In celebration of Mother’s Day, let’s honour the remarkable talents of our local artisans who call Make their home! We’ve crafted a special gift guide to add flair to your present selection.
Explore the bustling world of our resident artisans – each with their own unique narrative of creativity and skill.
Within this curated guide, find a handpicked selection of gifts showcasing the diverse talents within our Make community. From bespoke handcrafted treasures to experiences you can enjoy together, our artisans have poured their hearts into every creation, making each item a special story to unwrap on Mother’s Day.
Introduction to Mosaics
Looking for a unique experience for you and a friend? Or perhaps a distinctive Mother’s Day gift for an unforgettable shared experience? Look no further than our Intro to Mosaics workshop with @makemosaicworkshop.
Learn the art of pique-assiette, and come away with your own mosaic piece ready to grout!
🗓️ Saturday 30th March, 11:00 – 14:00
📍Make North Docks
Grab a ticket here.
Kip Candle Co
A perfect gift for those who love delicious scents. Kip Candle Co’s highly scented luxury soy candles are a great addition to any home, making it the perfect Mothers Day Gift.
Rawhide Custom
If you’re looking for quality leather products that will last you forever then look no further than Rawhide Custom. They make bespoke leather wallets, dog collars, belts and more, and they age fantastically!
Crime Ink
For the bookworms or crime and murder mystery enthusiasts it’s definitely worth checking out Crime Ink. Crime-Ink’s subscription service offers a selection of handpicked crime fiction and true crime literature from all over the world. Perfect for those who love to immerse themselves in the world of crimes, their detection, criminals and their motives.
PMJ Art
Paul’s art collection draws inspiration from different periods of his life. Working on 4mm toughened safety glass – a canvas he knows well, he celebrates icons like The Beatles from the Mersey Beat era and Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Columbo. So if your mum has a favourite celeb, Pauls art would make a perfect gift for the home.
Cloverlea Crystals
If you love anything that sparkles and shines, you love crystals, you love life, health and happiness, I’m sure you will find something that catches your eye with Cloverlea Crystal and their range of stunning jewellery and accessories, always a great option for a Mothers Day present.
Funk & Bloom
Funk & Bloom are a modern florist breaking the rules of traditional floristry. Expect bold, stylish floral designs inspired by nature, nightlife, and nostalgia. Whether you’re buying a colourful bouquet to show your mum you love her, or joining Funk n Bloom on one of their flower arranging workshops!
Noctua Jewellery
Noctua offers traditional silversmithing classes using both time-honoured and modern techniques. All of their students are immersed into the captivating world of silversmithing regardless of experience. You can make everything from rings, to earring, bracelets and more! (I’ve done a ring making workshop myself and it’s so fun!)
Robs Artwork
If you’re looking for some colourful pieces for the home, check out Robs Ellis Artwork. From prints, original art, to greetings cards, themed gifts and more! You can find Rob’s work on Instagram.
Pat Murrell Portraits
Elevate your gifting game with a custom oil painting on canvas from Pat Murrell’s Portraits. These exquisite hand-painted masterpieces are the perfect way to celebrate your parental figure with a unique and cherished gift.
Buy By Bethan
Bethan uses a number of different techniques including bleaching, dying, glueing, sewing and painting to rework clothing items. From preloved to donated, wholesale and ex catalogue, each item is 100% unique! Bethan also runs workshops like tie dyeing, reworking and more!
The Tuck Shop UK
Got a sweet tooth? The Tuck Shop UK have got you covered with a massive range of fun and quirky sweet pouches covering all occasions and are all vegan friendly. And if your mother figure is a scouser, you can even grab a bag of sweets with a familiar scouse phrase on.
Catherine Garvey Art
Cath is an illustrator, comic artist and illustrator. With pins, prints, comics and zines available online in her signature style.
Cappa E Spada
Cappa E Spada infuses luxury in every decor piece they create. You can design your own bespoke furniture piece, from coffee tables, to lamps, cushions and more. A great way to add a stylish flare to any home.
Comics Youth
Comics Youth is a creative community organisation led by young people, for young people, with the aim is to empower youth across Merseyside to flourish from the margins of society: Harnessing their own narratives, finding confidence within an inclusive community, and developing the resilience to succeed on their own path. From zine creation and comic book workshops to youth-led publishing hubs and social campaigns. You can support Comics Youth and their participants by purchasing a book, badge, tote bag and more.
Grow-Wellbeing C.I.C
Grow-Wellbeing C.I.C. is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers creative, personally affirmative opportunities for children, young people and adults to engage in activities in the natural environment. Why not book a loved one onto one of their Woodcarving Clubs, for a unique experience and a chance to connect with nature!
Aura Living
Check out Aura Living for thoughtfully hand-crafted homeware, including beautiful ceramic mugs, or if you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves to get creative, you can even book on to one of their terrazzo coaster workshops, and come away with unique homeware crafted with your own hands!
Amadeus Kyul
Kyul’s artwork is a breathtaking display of vivid hues and captivating forms, each piece radiating with distinctiveness and originality. Their Prints and artwork are a perfect edition to any home.
Riccardos Coffee
As a lover of good quality coffee I have to recommend cafe Riccardos. Riccardo roasts his coffee right here in Liverpool at Make North Docks. You can pop in to the cafe for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat, and grab a bag of fresh roasted coffee for the coffee lovers in your life!
Lottie Knits
Lottie dyes beautiful yarns in her studio at Make Hamilton Square. With a range of stunning colours and fades, a perfect gift for any knitting or crochet enthusiast. Or you can use Lotties yarn to knit something lovely for your mum!
Pie Powder Crafts
Pie Powder Crafts create unique statement jewellery pieces, from beaded pieces, to bronze pendants, copper earrings and more. A lovely gift for the glamorous ones who love to accessories their look.
Nettle Cafe
Why not treat your motherly figure to a bite to eat, and delicious hot drink at Nettle Wirral. Enjoy the cosiness of their new reading nook, and browse at their shop full of local artisans work as a little extra gift for your loved ones. You can also purchase Makes Hamilton Honey for the extra sweet ones in your life.
Gweni-Louu
If you’re looking for some bold colourful art, look no further than Gweni-Louu. Gweni’s use of bright colours and bold lines and shapes really make for a striking piece for the home!
Quirky Design Co
Quirky Design Co is the home of the Rainbow Chair and wonderfully colourful furniture! Quirky also runs lots of upcycle, painting and creative workshops! If you want to add some colour into your mums life, definitely check out Quirky Design Co!
Classes at Make
We couldn’t do a gift guide without a self plug, could we? Our classes and workshops make the perfect gift for the loved ones in your life. Gift them an experience they will never forget or join them for a day of fun. Whether they’re into woodworking, life drawing (with cheese and wine), perfume making, mosaics and more, there’s something for everyone! Check out our upcoming classes on Eventbrite.
