World crafts – pottery village, Vietnam

by Sophie // 1 Jun ’15

Pottery is another craft which has been around for thousands of years. It is used for practical items, but is also an art, where the potter can put his or her personality into every item they make. There is something... Continue reading →

World crafts – Artisans Angkor, Cambodia

by Sophie // 1 May ’15

In Cambodia, I visited an organisation called Artisans Angkor, which has it’s own training development plan, workshops and retail outlets which help to preserve local craft techniques and provide a livelihood in rural communities. (Nowadays, there is great value placed on arts... Continue reading →

World crafts – mass manufacture, China

by Sophie // 1 Feb ’15

During my travels, I spent some time working as a consultant in China and visiting factories to assess their suitability for various products. Seeing how things are made in mass production is so important for becoming a better designer –... Continue reading →

Happy New Year and Happy Hen Parties!

by Becky // 13 Jan ’15

Hello everyone! Happy New Year! Hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year! Sophie and I had a good break and are ready to start an exciting new year at Makery Mill. Our children’s birthday parties have really... Continue reading →

Festival Sock Puppets – craft parties for all ages!

by Sophie // 3 Jul ’14

Following the huge success of our sock puppets at Glastonbury 2014, we have decided to offer a class to make your very own. Sock puppets for adults are a great fancy dress theme, and also have the practical benefit of... Continue reading →