About

A co-operative of craftspeople in individual studios.

Scroll below to 'Further Information' to see links to information on each artist. 

Fused glass, fabrics, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery and more. Art glass, decorated ceramics, handpainted silk scarves, woven fabrics and sterling silver jewellery are all made in the studios at Porthmellon. Come and watch the craftspeople at work, have a chat and maybe buy a piece to take home as a reminder of your holiday. Some of the craftspeople even run workshops so you could come down and learn a new skill. A very welcoming place.

ORIEL HICKS at PHOENIX STAINED GLASS

Oriel has been in the studio for over 20 years, being inspired by both the clarity of the Scillonian light and the richness of colour in glass.

She studied at Reigate School of Art in various architecturally based media including mosaics, decorative glass-fibre screens, cement relief tiles & panels, and large scale murals. The stained glass she learned here was traditional leadwork, which she still does in the winter when given a commission. However, she discovered the art of hot “fused” glass in about 2004 and has concentrated more and more on this technique ever since as it is not so constrained by black lines or solidity of form. oriel@phoenixstainedglass.co.uk

VICKIE HEANEY |  PRINTMAKER

Original screenprints and linocuts inspired by the islands’ wildlife & marine heritage. Using her background in zoology as a starting point, the artist Vickie Heaney employs clean, stylish lines and vibrant colours to explore the bold patterns & designs abundant in the natural world. See her at work in her open studio and peruse her range of hand-decorated bone china and upcycled vintage crockery. vickieheaney@yahoo.com

SCILLY SCARVES

Beautiful hand-painted 100% silk scarves and ties, with designs inspired by the Isles of Scilly. Liz has had a range of cards printed from her silk paintings of local views, flowers and wildlife. As well as exploring the different silk painting techniques she loves working in other mediums, so an interesting studio to visit.
Courses to design and decorate a hand-painted silk scarf are available for adults and children on request. scillyscarves@gmail.com

MAISIE HUMPHRIES at TRACELESS

Maisie-Kate Is the person behind traceless.On a journey towards living more sustainably, combining creativity with encouraging others to live more consciously. She also designs and hand prints tee and sweatshirts in organic cotton and makes sterling silver jewellery. maisiekate@traceless.org.uk

EMILY MARY WOVEN TEXTILES

Emily is a woven textiles designer making high-quality, handwoven fabrics for interiors and fashion. Traditional patterning combined with her love of design and passion for colour gives her woven fabrics a contemporary style. Using a variety of natural materials and technical yarns on a floor loom enables her to create luxurious collections for vibrant home wares, gifts and accessories. emilymarywoventextiles@gmail.com

MAXINE BRYHER

An artist working in pen and ink, or oil paints. Original artworks, framed or unframed, and designs turned into prints, greetings cards, shoulder bags or tea towels.  maxinebryher@gmail.com