Making & Craft

Inside the studios of makers, from potters and weavers to jewellers and brushmakers. Visiting the factories of our suppliers, discovering mending techniques and exploring the history of craft.
A Natural Colour Story with Wax Atelier

We talk to contemporary chandlers Lola Lely and Yesenia Thibault-Picazo of Wax Atelier.

1 year ago
Abstract Explorations with Ella Squirrell

The painter on playing with perceptions through process-driven art. 

1 year ago
The Making of Our Festive Window Display

Paula Ellis crafts a theatrical festive arrangement in our shop windows.

1 year ago
Cultivating Calm with Florian Gadsby

Crafting clean-lined ceramics from a peaceful studio in Barnet.

1 year ago
Welsh Weaving with Melin Tregwynt

Protecting the future of traditional Welsh textiles at the woollen mill on the Pembrokeshire coast.

1 year ago
In the Studio with Printmaker Angela Harding

We speak to the Rutland-based artist about her process and surroundings.

1 year ago
Supporting Local Farming at British Wool

Travelling to Bradford to see where UK wool is sorted, then spun nearby at Lightowlers in Huddersfield.

1 year ago
Going Against the Grain at Bleu de Chauffe

Creating vegetable-tanned leather bags and accessories in Millau, France.

1 year ago
Essential Forms with Matt Pasmore of Willow Pottery

Creating clean-lined, traditional pieces from terracotta clay in Bath.

1 year ago
Estelle Bourdet | New Makers

The weaver on repurposing materials to create striking textiles and bags in Norway.

1 year ago
Exploring Natural Forms with Ceramicist Rebecca Williams

We meet the potter along the Emsworth shoreline as she gathers driftwood for the handles of her spoons.

1 year ago
Poppy Fuller Abbott | New Makers

The Brighton-based weaver creates handwoven wall hangings using natural dyes.

1 year ago
Enduring Appeal | Our Repair Specialists Make New by Mending

We speak to our in-house repair specialists, learning their process for creative renewal.

1 year ago
Hiroko Aono-Billson | New Makers

The Norwich-based potter on her honey-glazed ceramics.

1 year ago
Ewan Craig | New Makers

The St Albans-based woodworker hand-carving sculptural and functional pieces. 

1 year ago
Meet Our 2023 New Makers | Emerging Craft

Celebrating and supporting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

1 year ago
TOAST Circle | A Glossary of Mending Techniques

We share the methods our in-house team of repair specialists use to mend garments.

1 year ago
Bard, Scotland | Meet the Founders

Hugo Macdonald and James Stevens on their gallery and shop in Leith, Edinburgh. 

1 year ago
In the Studio with Hopewood Baskets

Alice Vincent meets the duo sustaining ancient willow weaving techniques.

1 year ago
Creative Traditions | Our Christmas Windows

Inspired by our festive theme, floral designer Paula Ellis has created sculptural installations.

2 years ago
Creative Traditions | Make and Share a Patchwork Stocking

Repurposing remnant fabrics as we approach the festive season.

2 years ago
Tracing the History of Furoshiki

We discover the origins of the Japanese practice of wrapping objects in cloth.

2 years ago
Rosa Harradine | New Makers

Creating brushes from natural fibres in Carmarthen, Wales.

2 years ago
Reesha Zubair | New Makers

Creating hand-built ceramic vessels in Bristol.

2 years ago