I thought it would be interesting to share some workspaces of the lovely creative folk that I’ve been chatting to on folksy.com lately. Also wanted to share my workspaces too, I think it’s nice as a maker to be able to see where other makers work as well as buyers getting an insight into the […]

Shop Handmade UK. I’ve blogged about this great website before but it deserves another mention. My ceramic heart magnet was featured on the ceramics & glassware home page this week. Nice hey. Check out the website to links to UK makers shops. I also listed a few items on misi and corinadr, Online shops. Yet […]

Back at the Folksy forums Dan Jackson has come up with a great idea…..the Great Folksy Blog Circle. Sounds interesting I’m sure you’ll agree. Folksy has a large community of seller who chat via the forums swapping ideas, sharing top tips and lots more. Check it out, you don’t have to be a member to […]

I signed up to Shop Handmade UK this week. Shop Handmade was created to promote the benefits of buying handmade products as well as promoting UK based artists, designers and crafters. The site is full of quality handmade products and gifts, take a look. The shops are by sections and each maker has a link […]

I’m going to have a feature on my blog about the creative space that designers/makers/artists create in. This could be any space that you create in. Maybe your work space / workshop / shed / studio / creative environment /kitchen table (where ever you make your lovely goods!). If you want to take part please […]

Last week i set up a page on facebook to promote my ceramics. You can join it here if you are already on facebook and view it even if you are not. Here is a sneak preview. Once you are a fan you will receive updates on events and products, see latest photos, leave me […]

I’ve not been looking after my etsy.com shop lately so today i’ve spent sometime updating it. I was prompted to update my shop by Su of QuercusSilver as she very kindly featured me on her etsy Treasury – Thanks Su. See photo below of the treasury, there are some great items she’s featured, I’m particularly […]

Today is Friday…at last. Tomorrow is Saturday, that means i’m running the first childrens creative clay class this term at South Hill Park. The kids make some great stuff that can be seen on the slide show on the right of my blog. When it’s the first lesson of the term i never know how […]

Morning. I’ve had 3 sales on folksy.com during the early part of this week so I’ve been steadily adding more items to keep my shop stocked up. Like everyone else I’m finding it difficult to photograph items as there doesn’t seem to be much good light lately. Took a good amount of photos last weekend […]

I’ve update folksy this evening. Have listed a one off nite lite holder with stars cut out and a few oil burners. I also listed by popular demand some blank pen pots so you can sew your favourite buttons on yourself. Also listed various sets of magnets. http://www.folksy.com/shops/laurenceramics to see more.