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New stockist - SoLo Craft Fair
We’re profiling our new stockist, SoLo Craft Fair.
This enterprise was originally set up by Catherine Dunne and Rebecca Hunter in 2016 as South Lon...
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Charles Ashbee & the Guild of Handicraft
This month we are celebrating the birthday of Charles Ashbee (1863-1942), multi-disciplinary designer and architect of the Art Nouveau movement.
As...
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How to use Jesmonite
What is it?
Jesmonite is the brand name for a mineral powder and resin mixture. We buy it from Polysil. There are different versions of Jesmonite s...
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Upcoming events
We've got some great events coming up in 2023!
Living Crafts at Hatfield Park, 5-8th May 2023.
This is a great event where you can see (and try) al...
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How to design a pattern repeat
Gathering ideas to decide on a theme
The first step is to think about what inspires you. Is it something in nature? Is it a pop culture icon? Is ...
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Réné Lalique
This month we are celebrating the birthday of Réné Lalique (1860-1945), French designer, jeweller and glass maker extraordinaire, who was a key fig...
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New stockist - Art & Soul
We’re profiling our new stockist, Art & Soul, which just opened new shop in the Fruit Market area of Hull. This is the second branch for the en...
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May Morris - early feminist design activist
This month we are celebrating the birthday of May Morris (1862-1938). She was an early feminist design activist!
Often overshadowed by her famous f...
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New stockist - Love Local Hub
We’re profiling our new stockist, Love Local Hub in Milton Keynes. The shop is located in centre:mk, a major shopping destination within reach of L...
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Celia Birtwell - iconic British fashion and surface pattern designer
Today we are profiling Celia Birtwell, iconic British fashion and surface pattern designer. She was studying at Salford School of Art when she met ...
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New Stockist - Landmark Arts Centre
We’re profiling our new stockist, the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington. The shop in the foyer displays the work of local artists and makers. You’...
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Arthur Liberty - founder of Liberty in London
Who was Arthur Liberty (1843-1917) founder of Liberty in London? He was born in Buckinghamshire and initially worked as an apprentice draper and fa...
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