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Welcome to our Makers Blog, we look forward to sharing the stories and origins of our talented artists and makers!

Jennifer Hawkyard
5 December 2018
Gifts for Christmas

Jude Riley - Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
5 December 2018
Gifts for Christmas
Jude Riley - Gifts for Christmas

Featuring the work of paper marbler Jude Riley, stop by to see the unique paper based products she is creating for us!

Tagged: christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
4 December 2018
Gifts for Christmas

Diane Mathias - Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
4 December 2018
Gifts for Christmas
Diane Mathias - Gifts for Christmas

Featuring the work of Diane Mathias - wintry scenes, greeting card sets and calendars.

Tagged: christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
3 December 2018
Gifts for Christmas

Anita Woods - Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
3 December 2018
Gifts for Christmas
Anita Woods - Gifts for Christmas

Featuring the work of Anita Woods - animal and landscape art.

Tagged: christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
2 December 2018
Gifts for Christmas

Magic Mountain Jewels - Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
2 December 2018
Gifts for Christmas
Magic Mountain Jewels - Gifts for Christmas

Featuring the work of Magic Mountain Jewels - Sterling Silver hand-made jewellery.

Tagged: christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
1 December 2018
Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard - Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
1 December 2018
Gifts for Christmas
Jennifer Hawkyard - Gifts for Christmas

Featuring the work of Jennifer Hawkyard, cute animal greeting cards, colourful creations and more.

Tagged: christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
30 November 2018
Gifts for Christmas

Patricia McParlin - Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
30 November 2018
Gifts for Christmas
Patricia McParlin - Gifts for Christmas

Featuring the work of Karen Vosmer - beautifully colourful hand-felted scarves, neck wraps and more!

Tagged: christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
29 November 2018
Gifts for Christmas

Karen Vosmer - Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
29 November 2018
Gifts for Christmas
Karen Vosmer - Gifts for Christmas

Featuring the work of Karen Vosmer - beautifully colourful hand-felted scarves, neck wraps and more!

Tagged: christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
28 November 2018
Gifts for Christmas

Black Dragon Crafts - Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
28 November 2018
Gifts for Christmas
Black Dragon Crafts - Gifts for Christmas

Featuring Black Dragon Crafts - a unique selection of hand-made pewter and semi-precious stone jewellery.

Tagged: christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
27 November 2018
Gifts for Christmas

Roni Roberts - Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
27 November 2018
Gifts for Christmas
Roni Roberts - Gifts for Christmas

Featuring Roni Roberts and her lovely wood turning, stock up your Christmas dining table with her fabulous range of wooden bowls and plates, an eco-friendly choice.

Tagged: christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
26 November 2018
Gifts for Christmas

Carmel Pottery - Gifts for Christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
26 November 2018
Gifts for Christmas
Carmel Pottery - Gifts for Christmas

Our first feature is the fabulous Carmel Pottery - her display is brimming with beautiful handmade ceramics including these lovely ceramic tree decorations.

Tagged: christmas

Jennifer Hawkyard
19 November 2018
Gallery Exhibit

A Life More Abstract

Jennifer Hawkyard
19 November 2018
Gallery Exhibit
A Life More Abstract

You still have one more week to explore our guest exhibit - A Life More Abstract!

Tagged: abstract art, exhibit

Jennifer Hawkyard
6 August 2018

Year of the Sea - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Jennifer Hawkyard
6 August 2018
Year of the Sea - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

In celebration of The Year of the Sea, Origin members have made focused both individually and as a collective on reducing their impact on the environment, read on to find out more.

Tagged: year of the sea, august window, ocean plastic

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Jennifer Hawkyard
28 November 2017
Meet the maker

Meet Artist - Anita Woods

Jennifer Hawkyard
28 November 2017
Meet the maker
Meet Artist - Anita Woods

In our ongoing Meet the Maker series we get to know artist Anita Woods and learn what inspires her illustrative creations.

Jennifer Hawkyard
20 November 2017
Meet the maker

Meet Glass Artist - Moriath Glass

Jennifer Hawkyard
20 November 2017
Meet the maker
Meet Glass Artist - Moriath Glass

In our ongoing Meet the Maker series we get to know the colourful and whimsical glass creations of Moriath Glass and learn what inspires her unique and vibrant work.

Jennifer Hawkyard
28 October 2017
Meet the maker

Meet Artist and Printmaker - Ian McDonald

Jennifer Hawkyard
28 October 2017
Meet the maker
Meet Artist and Printmaker - Ian McDonald

In our ongoing Meet the Maker series we get to know artist and printmaker Ian McDonald and learn what inspires his bold and minimalist work.

Jennifer Hawkyard
24 October 2017
Meet the maker

Meet Woodturner - Roni Roberts

Jennifer Hawkyard
24 October 2017
Meet the maker
Meet Woodturner - Roni Roberts

In our ongoing Meet the Maker series we get to know woodturner Roni Roberts and learn what inspires her fascinating work.

Jennifer Hawkyard
11 October 2017
Meet the maker

Meet Talented Felt Painter - Ali Scott

Jennifer Hawkyard
11 October 2017
Meet the maker
Meet Talented Felt Painter - Ali Scott

In our ongoing Meet the Maker we get to know textile artist Ali Scott and learn what inspires her work.

Jennifer Hawkyard
7 August 2017
Meet the maker

Meet Jezhawk - Artist Jennifer Hawkyard

Jennifer Hawkyard
7 August 2017
Meet the maker
Meet Jezhawk - Artist Jennifer Hawkyard

Meet the Maker - Jennifer Hawkyard, one of our fine artists.

Jennifer Hawkyard
29 July 2017
Meet the maker

Meet The Black Dragon - Annie Wealleans

Jennifer Hawkyard
29 July 2017
Meet the maker
Meet The Black Dragon - Annie Wealleans

Meet the Maker - Annie Wealleans one of our talented jewellers.

Tagged: Meet The Maker

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Origin is a co-operative of makers and artists from Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Ceredigion with its shop based in the busy market town of Carmarthen. In the shop you will find a wide range of high quality handcrafted ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal, textiles, wood and cards as well as a wide range of original art work and prints.

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