In our regular Meet The Maker feature we chat with Sheffield linocut print maker Benjamin Partridge from The Owlery! A special needs teacher by day, Benjamin spends his evenings making wonderful woodland prints and accessories with his own hand carved stamps. We asked him what he loves about being part of the vibrant Northern craft scene.
Deciding to sell online can be a daunting undertaking for any designer or maker. With so much choice now out there it is hard to know where to begin. What is the difference between Etsy and Folksy? Should I sell on my own website? How much money am I willing to spend? These are just some questions we hope …
Sheffield designer Julia Gash has launched her new African inspired tote bag range to raise money in fighting Ebola. Continue reading
Whether you like it or loath it, Valentines Day is on the horizon. Don’t just get the same old chocolate and flowers for your loved one. Treat them to these wonderful love themed gifts by northern designers and makers! Continue reading
In our second Meet The Maker feature we chat with Manchester clothes designer Sarah Louise Richards from Dolly Dripp! A graduate of The University of Lancashire in Fashion Design, she worked for the likes Miss Selfridge, Topshop & River Island before setting up her own clothes line. Now based in the North-West her 1950’s rockabilly style has attracted … Continue reading
Now Christmas is over its time to appreciate your nearest and dearest for all those lovely gifts. Look at these wonderful cards by northern designers to help you say thank you. Continue reading
In our first Meet The Maker post we chat with knitting designer and blogger Lily Kate France! At the age of seventeen, Lily already is an accomplished knitter with her designs featured in publications such as Vogue Knitting. Living in the north-west, Lily also writes a wonderful lifestyle and fashion blog called Joli House. We asked her … Continue reading
Not got your new year calendar yet? Well don’t panic! Be prepared for 2015 with these great calendars and wall planners by northern designers… Continue reading
Picturing Sheffield at Millennium Galleries is the first exhibition of its kind to bring together artwork of the city and its ever-changing landscapes. With paintings spanning over 200 years, we went along to discover the history of the beloved Steel City through the canvas… Continue reading
