Content tagged with "Arts & Crafts"
Naomi Jones chats to Dee Hardwicke, a ceramic artist who is influenced by both town and country environments, about what inspires her, how she works and some of her favourite projects.
Naomi Jones talks to Jonathan Harris, son of Michael, who founded Mdina Glass and Isle of Wight Glass, about the glassmaking process, where he gets his ideas from and what drives him to create.
Naomi Jones meets Becky Adams, an applied artist who loves the unloved and gives them a new lease of life by creating intricate embroidered pieces that combine fabric, paper, buttons and other found items and objects.
Naomi Jones discovers how Annette Bugansky’s ceramics are inspired by her fashion background and what drives her to create.
Naomi Jones discovers the secret of Katey Felton’s beautiful silverware, including candlesticks, cups and bowls, that will add sparkle to a festive table setting.
Naomi Jones discovers how artist Clare Goddard transforms everyday items into unique objects of beauty, including paper, utensils, spices and spoons.
Naomi Jones talks to London based ceramicist Jo Davies about her architecturally inspired pieces, including bowls, vases and light fittings.
Naomi Jones chats with Gary Drostle, a London-based mosaic artist who feels equally at home on a building site.
Naomi Jones talks to glass engraver Jo Whittaker about her love of English country design and how it influences her work, as well as how she became a professional engraver.
Naomi Jones meets Raymond Honeyman to discuss how he creates his beautiful textile designs, how he got started, his influences and his favorite pieces of work.
Behind the craft: Naomi Jones talks to Victoria Kershaw, a silversmith about what inspires her, her favourite pieces, her choice of locations and her passion for teaching.
Naomi Jones chats to ceramic artist Sasha Wardell, who is passionate about the methods as well as the material, about how she started out, where she gets her inspiration and her advice for budding creative-types.
Naomi Jones talks to Claire Brewster, an artist who brings maps to life with three-dimensional flights of fancy, about her work, her influences and what inspires her.
Naomi Jones finds out how former ballet dancer Joanna Gilmour discovered a new outlet for her creativity in the form of basket making, creating woven vessels, platters and specially commissioned pieces.
Subtle and simple: When Andy and Karen Ward relocated to Berkshire they bought an Arts & Crafts home and were inspired to learn more about period style. Their home is a typical example of Arts & Crafts architecture and they have kept many of the original features, such as oak doors and floorboards and added their own touches to create a stylish but easy-to-live-in interior.
Naomi Jones talks to Cleo Mussi, an artist who relishes reinventing old ceramics and creating new works of art, about what inspired her to become a mosaic maker, her creative process and her favourite pieces.
Naomi Jones talks to Celia Smith who recycles old wire to make graceful lifelike bird sculptures and asks her about her creative process and what inspires her.
Naomi Jones talks to Nick Arnull, a woodturner who uses colour and texture to create vibrant pieces, about what drives him to create and what his influences are.
Naomi Jones finds out what inspires the distinctive work of ceramic artist Kate Schuricht, her commissions and her methods.
Naomi Jones talks to willow weaving expert Trevor Leat about his craft, what inspires him and which of his creations he is most proud of.
An inventor's mind: For more than 30 years Mark Wilkinson has been a leading light in kitchen and furniture design. Caroline Wheater visits him at home to find out more about his unstoppable creativity.
Naomi Jones talks to Will Odell about his striking silver pieces and what drives him to create.
Find out more about Floating Island, a company started by three friends who have combined their passions for fabrics and typography to produce unique and unusual cushions and other home accessories.
Period Living's Naomi Jones talks to potter and ceramicist Maria De Haan about her work, her Eastern influences and what inspires her to create.
Catch of the day Sarah Locke and Stephen Bradshaw’s renovation of this shrimper’s cottage was an early favourite for our Readers’ Choice Award 2011 and in the end scooped the prize.
Naomi Jones talks to paper artist Rebecca J Coles about her work, what inspires her and her favourite creations.
Liven up your interiors with brightly coloured rugs, patterned cushions and vintage style furniture to create an interesting space that exudes vibrant colour and individuality.
Period Living looks at the life and work of ‘the king of cutlery’, and how David Mellor Design has become an icon of British style. Plus a look inside the Cutlery Factory, housed in the unique 'Round Building'.
Period Living's Naomi Jones talks to Alex Zdankowicz, who designs and hand-makes decorative kitchen and bathroom tiles, about his training, his influences, and his favourite pieces.
With a clear vision in mind, Natalie and David Riley have created a light, spacious kitchen with a relaxation area that brings their family together. Pale quartz worktops and a limestone floor to help maximise light, while accents of colour prevent the kitchen from looking washed out.
Bring some Valentine's Day chic into your home with one of these pretty heart shaped decorations.
