Stories

Laura Caffrey - Names Dublin

What do you make? I make jewellery. For the past two years, along with my partner in crime Clare, I have been producing a range of jewellery, Names, that we believe reflects both of our skills a...

Maggie Marley - Letterpress Print

What do you make? I produce a range of stationery which includes letterpress greeting cards, prints and wedding invitations.  I am presently developing a new product range which will include texti...

Roy Humphreys - Hand turned bowls

What do you make? I make a variety of objects e.g. Bowls Lamps Nest of tables Pepper & Salt Mills and Shakers Key Rings Tea Lights Ornaments (Mushrooms Apples, Pears) Could you tell us a lit...

Hanna Van Aelst

What do you make? I am an artist and basket maker. I make baskets, lamps and lampshades and sculptures from willow I grow and harvest from our land in the hills in Tipperary. Could you tell us a l...

Nicola Gates - Hand Weaver

What do you make? I create a range of functional and decorative products made from my own handwoven woollen cloth. At the moment, this is mainly cushions and small zipped bags, but I'm current...

Maker Stories

Visitors to our shop love to hear the story behind the item they are purchasing. In an age of mass production, the handmade is still, thankfully, cherished by many. Over the Summer, we will be hig...