Craft hobbies can give you a voice – just as they did for the women of the Arts and Crafts movement

Just as the thinkers, writers, artists and designers of the Arts and Crafts movement found a way to voice their politics of ...
The Guardian

From boatbuilding to barge painting, traditional British crafts at growing risk

Skills may be lost for good due to ‘perfect storm’ of economic stresses, says heritage charity From building wooden boats and Cornish hedges to making marionettes and painting canal barges, many ...
Daily Express

The UK's crafting capital packed with amazing wool, fabric and 'making' shops and stalls

A recent survey of over 45,000 people found that DIY arts and crafts were the hobbies of choice for over 26% of us. This should come as no surprise when you consider how hands-on crafting can be; a ...
Vogue

From pleating to linen beetling: Can the UK save its endangered crafts?

This article is part of a new series where we unpack what the ‘Made in the UK’ label stands for in 2025, and what it tells us about the future of onshoring. Read our series on ‘Made in Italy’ here, ...

Three historic craft hobbies at risk of disappearing – and how to give them a go

Crafts are one type of hobby that have always been popular. Many, like lacemaking, were originally jobs that women and ...