Stories

8th Jun 2013

Gypsy Tones at The Garage - now open!

Shot at the fair, by photographer Charlotte Player. Printed on canvas and available from The New Craftsmen

It’s opening weekend at The New Craftsmen Garage, and we’re channelling The Appleby horse fair – the largest and one of the oldest gypsy and traveller fairs in Europe. Read more...

23rd May 2013

THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW CRAFTSMEN GARAGE

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From Wood, to Clay, Cloth and Hide – a taste of what’s to come… Read more...

26th Mar 2013

'A CRAFT PERFECTED, A TRADITION PRESERVED, A LIFE DEVOTED AND A BUSINESS NURTURED'

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From 4th to 6th April Somerset House (West Wing) will be showcasing the first ‘CRAFTED: MAKERS OF THE EXCEPTIONAL' exhibition in association with Walpole British Luxury and Vacheron Constantin. Read more...

13th Mar 2013

A celebration of wool

Local Whitby fishermen wearing the ‘Gansey Sweater’, taken by pioneering Yorkshire photographer Frank Sutcliffe Meadows, (1853-1941)

Today sees the launch of the largest showcase of wool the design world has ever proffered. The exhibition Wool House, curated by Arabella McNie, promises to see knit enthusiasts flock to the beautifully renovated West Wing of Somerset House which will be transformed into a home made primarily of wool, and featuring design inspiration from Kit Kemp, Ashley Hicks and Donna Wilson. Read more...

25th Jan 2013

It’s Burns night! And to celebrate…

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…we’ve hand picked 4 products by 4 makers, whose craft and inspiration is rooted in Scotland, to illustrate the diversity, heritage and craftsmanship inherent in the northern most region of our British Isles. Read more...

5th Jun 2013

On the Road - A Craft Trail Through Britain – Part 2

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A recent trip to the Dartington Estate in Devon revealed an exciting find of leather worker John Hagger of Tanner Bates, and basket maker Hilary Burns – both of whose wares can both be seen and bought in The New Craftsmen Garage opening this Friday in Mayfair. Read more...

17th May 2013

On the Road – A Craft Trail through Britain – Part 1

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In the run up to the opening of our new shop next month, we’ll be running a series of blogs entitled “On the Road” – revealing our quest for the finest makers, materials and products in the land. Read more...

18th Mar 2013

WHISKY COMPANY BALVENIE ANNOUNCES ITS 3rd ANNUAL ‘MASTER OF CRAFT AWARDS’

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The Balvenie Master of Craft Awards launches a new website today and counts The New Craftsmen co-founder Natalie Melton among its line of judges for the 3rd year of this awards programme, which champions British craftsmanship and those who devote their working lives to it. Read more...

12th Feb 2013

Unique Valentine's Day Gifts – The New Craftsmen Recommends...

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Dubbed the “coolest collection of crafters” in last weekend’s Sunday Times, The New Craftsmen has selected a winning range of products that won’t fail to impress this Valentine’s Day Read more...

16th Jan 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE NEW CRAFTSMEN!

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The New Craftsmen has started the New Year with a bang following the launch of our Christmas pop-up shop in Mayfair. In light of the fantastic response received from both customers and makers, we are keeping our doors open this month from Thursday to Saturday so pop in if you can. Read more...

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