ARTIST

" I’m Lauren, from Bylaurenward. I’m an artist and secondary school art teacher. I predominantly paint using encaustic, oils and pigments and I’m very much driven by the process of my practise which is ever evolving. 

I love to play with colour relationships, exploring harmonies and contrasts within my work. 

I’ve recently begun to be inspired by places, my favourite being the sea. I aspire to create paintings that evoke a sense or feeling of a place through layers of translucent wax."

We have a range of Lauren's prints, jewellery & coasters available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

ARTISTS

Tipperleyhill are two artists; Abi and Roz who work together on each and every piece to create paintings on canvas.

Abi studied at Chelsea College of Art and Roz at De Montfort University. The pair met whilst working together at a textile design studio in New York and grew to discover a mutual love of colour, pattern, illustration and the arts.

On returning to England to have their families, they worked out a plan that would enable them to explore their creativity and see more of each other. Tipperleyhill was born. Abi is based in Leicester and Roz in London.

Their passion is to paint contemporary landscapes, abstracts and florals. By working on two canvases at the same time, they swap from one to the other, or sometimes paint on the same piece. This illustrates their mutual trust in each other and how their collective energy comes together to create something entirely new. They work in mixed media.

We have a range of Tipperleyhill's prints & cards available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

CERAMICIST

Julie is originally from Devon, but took the road less travelled and moved to Hull in 2004 to study ceramics at the Park Street School of Art and Design.  She worked her way up to a degree and eventually graduated in 2011!!

She works out of a small studio based in Hull; 3 random rooms where she can create, swear, sing and occasionally, dance, to her heart's content...

Her pieces are a real mix of the everyday and the not so much.....her love of using doll faces to mould and shape into bowls began at college and has continued with the addition of smaller, stranger pieces and more recently the use of a French doll mould to create her 'Big Ugly Heads'...she admits that they are real 'Marmite' ceramics, definitely not to everyone’s taste (she welcomes all comments!)  

ARTIST

Heather is an award-winning artist based near Howden, whose work is sold through galleries across the north of England and Scotland.

Heather specialises in palette knife work, applying many layers of acrylics to capture the country’s ever-changing moods and atmosphere. Much of her work is inspired by the dramatic coastlines and countryside of the north, but also includes figurative pieces, many of them large scale, inspired by music and dance.

‘There’s something very spontaneous and exhilarating about working with a knife and I’m always discovering new techniques and finishes. I mainly use acrylics because I enjoy layering and manipulating them to create depth, vibrancy and texture to the work.’

Heather’s paintings and limited edition prints also sell privately both in the UK and abroad. She runs workshops and accepts commissions.

When she is not painting – which isn’t often – Heather works as a freelance journalist for national and regional magazines. Heather is a committee member of East Riding Artists.

We have a range of Heather's prints available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

ARTIST

Siobhan has lived and worked in Hull for most of her life, splitting her time between working as an NHS Speech and Language Therapist and painting.

She paints portraits, mainly in oils and often on a large scale. She has recently begun to paint landscapes, inspired by many happy trips to the Yorkshire Dale's, as well as the local countryside of the Wolds and the Yorkshire coastline.

She began painting portraits after completing a course at Park Street school of Art and Design in 2015.

Her portraits are inspired by people in her local community, such as shop workers, activists and musicians. 

ARTIST

Kate is a mixed media artist.

“I am a self-taught mixed media artist who loves to paint and stitch. I am loving painting in oil and cold wax at the moment, as the textures that be created are wonderful. I also love acrylics and have had my work accepted in the Ferns Open, Beverley Open, The Ropewalk’s ‘From the Humber to the Wash’ (on a number of occasions), as well as the Harley Gallery.

Textiles are another joy in my life, both hand and machine stitching. Lately I am loving book making as well: junk journals, sketchbooks and ‘proper’ book!"

 ARTIST

"I have always been involved with arts and crafts but since 2014 I ventured into taking my art to another level as a self taught artist.  I live in Newbald, which to me this is the beginning of the Yorkshire Wolds.  This has given me the opportunity to paint our beautiful county’s coast and country and venture further afield  in a spontaneous way led by my feelings and interpretation of the views before me in a semi abstract way.

