THE ARTISAN FOUNDER
FOR A LIFE WELL MADE
The Artisan Founder is an online magazine celebrating the joy of craftsmanship and living with the seasons.
Crafted for those who value thoughtful design, natural materials, and the quiet satisfaction of owning fewer, better things.
Explore artisan creations, seasonal inspiration, and stories from the founders of the finest artisan brands.
Seasonal Notes
A Cheese Lover’s Countdown to Christmas
Wrapped in wax paper and rich with the scent of the dairy it came from, artisan cheese feels like one of life’s enduring pleasures. It’s a food steeped in craft and care, quietly linking us to the makers and the land they work from.
This year, Leeds cheesemonger George & Joseph has given the festive countdown a decidedly savoury twist. Their new Limited Edition Cheese Advent Calendar brings together 24 of Britain’s finest artisan cheeses, carefully selected to be opened, savoured, and shared through December.
LOVELY THINGS WE'VE SPOTTED
A handpicked edit of artisan creations we’ve discovered and love.
Explore and shop directly from these inspiring artisan brands.
Thoughtfully chosen artisan products, inspired by themes and seasons. Discover the finest artisan businesses in our editor’s pick.
Simple recipes inspired by the seasons from orchard to table. Each one celebrates abundance, flavour, and the joy of making something by hand.
A look inside the workshops, studios, and sheds where craftsmanship begins. Meet the founders behind your favourite artisan brands.
Celebrating the independent shops, delis, and galleries that keep craftsmanship alive in our communities.
Autumn at The Artisan Founder
AN EDITOR’S LETTER
The season has turned, and with it comes the gentle rhythm of gathering. The mornings are cooler now, and the scent of wood smoke lingers in the air.
Under the walnut tree, the harvest has begun, my basket slowly filling with what has quietly ripened through the summer months. Autumn always brings that reassuring reminder to slow down, to savour, and to store away the things that will see us through the darker months…
FOLDED CORNERS
The Inspiring books gracing our coffee tables this month
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