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Comfortable clothes by British designers for SS21

This year, we’ve been embracing comfortable clothes made by local designers. Looking for something to keep you cosy at home, or something bright to step out in post-lockdown? Visit the MADE MAKERS galleries from Friday 9th April to find unique designs by independent British makers. Read on to meet three of our makers!    … Read more »

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Handcrafted ceramics inspired by everyday joy

Visit the MADE MAKERS galleries from 7pm on Friday 7th April 2021 to find new collections of handcrafted ceramics. Meet the makers who have found beauty in their everyday: from rugged coastlines to the linear patterns on a metal galvanised bin.   Katie Iacovou “I will be making some sea inspired vessels which focuses on… Read more »

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Contemporary jewellery on offer at MADE MAKERS April

After we closed 2020 with the first ever Christmas edition of MADE MAKERS online, makers have been busy restocking their collections. MADE MAKERS returns from 7pm, Friday 9th April to Sunday 11th April. Here’s a sneak peek of some contemporary jewellery on offer. We love these unusual pieces! Read on for gems from Jaipur, treasure… Read more »

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Gifts for every loved one

There’s a gift for every hobby and sentiment. We’ve selected sewing kits, cookware, quirky antique book sculptures and knitwear for those lockdown winter walks. Shop small this Christmas with MADE MAKERS online, live from 7pm on Friday 4th – Sunday 6th December. For the lockdown hobbyist: Dolly Clothing Lewes “I’ll be exhibiting our new kits… Read more »

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These gifts were made for posting

Lockdown looms, and who knows what the holidays have in store for us. If you don’t think you’ll make it across the country, but you still want to brighten the doorstep of a loved one – how about these stocking-sized, easy to post gifts?   Ekta Kaul: travel-inspired embroidery kits in a box “My artistic… Read more »

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Winter warmer gifts

As winter closes in, wrap up warm with handwoven textiles. MADE MAKERS exhibitors pay careful attention to detail and use high quality materials, designed to last. Here are a few of our textile designers and makers, each offering something completely unique: perfect for gift giving.   Chelache Knits “Each one of our hand-knitted cushions is… Read more »

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Gifts to brighten everyday routines

This year has taught us to find small moments of joy from our everyday lives at home. The perfect coffee mug for warming hands. A hand carved wooden spoon for sprinkling cinnamon onto porridge. A unique citrus juicer that makes fresh orange juice worth the effort. Give the gift of chilly winter mornings made that… Read more »

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Meet the Maker: SRGS Woodwork

October’s MADE MAKERS online features plenty of new faces, including SRGS Woodwork by Samuel Souter. SRGS Woodwork’s one-off products are made with high quality hard woods for functionality. MADE MAKERS visitors can enjoy 15% off SRGS Woodwork products from 3rd – 4th October!     What are you working on right now? I’m developing a… Read more »

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Meet the Maker: Linescapes and iconic architecture

Linescapes, by Amalia Sanchez de la Blanca, specialises in highly detailed CAD architectural portraits of iconic buildings, architectural landmarks and bespoke commissions. Browse Linescapes’ new collection from 3 – 4 October at MADE MAKERS online.     Please tell us more about what you’ll be exhibiting at MADE MAKERS. During MADE MAKERS I’ll be exhibiting… Read more »

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Four independent jewellers share their stories

Discover wearable art at MADE MAKERS, hand-crafted by independent jewellers. Read on to meet four of our October artists: Elin Horgan, Art Gems (Annie Ruthven-Taggart), Poppy Norton and Naomi Tracz. Rhea pendant & Meteorite necklace by Elin Horgan   What will you exhibit at the show? Elin Horgan: I will be exhibiting my range of… Read more »

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Meet The Maker: John Bloor

John Bloor will exhibit screen prints and linocut prints at MADE MAKERS online, as well as hand-printed homeware. Here, John shares more about how his surroundings and healthy lifestyle keep him motivated and inspired to create.   What are you working on right now? I am working on a new set of prints featuring coastal… Read more »

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Meet the Maker: Scott Millar Jewellery

Scott Millar is one of the talented jewellery makers taking part in October’s MADE MAKERS Online. Here, Scott shares more about his artistic process, background and his new collection on offer at the show. How do you choose the subject matter for your work? Between releasing collections annually, I work on one-off pieces.  These are… Read more »