I was 2020 runner up in The Mail competition “Glorious Britain in Spring”.  My theme was to show Light during Lockdown and was supported too by The Mall Gallery, London. This accolade gave me the confidence to explore my art further and have my own successful Open Studio at home in 2021. I was accepted by The Ferens Art Gallery for their summer Open Exhibition 2023."         

JEWELLERY DESIGNERS

Copper Moon are sister duo Janey & Lu making seaglass and raw crystal jewellery with copper! 

"Seaglass - a unique medium, wrought from a lifetime of tumbling with the waves, tides and sands of the North Sea and each piece with its own magical story to tell! 

Each fragment of reclaimed and recycled seaglass is hand- picked from local shores whilst beach cleaning and swimming and slowly crafted into small batch Jewellery at home near the sea." 

 ARTIST

"Hi everyone!

My name is Judy and I’m really excited to be part of this fabulous new art space along with so many brilliant artists. 

As a painter, I am inspired by my time spent in nature. I love to document landscapes using observation, reflection and imagination: interested in the way seasons and light impact on the vastness of the land, water and skies. Little lanes and country houses. Walks in picturesque places. Memories captured."

We have a range of Judy's prints & cards available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

 CERAMICIST

"I started my love affair with clay when I was at school. Where my art teacher  ran an after school club. I got a Saturday job in a local pottery, which allowed me to have my work fired. The older I got the more I was hooked. Finding inspection in every thing and where I went. I attended night classes, until I saved enough money to buy a second hand kiln. 

My love of pottery just grew and grew. Making a tiny pottery in the bottom of my garden in Sutton on Hull, that's where I can always be found."

We have a large range of Suzie's ceramics available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

 JEWELLER

“Working from my studio in Saltaire, West Yorkshire, using traditional silversmithing techniques to work with precious metals and gemstones I attempt to create individual pieces which connect qualities of timeless elegance and fluidity.

My jewellery design is primarily influenced by the connectivity between elements in their raw state and their potential to be made into expressive items of jewellery, becoming symbolic of ourselves as we blend our tastes and preferences of our world around us. 

Texture and scale are important aspects to much of my work and through the combination of flowing lines and patterning, I create collections, which for me, convey notions of subverting traditional forms for contemporary design. Working in this style allows me to produce personalised items of adornment that suit the requirements of the wearer.”

ARTIST

“ Born in the south of England and living in the north, Rae has always felt her life calling is to be an artist.

In 2014 she began life modelling at various local classes and this passion for drawing and studying the figure led her to do a Postgraduate degree in Fine Art at Leeds Arts University in 2020.

Her work is informed by her love of history, including the Dutch Golden Age (17th and 18th Century), Greek mythology and English history. She  is influenced by women artists throughout the ages. Her recent thesis titled ‘How has the role of the woman artist changed since 1900?’ brings to light the struggle women artists have faced in becoming recognised artists and the struggle that still goes on. But she also looks to male artists, citing Henri Matisse and his understanding of colour as a crucial influence.”

ARTIST

Having studied at Edinburgh College of Art, Helen exhibited in Scotland and New York before returning to East Yorkshire and applying her skills to teaching. She now splits her time between teaching art and painting from her home studio.

“Experiencing the landscape is my starting point for creating but my paintings are essentially abstract. My work is a visual response to the multi-sensory experiences imprinted in my memory: sounds of nature, movement, the euphoria of a run and the energy of the coast. I love to play with colour shifts, saturated and desaturated colour and layers. Expressive marks and energetic lines celebrate the freedom and joy that I draw from the landscape.”

We have a range of Helen's prints, cards and small original paintings available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

CREATIVE

"Pots & Petals, where I make original art from pressed flowers, was born from a love of the garden and nature in general.

Whilst fresh flowers are beautiful, I love that I can preserve flowers, extending their life and ensuring that they can be enjoyed for a long time. Although there are various methods of pressing flowers, I prefer to use traditional pressing techniques. I don't use any chemicals or colour enhancing techniques, therefore maintaining the natural quality of the flowers.

