Joyful Craftsmanship for people who give a damn

Close-up of a decorative golden fabric with pink and gold sequin embellishments arranged in a floral pattern.
Logo with circular double border containing the text 'SLOW HAND CREATIVE STUDIO' and an illustrated hand holding a needle in the centre.
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Slow by name, slow by nature. We embrace creativity, craftsmanship and meaningful making.

From carefully considered creative events to personalised commissions with unique attention to detail, everything at Slow Hand Creative Studio reflects over a decade of specialist practice, academic and industry understanding of sustainable and ethical practices in fashion and textiles, and a genuine desire to inspire joy, connection and a deeper appreciation for craftsmanship.

What we do
(and do well)

Various coloured recycled sequins and beads in small boxes and packets on a reworked white blouse with colourful paint strokes, with scissors nearby.

Sharing Joyful, tactile and genuinely inspiring creativity through material exploration and responsible practice. We use our specialist textiles knowledge to elevate material potential into reworked, original outcomes.

Slow Hand Creative Studio workshop space with fabric sample display on a stand, tables with art books and sewing machines.

Our specialist creative studio with Orbis Community in the heart of Gateshead Town Centre. Here we have hosted clients including V&A Museum, North East Museums, Newcastle University and Newcastle College.

Colourful handmade handbag and craft supplies on a dark surface, including an embellished hand motif, large crystals, metallic sweet wrappers, yarn, and crochet needles.

Lead and collaborate on creative, engaging educational programmes and social projects that address real world issues. These are always underpinned by responsible practice, and range from introducing young people to our local cultural heritage, using creativity to support communication of scientific breakthroughs, and supporting communities and wellbeing initiatives.

Creativity for the future

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Ways to work together

Commissions

Bespoke artwork
Creative mending
Personalised needlework

Tuition

Workshop delivery
Project delivery
Lectures
Specialist 1:1 mentorship

Events

Creative workshops
Industry events
Private events

Projects

Fashion & sustainability
Biomaterials
Local heritage
Equality & diversity

A fabric patch with the words 'PROTECT PRIDE' in colorful letters inside a heart shape, attached to a black background. Various other fabric pieces with different patterns are surrounding it.

Slow craft

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Reconnecting

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Slow fashion

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Reconnecting

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Slow craft + Reconnecting + Slow fashion + Reconnecting +