Making & Craft

Inside the studios of makers, from potters and weavers to jewellers and brushmakers. Visiting the factories of our suppliers, discovering mending techniques and exploring the history of craft.
Rosie Stonham | New Makers

The London-based artist creates hand-blown glass vessels inspired by human biology.

2 years ago
Wonki Ware | The Story Behind the Pottery

We talk to the founder of South African ceramic studio Wonki Ware.

2 years ago
Preserving Tuscan Ceramic Traditions

Creating terracotta tableware exclusively for TOAST from a workshop in Deruta, Italy.

2 years ago
Polly Liu | New Makers

The London-based ceramicist on evolving her craft and creating objects that elevate the every day.

2 years ago
Time to Make | An Accordion Momento Book

Rose Pearlman and Erin Boyle on their new craft book and reconnecting with our creativity.

2 years ago
The Art of Kantha

Celebrating our kantha collection, the craft’s rich heritage and women artisans in Bangladesh and West Bengal.

2 years ago
Weaving Bulrush in a Tythe Barn in Bedfordshire

Preserving traditional techniques with one of the UK’s last remaining rush weavers.

2 years ago
Will Nock | New Makers

The Falmouth-based furniture maker on his path to woodworking and looking to nature for inspiration.

2 years ago
Kate Semple | New Makers

The illustrator-turned-ceramicist on finding comfort through clay and hand-building her stoneware vessels.

2 years ago
Amy Krone | New Makers

The Catskills-based weaver honours Appalachian traditions with her handmade oak baskets.

2 years ago
Celebrating Inspiration and Exchange at The Leach Pottery

We meet lead potter Roelof Uys at Leach's St Ives studio.

2 years ago
Emerging Craft | Meet Our New Makers 2024

Introducing the five inspiring craftspeople selected for this year’s programme.

2 years ago
Crafting Friendly Forms with Potter Frances Savage

The Manchester-based ceramicist on creating characterful pieces exclusively for TOAST. 

2 years ago
A Look Back at Our TOAST Festive Market

We hosted a Festive Market to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship.

2 years ago
Abstract Explorations with Ella Squirrell

The painter on playing with perceptions through process-driven art. 

2 years ago
The Making of Our Festive Window Display

Paula Ellis crafts a theatrical festive arrangement in our shop windows.

2 years ago
Cultivating Calm with Florian Gadsby

Crafting clean-lined ceramics from a peaceful studio in Barnet.

2 years ago
Welsh Weaving with Melin Tregwynt

Protecting the future of traditional Welsh textiles at the woollen mill on the Pembrokeshire coast.

2 years ago
Supporting Local Farming at British Wool

Travelling to Bradford to see where UK wool is sorted, then spun nearby at Lightowlers in Huddersfield.

2 years ago
Going Against the Grain at Bleu de Chauffe

Creating vegetable-tanned leather bags and accessories in Millau, France.

3 years ago
Essential Forms with Matt Pasmore of Willow Pottery

Creating clean-lined, traditional pieces from terracotta clay in Bath.

3 years ago
Estelle Bourdet | New Makers

The weaver on repurposing materials to create striking textiles and bags in Norway.

3 years ago
Exploring Natural Forms with Ceramicist Rebecca Williams

We meet the potter along the Emsworth shoreline as she gathers driftwood for the handles of her spoons.

3 years ago
Poppy Fuller Abbott | New Makers

The Brighton-based weaver creates handwoven wall hangings using natural dyes.

3 years ago