Flowers can change colour in the press and may fade over time, however I feel this just adds to the charm. The majority of flowers I press are grown in my own garden, however I do source some from local growers to enable me to offer a wider variety.

I have worked in the NHS for many years and continue to do so, however Pots & Petals definitely satisfies my creative needs!”

ARTIST

 Andy has spent the last 10 years taking iconic items of glassware and bringing them to life with the tools of typography, wit, wordplay and a slightly askew way of looking at the world.

From apothecary jars to laboratory glass, nostalgia filled milk bottles to one-off vintage pieces, it never fails to amaze him that you can find pieces of [vinegar & brown paper] on bookshelves everywhere, from York to New York

ARTIST

“I love all aspects of Art. As a person I can be exuberant and  quirky, or quiet and enjoy a bit of solitude and this is reflected in my art. I enjoy gardening and have a wacky garden full of interesting plants and art ‘pieces’ .  The outdoors are seared into my soul-  sketch books are kept and used for inspiration and reference. 

I belong to Hornsea Art Society and love being part of an Experimental Textile group. I work with acrylic, oil and watercolour paints, mixed media, collage and textiles.” 

DESIGNER

"I am extremely passionate about making bespoke lamps with handmade lampshades. I get excited at finding just the right fabric to pair with the recycled glass lamps I sell and it is a joy to see the completed lamp and shade in customer’s homes. I also custom make drum lampshades for customers who have their own lamp stands. 

I find joy in colour, patterns and textiles which bring a room alive" 

ARTIST

Phil is from East Hull and is a local artist who has spent many years working overseas in the oil and gas industry. He has travelled extensively and has spent much of his career in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.

He has a real passion for art, colour and texture - as well as being a huge fan of Pablo Picasso. Phil's style is moody, dark, diverse and original. He is a member of the Hornsea Art Society and most of his recent work is produced at his studio overlooking Heron Lakes in Routh.

We have a range of Phil's smaller original paintings available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

ARTIST

 "I was born and brought up in the north of Glasgow, leaving home at the age of 17 to study at the Royal College of Music, with joint first studies in Piano and Violin Performance. 

Following my studies, I started my freelance professional life as a violinist with major British orchestras and spent many years touring the country. At the same time, I worked as a copyist and transcriber with Novello, using my down time during tours to work on scores.

My professional work slowed down when I had my son and daughter, but it was abruptly stopped when I was involved in a car accident in 1991. This resulted in the eventual loss of 3 fingers on my left hand, and for quite a few years I was unable to use this hand. After several surgeries, my hand has been transformed, and I was once again able to work on my passion of embroidery once again, albeit without those fingers. 

My grandmother did some leatherwork in the 30s and 40s, usually making items for home use. I found her tools roughly two years ago, and thought I would try out leatherwork. It is now my reason for getting up every morning and enjoying every waking moment each day." 

JEWELLERY DESIGNER

" I’m an independent jewellery designer working with gold, silver and precious stones using traditional techniques. 

Whilst I enjoy working with newly sourced metal and stones, my true passion is reworking something that has meaning, perhaps a piece left by a loved one, taking it and breathing life back into it. 

It's truly an honour & privilege to be asked to create or rework an item of jewellery for a customer, as if I step outside of my life and straight into theirs. 

I saw, file, polish & solder using traditional silversmithing tools & techniques to achieve beautiful results. No mass production so you really are buying something very special. 

Every piece I create is special without a single doubt. Some pieces tug my heart strings more than others. I always cry at sad (and happy) movies and often shed a little tear over a piece of my work. 

I hope you get the same immense pleasure from my pieces that I get from creating them!"

METALWORK  DESIGNER

"Hi I’m Ollie. 

I live in Hornsea and I own a steel fabrication business, based in Beeford, United Steel Fabrications.

I always loved my art lessons in school, and went on to do an A-level in art. Despite my interest in art, I went on to work in welding and fabrication at my dad’s business in 2010. Fast forward to opening my own business alongside my brother in 2020, I found myself with a little extra time on my hands as we went into the first covid lockdown. It was during this time I started getting a little creative with my steelwork, creating custom metal wall art, sculptures and various other types of ornaments and decorations."

