ALL THE
GOOD MAKERS
YORKSHIRE
The Why
Remember Covid times when your social feeds were full of people who turned hobbies into businesses?
From kitchen tables and garden sheds?
So many amazing cottage businesses had thrived during that time, but once things opened up and people were heading back out, it was clear to Karen that the makers would struggle.
So she created the makers collective.
It’s a space for small businesses to have a presence on the shelves between craft fairs, a bit like a well-stocked store cupboard where their work can still be discovered and, importantly, still sell.
We keep our collective as fair and supportive, with no upfront costs, or obligations to work in the shop.
We only take a small commission when something sells, and it’s much lower than typical wholesale rates, because the whole point is we help makers, not squeeze them.
When we have happy makers, we get happy customers.
Win win really.
The Who
We now have almost 50 makers in our collective from candle makers, to potters, jewellers, florists, felters and artists.
Connect With Our Makers
The Yorkshire Makers Collective is more than just a shop; it's a thriving community. Follow our journey and see the latest creations direct from the workshops of our talented members.
FOCUS ON
A Wilder Hero
I’m Carly and I make heirloom dolls and keepsakes.
A Wilder Hero is based in the lovely market town of Penistone in my little workroom at home. I have always had a love for sewing and studied a degree in Fashion. I started making heirloom dolls as a hobby during lockdown, I then began making fabric crowns and other keepsakes, using the loveliest Liberty of London and Rifle Paper Co fabric to create a magical collection
(nice fabric is very important to me).
Each item is designed and made by myself, from the pattern to the tulle Pom Poms, there is so much love that goes into every product. Most of my items can be personalised to make them extra special, making them the perfect gift for celebrating those special occasions!