Meet the Makers
Meet some of our talented makers from County Durham and the North East, each bringing their unique creativity and passion to True North Emporium.
Anna Elizabeth Designs
Anna is a very talented local artist and illustrator, who has a wonderful eye for detail. Her designs are charming, colourful and unique.
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Chloe Amelia
Chloe Amelia is a North Eastern textile artist who creates handcrafted needle-felted "Pot Pals", flower vases, flower crowns, brooches, bookmarks and other decorative items.
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Durhamgate Woodcrafts
Durhamgate Woodcrafts is a Spennymoor-based craft business creating handmade limited edition wooden items, specialising in intricately carved wooden phone stands, pen stands, tealight holders and decorative lamps.
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Fiona Ayre
A huge love for crafting means that Fiona turns her hand to allsorts, including jewellery, card-making, fridge magnets and much more.
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Fiona Naughton Artworks
Original Art from Durham, Spennymoor and the surrounding areas.
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Helen Sanderson Designs
Helen Sanderson is a local artist, specialising in sharing the fun and beauty of nature and wildlife.
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Jalia Designs Pet Boutique
Jalia Designs produce charming Dog cushions and other Dog accessories
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Little Attic Crafts
Maker of all things needlecraft! Cushions, bunting, handmade dolls and bears, bags, purses and more!
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Lost Treasures
Lost Treasures bring you jewels and sparkly things at an affordable price.
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Manuscript Maps
Amazingly detailed hand drawn maps by cartographic artist, Kevin Sheehan.
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MerseyTyne Crafters
MerseyTyne Crafters is a UK-based independent artisan business specializing in handcrafted decorative arts, intricate pebble and sea glass designs, and personalized canvases.
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MJM Design
Makers of stunning Harris Tweed and Yorkshire Wool brooches, lavender decorations, cards, and more
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Number 9 Aromatherapy
Gemma is an aromatherapist, life coach and creator of aromatherapy blends and gifts.
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Of The North
Handcrafted spiritual jewellery made with crystals, bones & wild-found relics. Ethically sourced. Spirit-charged. Born of earth, made in the North.
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Ozz & Ted
Beautiful hand painted 'Pop Culture' Peg dolls. Think Pop stars, actors, actresses, and cultural icons!
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Painted Glass Creations
Colourful painted Wine Glasses, Gin Glasses, Champagne Flutes, Cocktail Glasses and Tumblers
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Pam Blacklock
Pam makes wonderful and whimsical art frames of all sizes, from the colourful seaglass she has collected from Seaham beach.
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Patricia Ann Battye
Patricia is a delightful and highly creative artist, who works in a variety of mediums.
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Peck and Go
Sustainably made and beautifully designed Bird Feeders that are perfect for nature lovers.
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Rhianne Sian Designs
Rhianne Siân is a UK based illustrator and surface pattern designer from Durham, in the North East of England. Illustrated Artwork, Homeware, Gift & Stationery
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Rosie Jo
Beautifully crafted greeting cards perfect for any occasion. Fun and whimsical gnomes, and decorative hanging ornaments.
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Sarah Hill
Sarah Hill is a very talented watercolour artist living in Durham. Her style is to keep things loose and expressive and she is inspired by the every-day life around her.
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Sharron Hamilton
Sharron Hamilton is a mixed media artist known for work that often incorporates vintage papers and layered textures
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Stamp It Pretty
Makers of Sterling Silver Jewellery including earrings, ear cuffs, toe ringe, necklaces, bangles and bracelets, all with a touch of class added.
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Stephen Ward
Stephen Ward is a prize-winning watercolour artist based in County Durham, specialising in vibrant paintings of the towns, cities and landscapes of Durham and Northumberland.
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Sunflower Soapery
Sunflower Soapery are a small batch soap maker based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, producing some truly unique and interesting fragranced soaps.
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Tabletop Terrariums
Stunning Terrariums of all shapes and sizes, featuring cacti, succulents and other plants, all beautifully arranged in a variety of vessels, all designed to fit perfectly into your home environment.
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The Old Saw Mill Co
Soy candles, wax melts, reed diffusers and other home fragrance products. A small family run business based in Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham.
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Tiny Acorn
Tiny Acorn design and make laser cut wooden gifts, keepsakes, signs, wall art and more, all in their own signature style.
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Waterfall Arts
Waterfall Arts make incredible and colourful artwork, often as the basis for stunning rings, necklaces, bangles and otehr jewellery
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Polaris Designs
Polaris Designs specialise in creating wall art that brings your ideas to life. Their 3D printed designs offer a crisp, minimalist look with incredible detail - perfect for modern or traditional homes.
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Adele Shallow Art
Beautiful and detailed Fineliner pen drawings of local landmarks, buildings and other places of local interest
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Tinker & Craft
Tinker & Craft is a small but mighty 3D printing studio where curiosity meets creativity. We love to tinker, tweak, and turn ideas into real-world creations, one layer at a time.
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Samski Creations
Charming miniature ducks (and friends) all curated by our resident 13 year old craft whiz!
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Durham Soap
Durham Soap use only the finest ingredients and pure essential oils. Their soaps are enriched with moisturising shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil and vitamin E which creates a rich and creamy soap.
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Felt & Glass Inspirations
Jackie creates stunning fused glass ornamental pieces, tealight holders, hanging ornaments, drinks coasters and felted items that are filled with charm.
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Laura Rose
Naturally beautiful pottery & jewellery handcrafted in the heart of County Durham
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Hades Kraft
Hades Kraft make handcrafted crocheted items with care & a hint of silliness!
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