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


- Oct 2
- 2 min
Meet Emily Archer the Doll Maker
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...
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- Sep 26
- 2 min
The British Toymakers Guild visits Hampton Hill Junior School in London
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...
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- Aug 23
- 3 min
Meet Bob Duggan: Owner and Toymaker from Wendover Wood
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...
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- Aug 9
- 2 min
Members Attend and Collaborate at the South East Open Studios Annual Arts Event in Kent.
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...
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- Jul 29
- 2 min
Meet Rachel Murrell: Designer and maker behind Ophelia Dolls
My name is Rachel and I'm the designer/maker behind Ophelia Dolls. I create unique heirloom dolls using natural materials including local...
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- Jun 23
- 2 min
Noah's Ark Toys | David Plagerson
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...
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- May 23
- 2 min
Shirley Emmerson Artist
Hi, I'm Shirley of Shirley Emmerson Artist. I'm a sculptor and doll maker. I grew up in a family of stitchers, knitters and woodworkers.
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- Apr 26
- 2 min
Dr Zigs Extraordinary Bubbles | Paola Dyboski-Bryant
I'm Paola, and I run Dr Zigs, a specialty Bubble Toy making company that I started at my kitchen table 12 years ago.
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- Mar 27
- 2 min
Muttley the Toymaker | Mark Uttley - Wooden Toys & Automata
My name is Mark Uttley, I’m 62 and I live in Stafford. My trading name is Muttley the Toymaker for obvious reasons and I’ve been trading for
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- Feb 25
- 2 min
All aboard the clubfoot train! Keeping children’s progress on the right track with Wendover Wood
Wendover Wood's new clubfoot train has pulled in at RHCYP Station to help mark milestones during children’s hospital journeys. The...
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- Jan 25
- 3 min
Polly had a Dolly | Lydia Stonely - doll designer and maker
Polly had a Dolly seeks to spark children’s imaginations and encourage creative play. Through her dolls, Lydia encourages families to...
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- Dec 3, 2022
- 5 min
The British Toymakers Guild Christmas Gift Guide
written by Liz Pearson from Love Heartwood Are you looking for imaginative, high-quality toys this Christmas that were made in the UK? ...
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