Craft Journal

Make It Green Leading by example in ethical jewellery making

We talk to the Incorporation of Goldsmiths about their recent ethical making symposium, their new ethical making resource and how makers can make positive change.  

4 May 2018

Make It Green Sustainable weaving and dyeing with Cally Booker

We've interviewed textile maker Cally Booker for an insight into her sustainable practice as a weaver using plant-based dyes.   

26 Mar 2018

Make It Green Looking for a Sustainable Craft Supplier? Check these 5 things.

20 Mar 2018

Make It Green Sustainable textile making with Pieter van der Werf

We've been talking to textile maker Pieter van der Werf about his environmentally responsible studio practice as part of our Make it Green series. 

14 Mar 2018

Make It Green Ethical tips for jewellers

The Incorporation of Goldsmiths has been up to great adventures in the field of ethical jewellery and sustainability. We hear about their recent ethical jewellery symposium and get some key…

17 Feb 2017

Make It Green 4 Reasons To Consider Sustainability As A Maker

Nature benefits, and so does your business. Our Make It Green series outlines all the benefits of embracing sustainability. 

21 Aug 2016

Make It Green Don't Dump It, Recycle It!

Once you have sourced sustainable materials and turned them into wonderful craft pieces, what do you do with the leftover bits and bobs? 

26 Jul 2016

Make It Green Six places to find sustainable materials in Scotland

Usually the first step in the sustainable journey, maker’s start looking at sourcing their materials from renewable and/or local sources. This can mean recycled materials, reusing materials or using found…

19 Jul 2016

Make It Green Jo Pudelko offers a rallying call for environmental making

Craft offers audiences an alternative way of thinking about the world. Our Make It Green series brings you Jo Pudelko's thoughts on her responsibilities as a maker.

12 Jul 2016

Make It Green Six Point Checklist For Makers' Materials

Small changes in your practice can add up to big changes for the environment. Check out our six point checklist to see how green your materials are...

5 Jul 2016

Make It Green A Creative Response to the Environmental Crisis

Being authentically green is good for you, the earth and builds fans. Hear Andy Stirling Robertson's thoughts on going against the grain and wholeheartedly embracing green making. 

28 Jun 2016

Make It Green Going Green as a Jeweller

Silver, Gold and now Green! Our Make It Green series brings you Ruth Hollywood's story of applying green thinking to her jewellery practice.  

14 Jun 2016