Blogs
Slow fashion and sustainability in leather bag making
Hello, my name is Natasha Kerimova, and I am the designer and maker of Ten Cloudy luxury leather bags. I am excited to be a part of Artisanry Co community. Among other things, we share the same critical attitude towards cheap mass production and unhinged consumerism...
From Greek pebbles to rusty nails in Scotland
Helen Miles discusses her mosaic journey My connection with mosaics began by chance one day in 2002 when sitting on a beach running pebbles idly through my fingers. I was living in Greece’s northern city of Thessaloniki at the time and on that summer afternoon, with...
Sustainability and my craft
It is perhaps hardly surprising that I should alight on sustainable crafts when I look back at my upbringing. As I child I was unaware that my family was a dab hand a repurposing! My little dresses were often fashioned from the skirts of my mother’s own and...
Part 3: Jewellers from the Artisanry Co. Community Share Their Sustainable Practices
This is the third and final part of our blog series that highlights a few of the incredible jewellery makers in our community that prioritize sustainability in their creative process.
The ‘New Normal’
We've shared several golden nuggets of information, tips and thoughts from executive coach, Charlie Jackson. From thinking goals to creative wisdom, Charlie Jackson has provided valuable food for thought. This week, he dives into the mental adjustments needed to...
Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Craft Business…
Hi, I'm Lesley Elder, owner of ethical jewellery brand Seahorse, as well as the owner and creator of the training programmes at Launch Your Craft Business. After many years as a business consultant to large financial services companies I gave it up to move to Spain...
In The News
UK craft industry prepares for disruption – and interest from investors
