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Welcome to the enchanting world of the British Toymakers Guild, where craftsmanship meets imagination. We've curated a magical gift guide...

Iain Russel in His Workshop I’ve always been fascinated by toys, and as the years have drifted by, my enthusiasm for them has grown. I...

I would like to introduce myself I am Mrs Sam Peacefullday, I live in Dorset UK and run Sam's Lazy Bears which is a Teddy bear repair...

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, toys are often dominated by screens, apps, and automated sounds. These digital toys are...

What first drew you to toymaking? I started  making toys in the 1970's. I was a working saxophone player, and started to make simple toys...

In a world increasingly dominated by screens and mass-produced plastic toys, the value of imaginative play can sometimes be overlooked....

Hi, I’m Sam Mason, the creator of Blinkley Wood Bears, who quite often wears two pairs of glasses, the first pair that I cannot find on...

In today's fast-paced, digital-centric world, the timeless charm of traditional toys often risks being overshadowed by high-tech gadgets...

I started creating bears from my home in the Lake District in 2016, which started as a hobby while finishing my degree, I soon realised I...

Mayflower Miniatures happened in the early 1970’s, I say happened since it was really the result of a series of coincidences. My partner...

I was born and raised in Thailand. My mother was a dressmaker and I was soon following suit, making dresses for my dolls, and then rag...

Hello my name is David Bowden I live in Exeter Devon and I have been making toys and other wooden things for over twenty years, I also...

Alice Wood is a heritage toymaker, textile artist and illustrator. Little Toy Dogs are hand-made textile pieces, designed and sewn by...

The Berkshire business 'Love Heartwood' is run by Liz Pearson, a passionate woodturner dedicated to providing eco-conscious families with...

1.What first drew you to toy making? Toy making naturally evolved in my life during the global pandemic of 2020. Myself and my little boy...

I was lucky enough, as a representative and Chair of the British Toymakers Guild, to be invited specifically to visit a lad called L who...

My name is Bob Duggan and I’m a Director of my own toymaking company called Wendover Wood; we sell to whoever will buy whether they live...

South East Open Studios is one of the most established annual arts events in the UK, each year almost 300 artists and makers open their...

My name is Rachel and I'm the designer/maker behind Ophelia Dolls. I create unique heirloom dolls using natural materials including local...

I was drawn to toy making by two different events. The first was that I had a baby daughter and it was wonderful to see how a child...