Meeting the makers - highlighting some of the talented craftspeople that the UK has to offer. People that use traditional crafts to make something that still has relevance today. They are passionate about what they do and take care in everything they produce.



Andy Doig - Neon Signs

The Statistics- 46 Craftspeople (so far)- Over 6000 miles driven- 92 Coffees- 21 Teas- 26 Different beds- 14 Dogs- 3 Cats- 1 Cullen Skink (fish soup)Thanks to everyone involved inIt amazes me the kindness and enthusiasm that I have been greeted with on my journey.It has been fantastic to meet some truly talented people along the way.Thanks for opening your doors and filling your kettles and letting me in to where you work for the day.

Des Pawson - Knotworker

David A Smith - Glass Signwriter

Gail McGarva - Boat Builder

John Hagger - Leatherworker

Stewart Hearn - Glass Blower

Terry Davis - Saddle,Harness and Collar Maker

Alan Water - Coppicer

Louise Oppenheimer - Weaver

Richard Bingham - Trugs

Marsha Hall - Shoemaker

Jim Steele - Windsor Chairs

Mary Butcher - Basket maker

Phill Gregson - Wheel wright

Hilary Greenland - Bowyer and Fletcher

Tony Mugridge - Brick and Tile Maker

Grant Batchelor - Thatcher

Ann Harrison at Aryma - Marquetry

Brian Crossley - Chair Caner

Teresa Nguyen - Silversmith

Trefor Owen - Clogs

Amanda Winfield - Stained Glass

Joe Pattison - Pargeter

Marysa DeVeer - Bookbinder

Adrian Charlton - Basket Weaver

Alastair Simms - Cooper

Patricia Lovett - Calligraphy and Illumination

John Christopher - Letterpress Printer

Steve Rook - Blacksmith

Keith Thomas - Engraver

Jane Cowan - Letter Carver

Terry Heard - Besom Maker

Sarah Goss - Wood carver

Martin Damen - Wood Spoons

Sue Handy Routh - Chair Caner

Charles Hutcheon - Stickmaker

Andrew Grundon - Signwriter/Illustrator

Roger Champion - Carpenter

Hannah Mc Andrew - Slipware Potter

Geoffrey Preston - Plaster Sculptor

David Poole - Clocks

Grace Horne - Knifemaker

Paul Jessop - Slipware Potter

Isabella Whitworth - Natural and Synthetic Dyeing

Owen Jones - Oak Swills

Lindsay Roberts - Spinner