Introducing Woodturning Hartlepool

Woodturning Hartlepool have been part of Shop Hartlepool, almost since the day we launched. It has been fantastic to see the business grow from strength to strength, and for us to be able to support the launch of their new website. Dennis is a certified tutor offering woodturning tuition for anyone who would like to turn their […]

Capturing community spirit

The pandemic hit hard, with so many local businesses suffering financially but community interest companies, like RAW35 were impacted on another level, losing the one thing at their very core. Community. With the whole country locked down at home, many businesses found themselves without the workshops, catch-ups and coffee mornings that linked them to the […]

It’s time to get creative

We had a chat with Jane and Kim at Do Creative, a local independent craft store providing creative workshops in a safe environment whilst also selling quality art and craft supplies. Based in The BIS, Jane and Kim left the stressful corporate management world of the NHS to do something they both love; this is […]

A cut above the rest

Keeley Pearce is a paper cutting artist creating art and gifts inspired by nature. Keeley started paper cutting as a way to relax and reduce stress and now it is her business, KPPapercuts. With a range of kits for people to get creative at home, KPPapercuts also hosts workshops where you can learn more and […]