Design-Nation: Interview with Sally Burnett

An Interview with furniture maker Jonathan Rose

9th October 2018

Jonathan Rose Design was founded to satisfy a passion for design and a desire to develop contemporary furniture for living with today’s physical, cultural and commercial demands. Jonathan Rose an engineer at heart loves to solve problems hands on. He believes that through collaboration, partnership and trust, great things can happen. He works with other … Continued

An Interview with furniture maker Angus Ross

13th September 2018

Angus Ross is an award-winning designer who combines traditional woodwork, the ancient process of steam-bending and the latest cutting technologies. His studio is based in the Scottish Highlands, on the banks of the River Tay and he sources oak from an ancient mixed woodland, a few miles down river, which is managed to provide local, … Continued

Interview with Glass Artist Laura Elizabeth Glass

Laura Elizabeth Glass uses her skills in hot glass to capture the incandescent qualities of glass combined with precious metals, copper, silver and gold. Inspiration is drawn from capturing a moment in time in glass. Laura will be showcasing on our stand at Decorex from 16th – 19th September. Design-Nation caught up with Laura about her practice, inspiration … Continued

Interview with ceramicist Bridget Macklin

31st July 2018

Geology is at the core of Bridget Macklin’s ceramics: Working with porcelain she makes hand built vessels using slabs and flattened coils, mixing found materials into the clay and scraping back to reveal fantastic and colourful strata. Bridget will be showcasing on our stand at Decorex from 16th – 19th September. Design-Nation caught up with Bridget recently … Continued

Interview with Laura Mabbutt Textile Artist

15th July 2018

Specialising in sculptural wet felt techniques and mixed media, Laura utilises the properties of wool creating seamless objects without using adhesives or stitching. Laura favours a natural colour palette allowing her to concentrate on form unless colour is vital to the work. Laura is currently exhibiting alongside 5 Lincolnshire based Design-Nation members in their exhibition … Continued

Interview with Sally Burnett

2nd July 2018

Sally Burnett creates unique decorative pieces in turned wood. Using ethically sourced native English timbers Sally explores the natural properties of wood using a woodworking lathe and traditional chisels and gouges alongside modern techniques and tools. Sally is exhibiting at our sister gallery The National Centre for Craft & Design as part of ‘Women’s Work Pioneering … Continued