Here are some websites of artists, suppliers and other bits and pieces that you might find useful (or just good for a nose around!)

http://www.beadenvy.co.uk/  Emma Green 'Critter Queen'. Lampworked beads with loads of personality!

http://www.cgs.org.uk/ Contemporary Glass Society - full of information about glass artists, exhibitions etc...

http://www.craftanddesign.net/  Craft & Design - a vibrant bi-monthly magazine all about British Crafts, with up to the minute features and down to earth information.

http://www.designfactory.org.uk/  Design Factory is the leading creative development agency in the East Midlands, a not-for-profit organisation that provides a wealth of market opportunities for the talented design and craft sector in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.

http://www.eskimoblue.co.uk/  Eskimo Blue is a small and quirky Gallery and Pottery Workshop located in the leafy and fashionable area of Clarendon Park, Leicester.

http://www.feltsogood.co.uk/  Felt So Good create a range of beautiful, colourful, and unique products all made from felt.

http://www.glass2wear.com/  Diana East - Lots of exciting lampworking classes, and amazing lampworked glass pieces.

http://www.gbuk.org/  Glass Bead Makers UK - Here you can find information, links and pictures about the art of lampworked glass beads.

http://www.helentiffany.co.uk/  Gorgeous, delicately handmade glass and metal jewellery made by Helen Tiffany.

http://www.lozatkinson.blogspot.comLoz Atkinson - The gothic temptress of fine art! Loz works in different mediums but the drug of choice at the minute being digitally constructed images concerning sex and religion.

http://www.magickminxproductions.com/  Magick Minx Productions - Fantastically intricate Precious Metal Clay and Fine Silver jewellery designed by Leigh Armstrong.  Tuition also available.

http://postpals.co.uk/  Post Pals is a site set up to help bring a smile to sick children's faces by asking lovely people like yourself to send them some post.  I think this is a fantastic idea!

http://www.richardgodfreyceramics.co.uk/  Richard Godfrey is without a doubt my favorite ceramicist.  The colours and designs of his work are absolutely fantastic!

http://www.strawberrycremenouveau.com/  Strawberry Crème Nouveau - Quirky, kitsch jewellery, designed and hand-made by the one and only Katherine Hawkins.

http://ukhandmade.co.uk/  UK Handmade is a design led online magazine committed to showcasing and promoting the best creative talent the UK has to offer.