PRINTMAKER

"I’m Clare (aka Curiousinkyme) I have been printmaking in the East Midlands for over 20 years and have a background in Fine art. I am passionate about creating beautiful original artwork that can empower and inspire.

Elements from many printmaking processes have come together to influence my linocut style. I create limited edition artworks combining the figure and nature. Rich oil-based colour works in harmony with thin Japanese paper, the prints are fragile yet strong; and surprisingly tactile. I love to leave evidence of the process of the artwork's creation, marks of carved lino create life and energy. I am deeply interested in being present and living with curiosity, I make art that celebrates our humanity while reminding us to reconnect with nature, and go with the flow.

I believe that filling our homes with beautiful artwork can remind us to slow down and embrace the present moments of ornaments and decorations."

We have a range of Clare's prints, jewellery, bookmarks & affirmation cards available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

ARTIST

Patrick Smith is an award-winning Artist with work in many public and private collections in the UK and abroad. Holder of the William Tier memorial award for landscape and the John Purcell London paper prize. Smith has exhibited widely with sell out shows at the London art fairs and latterly exhibited at Highgate contemporary in north London. Smiths practice encompasses working in the landscape channelling the forming forces of nature and bringing this back to the studio where it evolves into landscapes of the mind, all through the lens of the Howardian Hills and surrounding east coast. 

As an educationalist Patrick was former head of the p/time BTEC national diploma course foundation studies in art and design at York College also a visiting scholar and examiner on the BA hons course in fine art at University College of Rippon and York St John and also a former head of printmaking and visiting lecturer at Harrogate College 

CANDLES & DIFFUSER DESIGNER

 JACIS of York produce beautifully scented, handmade, eco-friendly soy candles, wax melts and fragrance diffusers. 

We are delighted to announce that we have worked in partnership with Jackie to develop a bespoke range of candles and diffusers which reflect our new artisan marketplace space. The new range of Number Nine fragrances are now available to purchase at the Marketplace - we hope you love them as much as we do!

"All of my products are hand-poured, personally decorated and packaged. They are totally vegan and eco-friendly and come with their own gift packaging, so make the perfect gift."

We sell a wide range of JACIS of York products at our sister boutique, Botany Boutique.

 WOOD TURNER

"Hi I’m Pip, I’m 34 and a local wood turner, wood worker located just outside Hornsea. 

I started wood working about 4/5 years ago, I’d seen this chair I wanted to have a go at making and it all really went from there. Since then I’ve worked on my traditional joinery knowledge and skill and build my furniture the traditional way, no screws allowed. From there I got a lathe and that’s really where my love started. To pick up a really rather unassuming piece of wood and turn it into something useful, something beautiful makes me very happy. 

Over the last 12 months I’ve really concentrated on developing my style and skill, I’ve also started putting myself out there with events and markets. 

Hope to see you all soon." 

 CREATIVE

" Hello, I'm Grace, a Fashion Marketer, Creative, and the founder of Olive and Oyster.

My love for the coast and the ocean has been significantly influenced by my childhood spent in Hornsea, where my family has maintained a holiday home for over four generations, creating many cherished memories together. 

I recently achieved a First BA Hons Degree in Fashion Marketing from the University of Leeds, with a specialisation in Luxury British Heritage Branding. My passion for Art and Photography, which I cultivated during my A-Levels and continued through my degree, played a pivotal role in shaping my creative journey. 

Following my graduation, I dedicated my summer to creative endeavours, which led to the beginning of Olive and Oyster. At Olive and Oyster, I craft sustainable, handcrafted treasures and gifts using seashells, employing the techniques of decoupage and embellishing them with gold leaf. Incorporating infamous artists' work such as William Morris or William Turner reflects my own interests of artists, which I love to celebrate within my shell designs. 

I have always had a deep love for the ocean and as an avid sailor and surfer, at 17 I sailed 150 nautical miles around the UK, achieving my Day Skipper Yacht Licence. I've continued to feed my passion for the sea, and these days, you can often find me spending weekends in the Lake District, where I sail and surf at Lake Windermere.

