Craftsmanship

Friday, October 31, 2025 pumpkins carving craftsmanship entrepreneurship hobby business artistry chester jamiejones profit

Jamie Jones, 42, from Chester, never imagined that a hobby sparked over a decade ago would grow into a profitable venture. He discovered his love for pumpkin carving at age 30 and has since transformed it into a thriving … Read More

Friday, October 10, 2025 repairshop stevefletcher horology restoration bbc craftsmanship timepieces expertise artisanship repair

The BBC’s popular show, The Repair Shop, has garnered a loyal following thanks to its heartwarming stories and impressive restorations. One of the show’s standout experts is horologist Steve Fletcher, who has been … Read More

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 willkirk repairshop furniturerestoration homedecor decoratingdisaster interiordesign restoration craftsmanship homeimprovement diy

Will Kirk, beloved for his expert furniture restoration on The Repair Shop, has revealed an unexpected side to his talents — or lack thereof. While Kirk is renowned for bringing antiques back to life with finesse, he admits … Read More

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 gloucester forum fitout localbusiness familyfirm development construction heritage craftsmanship community

A third-generation Gloucester-based firm is proving indispensable in the fit-out phase of The Forum, one of the city’s most ambitious development projects. With deep roots in the community and a strong legacy of … Read More

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 therepairshop amandamiddleditch julietatchell teddybears restoration repair craftsmanship television experts bond

Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell have become familiar faces on The Repair Shop since they first appeared in 2017. Best known for their expert skills in repairing and restoring teddy bears and other cherished soft toys, … Read More

Monday, September 1, 2025 therepairshop restoration bbc craftsmanship heirlooms memory expert emotion preservation repair

A beloved expert from BBC’s The Repair Shop has revealed the restoration project that will forever remain etched in his memory. Known for breathing new life into cherished family heirlooms, this particular restoration stood … Read More