Leon Hampson is an artist, designer and maker. Metal Guru is his range of limited edition, fidget toys, accessories and jewellery designed for adults. His designs are handmade to aid concentration and help reduce stress and anxiety and are created using recycled or up-cycled materials, including silver, steel, aluminium, off-cut and waste wood. Each piece …
Angela creates unique hand cut mosaic jewellery and interior pieces, made with iridescent glass, vintage ceramics and Italian millefiori. Her mosaics take inspiration from folk art and style movements through key themes as nature and human form, creating decorative and attractive pieces to wear and for the home.
The Mountain and Me creates unique, hand painted wooden jewellery inspired by British wildlife, birds, and bold patterns. Made from sustainable FSC-certified bamboo, each piece begins as an original drawing and is individually hand painted in Claire Mills’ home studio using quality artist non toxic paints. Lightweight, eco-friendly, and comfortable to wear-celebrating individuality, creativity, and …
Susannah creates modern jewellery using traditional silversmithing techniques and more contemporary precious metal clay. Her main collection is inspired by the lace-making heritage of Nottingham. By imprinting lace onto the surface of silver she forges the metal into fluid organic shapes reflecting the movement of heavy lace. Susannah’s more recent work is inspired by delicate …
Silly Loaf creates wearable joy: jewellery with a fun, colourful style. Their bold designs are illustrated by hand before being laser cut, engraved and hand painted. Using sustainable materials in their work, Silly Loaf aims to be as kind to the planet as possible; all their packaging is plastic free too and each piece of …
Finding inspiration in British flora and fauna, Lauren designs and handcrafts unique pieces of jewellery and metalwork from her workshop in Sheffield. Working predominantly with sterling silver to create each piece of jewellery, adding accents of 9ct gold and patination to add contrast, colour and individuality, while combining traditional silversmithing techniques to create intricate details …
Susan Holloway creates evocative porcelain jewellery and keepsakes under her studio brand Whispered Porcelain by Holloway & Dillon. Each piece is handcrafted in small batches, combining delicate ceramic techniques with contemporary design. Her collections draw inspiration from natural textures, historical fragments, and a quiet sense of beauty, resulting in work that feels both timeless and …
Factory Floor Jewels is a growing UK jewellery brand by independent design-maker Kate Stewart. Each piece is meticulously handmade in her Liverpool studio and tells the story of her fascination with the engineering and marine history of the city which stems from her relationship with her engineer father. Inspired by the enduring strength and beauty …
Ali is a lampworker and silversmith crafting vibrant, eye-catching jewellery pieces collected and treasured by her customers. She melts and shapes glass rods in a flame to create her own beads, layering colours and adding intricate decorations. Ali is drawn to reactive glass, which produces metallic and iridescent effects, evoking the appearance of galaxies and …
Final year, level 3 Art and Design students at Shipley College have explored the theme of making, drawing inspiration from British makers, their own interests, and the local environment. Their diverse creations on display at this year’s Saltaire Makers Fair include both practical and decorative ceramics, alongside screen-printed bags and hand-painted homeware. The students have also showcased their …