Working with such stunning natural ocean materials brings me such joy and peace. I firmly believe that nature deserves to be celebrated and treasured and hope that people enjoy my pieces as much as I enjoy creating them." 

 DESIGNER

WHO MADE YOUR CLOTHES? 

Catherine Rawson is the founder and creative designer of THe oLD RaiLwAy , a studio and  retail space which was established in 2011 in Sri Lanka, where Catherine lived for 14 years.  She returned to live in the UK in 2021 with her two children following the Pandemic. Now  based in Bridlington, Catherine established a sister shop here, THe oLD RaiLwAy UK, in  October 2022. 

DID YOU KNOW? 

THe oLD RaiLwAy is one of Sri Lanka’s ‘go-to’ brands for contemporary style, where  Catherine and her team have created effortlessly stylish collections and bespoke made to  measure garments, focusing on quality locally sourced fabric and ethically-sound  production. Sustainability in the brand’s daily practice has evolved naturally from day one,  when Catherine discovered her main source of fabric: high quality offcuts from garment  factories which would otherwise be destined for landfill. 

The clothes are all produced in  house by a fabulous team of 3 Sri Lankan women. So when you buy a piece from their collection, unlike buying from a multinational chain,  you know who has made your clothes. You are helping Catherine keep these wonderful  ladies in work. You are choosing to buy better which means in the long run buying less. You  are investing in timeless individual styles and pieces which make you feel good to wear. You are helping to reduce fabric waste. You are supporting  our extended community of local craftspeople by adding  a leather bag or some jewellery to your purchase. When you shop small the sales translate directly to  production costs, raw materials and wages. There is no  marketing budget, no HR department expenses or  executive lunch meetings to fund. Your purchase makes  the difference for children getting their school books, the  possibility of attending a sports club, providing medicine  for older parents or simply paying household bills and  living costs at the most basic level. Your purchase makes  their hard work worth it. 

ARTIST

Angela studied surface pattern design at Manchester where colour, texture and experimentation with different mediums were encouraged.

Her work continues to be an eclectic mix of colour and texture. She initially likes to create an interesting surface on which to work using a variety of media and some collage. Angela works intuitively allowing the work to evolve naturally.

In recent years she attended a residential course in freestyle machine embroidery. This has since led her to translate some of her paintings into embroideries which gives the work another dimension. They are smaller condensed images thus creating a harmonious composition of colour and thread 

 CERAMICIST

"I discovered clay and ceramics when I met my now wife Suzie Harrison of Leafy Lane Pottery. Pottery was always something I wanted to try. I studied Art at GCSE but didn't get the chance to work with clay. Work and family became a priority over my creative abilities until meeting Suzie and we fell in love potting together. We can now be found creating and making most days, wherever we are clay comes with us....

I am very lucky that I found love and this passion, everyday I can create something from this amazing 'mud' original and unique as we all are.

I find inspiration all around me for my little houses, inspiring me to create and carve the tools I need for each window, door, roof, steps and bricks. I love experimenting with a wide variety of different clays, all of which have unique textures and reactions to the glazes - making one very tactile and individual"

ARTIST

“Hi, my name is Neal (Nelly) Richardson owner of N-erg-Y Fusions Art.

I am an ‘up and coming’ abstract artist and I have found my art again after been a scaffolder for 33yrs! I I fell extremely ill in 2021/2022, after my first covid vaccine, which led to lots of physical and mental health problems ….. then art saved me! I believe there is always hope for everyone - embrace your inner creativity.” 

Be Creative, Nelly

 ARTIST

Annie lives in Easingwold, North Yorkshire. She has embraced a love of painting following a career in nursing and podiatry.

Annie has sold her paintings online and in galleries and shops for several years, whilst also attending various courses and workshops for further inspiration. 

"I use mainly acrylics which give vibrant colour and texture to my work, and most of my paintings are on either handmade blocks or on canvases mounted in handmade frames. My biggest passion is being out in the countryside, right in the middle of it all, and my colourful textured painting is in some ways just 'what I bring home.' "

She concludes: "We aren't on this planet for long so let's do something that makes us happy."

