The Leather Feather: Just Us
“All our work is from the basic materials used in the leather industry but we use them in a new and contemporary way. It’s craft…
Stitches in time – Sue Spence, Textile Artist
“Although I never envisaged being an artist (and I think it’s a rather grand thing to call myself in some ways) I have to believe…
Mostly Useful – Small Robots
“I want to live in a cave, but with a level of adoration.” By Ruby Patrick By the time I negotiate Ely’s generous but oversubscribed…
Tidings of Comfort and Joy at Craftmas!
Here at CrafStory, we were born to promote fabulous makers at Christmas and support bringing beauty and joy into the world. So welcome to part one of our Craftmas gift guide – here we have a handpicked selection of amazing gifts created by some of our favourite artists, crafters and makers!
Something From Nothing – Lockdown Makes
“I used a broken piece of a pallet and an offcut of a window liner frame I made for a VW camper van.” Shielding to…
Our Best Judy: Judy Andrews
“For me creativity is a way of life so there’s no real distinction between creativity in or outside of work.” Creative powerhouse Judy Andrews has…
Bench Press: Get Lost
Space has taken on a whole new meaning. Lockdown has changed how we see the space around us. Home space has become the venue of…
Forging Ahead: Solidarity Stitches
In a new series of features, we will be sharing readers’ makes from their time in lockdown. Did you make a difference during lockdown? Make…
Cheer Up Sleepy Jeans: 7 Crafts Boutique Video
Exclusive to CrafStory – Olesya Lane suggests a few ways to brighten up your denim for the summer!
Il Laboratorio: Art Lab Todi
“The pandemic stopped us in our tracks.” The stunning vaulted rooms of the Art Lab Todi have lain silent for weeks since the early spring.…
Empowering Change: 7 Crafts Boutique
“You don’t have to see ten miles down the road to start driving, you just need to see the first few hundred metres. It’s the…
Bench Press: Forging Ahead
Control. It’s such a big thing. The ability to be in-charge of your decisions, your person and your destiny. Every sense of agency draws from…