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Meet Liz Pearson from Love Heartwood

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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

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...