From the Victorian cloth mills to contemporary studios, the people of Stroud have a long and noble history of making things by hand. All around the valleys, makers are engaged in creating beautiful and useful objects, works of art and installations.

Here, Clare Honeyfield, multi-award-winning business owner and coach, brings to life the conversations she's had with the many wonderful and talented makers and artists of the ever-popular Stroud.

About the Author
Clare Honeyfield is the owner of Made in Stroud and was a writer for Stroud Life, with a weekly column, 'Market Matters', covering local food and drink topics. She has also written for 'The Weekend Magazine' in 'The Citizen' and she was a contributor to 'Women of Spirit, Vol 2'. Clare co-founded The Made in Gloucestershire Shop, The Gloucestershire Association of Farmers' Markets, among many other things. Made in Stroud works with around 80 makers at any one time and Clare has been working with designer/makers for over 30 years.

Reviews
"The hard back book is lavishly illustrated with photographs and gives a real insight into the secret world of Stroud."
"Clare celebrates that talent whilst offering some insight into what attracted them to live here, and into the pleasures and challenges that go along with forging a life built around a creative endeavour."
"This book gives some fascinating insights into the unexpected ways the world of craft is already addressing many of these issues, while making our homes more beautiful places to be."
"In this colourful book, local shop owner Clare Honeyfield brings together a selection of stories from those who keep this creative scene alive today."
"It's a brimming cornucopia of beautiful things, all Stroud-connected, from pottery to portraiture, mosaics to chairs, stained glass to soap. And printed on lavish paper in a hefty, hardback format. In short, a keeper."
"A wonderful celebration of the local artist and makers from around the area, you can read about their craft and learn what brought them to this beautiful part of the world." -- Vanessa @vanessa_inthe_cotswolds
"This is a beautiful, highly informative book which gives a fascinating insight into the creative talent within this unique Cotswold town." - Cotswold Life magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9780750993227
Author Clare Honeyfield
Format Hardback
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd