscent of soft pencil sketches. I design and make all of my products at my kitchen table, listening to my favourite audio books (mainly Jane Austen) and the cry of the gulls overhead. Prices start from £10 for a tea towel.
Products are available in Panorama Gallery, Topsham, Devon.

I began making jewellery in 2007 and have not looked back since, setting up Kat Zahran Jewellery in 2009. My jewellery has a distinct style, mixing gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones and oxidisation to provide pieces which are highly distinctive and modern yet extremely wearable. I am also a specialist in fine wire work for more delicate pieces.

Kate became a studio jeweller in 2003, exhibiting collections in galleries and at exhibitions throughout the UK and Ireland. Whilst on her degree Kate found a natural affinity working with metal and spent long hours making intricate models to help her visualise her designs. She has always promoted craftsmanship and quality of making in her […]

My passions are for clay and plants, which stems from my occupation as a gardener. I combined both these interests on my degree course in ceramics at Cardiff School of Art & Design. Since graduating in 2009, I have worked in a shared ceramic studio exploring the effects of shape, pattern, silhouettes, shadows, and contrasts […]

Kate’s jewellery collections are all inspired by textiles, whether it is knitting with yarn and fusing this with glass, or taking the inspiration from knitted patterns and textures and translating this into silver. Kate has several collections that are linked by a textile theme but each has a different feel and look. Kate Holdsworth is a jewellery designer maker. She has always been fascinated with the tactile textural qualities of knit. While studying at Bucks New University she became intrigued with the contrasting textures that could be achieved by juxtaposing knit with other materials. Kate went on to develop her love of contrasting materials on her MA at Nottingham Trent University where she produced an innovative process of fusing knit and glass together to create a unique composite textile. This led Kate to a year’s placement on the Design Space Programme developing new jewellery products. Since Design Space she has set up a collective with 10 other jewellery designer makers at Quarter Studios where she shares a workshop within the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter.