TOAST Magazine

Making & Craft

Inside the studios of makers, from potters and weavers to jewellers and brushmakers. Visiting the factories of our suppliers, discovering mending techniques and exploring the history of craft.
Cultivating Calm with Florian Gadsby

Crafting clean-lined ceramics from a peaceful studio in Barnet.

3 years ago
Welsh Weaving with Melin Tregwynt

Protecting the future of traditional Welsh textiles at the woollen mill on the Pembrokeshire coast.

3 years ago
Supporting Local Farming at British Wool

Travelling to Bradford to see where UK wool is sorted, then spun nearby at Lightowlers in Huddersfield.

3 years ago
Going Against the Grain at Bleu de Chauffe

Creating vegetable-tanned leather bags and accessories in Millau, France.

3 years ago
Essential Forms with Matt Pasmore of Willow Pottery

Creating clean-lined, traditional pieces from terracotta clay in Bath.

3 years ago
Estelle Bourdet | New Makers

The weaver on repurposing materials to create striking textiles and bags in Norway.

3 years ago
Exploring Natural Forms with Ceramicist Rebecca Williams

We meet the potter along the Emsworth shoreline as she gathers driftwood for the handles of her spoons.

3 years ago
Poppy Fuller Abbott | New Makers

The Brighton-based weaver creates handwoven wall hangings using natural dyes.

3 years ago
Enduring Appeal | Our Repair Specialists Make New by Mending

We speak to our in-house repair specialists, learning their process for creative renewal.

3 years ago
Hiroko Aono-Billson | New Makers

The Norwich-based potter on her honey-glazed ceramics.

3 years ago
Ewan Craig | New Makers

The St Albans-based woodworker hand-carving sculptural and functional pieces. 

3 years ago
Meet Our 2023 New Makers | Emerging Craft

Celebrating and supporting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

3 years ago
TOAST Circle | A Glossary of Mending Techniques

We share the methods our in-house team of repair specialists use to mend garments.

3 years ago
Bard, Scotland | Meet the Founders

Hugo Macdonald and James Stevens on their gallery and shop in Leith, Edinburgh. 

3 years ago
In the Studio with Hopewood Baskets

Alice Vincent meets the duo sustaining ancient willow weaving techniques.

3 years ago
Creative Traditions | Our Christmas Windows

Inspired by our festive theme, floral designer Paula Ellis has created sculptural installations.

4 years ago
Creative Traditions | Make and Share a Patchwork Stocking

Repurposing remnant fabrics as we approach the festive season.

4 years ago
Tracing the History of Furoshiki

We discover the origins of the Japanese practice of wrapping objects in cloth.

4 years ago
Rosa Harradine | New Makers

Creating brushes from natural fibres in Carmarthen, Wales.

4 years ago
Reesha Zubair | New Makers

Creating hand-built ceramic vessels in Bristol.

4 years ago
Rose Pearlman | New Makers

Creating tactile bags in Brooklyn, New York.

4 years ago
Samuel Alexander | New Makers

The woodworker on creating his fruit-inspired spoons and vessels.

4 years ago
Dalia James | New Makers

The London-based creative on her striking weavings.

4 years ago
Meet the 2022 New Makers | Emerging Craft

Celebrating and supporting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

4 years ago