A couple of weeks ago one of the members of our Admin Monkeys Facebook Group (a place to ask silly questions for people who make arts projects happen), Dani, asked for recommendations for links to local artists artworks/crafts/gift ideas. We’ve compiled them here so anyone can access them and share them with others who might be interested.
Art / Prints
- Christine Clark (artwork / prints)
- Debi Pirie
- Hannah Ayre (prints)
- Helen Fleming Art (Etsy)
- Jen Robson Artist
- Jess Poole Fine Art (accepts commissions)
- Joseph Dalton Art (Etsy)
- Katherina Radeva
Books
- Field Notes by Two Destination Language
- Other books are available.
Cards / Notebooks
- Clare Arbuthnott (cards)
- JUJU Books (handmade notebooks)
Flowers
General Gift Shops
- Blessed Unrest
- Braw Wee Emporium
- Decadent Riot (Glasgow)
- NotOnTheWestEnd (directory of small businesses)
- Small Stories
- Velvet Moon (Glasgow)
Homeware
- All Washed Up Treasure (Etsy)
- Anna L Nichols Furniture
- Claire Henry Ceramics
- Eastend Press
- Holyrood Candles (Etsy)
- Interiors by Owl and Cat (Etsy)
- Laika Pottery / Nic Green (instagram)
- Little Red Star: woolly blankets, toys, decorations (Etsy)
- Lum (sustainable homewares)
- Steph Liddle Ceramic Jewellery & Homewares
- Talented Apple (Etsy)
- Wild Gorse Pottery
Jewellery & Fashion
- Aubin Jewellery
- Align Jewellery
- Bonnie Roo Designs (Etsy)
- By Ghostlight: masks & decorations (Etsy)
- Debby Valentine
- Emma Wylie
- MKeco Creations – zero waste accessories (Etsy)
- MoodWings colour changing jewellery (Etsy)
- Rosana Expósito (sustainable fashion)
- Wren & Thistle: purses, stockings (Etsy)
Music
- Judith Williams
- The Outside Track (band camp)
Performing Arts – Online classes, films, & interviews
Other (Smellies, Toys, Pets)
- Dalgety Bee natural beeswax lip balm (etsy)
- DeTails – Tartan dog accessories
- One Good Turn Toys (Etsy)
If you’ve recommendations to add, please email producing [at] independentartsprojects [dot] com with “Shopping list” in the subject line, and we’ll add you in.
Please note: I am off until 16th November now so won’t be able to respond to your requests until then.