Wednesday 30 November 2011

Maker of the Day: Katrine Brosnan


Katrine has studied printmaking techniques and incorporates hand-drawn and hand-printed elements into her work.
She creates quirky hand-drawn illustrations as prints, ceramics and cards. They are all hand-printed and created from traditional print-making techniques.
The illustrations vary from drawings made whilst people-watching to a catalogue of famous moustaches, all of which include an element of humour.

http://www.katrinebrosnan.co.uk

Craft In The City Dates:
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th





Tuesday 29 November 2011

Maker of the Day: Crooked Knitwear


With a creative mind and an eye for style, award winning designer Megan Crook produces cutting-edge knitwear as well as leather goods.
Using materials and designs that are far from average, Megan imports yarns from all over the world to create one of a kind garments, interior items and accessories.
Her work is individual, colourful and full of texture.

www.crooked-knitwear.com

Craft In The City Dates:
Friday 16th, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th

Monday 28 November 2011

Maker of the Day: Katie Stainer


Katie Stainer is a Nottingham based contemporary papercraft artist specialising in unique origami jewellery and home accessories, all made using recycled and reclaimed materials.
Through experimentation with paper techniques and effects, Katie endeavours to explore the contemporary market for paper crafted items and create recycled paper accessories, home ware and jewellery - reinventing the role of paper in the modern age.

www.katiestainer.co.uk

Craft In The City Dates:
Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th



Thursday 24 November 2011

Maker of the Day: Annie Nicoll


With a background and a couple of degrees in Art & Design, Annie Nicoll designs and produces mosaic exhibition pieces.
She also creates items for the home such as mirrors, trivets, small pictures and coasters.

Craft In The City Dates:
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th



Monday 21 November 2011

Maker of the Day: Foto Ceramica


Kit Anderson, of Foto Ceramica, fixes original and archived photographic images onto ceramic surfaces using a reclaimed technique known as the gum bi-chromate process.
She produces a range of both monochromatic and coloured tiles, plus hand-built items such as boxes, vases and wall pieces.
Each piece is unique with a beautiful, somewhat haunting, fragile quality.

www.fotoceramica.co.uk

Craft In The City Dates:
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th










Friday 18 November 2011

Maker of the Day: The Akari


The Akari (a japanese word for 'light') design and make beautiful unique cards, as well as pieces of perspex art, using a combination of hand-pressed flowers and glue.
The petals are suspended in the glue allowing the glow of light to pass through.
New 'flowers' and abstract shapes are created with an almost jewel like translucency allowing the illuminated bright colours and textures to create the illusion of weightlessness.

www.theakari.com

Craft In The City Dates:
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th







Thursday 10 November 2011

Maker of the Day: Sandy Bywater


Sandy makes a range of ceramics for use in the home from stylish porcelain lamps, bronze bowls and a variety of vases. They are decorated using motifs found on her travels in China and the south east Asia.
Her lamps are slip-cast in porcelain and high fired in an electric kiln. Each piece is individually decorated using a number of techniques; carving, piercing, and water resist decoration onto the dried porcelain before it goes into the kiln.
The lights are then fitted internally with bulb fixtures and have a metre and half cable that has a built in switch on the flex making it easy to turn on and off.
These beautifully designed lamps would make the perfect gift for any home this Christmas.


Craft In The City Dates:
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th







Tuesday 8 November 2011

Maker of the Day: Sarah Culleton


Sarah is a textile designer who makes limited edition and one-of-a-kind vintage style bags and accessories.
Purses, clutch and shoulder bags are all hand-made from the finest fabrics, recycled materials and antique findings.
Every item in her collection is made to the highest standard with a strong emphasis on originality, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Evoking feelings of nostalgia and warmth, Sarah's inspiration is born from childhood memories and a lifelong passion for fashion and textiles.

www.sarahculleton.co.uk

Craft In The City Dates:
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th






Sunday 6 November 2011

Maker of the Day: Rebecca Surgey


Everything Rebecca makes is either machine-knitted with hand finishing, crocheted or hand-knitted, or a mixture of all.
She uses high quality natural fibres, mostly cotton and wool and loves experimenting with colour.
Her inspiration comes from 20th century design which is reflected in her work through colour combinations and patterns.
Her product range includes scarves, pins/brooches, corsages, and cushions, with many being limited edition items.

Website: Rebecca Surgey Etsy Shop

Craft In The City Dates:
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th





Saturday 5 November 2011

Maker of the Day: Juniper Bubbles


Nottingham's 'Juniper Bubbles' create natural toiletries, candles and home products that reflect the vibrant colours and aromas found in nature.
They hand-make a wide range of quality bath bombs, bubble bath, soaps, relaxation aids as well as wedding favours.

www.juniperbubbles.co.uk

Craft In The City Dates:
Friday 16th, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th




Thursday 3 November 2011

Maker of the Day: Emma Williams


Emma creates hand-built vibrantly coloured unique ceramics for interiors.
Using stoneware and earthernware clays, her inspiration comes from the form, texture and pattern of objects from nature such as pebbles, fossils, minerals, shells and birds' eggs.
Decorative details are created by impressing coral, ammonite fossils and handmade stamps into the clay.

Website: emmawilliamsceramics

Craft In The City Dates:
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th