We have a range of Annie's cards available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

 ARTIST

"I came into stained glass through night school while living in the Forest of Dean. I learnt how to make Tiffany style copper foil and leaded light panels, but soon I wanted expand my knowledge and learn to paint on the glass too, so took myself to Hereford School of Arts and was taught by the talented Franz Wesselman.

I then was lucky enough to land a full time job with Jim Budd Stained Glass on the Herefordshire / Welsh border specialising in the conservation, restoration of stained glass. This was an invaluable experience and I learnt a lot of traditional techniques.

During this time I also was asked to show at a local gallery in Ross on Wye, took part in the Forest of Dean Open Studios and Newnham on Seven art showcase. I then left the Forest back to Harrogate, North Yorkshire, where I worked in offices for a good 15 years. During this time I bought a kiln and then was encouraged by an artist friend to apply for North Yorkshire Open Studios, which then led on to more applications for local Art Fairs. This all seemed to point in the same direction, so finally in early 2019, I took the leap and set up by myself.

I now work from a small workshop in Starbeck, Harrogate. I am lucky enough to be able to split my time between making small beautiful art pieces to sell, private commissions, general repairs and restoration. My glass work has a contemporary / medieval/ retro feel (is that possible?), and is inspired by the natural environment, and flora and fauna. Celestial bodies are a big theme as well as Green Men.

My copper foiled fish are now a staple of my work. They are a result of all the small scraps of glass left over from larger projects. Each one is a one off original created to fit the shape of the piece of “scrap” glass."

 ARTIST

Judy is a multidisciplinary artist, living on the Sefton coast. She studied Art and Design at Bradford College in the 1980s and has worked as an illustrator, as well as an educational and community artist. Moving away from the restrictions of commercial illustration, her work now inhabits the world of magical surrealism and visual storytelling. 

Inspired by fairy tales and childhood memories, she focuses on the themes of strong female characters and their relationship with supernatural creatures. Her work is available as original acrylics on canvas and limited edition giclee prints. She also creates hand-painted three-dimensional wall and table décor based on her enchanted characters.

We have a range of Judy's prints available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

 ARTIST

Carol is a local artist living in the beautiful surroundings of East Yorkshire.  She works in both acrylics and oil finding each medium quite different but equally satisfying to use. Her work is of varying styles making use of both brush and palette knife to produce often a very textured finish thus adding another dimension to her paintings. 

With work sold through exhibitions and privately she strives to keep an open mind often letting original ideas morph into surprising and unexpected results.

 JEWELLERY DESIGNER

"Hi, I’m Bea and two of my favourite things are cats and shiny, shiny things, hence my business name. From my small studio in Hull I craft jewellery from recycled sterling silver and mixed metals. I returned to silversmithing five(ish) years ago, after a long break. I have been collecting (*hoarding) vintage glass, semi-precious stones and seaglass ever since. 

Making for me is an intuitive process, influenced by the colour, shape and texture of the items that I set in silver. Jewellery as adornment expresses who we are and where we belong, in small ways and in loud ways. My jewellery inhabits both of these spaces, some items whisper who they are, and others shout out loud. In these spaces, and anywhere in between, my intention is to make something that brings a little bit of joy to the wearer or the admirer."  

CERAMICIST

Ceramics inspired by colour and designed to uplift- even on the greyest of days.

Philippa (Pip) Whiteside pushes porcelains capabilities, employing the materials strength, fragility and natural beauty. Rolling ups and downs, cycles, hope, despair, and lessons learnt; Pip sees a mirroring between the challenges of working with porcelain and that of emotional wellbeing. 

Her most recent work explores the colours within sunsets and the sweeping landscapes and flora of the Lake District. Number Nine Marketplace has a collection of Pips porcelain flowers, land and skyscape vases and wall-pieces. They look good enough to eat! 

We have a range of Pip's porcelain hair clips, oversize buttons & hangers available at our sister shop, Botany Boutique in Hornsea.

CERAMICIST

"I create both traditional and contemporary handmade ceramics for the home and garden. My journey into ceramics started by attending an evening class (something I’d been longing to try) ten minutes into my first lesson I was hooked; decades later I still love working with clay. I then went on to study studio ceramics at Falmouth School of Art, Cornwall.

The hedgerows and surrounding countryside give endless amounts of inspiration, and collecting foliage, seed pods etc on my walks are kept to influence future work. Taking photos to keep a record of nature before it vanishes with the changing seasons is reflected on in the studio, and then kept for reference."

CERAMICIST

" In a mad moment I bought a kiln.  A huge kiln.  Cheap!! Then I thought I'd better learn how to use it and the clay that goes with it. And here I am 5 years later, still learning how to turn pieces of mud into something that doesn't resemble mud any more. Like the fairytale; kissing the frog to turn it into the handsome prince.... Kissedfrog Pottery!

Having spent years working in design and with plants, I find my work tends to feature lots of natural forms, flowers and seed-pods, both imaginary and real. I am inspired by shape and form, mainly from nature with evocative colour combinations playing an influential part in my designs. I love both jarring contrasts and subtle nuance. Also monochrome, but often with a pop of contrast.

My motivation on this huge learning curve is to try to make each piece better than the last and to embrace where this takes me.."

CREATIVE

"I make Beeswax candles from recycled vessels- bought locally from Beverley's High Street. Repurposing unused items and giving them a new lease of life, as something beautiful. 

Beeswax has lots of wonderful natural properties, such as de stressing and purifying the air particles around us due to its negative ions. y using Beeswax, you get the added sweet smell of honey alongside the fragrances we use. All handmade and decorated with dried flora, crystals, locally picked sea shells and gold leaf. Each designed to enhance the beauty of the unique vintage vessel.

Our moto is to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle and our Packaging is all re usable and recyclable.  And by repurposing the vessels, lowering our carbon footprint. 

Flames of Beverley was recently awarded a  'Best of Beverley' Award "for supporting local good causes and charity shops, by purchasing items from them to repurpose as vessels for homemade candles. Not only does this support local charity shops, but also shows how a local business can be founded on recycle and being environmentally friendly."

CERAMICIST

Alison 'hand sculpts' animals using materials which ensure the sculptures can be displayed both inside and out.

Each sculpture is brought alive with Alison's hand building skills and creative flair - they all have their own range of expressions which customers fall in love with.

ARTIST

Having studied art and professional practice at Hull School of Art and Design, Julie went on to gain a History of Art degree from the University of York in 2020.

She completed a commission for Hull UK City of Culture 2017 to produce 8 portraits of individuals with strong local ties, and who had achieved distinction in the fields of art and culture. Julie’s work has been shown in exhibitions at Hull art galleries, Ferens and Space; Hornsea galleries, The Seagull Gallery and The Gallery; Beverley Art Gallery; Smailes Goldie Accountants, Hull; and The Ropewalk, Barton-upon-Humber.

“Following the City of Culture commission, my first love became portraiture. I concentrated on this genre for the next few years and completed several individual commissions. More recently though I have found myself attracted to still-life subjects, often attempting to elevate the commonplace. 

Having recently relocated to Hornsea, there’s no doubt that the glorious seascapes and landscapes that surround me will be a constant source of excitement and inspiration for future works.”

ARTIST

Emma, the creative force behind Daisy Age Art, began her journey with a degree in set, prop, and costume design, later expanding into pottery, prosthetics, and printmaking. With over a decade supporting others in exploring their creativity therapeutically, she has recently reconnected with her own art, blending storytelling and a love for the "Daisy Age" ethos.

Her work is crafted from mixed media, combining original prints, fabric, printed papers, vintage imagery, and reclaimed wood—to evoke joy, nostalgia, and a sense of connection. Each piece is richly textured and invites viewers to connect with its unique story. Playful yet meaningful, her unique, one-of-a-kind creations blend her experience of theatrical storytelling and therapeutic discovery, to capture the emotions of memories.

We have some exciting new creatives joining our artisan community over the next few months so keep checking back

We have some exciting new creatives joining our artisan community over the next few months so keep checking back