New seller round-up

If you've not been in the shop in the last couple of months then you're in for a treat with some of our newest sellers. Just when you think we stock everything you might need we go and add a few more...

Simone Crossland

Contemporary Artist Simone Crossland is renowned for her colourful floral canvases in an impressionistic style. Simone has extended her art into beautiful, bold and vibrant handmade coasters and clocks that are sure to create a stunning focal point and bring joy to your home or office.

Silver and Stone Jewellery Design

I’m Helen Drye, I design and make silver jewellery using sterling silver and PMC – precious metal clay.

I was originally employed in the public sector , I loved my job and was passionate about my work but when I had my daughter and returned to work, I increasing felt that I wanted to spend my time with her.  It was then that I developed my creative side more and more.  I wanted to make sure that she had creative opportunities as well as the usual school activities, but I also wanted to develop my own creative skills.  I started beading and creating my own jewellery, then I wanted to learn a bit more about silver work, and came across PMC and Silver Art Clay.  I had a session with someone who taught it and I was hooked! 

I developed my skills over the next few years and launched my own business in 2012.  I now sell my jewellery at a number of shops including Fabrication in Leeds. I found that running the Jewellery Making workshops gave me that sense of achievement and I’ve met lots of wonderful people.  I have found that we have lots of mums and daughters, and friends coming together – to create something new, to catch up and to treat themselves to some quality time together. 

Madeleine Phiri

Madeleine Phiri is a photographic artist working with traditional darkroom techniques and alternative photographic processes. These retro items here are shot on film and hand printed in the darkroom. They are hand toned to achieve archival quality. If you're into vintage and like these prints great - if you want more depth and a story then you're also in the right place. These items actually have a rather sinister background as they represent what the Stasi (secret police in former East German) has used to spy on people. 

The prints are 20x20" and cost £70 unframed or £135 framed. All prints are unique in their own right as there are discrepancies when printing by hand. All prints are signed and dated. A truly unique piece of art for your wall.

Sew Muffins

SewMuffins manufactures and sells safe and snuggly supplies for small pets, with a special focus on African pygmy hedgehogs due to their specific care requirements. Our items are suitable for guinea pigs, hedgehogs, rats, tenrecs and other small animals - our items have even been purchased for geckos! We have been running for just over two years, and are based in our workshop in Chapeltown.

I started SewMuffins after I got my first hedgehog, Caesar, who is three years old next month. The business was born our of a desire to ensure her cage was safe and adhered to the correct care requirements. I have three hedgehogs: Caesar, Tzaritza, and Medli, who all help the shop by testing new product designs and modelling new items. Photos of Tzaritza in one of our Snuggly Huts can be found above our shelf in Fabrication.

Arty April

It's Spring Cleaning season, and what better way to refresh the look of your house than with some new artwork? Changing a few of the pieces that are hanging on your walls can really change the look of a room without all of the upheaval of decorating. Or, if you've already decorated, a well chosen picture can complete your room's new look.

We have a range of artists' work in the shop, with prices to suit all budgets, a selection of which are featured below.

Anna Urban, the talent behind Mesmerize Garden by Anna Urban, has recently finished this glorious large acrylic painting featuring a cottage garden meadow. An Impressionist-style painting featuring flowers and creatures such as butterflies, dragonflies, bees and ladybirds it would look great in any space.

Twice Fired has various pieces of fused glass artwork including this framed bird (£45)

Bethanie Yeong Papercuts creates unique handcut papercuts using a very sharp scalpel, ranging from tiny bikes to very accurate maps, including the London Underground map, just cut out!

Louisa Kemp's textured and experimental work is inspired by landscapes, skylines and architecture.

She also has a range of ceramic art pieces - tiny hand cast ceramic 'circles' with glass centres framed. Each ceramic piece is handmade in her own molds and is completely unique. Framed work is available in a variety of sizes and arrangements.

Artwork is also now available from Contemporary Enamels - pictures are made from glass fused to copper and each one is unique. Available in different sizes/frames. Prices from £20. 

And with all our sellers, bespoke orders are welcome!

New Product Round-up

Since our sellers have been busy since the start of the year coming up with new product designs for the shop we thought it was about time we showed off a few of them. All the products below have arrived in-store in the last couple of months, and one of them is even a shop exclusive!

