Welcome to our Second quarterly edition of We Are Makers!
Within this edition,
We Are Makers embraces a more editorial direction for their Eighth Edition, featuring 12 exceptional makers honing their crafts in different parts of the world.
From Wisconsin, USA, Cecilia Schiller cranks up interest in the traditional art of automata – ‘an analogue world of wonder’.
In Leeds, UK, printmaker Gareth Barnes finds creative satisfaction in his unique works on paper, with inspiration from his ‘spindly whippet’.
Over in Abruzzo, Italy, sculptor-turned-woodcarver Giorgio Romani finds a deep connection with his material, sharing his skills with through one-to-one tuition.
And from the music-rich heritage of Mississippi, USA, Jordan Swindoll made a single snare drum that sounded so good, musicians are now lining up for his custom-made kits.
Plus…eight more inspiring makers’ stories waiting to unfold.
Trust We Are Makers to create their merch from the best quality… So on brand! The tshirt is made from thick cotton so thick I could slingshot a horse from it.
I find this magazine a delight: a beautiful object in itself, telling often very personal stories of a wide variety of skilled craftspeople, all over the world, in a respectful, engaging and sometimes amusing way. The photography is simply stunning—a perfect compliment to the text.
I loved the variety of the Makers covered in this issue and the stories behind each one. The magazine is beautifully photographed and laid out and they will be keepers on my bookshelf. Even though I am a textile artist, I find inspiration from all sorts of sources and having this resource handy is a must now.
The stories help provide me with motivation and inspire me to move forward with my vintage luggage project.
Thanks for all of the work that you do gathering these stories.
This publication is absolutely fantastic!
With the pace of life and the barrage of information that’s comes at us for all directions, on devices, the We Are Makers publication is a breathe of fresh air! To be able to hold the book in your hand and read stories of makers from around the globe is tangible.
Made by makers about makers, simply awesome!
David Graham
Simply Forged
As always, each edition of WAM is beautiful and its a real joy, as a maker, to read about other makers, their journeys, experiences and of course, the things they make.
The best Magazine/ book for artists and crafters form around the world. And the best customer service ever! Thank you Jack and Kate. Dawn Ekorb pottery.
