Case Studies
Businesses are continuing to benefit with apprentices. The businesses below have their own Nottingham Craft Academy creative apprentice in place that are growing from success to success.
Debbie Bryan, Nottingham
Craft practitioner and retailer Debbie Bryan makes and sells the best in contemporary design. Trained in Textile Design and holding a Masters in Fashion & Textiles, Debbie established her studio in 2006 selling her fashion accessories to independent shops and galleries both nationally and internationally. In 2009 the business expanded to their present Lace Market … Continue reading Debbie Bryan, Nottingham
Designate Products, Matlock
Founded in 2000, Designate Products manufactures handcrafted interior accessories, including clocks, mirrors and chalkboards which are created in a rustic style. The nature of the natural materials used in their creation, makes each piece unique in grain, colour, paint effect or size. Nancy Wilton is Designate Products’ Creative Practitioner Apprentices follow Nancy’s creative journey on Instagram. Matlock | … Continue reading Designate Products, Matlock
Framework Knitters Museum, Nottingham
The knitting machine was invented in 1589 by William Lee from Calverton in Nottinghamshire and the UK’s knitting industry was subsequently based across the East Midlands. The museum is a unique complex of listed frameshops, cottages and outbuildings arranged around a garden courtyard and former chapel where many of the knitters used to worship. The … Continue reading Framework Knitters Museum, Nottingham
Focus Gallery, Nottingham
Established in 1971, the gallery is one of Nottingham’s most respected and well known places for beautiful and unique arts and crafts. The gallery’s collection currently includes jewellery, ceramics, paintings, textiles, glass, photography and artwork including giftware and cards. Antonia Disney became the new owner in December 2014 and is looking forward to watching the gallery … Continue reading Focus Gallery, Nottingham
The Bead Shop, Nottingham
Your one stop shop for all beading supplies. The Bead Shop is situated just off the Market Square in Nottingham city centre the shop is a must for all magpies. The shop is a stockists of a large range of Swarovski Crystallized™ Elements, Czech glass, Murano Glass, charms, findings, tools and books, they also boast an extensive … Continue reading The Bead Shop, Nottingham
Artworks, Beeston
Artworks is a family-owned and run Arts & Crafts business which has been established in Beeston, Nottingham since 2005. The business occupies a prime location on the corner with Imperial Road and is situated in the heart of a fantastic range of other independent businesses. Artworks offers a great selection of art and craft materials; … Continue reading Artworks, Beeston
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