Where Coastline Meets Craft.
Our Batch No.21 campaign was shot by Amelia Pemberton, a Cornwall based photographer, who over the summer, documented the work of ten local creatives at work. Cornwall has long been a place that draws in makers, dreamers and doers – shaped as much by the wild Atlantic coastline as its fishing villages, farms and tight-knit communities.
Beyond the postcard views, there’s a network of creatives quietly building something remarkable: spaces that bring people together, craft rooted in care for materials, and art that reflects both the beauty and the challenges of living on the edge of the land.
From the hum of a roastery in Falmouth to a clifftop workshop in Zennor, each of these individuals is helping to shape the contemporary story of Cornwall. Their work may take the form of food, furniture, or sculpture – but what connects them is a sense of place, and the desire to share it, proving that creativity isn't bound to our capital cities.
You can find out more about each person featured in our latest campaign below.
SAM
Amelia told us that walking into Sam Bassett’s studio in Penzance, just a stone’s throw from art gallery The Exchange, was a rush of energy – jungle music at full volume and colour everywhere – which brilliantly reflects Sam’s paintings and sculptures, where texture, motion and colour collide.
CAT
As a sculptor, Cat’s artistry is all about carving out beauty from the physical landscape, both wood and stone are her canvas. Cat and three other artists work out of Quarry House Studio, a collective that takes shape in a traditional Cornish granite quarry just outside of Mabe.
RICH
Taking on a space opposite his family’s fishmongers wasn’t always on the cards for Rich, but after cheffing in London and returning home to Newlyn, he saw Argoe as an opportunity to do things differently. With an emphasis on sustainable sourcing and authentically local produce, Rich has managed to combine elevated woodfired cooking with genuinely community-focused dining, running feasts and festivals alongside delicious lunch and dinner services that feel truly special.
ROSA
Rosa’s pinch pot ceramics are a lesson in building worlds by hand. One half (or as she puts it, 50g) of Mud Club, Rosa makes beautiful objects out of clay and also teaches others how to hand-build through workshops and courses in Cornwall.
FELIX
Having operated out of Spargo’s workshop for over a decade, and after years of making beautiful wooden objects for Gail’s Bakery in London, Felix’s craft of woodworking and furniture-making has led him to co-run Many Hands, a design and fabrication workshop specialising in furniture and architectural design.
HOLLY
Towing the line between artist, surfer and model, Holly creates beautiful sculptures in her clifftop workshop in Zennor and is perhaps best known for her masterful bronze piece “Dave and Bird” which sits permanently in Porthleven, and addresses the impact of over-fishing and highlights the role of small-scale fishing in local communities.
ROHIT
Right at the centre of Newlyn, a fishing village sandwiched between Penzance and Mousehole, lies Lovett’s. Owners Rohit and Emma have turned this little corner of Cornwall into a community hub serving up natural wine, coffee, homemade sweet treats and the occasional dinner pop up featuring roving chefs.
CAT
Through her venture - Kettle - Cat collaborates on yearly editions of beautifully crafted objects centred around the kitchen. Never satisfied with just one side project though, Cat writes about 'figuring out life through food' via her weekly newsletter Since No One Asked from her cottage in Penzance. Sign up for the recipes, stay for the stories.
RICH
Rich has been running Yallah, a coffee roastery overlooking the rolling hills of Falmouth, for just over ten years, just around the corner from our friend Ali at Francli. Full of beans and passionate about provenance, Rich’s vision for Yallah is all about sustainable sourcing and social impact.
ALI
Founder of Francli, crafting leather and canvas goods out of her workshop studio in Argal Farm, Ali’s pieces are rooted in her love of the outdoors and making things thoughtfully. From leather phone holders and adventurous backpacks to limited run collections made up of workshop oddments and found objects, Ali has always been about sharing her love of making with her community.
