Mark Ripley — Hampshire and Berkshire Guild of Craftsmen

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Guild member @francesmarr makes sculptural pieces, using traditional coiling and slabbing methods, that are burnished or textured and then smoke fired. The slow hand building technique she uses allows her time and space for improvisation, but it is t

'Oak Slice' brooch by Lindsey Mann

'Aluminium may not be a traditional metal for jewellery making but it has qualities which I find fascinating. Not only lightweight and very durable, aluminium is also one hundred percent recyclable. But for me the

'Flower Bed' brooch by Lindsey Mann @lindseymannjewellery

Colour and print are at the heart of every piece Lindsey makes. Working predominantly with anodised aluminium sheet, she treats the metal as a canvas for vibrant screen prints. Combining the

'Garden Party' earrings by guild member Lindsey Mann @lindseymannjewellery

My jewellery is often inspired by the hazy space that lies between the true and imagined narrative. The latest theme, with botanical influences, stemmed initially from a bun

T-shirt rugs made by Clare Lewis of @theweavehouse - These rugs were each made with pre-consumer waste cotton T-shirts. I received over 200 promotional T-shirts, unworn, that were destined for landfill. (the company didn’t want the T-shirts sol

A selection of handwoven rugs made by Clare Lewis of The Weave House. Clare uses various weaving techniques and structures including Krokbragd and rep weave to create her rugs, choosing use recycled threads whenever possible or end of line yarns. @t

Clare Lewis of Weave House looks to traditional weaves for ideas, then recreates them in a contemporary way. ‘Rep’ weave rug on the loom. This is one of my favourite weaving techniques and one that I discovered on my travels in Sweden. Th

Sigi Hill is a glass maker and active guild member. Here she talks about her inspiration and making process.
"My work explores the complex process of melting the solid form of glass to a new shape, petrifying the glass at just the right moment.

Glass maker and guild member, Sigi Hill, enjoys the opportunity to work in collaboration with clients.
"Commissions are a really enjoyable part of my work, here a site specific piece. My client came to the studio to see my work and together we

A recent commission by guild member and glass maker, Sigi Hill.
"I enabled my client to design a bowl to suit her interiors scheme. There’s always that dilemma if you find something you love for your home but the colours clash with everyt