TOAST Magazine

Making & Craft

Inside the studios of makers, from potters and weavers to jewellers and brushmakers. Visiting the factories of our suppliers, discovering mending techniques and exploring the history of craft.
Poppy Fuller Abbott | New Makers

The Brighton-based weaver creates handwoven wall hangings using natural dyes.

3 years ago
Enduring Appeal | Our Repair Specialists Make New by Mending

We speak to our in-house repair specialists, learning their process for creative renewal.

3 years ago
Hiroko Aono-Billson | New Makers

The Norwich-based potter on her honey-glazed ceramics.

3 years ago
Ewan Craig | New Makers

The St Albans-based woodworker hand-carving sculptural and functional pieces. 

3 years ago
Meet Our 2023 New Makers | Emerging Craft

Celebrating and supporting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

3 years ago
TOAST Circle | A Glossary of Mending Techniques

We share the methods our in-house team of repair specialists use to mend garments.

3 years ago
Bard, Scotland | Meet the Founders

Hugo Macdonald and James Stevens on their gallery and shop in Leith, Edinburgh. 

3 years ago
In the Studio with Hopewood Baskets

Alice Vincent meets the duo sustaining ancient willow weaving techniques.

3 years ago
Creative Traditions | Our Christmas Windows

Inspired by our festive theme, floral designer Paula Ellis has created sculptural installations.

3 years ago
Creative Traditions | Make and Share a Patchwork Stocking

Repurposing remnant fabrics as we approach the festive season.

4 years ago
Tracing the History of Furoshiki

We discover the origins of the Japanese practice of wrapping objects in cloth.

4 years ago
Rosa Harradine | New Makers

Creating brushes from natural fibres in Carmarthen, Wales.

4 years ago
Reesha Zubair | New Makers

Creating hand-built ceramic vessels in Bristol.

4 years ago
Rose Pearlman | New Makers

Creating tactile bags in Brooklyn, New York.

4 years ago
Samuel Alexander | New Makers

The woodworker on creating his fruit-inspired spoons and vessels.

4 years ago
Dalia James | New Makers

The London-based creative on her striking weavings.

4 years ago
Meet the 2022 New Makers | Emerging Craft

Celebrating and supporting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

4 years ago
In the Studio with Ceramicist Nicola Gillis

The Brighton-based potter creating everyday pieces intended for contemplative moments. 

4 years ago
Repair & Revive | Three Sashiko Mending Stories

We trace the narratives behind a selection of pieces mended through our free mending service, TOAST Repair.

4 years ago
Kelsey Rose Dawson | New Makers

Montreal-based ceramicist Kelsey Rose Dawson talks to us about mapping the land through her earthy vessels.

5 years ago
Jodie Metcalfe | New Makers

Durness-based jeweller Jodie Metcalfe talks to us about creating her elemental jewellery.

5 years ago
Corrie Williamson | New Makers

London-based New Maker Corrie Williamson talks to us about creating her serene mobiles.

5 years ago
Aude Arago | New Makers

The dancer-turned-sculptor on creating sculptures imbued with a rhythmic quality.

5 years ago
Julie Gurr | New Makers

We profile the first of our 2021 New Makers; the Sussex-based willow weaver.

5 years ago