Judith Brown has been working with wire for over twenty years. She began hand stitching with wire; a technique inspired by her degree in Embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her most recent jewellery collections are inspired by the details in wild flowers and leaves. She uses silver wire, and stitches, loops, twists and wraps to …
Leigh is a mixed media artist, she works from her home studio in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Her work is created from vintage finds, natural inclusions, paper and resin. Many of her pieces are created from vintage items from the textile heritage of Lancashire and Yorkshire alongside typecase trays, tins and wooden boxes – items that …
Samantha Yates is a glass artist, using the pseudonym Lil’ Rabbitfoot, she based in Shipley, West Yorkshire and is currently studying for an MA in Stained Glass Conservation at the University of York She creates beautiful glass flowers and foliage to share her emotions, revealing her appreciation of the natural environment, the simple beauty of …
Lisa Grabowski is a contemporary art jeweller who produces vibrant statement jewellery exploring bold geometric designs and sculptural tactility. Lisa is inspired by the unexpected visual treasures that are discovered while exploring the contrasting urban and rural environments of her local area; from the peeling paint of graffitied walls to the bursting formations of foraged …
Lucy’s work reflects the love for the natural world with a strong influence from a 15 year career in animation for children’s television. She loves to illustrate with print the many creatures that inhabit our planet with an emphasis on fun, humour and using bold and graphic illustration. Printmaking never ceases to surprise Lucy and …
Inspired by mythology and fact surrounding birds and the natural world, Lucy creates sculptures and delicate automata by hand cutting paper and hand-crafting brass mechanisms. Each sculpture is displayed inside a glass bell jar with a wooden base, or encased in a glass fronted, wooden box frame, with a hand stained finish. Lucy has spent …
Emma creates joyous playful art that appeals to a wide audience. She describes herself as an illustrator and maker of monsters – creating one-of-a-kind monster plushies that all come with a hand drawn story card. The story cards describe how the monster (Colin or Dave or Susan- they tend to have quite ordinary names) like …
Geometric jewellery inspired by rock formations and crystals. Each piece is handmade in silver and often features gold accents and semi-precious gemstones with added contrast using oxidisation, texture and asymmetry.
With a keen eye for intricate detail and a curiosity for pre-owned items, Francesca creates a range of handcrafted contemporary jewellery and personal possessions. Her work focuses on how an object evokes enjoyment and significance for its owner through familiarity and engagement. Each design is created with the hope of initiating a response through the …
Helen makes domestic and decorative ware in a traditional toasted red body with handmade glazes, reflecting the landscapes of her beloved Teesside. She throws simple, ergonomic forms and decorates them with layers of texture and colour based on the juxtaposed industrial, coastal and moorland sceneries around her. Found objects and materials fired into the surfaces …