Lorna ia a ceramicist and potter based in Leeds. She believe’s that pots are self-care. Each cup is a call to reflect, each bowl a moment of connection. Inspired by the wild mountains and oceans of the West Coast of Scotland, Lorna makes stoneware pots for people seeking space and calm. Pots to be held, …
Working with high fired vitreous enamel on copper, a media so wonderful yet frustrating, you never know the outcome of a piece of work until it fully cools. Work can have multiple firings creating layers of colours, temperature and time are critical as colours change; during the firing process, in the most unexpected way thus …
Based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Genevieve has been designing and making jewellery for over 20 years. Inspired by modernist art and architecture she combines simple lines and precise geometric shapes in her minimalist designs. Genevieve has an eco-friendly approach to jewellery making, all her pieces are hand made in recycled silver with gold detail, using traditional …
Matt Hooper is a linocut and woodcut printmaker from Leeds who’s relief printmaking focusses on fine detail, careful composition and attention to detail inspired by the Japanese woodblock traditions of Moku-Hanga, Shin Hanga and Sōsaku Hanga. He rejects the common perception that linocut is naive and seeks to introduce the detail and fine line the …
Paula is an artist who takes inspirations from far and wide. She loves to experiment with processes and this has led to her fascinating with making original decorative marquetry pieces. Using unusual veneers, she embraces the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi and allows the materials to dictate the feel and look of her work. The flaws …
William and Tilda create authentic reproduction accessories from 1940s wartime Britain. Each piece embody’s the ethos of wartime restrictions and the make do and mend campaign. Utilising fabric scraps from local Yorkshire mills, they minimise waste by creating a diverse product range, using even the smallest remnants to craft flower brooches inspired by original wartime …
Will Sharp Jewellery is a Leeds-based Contemporary jewellery brand with a sustainable focus. Inspired by mid-century design the jewellery is lightweight and perfect for everyday wear. Made using PLA, a plant-based, sustainable material and recycled silver. Processes involve 3D printing and traditional jewellery making techniques.
Sophie handcrafts small-scale metal forms and contemporary jewellery, adding texture and detail with playful enamel mark-making. Her work explores the tactile quality of objects, creating beautiful yet unusual pieces that are designed to be handled. She gathers inspiration mostly from rugged rock forms and textures using photography as a reference, but also likes to allow …
The Capalog makes fitted caps, to your head-size, in small weekly batches. Caps are all tailored from scratch and shapes are designed with love & attention to detail. Run by Jen, a former theatrical milliner after years of learning how to make lots of different cap styles in the costume industry. Colour combinations and retro …
Becky creates fun and colourful illustrations and translates them into lino, screen and risograph prints and greeting cards.