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Meet the Makers

Tell your creative story.

You do not need an In The Loop account. Share only what you are comfortable publishing. Your story is checked by Leah before it appears, and you can edit or remove it later through a private link.

Kept private. We use it to confirm this is your story and send your management link.

Use your own work or an image you have permission to publish. JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF, up to 5MB.

Not sure what to write?
  • How did you start making?
  • What do you enjoy about your process?
  • What are you exploring or hoping to make next?
  • What would you like another local creative to know about you?

This is the main story on the back of your card and your full feature page.

Creative interests

Choose the creative interests that will help people find your story. Choose up to 8.

Popular starting points

Visual art & illustration (10)
Photography, film & digital (12)
Craft & making (22)
Words, music & performance (18)
Style, spaces, food & nature (16)
Community, business & learning (10)
Specific skills (optional)

Add detail only if it helps people find you. You can leave this completely blank.

Browse skills from every interest
Fine art & painting
Drawing & sketching
Illustration
Comics & graphic novels
Mural & street art
Printmaking
Sculpture
Collage & mixed media
Installation & conceptual art
Art curation
Art conservation
Photography
Videography
Film making
Animation
Motion graphics
3D & digital art
Games & interactive media
Web design
UX & UI design
Graphic design
Digital design
Packaging design
Brand identity & creative direction
Creative technology & coding
Ceramics & pottery
Handmade paper & bookbinding
Jewellery making
Textiles & embroidery
Sewing & fashion
Knitting & crochet
Weaving & fibre art
Natural dyeing
Glasswork
Woodworking
Furniture & interiors
Upholstery & furniture restoration
Leatherwork
Metalwork
Calligraphy & lettering
Signwriting
Mosaic
Basketry & willow
Candle making & home fragrance
Soap making & natural cosmetics
Resin & polymer clay
Cosplay
Writing & storytelling
Copywriting & content
Journalism
Poetry & spoken word
Publishing & editorial
Music performance
Songwriting & composition
Music production
Sound & audio
DJing
Theatre & drama
Dance & movement
Comedy
Performance & live art
Voiceover & presenting
Drag & cabaret
Circus & street performance
Translation & languages
Model & on-camera talent
Architecture & places
Interior design & styling
Set design & prop making
Event styling
Costume design
Fashion styling
Hair & makeup
Skincare & beauty
Nail art
Tattoo & body art
Vintage, thrifting & second-hand finds
Gifting & curation
Tarot, astrology & folklore
Floristry
Gardening & growing
Food & drink
Baking & cake decorating
Creative workshop facilitation
Community arts & participation
Events & production
Markets & pop-ups
Creative producing & project management
Marketing, PR & social media
Teaching & mentoring
Local history, heritage & repair
Paper crafts & card making

This is separate from marketing emails. Joining Meet the Makers is free and voluntary.