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Meet Our Makers

Our Makers

Louise Middleton www.goldenbearbelts.com

Louise Middleton has lived her life as one big creative adventure, always looking for new and exciting ways to express herself. From building her own home in Devon to running a successful Bikini Swimwear Company in London, she has never been afraid to take risks and follow her passions.

Clive possesses expertise in the field of pottery that has been honed over a remarkable period of 56 years. He obtained his qualification as a pottery teacher in 1969 from Bishop Otter College Chichester, a testament to his passion and commitment to the craft.

Ellie Miller is an exceptional surfboard maker based in stunning North Devon. She has a small workshop nestled in the hills where she handcrafts custom surfboards that are made with utmost care, love and attention to detail.

Quince Honey Farm www.quincehoneyfarm.co.uk

It's incredible to see how Quince Honey Farm has grown from a small operation with just 2 hives of bees to become one of Britain's leading honey farms. Founded by George Wallace, a fiery Scotsman who became obsessed with beekeeping after reading a book about it while serving in Palestine, the farm has been family-run since 1949.

Merlyn Chesterman www.merlynchesterman.com

Merlyn was raised in Hong Kong, where she cultivated a passion for the arts and studied under the tutelage of Adrian Heath and Howard Hodgkin at Bath Academy of Art. Her encounters with Northern China significantly influenced her artistic approach.

Danni Bradford is an amazing artist who has made a name for herself by specialising in Verre-eglomise, which is the gilding of glass. Her unique approach to this classic art form has resulted in some truly stunning pieces that are both abstract and wildlife-inspired.

Rosie lives on a small farm on the border between Devon and Cornwall. Rosie and her family really love sheep, so she has a flock of around 80 ewes. Although the farm is not registered organic, Rosie always tries to choose low inputs and do everything in the most natural and environmentally friendly way possible.