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Select a category or choose a regioncategory: 3D Sculptural Work Paper
region: South East
The inspiration for my work comes from an overwhelming love and fascination with the natural world and all its glorious flora and fauna. My paper sculptures are constructed from wire, paper mache, relevant pages from vintage books and recycled cotton rag papers. Using recycled/reclaimed materials I aim to bring an environmental focus to my work. […]
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category: Jewellery & Silverware
region: North West
Suzanne Claire is a designer / maker of contemporary jewellery based in Manchester. Influenced by the world around, Suzanne Claire’s diverse collections are beautifully handcrafted in silver. By changing the original surface texture, each piece is individually enlivened. Her latest collection concentrates on designs influenced by textile paraphernalia, combining textured silver, crocheted and French knitted […]
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category: Textiles & Stitch - Interiors Textiles - Clothing
region: South West
I am a self taught hand weaver and textile designer living in North Cornwall. It is here in this rugged and often windswept landscape that I create colourful, hand woven cloth which is transformed into scarves and cushions. My studio overlooks the cliffs and sea and this is a constant reminder of the inspiration that […]
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category: Fashion Accessories Printmaking Textiles & Stitch - Interiors Textiles - Clothing
region: South West
Teresa Green Design presents a unique range of printed textiles designed and hand printed by Teresa Cole in Devon. I set up Teresa Green in 2000 after graduating in printed textiles from Loughborough University school of art and design, and have exhibited my work nationally and internationally over the past 10 years. The integrity of […]
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category: Jewellery & Silverware
region: South East
After living in France for several years, Teresa Samson set up her workshop in Kent in 1995. She trained as a goldsmith and uses her skills to produce fine quality, stylish, silver jewellery for the discerning woman.
The touch of gold that she often uses will allow the wearer to mix and match with other more formal pieces. Her designs are contemporary with a timeless quality and her work is often bought as a gift for a special occasion.
All Teresa Samson jewellery is handmade in Whitstable.
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category: Textiles & Stitch - Interiors
region: South East
I am drawn to nature and to being surrounded by nature where I find constant inspiration. I hand embroider individual pieces using the finest of threads and often combine my stitching with lace and dried flowers. Based in East Sussex, I work in the sunniest room in my rural home where I design and create embroidery art and handmade embroidery kits aimed at the beginner. I have a background in teaching and have a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art.
address: Hastings, East Sussex
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category: Metalwork
region: London
With a focus on elemental materials and natural forces, The Copper Collection assembles objects for the home and desk that invite interaction and contemplation.
Marrying traditional techniques and modern technologies, each item is designed and handcrafted in England from materials of exquisite purity and quality. The result is a unique, contemporary collection of items that will only become more beautiful with age.
address: Harrow, Middlesex
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category: Textiles & Stitch - Interiors
Emma Verner-Webb makes beautiful, characterful birds, handmade to order from a range of colourful cotton fabrics.
Each one is filled with pure wool and little details are hand painted, bringing them to life.
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category: Jewellery & Silverware
region: South East
We specialize in bespoke, handmade jewellery. Glenn Chapman did his apprenticeship with Cartier as a small worker specialising in handmade watch cases before moving onto learning mounting skills. Having the opportunity of being trained by some of the best craftsmen in the business has given him the passion to improve upon each last piece made.
Our aim is to produce original thought provoking pieces that stand out. We sit down with our customers to create a design that is unique to their personal tastes. With over 40 years experience in the trade Glenn can turn his head to most projects and thrives on the challenge. Latest interesting projects have included a phoenix pendant, a 3d acorn pendant contain precious stones, an enamelled poppy pendant brooch, a dual bichon bracelet and various others.
Alongside Glenn is his son and apprentice Bodhi who is bringing his own designs to the trade with a series of forest fairies. We work in all precious metals with the mindset of ‘no challenge is too great’.
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category: Jewellery & Silverware
region: East Midlands
The Jewellery Boutique was established by Goldsmith Laura Durrant in January 2013. The Jewellery Boutique crafts handmade jewellery in our workshop based in Norwich, Norfolk. All of our pieces are designed and handmade in Norwich. We use the London Assay Office to hallmark all of our Jewellery. It is our vision to create simple, timeless and modern pieces using solid precious metals that will suit all ages and occasions. When it comes to our designs, we believe less is more.
address: 2 Bridge Court, Fishergate, Norwich, NR3 1UE
telephone: 07900 994879
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category: Toys & Automata
region: London
Little Toy Dogs are hand made collectable toys, designed and stitched by Alice Wood in her south London studio. Using traditional toy-making processes Alice creates unique characterful toy dogs from beautiful mohair fur fabrics, which have been used to make the best Teddy Bears and toys for over 100 years.
Alice is a member of the British Toymakers Guild. She trained in pattern cutting before studying BA Illustration at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts and MA Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art.
Prices from £25 for brooches and pocket toys, £165 for main collection toy dogs and custom work/commissions from £195.
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category: Textiles - Clothing
region: Yorkshire
The award winning Stitch Society is an established British brand, designing and making premium artisan workwear aprons from our studio based in Salts Mill.
The Stitch Society launched in 2015, having designed an apron for ourselves as a uniform, after many requests, we started making them for other makers to enjoy wearing.
