To mark 20 years of COVER magazine being at the centre of the rug industry, our Autumn issue will be a special COLLECTORS' EDITION. The covetable printed issue of COVER 80 will be accompanied by a FREE digital edition, available on the websites of media...
On 3-5 April 2014 Walpole British Luxury presents the second ‘Crafted: Makers of the Exceptional’, a celebration of innovative British craftsmanship
On 3-5 April 2014 Walpole British Luxury presents the second ‘Crafted: Makers of the Exceptional’, a celebration of innovative British craftsmanship, bringing together some of the UK’s best contemporary designer makers in an annual showcase at the Royal Academy of Arts. The showcase is an integral part of the Crafted programme which takes talented craftspeople on a journey of mentorship to help develop their creative skills into viable businesses.

Peacock, 2010, Helen Amy Murray. Navy silk crepe satin, gold Indian silk dupion applique and gold dyed foam
The free-to-enter event in April gives the public the opportunity to meet up to 35 designer makers – including Naomi Paul who is one of nine talented craftmakers who have been selected as participants on the 2014 Walpole British Luxury Crafted mentorship programme and past alumni, Helen Amy Murray, Ptolemy Mann, Charlene Mullen and Margo Selby.
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