Makers

Artist Helen Ward in her home-based workshop

Designer Helen Ward on creating paper entomology

A G Plan Housemaster chair upholstered in Bute Fabrics. The Green Lady scatter cushion was made by Simion Hawtin-Smith in collaboration with artist Stanley Chow.

Upholsterer Simion Hawtin-Smith on how he breathes new life into antique and vintage chairs

Catherine Lucktaylor stood in front of a rusty blue door, holding one of her ceramic vessels

Ceramicist Catherine Lucktaylor on Raku firing her pottery

Naomi in her studio surrounded by hanging crochet lampshades

Lighting designer Naomi Paul on creating sculptural crochet lampshades

Jemma Lewis sat outside her studio

Marbler Jemma Lewis creates show-stopping artisan papers

Furniture and lighting designer Tom Raffield

Designer Tom Raffield tells us about his Grand Designs home and favourite vintage sideboard

paper artist jessica baldry in her home studio

Paper artist Jessica Baldry takes her inspiration from vintage folk art

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Couple Joel and Helena Haran on creating artisan furniture and ceramics

A portrait of Emma Bridgewater in the factory shop

Emma Brigdewater on her ceramic collections and passion for William Morris

Alice Mara holding a ceramic house sculpture outside of her workshop

Ceramicist Alice Mara creates 3D clay houses

Glassblower Laura Smith holding one of her handmade blue and silver vessels

How glassblower Laura Smith creates her beautiful designs

Fabric bird by artist and illustrator Abigail Brown

Meet the Maker: Abigail Brown

Calligraphy gift cards

Printable calligraphy gift tags

A craftsman weaves a rug in India

The history of Indian rugs

Three pottery pieces from Design Consort

Stoke-on-Trent’s latest pottery mission