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DESIGN NATION

We are thrilled to welcome Design Nation as a partner for another year, who are a portfolio of some of the UK’s most acclaimed and innovative craftspeople and designers. MADE LONDON will host a selection of highly skilled ceramicists, contemporary jewellers, hand-weaving specialists and glass makers from their books, for a chance to source some… Read more »

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FIND A MAKER

MADE LONDON is delighted to partner with Find A Maker this year, a business school and directory of the finest craftspeople, galleries and craft organisations, produced by Craft Festival. Craft Festival has been creating imaginative festivals across Europe for 20+ years since it began in Bovey Tracey in 2003. Joining us from Find A Maker… Read more »

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RYCOTEWOOD FURNITURE CENTRE

MADE LONDON is pleased to announce a partnership with Rycotewood Furniture Centre, Oxford, one of the top furniture design and make colleges in the UK. MADE LONDON will show the inaugural presentation of five recent graduates (2024) from the BA (Hons) Furniture Design and Make degree. Joshua Hudson, Furniture Lead at Rycotewood Furniture Centre says ”Our… Read more »

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Ash Leaf- Printmaking

Q & A with Ash Leaf Location: Hassocks, West Sussex Discipline: Printmaker Creative Practice/Process: I am a printmaker and designer, specialising in hand embossed paper.  I create limited edition lino reduction prints, letterpress prints, screen printed tea towels, greeting cards and calendars. Having studied illustration at Brighton University, I specialise in printmaking with a twist…. Read more »

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Amy Frankie Smith- Ceramic Lighting

Q & A with Amy Frankie Smith Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex Discipline: Ceramic Lighting Please describe your creative process/practice: My lights are simple organic forms carved or coloured in designs inspired by the beach and water. My experiences sea swimming and living by the water in the often quickly changing light on the beach inspires my… Read more »

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LH Braten – Ceramics

Q&A with Lise from LH Braten Location: London Discipline: Ceramics Biography: Grove Vale Ceramics was established by makers Lise Herud Braten and Amanda-Sue Rope in 2020. Together they thoughtfully curate the gallery to showcase and champion the work of local contemporary ceramicists alongside guest makers from around the UK. Inside the gallery visitors have the… Read more »

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RubyKite – Textiles

Q&A with Tamara Williams from RubyKite Location: London Discipline: Textiles Biography: We have collections in both galleries and specialist boutiques across the UK and take part in craft events such as Beautiful & Useful and Craft Festival. We are members of Find a Maker, The Craft Council and Design Nation, championing contemporary design. We were… Read more »

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Anne McKenzie – Calligraphy

Q&A with Anne McKenzie Location: London Discipline: Paper – Botanic Calligraphy Biography: Anne McKenzie earned her Postgraduate Diploma in Art Therapy at Goldsmith’s, University of London and her Bachelor of Fine Art at Rhodes University.  Her years of living in the global culture of London have allowed her to study a variety of meditative traditions,… Read more »

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Ayshe Brandts – Jewellery

Q&A with Ayshe Brandts from Brandts Jewellery Location: London Discipline: Jewellery Biography: I have attended jewellery making courses at Central Saint Martins where I learned essential jewellery making skills such as piercing and soldering, and most recently a stone setting course.  In 2023 I exhibited my work at Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair in Chelsea… Read more »

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Bridget Bailey – Mixed Media

Q & A with Bridget Bailey Discipline: Mixed Media Location: London Please describe your creative process/practice: My artworks and installations are inspired by encounters with plants and insects on my allotment. From millinery and textiles to fly-tying, found feathers to cat whiskers, my works grow from the creative compost of my life and career as… Read more »

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Jane Macintosh – Jewellery

Q & A with Jane Macintosh Location: North London Discipline: Jewellery Please describe your creative process/practice: All my jewellery is one-off. Each piece is individually designed and handmade using traditional goldsmithing techniques. Short bio: Jewellery is a second career, my first was as a translator. I trained at Sir John Cass School of Art with… Read more »

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Pippa Ryan- Assemblage Art

Q & A with Pippa Ryan Location: East London Discipline: Mixed Media Assemblage Art Creative Practice/Process: My fascinating three-dimensional artworks celebrate the hidden stories, memories and beauty of everyday vintage objects and discarded keepsakes. Each of these unique items has its own cultural significance, practical use and intriguing history. As you explore my art, you’ll… Read more »