"They couldn’t have more different properties and textures, yet when together they unite..."
This is a guest post by Alex and Laura, founders of Concrete & Wax. Hi, we are Alex and Laura, owners of 2SOM Ltd and founders of...
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knack
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
“Slow stitching and slow living are the way to preserve cultural handcrafts”
Our July workshop leader Yiran Duan on her love of textiles, slow stitching and intercultural sharing
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knack
- May 9, 2021
- 2 min
"And breathe..."
Our very first craft expert Sarah returns to share her discovery of clay, and the therapeutic benefits she found working with it
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knack
- Mar 28, 2021
- 6 min
"I love the way it enables me to let go and get completely lost in making"
Meet Cass, our April craft expert, who shares her love of and entry into the unique and timeless craft of bookbinding!
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knack
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
"Lino printing strikes the right balance of slow, mindful crafting and pretty quick gratification"
Mike, better known as the crafty gentleman, shares how he went from chemist and casual crafter to being a renowned craft expert
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knack
- Jan 28, 2021
- 3 min
"For me resin is the perfect medium for art, and for workshops, because it can take so many forms"
This is a guest post by Sophie Hammer, founder of Unusual Girl Art. I’m a resin artist living in downtown Penge, south east London. I...
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knack
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
"I have always found the process of formulating both relaxing and rewarding"
Yasmine shares the motivation, challenges and rewards of starting a natural skincare business alongside a day job...
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knack
- Jan 2, 2021
- 2 min
"I love my workshops, how they include all the senses and allow for discovery, play and questions!"
Suzie - natural skincare expert entrepreneur and leader of our January workshop shares her story and passion for natural skincare
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knack
- Dec 15, 2020
- 3 min
Finding Calm in Watercolour
This is a guest post by knack member, Tanya Kumar. All the images in this piece are Tanya's work!
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knack
- Nov 30, 2020
- 1 min
"Little universes of swirling colour"
Learn a little more about our December craft expert, Kia Utzen-Frank. Her approach of designing by making has led to wide-ranging projects
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knack
- Nov 8, 2020
- 3 min
"Natural dyes and making are nature and we all need more of her right now"
This is a guest post by Ceilidh Chaplin, founder of Billynou Apparel. Hi knack Tribe, which I feel so honoured to be part of by the way!...
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knack
- Oct 29, 2020
- 3 min
"A way of creating something meaningful, fun and a time to reflect"
Another jesmonite enthusiast, Jasmine shares how being made redundant due to the pandemic led to a brand new business and newfound freedom
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knack
- Oct 24, 2020
- 2 min
"Experimentation, mistakes, breakages and a determination to try again!"
Read about how our November craft expert Charlotte spent lockdown discovering and experimenting with new materials and designs
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knack
- Sep 13, 2020
- 2 min
"The world of plants is utterly enchanting and I try to add a bit of that magic to each terrarium"
A post by Ben - self taught terrarium expert and leader of knack's August workshop - on his love of terrariums big and small
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knack
- Jul 20, 2020
- 2 min
knack and Sustainability
Elly from the knack team discusses knack's eco credentials
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knack
- Jul 5, 2020
- 2 min
"The hands on mindfulness"
Psychologist and jewellery maker Eveline explains how, for her, craft is key to a healthy mind
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knack
- Jun 28, 2020
- 2 min
"I learned the value of making things by hand and the importance of honouring the manufacturer"
Our July craft expert Sabinna Rachimova writes about learning and teaching the value of clothes and accessories through making
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knack
- Jun 7, 2020
- 3 min
"It's the process of making that's important"
Rachel Farmer, founder of Made By Rachel, writes about how her business started, and how and why making benefits her mental health
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knack
- May 31, 2020
- 2 min
"Once I started designing and creating jewellery, it's all I wanted to do"
Laura Brown shares how her lifelong love of flowers inspired her to learn new creative skills and create jewellery brand Bonny Blossom
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knack
- May 27, 2020
- 3 min
"I love nothing more than to have that hour to myself getting crafty"
Katie Hill shares her story as a craft enthusiast, influencer and mother
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