Love is in the air!

Coastal Creatives are very proud to be introducing new artists and collections to the gallery this year. In time for Valentines and Mothers day, we have jewellery featuring pretty hearts, butterflies and flowers and a funky range of up-cycled flip flop jewellery for surfers and surfette's!

Perhaps you are getting married this spring/summer and have a coastal theme in mind... pop in or look online to see our gorgeous array of shell heart wreaths, Mr & Mrs driftwood plaques, oyster shell candles, shiny pewter table wear and trinket boxes, colourful vintage style art canvasses and of course our best selling silver shell jewellery (which we have added some exclusive designs too) for the bride and bridesmaids.

Don't forget that we are always delighted to commission unique designs from any of our artists just for you!

Creative Chaos for Lou Lou's Birthday!

A really fun afternoon was had by all to celebrate Louise's birthday at Vanesssa Conyers Pottery Parlour in Blandford, earlier on this month.

Friends and family were invited to get down and dirty with the hope of creating a handmade ceramic masterpiece. As you can see we had a brilliant time and can't wait to go back again! Thanks Vanessa x

If you would like to book a session or party contact: Vanessa on 01258 455232 or email info@potteryparlourdorset.co.uk

Sophie's Work Placement

Hi my name is Sophie, i have just finished my first year on the FdA Textiles course at The Arts University College Bournemouth and am really enjoying it. I have recently moved down from Birmingham and am finding sea-side living really inspiring! i love all things handmade and was really pleased when offered a placement at Coastal Creatives.

During my time there i was set a brief by Rachael and Louise where i was asked to design and make a banner representing Coastal Creatives, that was to be used for future fayres and exhibitions.

I created a sketchbook to get my ideas going, collecting postcards and ephemera and taking photographs around bournemouth pier.

My banner was ready in time for the 'vintage fayre' and I felt really proud to see it hanging up representing Coastal Creatives! I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, Rachael and Louise are lovely and i wish them all the best for the future, i know they will do well!
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Stacey's Work Placement

Hi there, my name is Stacey and i am a student at the Arts University College Bournemouth studying textiles. I have a real passion for the craft area within textiles and especially unique/bespoke pieces. Another love of mine is the beach so working here at Coastal Creatives was perfect for me! It has been very inspiring to spend my two weeks here at the boutique gallery, I am leaving with a head full of new ideas ready for the second year on my course.

As part of my placement I was set a little brief by Rachael and Louise to design and make a small gift to send away as a press release. I was working on something with a christmas theme as magazines are always ahead of time. I made some lavender cushions using beach imagery but tried to make them feel more wintery with the colours and textures of fabrics that I used.

I have had such an enjoyable time here on my placement and I would like to wish Rachael and Louise the best for the future with their successful growing business.