Founder Stories
Kate Smith Prints
In the heart of the New Forest, printmaker Kate Smith discovered the healing power of creating and what began as a personal journey soon became much more. Here’s her story.
The Artisan Founder Journal
Welcome to our Journal. A quiet space to pause, discover and reconnect with what matters.
Here, we share stories of artisan founders and the paths they’ve carved, alongside reflections on country living, seasonal recipes, creative ideas, and thoughtful insights from those who make with purpose.
Whether you’re here to find inspiration for your own journey or simply to enjoy a slower moment with a cup of tea, our Journal is an ongoing conversation about creativity, care, and finding beauty in the everyday.
June 2025
Pale pink petals of wild roses and the steady presence of old trees, a woodland walk never offers quite the same view twice.
This time, the roses caught my attention, climbing softly through the undergrowth, their colour gentle against the green. The trees further back, still and familiar, as if they’d seen it all before.
It is beautifully grounding noticing small changes in places you think you know. The light shifts, something blooms, and just like that, the world feels different for a moment.
– Lyndsey, Editor