Makers & Menders was founded by the two of us, Katie and Ian, in order to allow us to make the best use of our creative and practical skills. Katie is the creative, arty one, whilst Ian brings a wealth of experience in practical problem solving and making things work (though he’s more creative than he lets on and Katie is also pretty practical!).

We both share a love of making things from recycled, discarded and unusual materials, and we pride ourselves on creating products that are both useful, and beautiful… in the spirit of William Morris. We want the things we make to be the things you reach for on a daily basis, or else to bring a smile as you catch a glimpse of them, whether that’s a notebook or a portrait of a beloved pet.

It’s important to us that we make as minimal an impact on the environment as possible. We try to use materials that have had a life already, or at the very least are sustainable in their production or in the way they will be disposed of in future. Our packaging is reused where possible, and at the very least recycled, recyclable and/or biodegradable.