Love local - Brilliant Brighton makers at Atelier Beside the Sea.

Love Local.

Brighton seafront has been looking especially splendid in the low winter sun lately, but it's crisp down here on the beach so we're glad to be stocked up with Jo Cranston knitwear.

All designed here in Brighton and made in the UK, we've got a selection of her classic fisheman's rib, super-soft cloud, and gorgeous mid-weight Sussex Field collections. See them here, or come and try them on for yourself in the gallery.

New from Knotsy.

Chantelle, founder of Knotsy, dropped by this week with a restock of her timeless baskets and homewares made with ethically sourced materials, here in her Brighton studio. Simple, useful and affordable; shop Knotsy here.

Plus we've got loads of Valentine's gift ideas to suit all interests and budgets, made by talented artists and makers from Brighton and further afield.

How about this charming (and tiny) scraperboard artwork by Sarah Young? A reminder of a beach wedding in a far away place? Available exclusively in the gallery, alongside loads of lovely cards, candles and chocolates too.

Come and visit us in here in the arches from 11-5, Friday - Monday.

Learn the ancient craft of Wild Grass Baskets with Ruby Taylor.

Immerse yourself in a day of mindful making with Ruby Taylor of Native Hands. More often found in Sussex woodlands during the warmer months, Ruby will be teaching here at Atelier Beside the Sea on the 4th of February.

You'll learn the ancient craft of basket making using wild grasses, including which grasses to harvest and how to process them. You'll leave with everything you need to know to continue making baskets at home. Book your place here.

We're offering 10% off multiple course bookings at the moment, see the full 2023 course calendar here.

The Beehive Art Club is now a Community Interest Company!

The Beehive meets each Thursday in Arch 3, providing an affordable, inclusive creative space for people with no previous art skills, and who perhaps have never been to any art groups before. The aim of the club is to support and nurture.

If you would like to join, or know someone who might benefit, please contact [email protected] with a name and telephone number for a chat.

Don't forget - free jewellery alterations and re-sizing for in-gallery purchases next Saturday 28th January.

Come and see goldsmith Scott Millar between 11am-4pm. He will also be able to discuss commissions for alterations and repairs to your existing pieces.

Scott is teaching our Jewellery Making for Beginners course in February, so come and chat with him if you'd like to know more.