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Contemporary craft workshop & artist studios space in Staffordshire. Open Saturday 10-4pm, and for workshops, events or by appointment. open Saturday 10-4pm.

BUT if the sign is lit do come in! We are an art workshop and artist studios space in Staffordshire. We have a programme of art workshops, as well as being home to 5 artists studio spaces. www.unittwelve.co.uk

Operating as usual

01/02/2025

Come and see our 'In the Window' exhibition of work by Studio Critical:, Keeley Traae and Rachel Butlin - Contemporary Designer Maker along with stunning collaborative work between Studio Critical and Keeley and also Rachel and Keeley. Open today 10-4pm, and for workshops, events and by appointment- But there is generally someone working here, so if the sign is lit do pop in!!

Ps This time next week (8th Feb) is the'Textured Haberdashery Necklace' workshop with the brilliant Rachel Butlin - link in comments to join the fun!

Pps have you spotted our new project screen also doubles as a backdrop for photographing our window exhibitions 😉




31/01/2025

This time last week we were delighted to welcome so many of you for Pocket Film Festival monthly screening.

And are excited to announce that the next one, on Friday 21st February at 7pm is a FREE FILM EVENT celebrating Women In Film from across the Midlands at Unit Twelve

Midlands Short Film Club presents a proud collection of short films made by teams of women from across the region. The programme is a celebration of female identity on screen as well as showcasing some of the most exciting new filmmaking talent from across the Midlands.

The short films in this programme have all been proudly supported by BFI NETWORK Short Film Funding and Film Hub Midlands with National Lottery Funding.

Trigger warnings: Strong language, drug use, scenes of a sexual nature. Suggested rating: 15

Our film showings have a chilled out vibe and you are welcome to bring your own drinks, snacks and even cushions! This is a FREE event but you do need to reserve a ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-film-tickets-1215495041389?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=PAY2xjawIJ4MBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpoAfiD824Dpr16AUTCILwCNs3gUz53TU2Xjt7VaKJ67vRr1nP3vzP_0paw_aem_5CNfNCYMVGmksRx1wXlA2w

29/01/2025

Due to popular demand we are really pleased to be welcoming back the utterly wonderful Amanda J. Clayton for a 2 day ‘Fragile Forms' workshop on 15th and 16th March. And to make this EVEN MORE enticing we have made this cheaper than if you were booking 2 separate workshops with us!!

Link in comments to join this blissful stitch fest...




27/01/2025

Our next workshop is 'Textured Haberdashery Necklace' with the brilliant Rachel Butlin - Contemporary Designer Maker on 8th Feb - link in comments to create gorgeousness like this in just one day!!

This is the PERFECT workshop for textiles lovers, you will learn how to use a traditional rolling mill to transfer patterns from lace and textiles into metal to create a beautiful pendant detail. You will then use jewellery techniques such as piercing, soldering, drilling and filling to create a bespoke shape of your choice. This will then be combined with textured wire shapes, hand stitched thread details, punched letters, vintage buttons and haberdashery to create a stunning layered necklace.




26/01/2025

We could not be prouder to share that Fran Buxton Mixed Media won the "One to Watch" Award at the PV of Craftspace "Made in the Middle" at Leicester Gallery as chosen by (the famous) Will Farmer of Fieldings Auctioneers, Stourbridge, West Mids

Check out the wonderfully goofy photo of Fran absolutely beaming with her award in our stories (as she would kill us for putting it here...)


26/01/2025

Jennifer Collier January SALE is NOW LIVE!!!

This includes old work that has been MASSIVELY discounted to make space in the studio. Prices are LESS THAN HALF PRICE, starting at JUST ÂŁ20, so make sure you don't miss out!!

And postage will be combined for multiple purchases - so go bag yourself a bargain!! https://www.jennifercollier.co.uk/category/sale

25/01/2025

Come and see our 'In the Window' exhibition of work by Studio Critical: (left) , Keeley Traae (middle) and Rachel Butlin - Contemporary Designer Maker (right), along with stunning collaborative work between and and also and

Open today 10-4pm




24/01/2025

đŸ„Roll up, roll up- last few places still available on Jennifer Collier 's half day Paper Shoes workshop tomorrow, 10-12.40pm!!! đŸ„

You will have a choice of FOUR different types of shoes to make including these ever popular Paper Stiletto's and Brogues- link in comments to join the fun!



Photos from unit twelve's post 23/01/2025

BEAUTIFUL Spoons made in Saturday's wonderfully mindful workshop with Studio Critical: at unit twelve - do comment if you are interested in us getting him back for another later in the year....