The Stitch Society’s ethos is that all of its garments are designed and made in Yorkshire from the highest quality, most luxurious and hardwearing ethically sourced fabrics. We are so proud of our aprons that all our aprons carry our 10 year guarantee covering all our workmanship and any small repairs.
address: Salts Mill, Saltaire, West Yorkshire
telephone: 01274 809300
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category: Ceramics
region: South West
I produce single fired, earthenware pottery. My work is wheel thrown and handmade using a loose slab making technique.
My work is loosely made and decorated, and imperfections, for me, are to be celebrated. I concentrate on individual pieces but make sets of plates cups, beakers which are similar. Pots are slip and sgraffito decorated.
My work is to be used, made for food and drink and I hope it will be fun and unusual.
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category: Basketry Furniture & Wood
region: South East
We are the original makers of the famous Royal Sussex Traditional Trug Basket used for gardening. Our company hand crafts our Trugs, using traditional tools such as the cleaving axe and draw knife. The Sussex Trug was invented by Thomas Smith in the 1820s, taking an ancient idea dating back to Anglo Saxon times, redesigning it and in so doing creating a part of the English gardening scene that is now World famous!
We now supply Trugs all over the World and have won numerous awards both in the UK and Europe.
address: Red Lion Hall, New Road, Magham Down, Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 1PN
telephone: +44 (0) 1323 871 640
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category: Textiles & Stitch - Interiors
region: Yorkshire
As Thread Squirrel I make unique items featuring embroidered maps. I create the outlines using embroidery software and can customise them with love hearts to mark a favourite location. I make high quality cushions, notice boards and bags using beautiful fabrics; a perfect reminder of a special holiday, honeymoon or loved ones overseas.
I have sewn for over 35 years and even made my wedding and bridesmaid dresses in 1981.
telephone: 07855940018
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category: Printmaking
region: London
I’m an artist, illustrator and printmaker living in East London.
I’m influenced by my Scandinavian heritage and I find inspiration in early twentieth century Russian illustration and contemporary fashion illustration.
I like to use pencil, ink and paint before scanning my work and using a mac to enhance these images; focusing on bold colours, interesting textures and simple lines.
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category: Ceramics
region: South West
I work from my studio in Dorset, specialising in creating wheel thrown detailed, unique ceramic pieces decorated with my own coloured clay slips, carving and sgraffito.
The slips and techniques I use have developed over the years, supported by a love of ceramics that was kindled at art college and matured while working at a pottery.
My work has evolved to create a very distinctive style, inspired by the natural world as well as The Arts and Crafts movement, Art Nouveau and several different artists.
address: Portland, Dorset
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category: Glass
region: East Midlands
Tim’s interest lies in the refractive, reflective and structural properties of glass; how it can be manipulated and decorated to affect the passage of light through it. The work is formed using a variety of techniques, processes & materials, to produce work which is both sculptural and functional, with an emphasis on design, decoration, geometry and construction. Tim graduated from Chelsea College of Art and Design in 1992, where he studied Public Art. He specialised in Architectural Glass and Stained Glass and also gained experience in a variety of other disciplines such as mural painting, mosaic, ceramics and textiles.
After graduating Tim furthered his skills and experience by working in wood, steel fabrication and engineering workshops. He gained a PGCE in Art & Design Education in 1997 and has run evening & weekend courses in stained & decorative glass. Tim has continued to work with glass and other materials such as steel, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, wood, acrylic and slate. Tim designs, manufactures & restores traditional and contemporary stained glass and leaded-light windows and also designs and produces a range of decorative and functional glass wall-pieces, mirrors, lighting and sculptures – for private, public and corporate; homes, buildings & gardens.
telephone: 01664454303
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category: Furniture & Wood
region: Midlands
Master Craftsman Timothy Hawkins became a professional furniture designer maker in 1980. He uses various species of wood & the pieces which he designs and creates may be unadorned, or might include inlaying; parquetry; carving or turning – other materials such as glass or metal are sometimes incorporated, too.
Tim & his craftsman use time-honoured methods to make bespoke domestic, corporate and ecclesiastical furniture to meet diverse requirements and budgets. He creates both contemporary & traditional furniture as well as extraordinary pieces (either for clients or for exhibition) that he feels happily stand their ground in the context of Art, whilst serving a practical purpose.
Pieces may offer a viewpoint on various aspects of life, inspired by our world, by Tim’s own experiences and those of others. Such pieces sometimes take many hours of thinking and drawing before crystallizing into a workable design, others may develop very swiftly!
telephone: 01432 850455
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category: Furniture & Wood
region: Wales
I make contemporary bespoke furniture using primarily native hard woods, sourced as wind fallen trees and converted into boards for construction. I also incorporate other materials (glass, stainless steel, leather) wherever required/requested.
My formal training was carried out though an apprenticeship working under a time served professional, here I also gained a city and guilds level 3 qualification in furniture making and fitting.
My inspiration derives from the flowing form, colouring and simplicity of the trees themselves. During the design process I use various techniques to explore design concepts: 3D computer modelling, mock-ups and sketches are all possibilities here. I use traditional methods of construction such as dovetails and mortice/tenon, these methods ensure my work is beautiful yet durable.
telephone: 07766864234
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