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About UsMuswell Hill Creatives was founded in Muswell Hill, North London in 2014 and brings together local artists and makers united by a desire to create original, high-quality products through skilled workmanship. This small collective includes those who have had full careers in the creative sector, as well as some who have re-trained in areas they have long been interested in or have simply returned to an old passion for creating.
Each creative places a high value on interaction with other members, as many of them work alone; indeed, this interaction was the primary reason for establishing the collective. The creatives have their own businesses, but also come together to sell their work as the Muswell Hill Creatives. |
Who we are
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The collective was founded by Rachael Booth-Clibborn with members Jess Albert, Lito Apostolakou, Liz Harrap Horton, Tania McLaren, Isabella Lepri Ceramics, Rachel Orme, Shelley Zetuni and Michele Wyckoff Smith.
Other members have come and gone from the collective since it began. One of the intentions is to ensure that the six monthly membership gave members the flexibility to use all the benefits of belonging to the collective at different points in their business' creative development. You can find all current members under Our Creatives and former members on our Alumni page. |
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Our Mission
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Muswell Hill Creatives is a dynamic collective celebrating quality local craftsmanship. It offers mutual support and provides a forum for exchanging and developing ideas. It aims to: promote the work of the group and each of its members; promote Muswell Hill as having a thriving creative community; increase sales opportunities; empower and encourage members to advance and develop their creativity; encourage those with product ambitions to achieve their goals; and celebrate creativity through forums and events, both online and offline.
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In the media
Ham & High Homes & Property - 1 October 2020
Evening Standard Homes & Property - 30 July 2020: Where to find handmade homeware: the post-lockdown market for interior accessories made by London artisans is booming. Samantha Sweet Glass is featured in this article by Barbara Chandler.
Evening Standard Homes & Property - 1 July 2020: Blue is the Colour! Romor Designs featured in a design article by Barbara Chandler about blue being the colour on trend in interiors. View the article here
Ham & High Broadway - 28 November 2019: "Muswell Hill Creative 'makers' to sell from brand new Aleion boutique in Christmas run-up". Photo credit Zoe Norfolk.
BBC Radio London - Jo Good Show - 17 May 2019: Muswell Hill Creatives Summer Market - 18 May 2019 was featured on BBC Radio London
Evening Standard, Homes & Property - 23 May 2018: Muswell Hill Creatives was the inspiration behind design writer Barbara Chandler's article about collectives popping up around London as a form of local activism. We are featured as a 'small but dynamic' collective. Images by Amanda Stockley.
Homestead by Ham & High - Issue 1 (March 2017): We were delighted that Muswell Hill Creatives including Jess Albert, Romor Designs, Isabella Lepri and Samantha Sweet Glass were featured a feature on Handmade in Ham & High in this new glossy publication. The e-edition is here.
Evening Standard's Homes & Property: Our Spring Market 2017 is featured on the website here
April 2016: Les Jones from new magazine Where&When (whereandwhenmagazine.com) came to Muswell Hill to hear all about our collective. Where&When is a one-man magazine, published by designer and photographer Les Jones. The content for the magazine is completely driven by invitations from the general public. Read the article here
26 November 2015: Printmaker Lucy Chapman features in Ham & High Property as one of three urban women who have started small creative businesses as a hobby. See Ham & High Property:
