THE ARTISAN FOUNDER
For a life well made
Discover beautifully crafted work and the people behind it.
From ceramics and textiles to food and jewellery, we share independent UK makers creating artisan products made to be treasured and gifted. Read their stories, visit their websites, and buy directly from the source.
Makers we love
From the Directory this week
When a business stands out for its craft and care, we add it to our Artisan Brand Directory, a growing A-Z of independent makers we believe are worth knowing.
Coupland Leather
Heist Chocolate Co
Fosbery Studio
The Paper Flower Boutique
Notes & News
The Art of Timeless Design
When you choose a light fitting, you are choosing something that will stay. It will hang there through repainting projects, shifting furniture, and different phases of life. It will see the room in morning light and late evening glow. Unlike a cushion or a vase, it is rarely replaced.
This is why timeless design matters.
This week's reading
Planning a medicinal herb garden, with Jekka McVicar’s 100 Herbs to Grow
In print
Our printed edition, bringing selected stories together in one place. Coming Spring 2026.
Notes from under the Walnut Tree
‘Pressing small things into the soil with a quiet wish of good luck, trusting that they will do what they are meant to do in their own time.’
Explore the Directory
Our recommendations of independent brands making thoughtful goods across food, home, wellbeing, and more.
THE ARTISAN FOUNDER 2026 Business AWARDS
Nominations Open
The Artisan Founder Creative Business Awards celebrate outstanding UK independent businesses.
Each year, we recognise founder-led artisan businesses working across craft, design, food & drink, wellbeing, and homewares, highlighting those creating work with care, consistency, and integrity.
The awards are free to enter and provide a considered space for discovery, bringing together editorial selection, expert insight, and public recognition.
Craft Workshops
Explore craft classes taking place near you
Creative classes and craft experiences from makers across the UK, including pottery workshops, textile arts, and more.
Rediscover the joy of making.