Maker Directory

I design and makes leather purses, bags and accessories. Based in Bristol I work from my studio and shop, BLAZE. My full range includes corsages, hair accessories, small coin purses, large purses, clutch bags and handbags.
Every piece created is cut and assembled by hand ensuring it’s uniqueness. I enjoy experimenting with floral shapes, which are all individually hand cut to create dense areas of interesting texture, maximising the sculptural qualities of the soft nappa leather. The purses are lined with quirky coordinating patterned linings. All fabrics are carefully sourced so combinations keep changing in order to keep items individual. All items are hand-crafted with every detail carefully considered ensuring each item is both functional, beautiful and tactile.
I enjoy creating beautiful containers such as purses and bags for people to carry around their treasured possessions, which are as beautiful on the inside as they are outside.

I explore themes such as harmony and discord, colour and form, silhouette and contour.  I make ceramic bowls by hand using coiling methods and add varying percentages of colouring oxides to stoneware clay and glaze the interiors in a contrasting colour.

I have a passion for drawing, embellishment and colour, and love to translate the beautiful things that I see in this world into unique and special works of art. My work is mainly embroidery & print based, making everything from stitched cushions & bags, to printed cards & coasters. I am inspired by work that has a strong sense of imagery, and aim to create an essence of beauty in my designs through the use of drawing and pattern making.

I graduated from De Montfort University, Leicester, in 2017 with a 1st Class (Hons) Degree in Textile Design. Throughout my work, I aim to push techniques to the limit: for example, translating my research into designs through embellishment, print, or fabric construction. To create my stitch based products, I combine the use of digital embroidery technology with traditional hand embroidery and beading techniques.

My work has always had a textiles influence behind it, the structure of fabric and the free forms that the creases and folds created has become the backbone of my pieces. Combining textiles with porcelain in unconventional ways, pushing the boundaries between the marriage of textiles and ceramics has been the inspiration behind my work. I have two […]

From his studio near the picturesque Poldhu cove on the Lizard peninsula, Lawrence Gibson creates his truly unique range of Koa jewellery. The coves and the landscape of Cornwall have and continue to provide an endless source of inspiration to Lawrence, allowing him to achieve a dynamic and contemporary collection of pieces that are entirely his own. The designs take a direct influence in nature and the seashore, harbour life and the movement of the sea. Also from summer pastimes and surf culture. Simple forms hold colour and respond to natural light, others frame scenes, an image or a memory. More often than not, as with a painting or a sculpture, the owner responds by seeing what only they themselves see in each piece. This makes the jewellery become even more personal. Every piece of Koa Jewellery is hand made by the artist.
Koa featured in March’s Vogue magazine in ‘The Crown Jewels’ – a focus on new British jewellery designers.

Japanese, born in Russia and internationally brought up, Kochi trained as a jeweller in Hatton Garden, London.
Kochi works in silver and gold using pearls from the Orient also using granulation and enamelling.

Since 2003 Kokkino has been designing and making contemporary jewellery, developing a signature style and building a repuatation for high quality, wearable pieces that people love to wear as much as we love to make.
Kokkino (the Greek word for ‘red’) was started by Melanie Ankers. Graduating from UCE in Birmingham in 1997 with a BA (Hons) in Jewellery and Silversmithing, Melanie has always had a passion for designing and making.
With a strong emphasis on simplicity of form, subtle use of colour and quality craftsmanship, Kokkino designs use sterling silver, 22ct gold-plating and many pieces feature vitreous enamels in a variety of stunning colours.

I am an enameller who makes jewellery, bowls and pictures in copper and silver and vitreous enamel. Prices range from £20 to £400. My inspiration comes from colour and its combinations. I am a member of The British Society of Enamellers and The Guild of Enamellers.

Award Winning Gold / Platinumsmith with passion, fine attention to detail and customer satisfaction are values which are paramount to the ethos of our business.
Our forte being bespoke commissions, which allows the plethora of skills gained for over 30 years to be used to their fullest for our clients. Other enquiries may include creating plain wedding rings or using our re-modelling / restore service for customers existing jewellery.
Our past achievements include making individual pieces for De Beers Diamond Occasions Promotions and Awards from the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Councils annual competition at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London. March 2010 entry attained three awards. British Jewellers’ Association Member.
Opening hours by prior appointment only. Contact Ian Hall. email: devonlastimpress@aol.com

Based in Whitley Bay on the North East coastline, I work in textiles and mixed media, exploring an eclectic mix of vintage textiles, recycled clothing, paint, ephemera and haberdashery, hand and machine embroidery to create original art, prints, handcrafted fashion accessories and cards.

I am fascinated by texture and the ephemeral changes to light, texture and colour by the elements on our sea and landscapes. I find inspiration in nature and all things vintage, collecting beachcombing and flea market treasures; intrigued by the nostalgic associations and emotive power of nature.