Homeware

Slawit woodturner John works with a variety of locally sourced woods. He is completely self-taught and loves creating characterful pieces that celebrate the grain and texture of the wood.

John’s collection at the gallery includes: bowls, chopping boards, candle holders, spectacle holders, door stops, pens and curios.

Josh creates in his studio in Shelf, Halifax, manipulating earthenware clay and a range of glazes to produce bespoke pieces. He lives with uncontrolled, unpredictable, epilepsy and uses the way his condition makes him feel as a catalyst for the work he produces.  The ceramic forms he creates are his attempt to interpret the individualised nature of his condition. Josh’s work can emulate the distorted view of reality during an epileptic episode and in doing so attempts to visualise hidden disability by creating something which cannot been seen elsewhere.

Josh’s ceramic range at the gallery includes coasters, candle holders, bowls and vases.

Ruth is a hand weaver based in Slaithwaite. The linen used for her table mats is industrial surplus, originally produced for Airdale.

Holmfirth artist, Helena, is inspired by landscapes and their inhabitants, especially hares. She creates simple striking images with ink, watercolour, and gouache, often adding phrases to create resonance. With sustainability in mind, Helena has sourced a company close to Holmfirth to develop her artworks into functional products.

Helena’s homewares collection at the gallery includes: tea towels, aprons, coasters, table mats, pot stands and cushions.

Chris is a skilled woodturner and bespoke furniture maker based in Hipperholme. He likes to experiment with many different forms and techniques rather than concentrating on a single style. Chris mostly uses English hardwoods which he seasons himself. The grain patterns and its size dictate what form a turned or carpentered project will eventually take.

Chris’s collection at the gallery includes: tables, lamps, clocks, thermometers and weather station’s.

Caroline lives in Meltham and loves fabrics. She is passionate about turning a piece of fabric into a beautiful useful item for people to enjoy. She tries to source fabrics locally whenever possible.

Caroline’s collection at the gallery includes: draught excluders, doorstops, tea towels, lavender bags, lavender wheat bags, organic eye pillows, handwarmers, keyrings and pocket tissue holders.

Richard, a joiner, turned engineer lovingly upcycles items from the past, from his home in Greetland. He hopes his clock and lamp creations evoke memories and bring a smile to people’s faces.