Two maker – creators enjoying a slow, quiet, creative life
Loveday & Skip is a meeting of two worlds. It is the salt of the Dorset earth and the silt of the Oxford canal. It is the heat of the anvil and the slow brew of the ink-pot. Because we are partners in life and craft, we share a singular philosophy: that the things you own should have a soul.
“Finding moments of stillness in the heart of the forest. 🌿 Stewart embracing the quiet energy of the woods.
Stewart, ‘Skip’
Jewellery & pyrography
Stewart has spent sixteen years living off-grid. His home is a woodland wagon, a place where the boundaries between the indoors and the wild are thin.
As a former Master Farrier, Stewart’s hands have a deep understanding of iron. In fact, he doesn’t just work metal; he listens to it. His signature handmade metalwork jeweller, forged from horseshoe nails, is a tribute to that history.
Even when the hammer is still, Stewart isn’t alone. Skip, a vocal and fiercely intelligent crow, is his constant companion, overseeing the workshop with a watchful eye. Additionally, when the woods get too quiet, Stewart clears his head on “Betty,” his Triumph Bonneville. He searches the winding Dorset lanes for the next spark of inspiration.
Stopping for a breath of salt air. 🌊 Great day biking through Swanage with Stewart.Proof that we actually did the ride and didn’t just stop for ice cream immediately.
Claudia, ‘Loveday’
Jewellery, textiles & printmaking
Meanwhile, Claudia finds her sanctuary on the water. Her home, Nb Loveday, is a narrowboat where the rush of the city is replaced by the ripple of the canal. Although the water is calm, the boat is often full of life, tea, and the hum of conversation.
With a background in textiles, Claudia is a seeker of hidden gems. Therefore, she is a familiar face at markets, rescuing “lost” fabrics and curios. Whether she is simmering botanical dyes or capturing a leaf in handmade metalwork pewter, her process is one of patient observation.
Finally, her space is shared with Mr. Tom, her old, soppy cat. He reminds Claudia that the best work happens when you aren’t in a hurry.
