Makers Tales

Collective

Makers insights – Philippa Brock

Our members talk about what has inspired them, how they work and how to survive as a maker. Makers Tales Collective: Philippa, welcome to the Makers Tales Collective, we are really looking forward to working with you and sharing your story with the Makers Tales Collective audience. We would love to know a little more […]

Makers insights – James Randolph Rogers

Our members talk about what has inspired them, how they work and how to survive as a maker. Makers Tales Collective: Welcome to the Collective James, we are really looking forward to hearing a little more about who or what has inspired you in the creation of your beautiful block printed wallpapers. James Randolph Rogers: […]

New Members

We are delighted to welcome two new makers to the collective. James Randolph Rogers and Philippa Brock were nominated by our founder members to join our collective in May. Philippa Brock, Master Weaver, is an international designer, researcher, academic, editor, curator, strategist and textile artist within the field of woven textiles and materials. James Randolph […]

The Beauty of Imperfection

Our inaugural event in October 2021 was a lively discussion led by Grace McCloud (former Editorial Manager/Inspiration Editor The World of Interiors). We explored the human element of the making process and how it embraces beauty through imperfection. The Collective explored these stories as part of part of London Craft Week alongside the theme of imperfection, beauty and the value […]

Makers Insights – Margit Wittig

Selection of lamps and mirror by Margit Wittig

Our founder members talk about what has inspired them, how they work and how to survive as a maker. Makers Tales Collective: We all enjoy hearing the back stories of successful creatives. Margit Wittig, you have built a reputation as a sculptor and maker of signature lighting and furniture. What has inspired you?Margit Wittig: I […]

Makers insights – Tania McIvor

Our founder members talk about what has inspired them, how they work and how to survive as a maker. Makers Tales Collective: It is a pleasure to find out a little more about how our Makers have evolved their signature styles and what has inspired them, Tania McIvor, as the creative design force behind Cloth […]

Events

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Makers insights – Allyson McDermott

Our founder members talk about what has inspired them, how they work and how to survive as a maker. Makers Tales Collective: Allyson, thank you for agreeing to tell us a little more about your world. We would love to know where your inspiration in life as a maker and restorer of wallpaper came from? […]

Makers insights – Pink House by Rebecca Cole

Our founder members talk about what has inspired them, how they work and how to survive as a maker. MTC: Today we are talking to Rebecca Cole whose Pink House collection of printed and embroidered trims has championed the traditions of weave and stitching in new applications for the interior design industry. Rebecca, can you […]