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Liberty x Crafts Council

27 April – 31 July


Liberty London, 4th floor

Free

Book talks and workshops

A new shoppable art exhibition featuring nine contemporary makers from the Crafts Council’s directory is currently on show on the fourth floor of the iconic London store, alongside original Liberty designs.

‘The Gallery’ highlights the breadth of craft in the UK today, giving visitors the chance to view and buy the work of independent makers from across the full craft spectrum.

The featured makers are:

Abeer Kayani specialises in hand-dyed and screen-printed textiles. She works passionately with strong colours, intricate patterns, and rich printing techniques. Abeer uses her creative process to recreate her own cultural experiences from her native Pakistan.

Ash & Plumb. Sussex-based crafters in wood Barnaby Ash and Dru Plumb founded their eponymous brand to honour naturally sustainable materials by crafting unique and sculptural works from wood that breathe life into the living spaces they inhabit.

Elin Hughes. Elin Hughes creates mischievous ceramic vessels which explore her Welsh identity and the role of skill in society with influences including Victorian era ‘Gaudy Welsh’ pottery and American Abstract Expressionism of the 1950s.

Isatu Hyde. Potter, designer, and co-founder of Studio Artificer, Isatu specialises in individual and batch production, wheel-thrown ceramics, creating contemporary works that push the boundaries of the everyday. Her work plays on bold curves and classical but minimalist aesthetics, whilst also drawing on her West African heritage.

Loopy Ewes. Painstakingly handcrafted by shepherd, designer and maker Katie Allen, Loopy Ewes clothing and textiles are created using yarn produced from Katie’s flock of native breed sheep in the south-west of England. The flock are reared in a way that values natural systems and regenerates biodiversity.


  • Loopy Ewes at Liberty

  • Isatu Hyde at Liberty

Porter + Trundle present the perfect fusion of colour, form, and artisanship. Their innovative and bespoke approach to design produces visually challenging and technically complex objects that are simultaneously unique works of art and functional items.

par-avion co. A design partnership consisting of Simon and Monica Cass. With complementary backgrounds in furniture-making and architecture, the collaboration brings experience from both partner into each design. They combine traditional craft and modern styling to create unique pieces for the home.

Ruby Cubes. Artist Jessica Geach founded Ruby Cubes in 2015 to fully explore her lifelong passion for textiles. Ruby Cubes textile studio is based on the idea of experimentation and exploration, specialising in artisan ropework.

Joining the above eight makers in mid-May will be:

Slow Made Goods. Established in 2019 by Ewen Brown, Slow Made Goods was born from a love of functional design where quality and utility are intrinsic. From handcrafted spoons to organic fibre brushes offering a selection of timeless products that celebrate functional design.

Prices start from £30, purchasable in-store, online at Libertylondon.com or made to order.


  • par-avion.co at Liberty

  • Elin Hughes at Liberty

Talks and workshops

A series of interactive workshops and events will take place on the fourth floor of Liberty. Each session has limited capacity, please book a ticket ahead of time to secure your place.

Loopy Ewes Talk
Thursday 19 May, 6-7pm, £5

Panel Talk with Ash & Plumb, Porter + Trundle, Slow Made Goods and Isatu Hyde
Thursday 26 May, 6-7pm, £5

Ruby Cubes Workshop
Wednesday 15 June, 6-7.30pm, £10

Ruby Cubes Live Demo
Thursday 16 June, 2-5pm, free - no booking required

Panel talk with Abeer Kayani, Ruby Cubes and par-avion co
Thursday 23 June, 6-7pm, £5

Par-avion co. Workshop
Thursday 30 June, 6-7.30pm, £10

Abeer Kayani Workshop
Thursday
7 July, 6-7.30pm, £10


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