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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...

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...

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 ...

This month we are celebrating the birthday of Réné Lalique (1860-1945), French designer, jeweller and glass maker extraordinaire, who was a key fig...

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...

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...

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...

Today we are profiling Celia Birtwell, iconic British fashion and surface pattern designer. She was studying at Salford School of Art when she met ...

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’...

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...

This month we are celebrating the birthday of Owen Jones (1809 -1874), a major influencer of 19th century art and taste. In his twenties, he travel...

This month we are profiling Lewis Foreman Day (1845-1910) one of the leading designers of the Arts & Crafts movement. He was a founder member o...