Maker in Focus – Helen Foot

Originally posted on 24/02/202024/02/2020

With a strong sense of colour and a passion for keeping traditional skills alive, textile designer Helen Foot’s work is all about juxtaposing nostalgic handicrafts with rebellious contemporary aesthetics. When… Continue reading →

Maker in Focus – Jan Knibbs

Originally posted on 10/02/202010/02/2020

Jan Knibbs specialises in embroidered bridal wear, and won the Embroidery category in the British Bridal Awards in 2001. Jan continued to improve her couture embroidery skills by studying for… Continue reading →

Maker in Focus – Jenny Bicat

Originally posted on 27/01/202027/01/2020

I have been designing and making textiles since doing a Masters in Fashion/Textiles in 1993. I create individual garments, accessories and décor pieces using non-digital screen printing techniques. My background… Continue reading →

Maker in Focus – Christopher Noble – Printmaker

Originally posted on 12/01/202029/01/2020

Since 1976 I have been an artist printmaker, which means I produce signed original limited-edition prints. Initially I worked with screenprinting processes, which involves using layers of stencils by which… Continue reading →

The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen’s 2018 Maker’s Mark Award

Originally posted on 22/03/201826/03/2018

The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen were pleased to be asked to partner with Made by Hand at their first ever show in Cheltenham this March. As part of the partnership… Continue reading →