Makers Archives - Portland Works, Sheffield

Upcoming Event: The origins of gin-making and modern techniques with tour and tasting

25 May 2022

Elliott Rose of Loxley Gin School and Tour Guide talks about the history of gin-making techniques, and the modern types and flavours. Date: Wednesday 15th June 7.00pm – 9.00pm Elliott Rose of Locksley Gin school & tour guide based in…

Upcoming Event: The Hawley Collection “Name on a knife project”

25 May 2022

Join us a for a fascinating talk by Nick Duggan from The Hawley Collection “Name on a Knife” Project Date: Wednesday 20 July 7.00pm – 9.00pm Nick Duggan from The Hawley Collection at Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield presents an…

Kevin Wilebore – Keeping traditional crafts alive at Portland Works

29 April 2021

When he needed a seat cover for a Lambretta scooter he was restoring, Kevin Wilebore didn’t turn to the internet like most of us would. He decided he would have a go at making it himself. “I thought: how hard…

Ethically produced craft gin, distilled at Portland Works and inspired by a Sheffield hero

2 April 2021

Although legend has always placed Robin Hood in Nottingham, a tradition dating back to at least the 16th century gives Robin Hood’s birthplace as Loxley, Sheffield – historically Locksley. That was the inspiration for Sir Robin of Locksley artisan gin…

“My lightbulb moment”: Scott Bailey reveals the inspiration behind his Portland Works jewellery business

8 March 2021

It’s far from a traditional jewellery business – financed through a crowdfunder, focussed on local materials and intent on growing its business online. But Bailey of Sheffield is a huge success story, exporting its stunning stainless steel bracelets to 44…

Thomas Tietzsch-Tyler Featured in Huck Magazine

26 February 2019

Our resident guitar maker, Thomas Tietzsch-Tyler, has been featured in the Huck magazine this week. This youth culture channel is dedicated to celebrating independent culture and Thom was one of four craftspeople highlighted as amongst the country’s most interesting small…

BBC Radio Sheffield Broadcasts from Portland Works

19 February 2019

On Sunday 17 February, the popular Rob Rouse show was broadcast on BBC Radio Sheffield and was recorded entirely on-site at Portland Works. The two-hour show featured a brief history of the works followed by interviews with a number of…

Portland Works “Open Up” 2018

21 May 2018

Saturday 12 May was the first of our open days for the year and we joined our artists to take part in “Open Up!” This annual event gives artists the chance to welcome visitors to their studios, and in some…

Portland Works Tenant Michael May Featured in The Guardian

3 November 2016

We are delighted to share that Portland Works tenant Michael May has recently been featured in The Guardian. A recent new tenant at the Works, Michael uses a small restored workshop high up on the second floor and is a…

Maker Feature: Pippa Elliot Rugs

25 May 2015

Pippa Elliot is one of Portland Works’ newest tenants: A luxury holiday tour manager for four to five months of the year and now, a self-teaching rug maker for the rest. She is not only establishing her business in Portland…

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Upcoming Event: The origins of gin-making and modern techniques with tour and tasting

Upcoming Event: The Hawley Collection “Name on a knife project”

Kevin Wilebore – Keeping traditional crafts alive at Portland Works

Ethically produced craft gin, distilled at Portland Works and inspired by a Sheffield hero

“My lightbulb moment”: Scott Bailey reveals the inspiration behind his Portland Works jewellery business

Thomas Tietzsch-Tyler Featured in Huck Magazine

BBC Radio Sheffield Broadcasts from Portland Works

Portland Works “Open Up” 2018

Portland Works Tenant Michael May Featured in The Guardian

Maker Feature: Pippa Elliot Rugs

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