If you are looking for the perfect gift but cannot decide on what to buy or which course to book, why not give them the choice with The Barn’s gift vouchers and card. Vouchers come with a card which can include a personal message and these can be spent on any The Barn products sold in the shop and online or used for any of our creative courses. Read more…

A bespoke scented soy candle service that aims to ‘inspire, evoke & soothe’. Pick from a variety of ranges including ‘Inspirational Wirral’ & many more

Beautiful handmade ceramics made locally by  Mat Hughes.

Please join me on my personal mission to create a range of natural and healthy beauty products. I use natural eco-friendly and organic ingredients that are non toxic and gentle on the skin. My ingredients sourced are environmentally friendly and cruelty free. My packaging is all eco-friendly and recyclable. Each product has been hand crafted and tested by myself personally. Read more…

William Magee, like many other 9 year old kids, is a superhero fan. Unlike most other 9 years olds though, William faces a superhero sized challenge in the form of Duchenne, a terminal muscle wasting condition. William hopes Anyone Can will generate a legacy fund that will help support others facing the challenges of Duchenne, as well as raising awareness of his condition. Read more…

Hello, my name is Paula and I am the mind that has brought you Crafty Proton! I make various items out of ceramic tiles and/or clay. Each of these items are hand decorated with my own quirky, unique designs that I hope you will love as much as I do. Why the name Crafty Proton I hear you say?!? In my previous life I worked as a research and development scientist. Read more…

Emily specialises in creating detailed hand-illustrations and applies her own design style and colour, to create unique paper based products. These currently include gift wrap, notebooks and personalised greeting cards. Emily will be continually expanding her range and would be happy to take on any commissions or requests for custom-made designs. Read more…

Jo is an artist, sculpting primarily in wood. She has a love of the natural warmth and beauty of wood and has a passion for bringing out its character. She developed her skills as a woodcarver, but now works on contemporary three dimensional, relief sculptures and wall art, and has developed a range of handcrafted necklace pendants. All sculptural works are hand carved using traditional techniques out of a range of woods. Read more…

I have always been interested in art and particularly drawing and painting. After many years working with watercolour and acrylic paints I now primarily paint in oils, observing from life or own photographs. In all my work, whether portraits, still-life or interpretations of the beautiful landscapes around us, colour and light are key elements, with a style that ranges from realistic to expressive. Read more…

I’m a local craftsman who has worked with wood in one way or another for many years designing and building bespoke furniture and showing wooden boats at The Greenwich International Wooden Boat Show. These days I enjoy making smaller pieces such as pens and various other turned items; I am also developing an interest in combining the beauty of wood with modern epoxy resins in contemporary designs. Read more…

I am passionate about old wood, its character, its richness and its wonderful depth when treated kindly with waxes and oils. For me there is no other material that speaks to you in quite the same way as the grooves, natural splits and knots in a piece of timber that has been sat on, walked on, dined on, prayed on, opened, closed and hung for decades or centuries. Read more…

Qwerk Emporium was set up by Carole and Lynne, sisters who have a real passion for the environment and the need to protect our planet. Consequently, we like all our products to be handcrafted using recycled and/or sustainable materials. Why recycled products? because, recycling reduces the need for new raw materials thus preserving our planets natural resources. Read more…

I have been making jewellery for a few years and use Eco silver in all designs. Eco silver is reclaimed silver from the jewellery industry. You send all your bits of silver back to your supplier and they remelt it and sell it back to you. It makes it a bit more environmentally friendly and all packaging is recycled and recyclable. I am inspired by colours and textures in nature and this is why recycling is so important to me. Read more…

Whether it’s from a pattern, my imagination or yours, I enjoy turning fabrics into some special. Sewing is in my genes as they say; Mum and both my nans have always dabbled with fabrics, from making clothes to items for the home, family and friends. I cannot resist a fabric shop and all the trimmings. I hope you have enjoyed seeing some of the ‘Sewn with Love’ treasures I have crafted. Read more…