‘I thought, well, I’ve got nothing to lose’ Stuart talks blacksmithing in London and his time at the BloQs metal workshop. Some makers arrive at Building BloQs just as their freelance careers lift off. Others come to scratch a creative itch outside of the day job. But bespoke blacksmith Stuart Watson turned up here in 2012 because he was utterly out of options. A relative ve ...
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Stephanie Porter - Bridal Design
It's a partnership, a journey we go on together Stephanie Porter talks of her bridal design business and the BloQs Textile Studio. More than most maker industries, textiles is defined by its seasonality. In the lead up to spring, the Building BloQs’ London Textile Studio is on fire as designers and makers strive to get their new ranges ready. Wedding dress designer Stephanie ...
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Ollie Morrison - Designer Maker
A former pro mountain boarder, these days Ollie Morrisonis a little more risk-averse. A recent graduate of London’s Building Crafts College, the Devon-native is slowly and methodically establishing his career as a Designer Maker He's made some sacrifices to get here, so day-by-Pay-As-You-Go day, Ollie is using Building BloQs as a base to explore his craft, hone his skills, an ...
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