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In Conversation With Rush Basketry Artist Ella Merriman

Ella describes her work as ‘love letters to mother nature’ and hopes to connect people to the natural world through her work, sharing some of the amazing benefits it has had for her personally.
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In Conversation With Signwriter and Fairground Artist Dr Amy Goodwin

Signwriting is the process of painting lettering freehand without stencils or technology. Today it is a rare art form, often taken for granted despite its …

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In Conversation With Jewellery Designers Robyn Smith and Birgit Toke Tauka Frietman | Artisans Stories

Robyn and Birgit are the creative duo behind London based jewellery studio ’Folde.’ Folde means ‘Earth’ in Old English, a name perfectly reflecting the pair’s …

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In Conversation with Woodcarver and Architect Tom Wilson | Artisans Stories

Curio Studio was created in 2013 by practising architect Tom Wilson as a way to connect both his designing and making processes. It was during …

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In Conversation with Jewellery Designer Natasha Tavangari | Artisans Stories

Jeweller Natasha Tavangari set up her Cumbrian-based studio Soraya Jewellery after deciding to pursue her interest in handmade jewellery and completing a course in silversmithing. …

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In Conversation With Textile Artist Joke Amusan | Artisans Stories

London-based textile artist, Joke Amusan is also the uplifting voice behind She Stands Firm, a Women of Colour empowerment platform. Joke uses both this online space …

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In Conversation With Quilting Artisan Allegra Galvin | Artisans Stories

‘Like the quilts I create, my story is a patchwork’ Allegra Galvin begins on Wildwood, the site where she sells beautifully crafted quilts, made with …

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In Conversation With Fireside Bellows Artisan Anne Mills | Artisans Stories

Anne Mills is one of the few people in the UK using her unique set of skills (including leather craft and woodwork) to create fireside …

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In Conversation With Furniture Designer Will James | Artisans Stories

Will James’ elegant furniture, crafted in a studio in central London, would look equally at place in a design museum as in a modern home. …

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