Kathleen Appleyard Jewellery
Up on the top floor of her Victorian home in Exeter, jeweller Kathleen Appleyard works from a peaceful studio that looks out across the river.
Kathleen’s journey into jewellery wasn’t rushed. It unfolded over years, with moments of clarity, a much-loved necklace, and a decision to step away from teaching and turn towards making.
Here, she shares what drew her back to the work she always wanted to do.
THE WEEKLY EDIT
A selection of products we love, crafted by independent makers.
From handcrafted homeware and wellbeing treats to stylish accessories and small-batch food & drink, our artisan giveaways celebrate creativity, quality, and slow living.
What is an Artisan Business?
An artisan business crafts products of their own design in-house. They are the ones who create with intention, who have spent years honing their product, and whose work is a reflection of their skill and dedication.
At The Artisan Founder, we seek out those brands—the founder-led businesses who pour themselves into what they do, not just for profit, but because they couldn’t imagine doing anything else.
Whether you’re planning a restful getaway or seeking hands-on learning, these special places offer authentic moments to recharge, explore, and connect with the artisan way of life.
CURATED BY SHERLOCK & PAGES
The days grow longer, and new life abounds. It is an iconic part of our annual cycle. So here at Sherlock & Pages we’ve curated the perfect seasonal book club reads to help you spring season of unfolding renewal. The dark days of winter are over!
Across a Waking Land
Roger Morgan-Grenville
A life-affirming and life-changing narrative that captures the essence of a British spring.
Morgan-Grenville embarks on a thousand-mile trek in search of hopeful signs from a distressed planet, encountering overwhelming human kindness along the way.
SHE GROWS VEG
FOUNDER STORIES | APRIL 2025
In this episode of The Artisan Founder Podcast I meet Kate, co-founder of She Grows Veg, an heirloom seed company who grow and harvest colourful easy-to-grow vegetable seeds.
Join me on 1st June for Season 2!
Quiet moments of making
PRENOA
Heirloom coin jewellery for all generations
‘In the workshop today we are making a collection of eleven British silver coin badges from old sixpences, for a wedding client.
We heat the coins gently, soldering a sterling silver tack pin to the back of each sixpence, before quenching, removing the firescale and polishing them to a natural shine.’
Rebecca, Founder