Muswell Hill Creatives

03/08/2026

Hi Rob!

01/08/2026

Getting ahead! Always a good plan 🎃

I generally begin my summer with a resolution to get a early start on seasonal pieces for the autumn/winter ahead…
Usually, I fail miserably 🤪, but remarkably I have had a bit of time this week to work on a few seasonal items (now drying in preparation for their first firing…)
(Of course, am now at high risk of resting on my laurels and still frantically playing throwing catch-up in October! 🤣)

25/07/2026

24/07/2026

Meet Karen Topp who joined our collective back in April

12/07/2026

Our annual exhibitions blog has officially become a cherished tradition. After the whirlwind of very hot summer fairs and markets, this is the moment we look forward to. It's time to press pause, step away from the studio, and head out to explore the incredible wealth of creativity on display in London and beyond.⁠
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For our community of artists and makers, these gallery visits are so much more than a day out. They are essential. Immersing ourselves in curation, colour, and concept provides a vital mental break as well as inspiring future work. ⁠
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We hope you enjoy this year's recommendations which include:⁠
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⭐️Marilyn Monroe at The National Portrait Gallery⁠
⭐️Anish Kapoor at The Hayward Gallery⁠
⭐️Frida Kahlo at Tate Britain⁠
⭐️Schiaparelli at the V&A⁠
⭐️The RA Summer Exhibition⁠
⭐️Nina Hamnett permanent display at Tate Britain. Nina's the great aunt of MHC founder Rachael ❤️⁠
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➡️ Check out our Exhibitions Blog via the link in comments
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⁠Thanks to Wyckoff Smith Jewellery Kate Sealey Rahman Ceramics Papershades Rob Jones and Vanessa Hernandez for their contributions.

28/06/2026

St James Square in Muswell Hill saw a gathering yesterday of artists, designers and makers with such a great mix of work. It was a happy day of meeting customers old and new and the makers catch up on news, share ideas and build a community.

A big thanks to everyone who hung around in the heat to shop at the fair. Every sale means the world 🙏

A happy gathering of artists, designers and makers in St James Square Muswell Hill yesterday.

A big thank you everyone who came and shopped from them all in the rather warm weather.

Every sale however small means the world. 🙏

Hilary Masetti • Urban Artist fantastic range of prints Jill Tattersall Crouch End Candles Home Fragrance North London hanging out Papershades were a big hit yesterday
Jill’s new 1984 vases
KatesPotsandCards wonderful array of stoneware ceramics

Robert Jones with his great selection of Japanese textiles
Michele Wyckoff Smith’s beautifully textured silver and gold jewellery
colourful fused glass pieces and jewellery
kreol_kreatif_woodturner’s fine display of hand turned wooden objects
Lovely elegant beaded jewellery by Gaby Gassner

bringing the summer vibes with her collection of kitchen textiles and linocut prints
with us for the first time with her fabulous ceramics
So good to have Michele Wyckoff Smith back with us after a bit of a break
ClogglesDesign accessories were great summer hols purchases
A chance to commission a pet portrait from Mark Gary Maier
Gorgeous hand designed silk accessories by Alice Acreman Silks

Stained glass birds and more with their maker hiding in the tree!
Brass + Bold | Elsa | Jewellery with her very cool jewellery on a hot day
Alice Acreman Silks and WoodSmithWorks showing what sold well yesterday!
Mark Gary Maier stand up comedian and artist
Edy and Bridge with handmade summer clothing went down a treat
Our regular Rebecca Cadbury | Japanese Textiles always stands out with her lovely soft furnishings

Witty and colourful behind.the.oaktree with her equally witty and colourful punch needle goodies
Polka dots galore
and with their cross body bags - perfect for fair days
The square with the lovely St James Church outside of which we were lucky to see a new

26/06/2026

Last minute addition to our Summer Makers Fair TOMORROW in St James Square, Muswell Hill is Crouch End based Virle Paterson.⁠
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Come and shop for one of Virle's lovely stained glass birds like this beautiful kingfisher. If you're lucky you can sometimes see kingfishers fly over the Kenwood Ladies Pond. Such an eye-catching little bird.⁠
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Virle will be in St James Square, Muswell Hill on Saturday from 10.30am-5.00pm.⁠
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26/06/2026

Emmanuel kreol_kreatif_woodturner is our resident Muswell Hill Creatives woodturner. We sometimes drag him out of his workshop so you can meet him and shop for his lovely wooden functional and decorative pieces for the home. All made using salvaged wood.⁠
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Come and see Emmanuel at our Summer Makers Fair TOMORROW - Saturday 27 June - 10.30am-5.00pm in St James Square, Muswell Hill opposite St James Church.⁠
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