Bethanie Yeong Papercuts has added these intricate pram glass papercuts, the perfect gift to welcome a new arrival:

 

These ponchos made from the 100% recycled wool of the Fab Blankets are a Fabrication exclusive by Rowan Tree Designs, and priced at just £30:

Emma Manners has started producing a new range of framed collages based on her popular card designs. Priced at £15, they use a range of handmade papers, photo images and stamped motifs:

This beautiful geometric jewellery and homeware is new from Twice Fired glass, and is joined by a black and gold range inspired by the microscopic world:

Zoe Barber has added some beautiful new pieces of silver and brass jewellery: 

And last but not least, kids number T-Shirts are now available in ages 1-9 from Font Not Found. Priced at £15 they are available to order in-store now:

 

Winter Warmers

If you're anything like us you'll be feeling the cold this week so we thought it would be the perfect time to focus on some of our items that you can wrap yourself up in, curl up on and wrap your hands round to make yourself a little bit more toasty.

Starting with wrapping yourself up, how about one of these beautiful cushions or blankets:

To curl up on, one of Emily Farncombe Upholstery's stylish chairs:

And to wrap your hands round, some of Margaret Glackin's lovely ceramics:

Or these quirky mug warmers:

As always, this is just a taste of what we have in the shop, if anything takes your fancy or makes you wonder what else we have then do call in to see us!

 

Happy 3rd Birthday to us!!!

What a difference 3 years makes! Today marks Fabrication's third birthday, the perfect time to look back at how far we've come.

In the beginning it was just a shell of a shop, with marks on the wall left from the previous occupants:

But it took shape, and in October 2012 we were proud to open our doors to the public with 40 sellers:

180 sellers have joined us since then. Our shop in The Light is brimming with beautiful handmade goods from our 83 sellers, some of whom are still with us from that first day:

In celebration of our shop going from strength to strength we have filled our windows with items from each of our sellers, and there is of course birthday cake to share the celebration with our customers today.

We are also launching our brand new store loyalty card, as a thank-you to all our customers for keeping on supporting us. 

Here's to the next three years!

 

Spotlight On The Seller... ‎Giedre Sadauskaite

I am an artist based in Sheffield and specializing in the textile and fine arts field.  My signature is to create a unique touch using traditional techniques and materials for a wide range of products such as hand painted, one-of-a-kind floral silk garments, silk scarves and paintings, as well as quirky happy illustrations onto homeware products to create a bright interior element and bring a smile to everyday life.

My work is primarily inspired by things around me, such as symbols and metaphors used in fairy tales and, reflecting beautiful emotions and nature through use vibrant colours. My most popular line of products is funny cat’s illustrations in various scenarios where I often portray them as humans.

Honoured with a diploma in Textiles at the Academy of Arts in Lithuania, I came to Sheffield where I gained an MA degree in Design at Hallam University. 

While in Sheffield, I embraced new experiences and opportunities to investigate and look from a different perspective as a designer. I have further developed my previous experience in textiles by experimenting and using craft skills, mixing different mediums, incorporating traditional materials, like wool and silk, and transforming them in various contemporary styles to deliver unique pieces.

Spotlight On The seller... Prim & Proper by Maxi

When we created Prim & Proper By Maxi we wanted to create a brand that you can trust, being born and bred in Yorkshire has helped us create a truly British Brand.  All our candles are made from 100% natural soy wax which burns cleaner and lasts up to 50% longer, which is less harmful to you and the environment.  They are all hand poured in my small kitchen with love.

We believe that candles and home fragrances are the best way of creating ambiance around your home. Fragrance in your home allows you to relax, whether that is entertaining guests, a relaxing sofa day or romancing a loved one with a bubble bath and candlelit dinner.

We have chosen the highest quality soy wax and expertly paired this with natural essences wherever possible. Reed diffusers and votives compliment the range and are available in exquisite gift boxes also handmade in Yorkshire.

Count down to Christmas, Homewares part 1 Living Room

There's a chill in the air and the countdown to Christmas has begun and with it plans for the day.

First on the list is getting the home ready and at Fabrication we've some perfect choices to keep your guests comfortable

What every home needs is a comfy chair and these from Emily Farncombe Upholstery have real wow factor and comfy to boot

This gorgeous little wotnot from Kerry Brown is also a statement piece and will be a talking point with your guests

Cushions and throws will give your room a cosy ambience, these from yorkshire blankets are among our best selling items, and the tweed and felt ones from Bobbin Around are super stylish

One of our specially imported rungs from Bazar Mehdi will complete your room and means you are set up for the winter