As both a calligrapher and a botanical artist, Jan Mehigan sits gracefully at the intersection of structure and nature. Working from her wonderfully spacious home studio, Jan likes to create art that celebrates the fine details of the natural world with the added sparkle of illumination.

We often talk about the importance of connecting to your creative self, but for Samira Mian that connection is rooted in history, guided by the laws of geometry. Using tools that haven't changed much in centuries, Samira constructs intricate patterns that feel both timeless and contemporary. She invites us into her garden studio to talk about precision, friendly robins, and the magic of the golden hour.

Based here in the UK, Rachael teaches the art of drawing with coloured pencils - a medium that is often overlooked. Today, we’re stepping into her home studio to talk about unhelpful feline assistants and the inspiration behind her work.

Whilst we often overestimate what we can achieve in a day, it is just as easy to underestimate what we can achieve in fifteen minutes.

Beatriz Vicente, lettering artist and much-loved member of our Ardington family, brings a sense of mindfulness to everything she touches. From her sunny studio in Virginia, filled with the scent of lavender, Bea gives us a little glimpse behind the camera.

At Ardington, we are all about creating active connection. Instead of just watching, we ask you to pull up a chair and join in the conversation. It’s the reason we’ve intentionally chosen to stay live (and unedited for our recordings) and to stay small.

Today, we’re stepping inside her Buckinghamshire studio – a creative space that is part-workspace, part-gallery - to visit a world entirely focused on the beauty of nature.

In our digital lives, we are surrounded by the myth of perfection and it so easy to believe that, to enjoy something, you have to be perfect at it. But, in the world of handmade art and crafts, perfection isn’t just unattainable; it’s the enemy!

Today, we’re peeking beyond what we see on Zoom to take a sneaky look behind the scenes at the studio of Heather Held.