About

My name is Julia, and I have always been drawn to beautiful things. I am now at a stage in my life where I have the time and freedom to design and create unique, decorative crafts inspired by nature. During the years when work and daily responsibilities filled my life, creativity had little space to flourish. Like so many of us, I was simply busy getting on with life, unaware of the creative talents waiting to be discovered.

Julia Ford in pink blouse working with paint in front of window.

Nature inspires, exhilarates and calms and these qualities lie at the heart of my work. Whether I am working with glass, shells, or resin, the natural world continually shapes my designs.

I love incorporating natural and pre-loved materials into my creations. A piece of sea glass found on a beach walk, for example, is given a second life and transformed into something to be enjoyed and to inspire others.

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Creativity and crafting are proven to lift mood and support mental wellbeing, and this has certainly been true in my own experience. I am excited to share my passion with you. After many years of working with different materials, I have gathered a wealth of tips, techniques and insights – and I have learned that it is never too late to discover your “inner creative”.

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Alongside designing and creating my own pieces – available for sale and through bespoke commissions, I also run a series of relaxed, welcoming workshops. Held in our purpose-built studio, these small-group sessions are designed for all skill levels.

These are relaxed, welcoming sessions where I share my creativity, knowledge and love of craft.

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Join me and have some fun and enjoy the wonderful satisfaction that comes from creating something with your own hands – an artwork you can treasure for years to come. You will leave feeling proud, relaxed and from personal experience, wonderfully uplifted.

Blue mosaic sea-horse.
Lady sitting at workshop table picking glass to make mosaic butterfly.
Silver cheeseboard.
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Explore the collections, or join a workshop and discover how rewarding making something can be.

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