Quartermasters is a community of artisan designer-makers based in Birmingham who run workshops, events and exhibitions to promote their work and share their skills. We went along to their latest exhibition – part of the first-ever Birmingham Design Festival – to take a look at some of their amazing products and designs…
The Holodeck
The Holodeck is a printmaking and bookbinding workshop specialising in risograph, letterpress, bookbinding, marbling and etching, using traditional techniques to create mind-blowing designs.
Instagram: @holodeckbirmingham
Website: www.theholodeck.co.uk
Andrew Mason
Andrew makes hand-painted, bespoke lettering and signs for a variety of purposes, using glass, enamel paint, copper and gold leaf to create beautiful typography with a traditional yet contemporary feel.
Instagram: @andrewjmason73
Website: www.andrewjmason.co.uk
Paper Amy
Paper Amy recreates everyday items in tiny, intricate paper sculptures – a skill known as paper illustration. We love how she turns even the most mediocre objects into elaborate, miniature works of art.
Instagram: @paperamy
Website: www.paperamy.co.uk/
The Dual Works
The Dual Works specialises in bespoke design, creating one-off products, furniture, interiors and artworks from their studio in the Jewellery Quarter.
Instagram: @thedualworks
Website: www.thedualworks.com
Sparrow + Wolf
Sparrow + Wolf is a home furnishing and stationery studio run by Cherie Gregory. She combines great design, quality products and fun illustrations to create quirky cushions, pins, notebooks and much more.
Instagram: @sparrow_and_wolf
Website: www.sparrowandwolf.co.uk
Joe Pascoe
Joe is a maker of handmade ceramics, mostly working with wheel-thrown stoneware. Local commissions include Harborne Kitchen and Caffiened.
Instagram: @joe.pascoeceramics
Website: www.joepascoe.com
B18 Leather
These beautifully handcrafted leather goods are created from responsibly sourced Italian leather and decorated with eclectic, eye-catching designs. For workshops, visit www.deborette.com.
Instagram: @b18leather
Website: www.b18leather.co.uk
