After years of running craft workshops, Momtaz Begum-Hossain decided to publish a guide to creating Bollywood-inspired accessories and decor. She described the process of getting her ideas into print.
Creative Voices
Craft makers Momtaz Begum-Hossain, Inkeri Medley and Lucy Fergus spoke about the benefits of using recycled materials. From financial reasons to aesthetic preferences to environmental concerns.
Develop Your Career
There’s no time like the present to start following your ambitions. So stop adding to your ‘to do’ list and start putting the plans you already have into action.
Develop Your Career
Scheduling in the tasks you want to accomplish over a 12-month period can be a daunting task. But it’s essential to plan if you want your creative business to succeed.
Industry Insight
Craftspace is a craft development organisation which built an unusual relationship with household sewing machine manufacturer and distributor VSM (UK) Ltd.
Industry Insight
Dovecot Studios is a leading contemporary tapestry studio. Weavers Douglas Grierson and Jonathan Cleaver, and director David Weir, share their perspective on the history and current state of tapestry.
Develop Your Career
The Workers’ Educational Association, Belfast, offers adult education in local communities. Carol Kane, a development officer, gives advice for starting your own creative business.
Develop Your Career
If you have a creative a product with universal appeal, selling overseas is the way to faster business growth and bigger profits. Though it may sound daunting, with the right planning, contacts and confidence, a creative business can succeed in the international market.
Industry Insight
For over 30 years Godfrey Smith has made handcrafted clogs from wood and leather. The leather he uses comes in a wide range of colours, making some of his footwear products very distinctive.
Industry Insight
Tatty Devine crafts unique, handmade accessories inspired by rock 'n' roll, 50s Americana and everyday objects. Rosie Wolfenden met her co-founder, Harriet Vine, studying Fine Art.
Create ideas and designs for new shoes
Creating objects from textiles
Fashion designers conceive of and create clothes
Create designs for a range of fabrics