22/01/2025

We are really proud that Fran Buxton Mixed Media and Jennifer Collier have work in Craftspace 's 'Made in the Middle' exhibition that opens at Leicester Gallery on Saturday. Both of our makers have made issue based new work especially for this exhibition:

Fran says "I am aiming to encourage a thoughtful observation of discarded objects - for what they are and what they represent, for their newly elevated status as a stitched sculptural art form and importantly as a vehicle for conversation; a considered holding of space"

And of Jennifer's work Craftspace have written
"Jennifer’s latest collection is deeply personal, inspired by her experiences with perimenopause and mental wellbeing.The collection’s focal point is an electroshock therapy machine (ECT), crafted from a 1940s ‘Science News’ book. While its cheerful cover draws you in, the piece reveals darker truths about mental health treatment history, particularly regarding women. Government data from two months in 2002 showed women made up 71% of ECT patients. This highlights how this controversial treatment has disproportionately affected women throughout history"

See the exhibition as it tours Midlands venues:
, 25 Jan-22 March
, Sleaford, 5 April–6 July
Nuneaton Museum & Art gallery 27 Sept– 22 Nov
, 14 Feb–11 April 2026


21/01/2025

Unit Twelve now has its own projector screen!!

Ps you can be the first to see it in action this Friday (24th Jan) as Pocket Film Festival will be showing 'The Colour Room' at unit twelve

Our film showings have a chilled out vibe and you are welcome to bring your own drinks, snacks and even cushions.

The film starts at 7pm and you can book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-colour-room-tickets-980374946857?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=PAY2xjawH8ZZdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpgjquAJAqidCOrDaj4x0LRuOh2ZxH6VHPD5yyY-fGN6WWjxGKOfxlR-IBQ_aem_lrPRKdIgfy87iv46lUHgnQ

20/01/2025

THIS Friday (24th Jan) the brilliant Pocket Film Festival will be showing 'The Colour Room' at Unit Twelve

This film is based on the life of 1920s/30s ceramic artist Clarice Cliff and is a must see for ceramics and Great Pottery Thrown Down fans "A determined, working class woman, Clarice Cliff, breaks the glass ceiling and revolutionises the workplace in the 20th century"

Our film showings have a chilled out vibe and you are welcome to bring your own drinks, snacks and even cushions.

The film starts at 7pm and you can book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-colour-room-tickets-980374946857?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=PAY2xjawH7JXtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpgzlUcE9xXhvU2YoRGrptxNIegzSROzJWQWUUlmGxR_Mik-9r7bfbckY0w_aem_GMhp8ytVu7XsqIutHfsZSw

18/01/2025

We are really excited to be welcoming the brilliant Studio Critical: for a Spoon Carving workshop today- Come and see this master at work AND see our NEW 'In the Window' exhibition featuring his work (left), along with Keeley Traae (middle) and Rachel Butlin - Contemporary Designer Maker (right), as well as collaborative pieces made by this fabulous duo

Open today 10-4pm!!

17/01/2025

Jennifer Collier has FINALLY got round to setting up her own mailing list so please do join it to be the first to find out about new work, exhibitions, sales and giveaways: https://mailchi.mp/b4f2b181fc9e/jennifer-collier-mailing-list

Her emailout will include a discount for her online 'Art of Paper and Stitch' talk, a 'buy one, get one free' offer for a real life workshop at Unit Twelve and early access to her January sale that is coming later in the month, so there really should be something for everyone, where ever you are in the world!

13/01/2025

The work in our NEW 'In the Window' exhibition is NOW available on our online shop!!

You can buy work by Studio Critical: Keeley Traae and Rachel Butlin - Contemporary Designer Maker, as well as collaborative work between Studio Critical and Keeley Traae and also Rachel Butlin and Keeley Traae https://www.unittwelve.co.uk/category/art-workshops



11/01/2025

Come and see our NEW 'In the Window' exhibition of work by Studio Critical: (left) , Keeley Traae (middle) and Rachel Butlin - Contemporary Designer Maker (right), along with collaborative work between Studio Critical and Keeley Traae and also Rachel Butlin and Keeley Traae

Open today 10-4pm

Ps ONE WEEK TODAY (18th Jan) the brilliant Studio Critical will be running a Spoon Carving workshop at unit twelve https://www.unittwelve.co.uk/product/studio-critical-spoon-carving



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4a Bath Lane
Stafford
ST180FG

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10am - 4pm