Artist's Corner - Will Cruickshank - Artist

Will Cruickshank has a multidisciplinary practice which includes sculpture, film, photography, and printmaking, alongside machines and participatory works. His recent practice has focused on making objects through the development of experimental machinery, materials, and production methods. Often repurposing equipment such as cement mixers, bikes, or potters wheels he has devised complex makeshift weaving machines, improvised lathes, printing presses, and water carving techniques.

Friends of Begg x Co - SAGE Flowers

Leaving restaurants and biology behind, SAGE was born to bring unique floral design south of the river to Peckham, London SE15. Bored by the local offering, SAGE is inspired by more unusual flowers, foliage and form, moving away from traditional arrangements and the rules of classic floristry. Not only do Iona and Romy lead floral workshops, but they also frequently speak on radio, television and brand events, discussing floristry, young female entrepreneurship, sustainability, brand building and design.

Swiss Darning Expert - Flora Collingwood-Norris

"Swiss Darning has become a passion of mine over the last few years. It's such a creative way of giving clothes a new lease of life and making them completely personal and unique."

Artist - Ted Le Swer

Read our interview with artist and Friend of Begg x Co Ted Le Swer as we discuss what inspires his art, exciting upcoming projects and his book recommendations. 

Art - John Booth – Artist

Born in Scotland in 1984 and raised in Cumbria, John Booth moved to London in 2004, where he graduated with a BA in fashion print design at Central Saint Martins in 2009. Booth has worked for several fashion brands including Zandra Rhodes, John Galliano, Ashish, Christopher Shannon, Globetrotter, FENDI and Begg x Co.

Art - Angela Charles – Artist

Born just outside of Brighton Angela studied for a BA Hons in Fine Art (Textiles) at Goldsmiths College graduating in 1989. She moved to Somerset from Brighton in 2001 where she lives with her husband and Labrador Flynn. 

Her paintings are inspired by the coast especially the South West stretch from  Dorset to Cornwall