Why not use our custom nameplate designer to create your own bespoke signage made by craftspeople in beautiful Westmorland green, or Brathay blue/grey slate or perhaps creamy Baycliff limestone.
Select your stone edgings lettering and size before you buy.
Why not use our custom nameplate designer to create your own bespoke signage made by craftspeople in beautiful Westmorland green, or Brathay blue/grey slate or perhaps creamy Baycliff limestone.
Select your stone edgings lettering and size before you buy.
In the picturesque heart of the Lake District, Coniston Stonecraft, are embarking on an ambitious journey. Their goal is to forge new partnerships with like-minded retailers and buyers who share a passion for quality, sustainability, and the timeless beauty of slate handcrafted goods. As they seek to collaborate with ironmongers, gift shops, hotels, restaurants, garden centres, and sporting clubs, driven by the belief that their products not only embody the essence of traditional craftsmanship but also resonate with the contemporary consumer’s desire for durability and design.
The Renaissance of Slate Handcrafted Goods is upon us. As more consumers seek out products with a story, a soul, and a sustainable footprint, we find ourselves at the forefront of a movement. Slate sourced from the heart of the Lake District, is not just a material; it’s a testament to the land’s rugged beauty and the artisanal skill passed down through generations.
For retailers such as ironmongers and gift shops, our range of products offers something truly unique to their customers. From the functional elegance of our [Slate Coasters](https://www.conistonstonecrafts.co.uk/product/slate-coasters/) to the sophisticated charm of our Slate Cheeseboards, each piece is a work of art that enhances any setting, whether it be a cozy home kitchen or the sophisticated backdrop of a fine dining restaurant.
Hotels and restaurants, striving to create unforgettable experiences for their guests, will find our slate products add a distinct touch of elegance and authenticity. Imagine serving a locally sourced cheese platter on a beautifully handcrafted slate cheeseboard, or adorning tables with our bespoke coasters, each piece telling the story of its creation.
Garden centres and sporting clubs also stand to benefit from this renaissance. Our slate handcrafted goods offer aesthetic appeal and functionality that complement outdoor spaces and clubhouses, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity, and between indoor elegance and outdoor resilience.
The growth of slate handcrafted goods is not just a trend; it’s a consumer-driven movement towards products that offer more than just utility. It’s about beauty, sustainability, and supporting a craft that has stood the test of time. Coniston Stonecraft, are not just selling products; they’re offering pieces of heritage, and looking for partners who appreciate the depth of that offering.
As they continue to expand their reach, they invite retailers and buyers who share the ethos to collaborate, Together, to celebrate the renaissance of slate handcrafted goods and offer consumers products that not only stand out for their beauty and functionality but also for the values they represent. Let’s embark on this journey together and bring the timeless elegance of slate into more homes and establishments across the country and beyond.
The Lake District, England’s largest National Park, is a treasure trove of scenic beauty, offering an unmatched experience for walkers and nature enthusiasts. With its majestic mountains, serene lakes, and lush greenery, the Lake District is not just a haven for those seeking tranquility but also a source of inspiration for artists, poets, and craftsmen.… Continue Reading
Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the lake district, Coniston Stonecraft stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human creativity and the raw power of nature. Perched on the slopes of Coniston old man, this artisanal workshop is not for the fainthearted as visitors must embrace the challenges that come with its location.… Continue Reading
Welcome to our August Newsletter, High Summer is upon us here at the copper house and the air is filled with the shrieks and laughter of children young and old going ghyll scrambling up church beck, its a long time since we did any ghyll scrambling but it now sounds either terrifying or the most… Continue Reading
24/11/21 “We received the slate back this morning and just opened it now when both in after work. It is amazing! Thankyou so much for changing it to silver for us in such a quick turnaround! Again, smashing packaging to ensure it is not damaged and such a great service!! More than gold stars for… Continue Reading
Garage Finds When you live in an area like Coniston with its long mining and quarrying history it is perhaps not surprising that you occasionally stumble on small caches of long ago hewn slate, squirrelled away for any number of reasons and more or less forgotten about. For us in this industry unearthing these finds… Continue Reading
Reopening of the famous shed shop On April the 20th we decided to reopen the shed shop, we’ve got all the measures in place, and our QR scan code and the tourists and walkers are slowly returning to the places they love, so it seems the logical thing to do, and I suppose it is… Continue Reading
YEW TREE TARN In between Coniston and Skelwith bridge, there are 2 tarns, the spectacular Tarn Hows (gifted to the nation by Beatrix Potter) and the small roadside pond that is Yew Tree Tarn, it’s not very big and was formed by blocking the guard’s beck that runs down this valley. Although nowhere near as… Continue Reading
Our young slate mason is helping to keep a traditional Cumbrian industry alive with the assistance of a prestigious national apprenticeship scheme. The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust was set up to honour the Queen Mother and it’s now supporting Liam Cartmel-Walker here at Coniston Stonecraft. It means Liam’s apprenticeship for the next two years is… Continue Reading
This winter wasn’t harsh in historical terms, here at the copper house, we were inconvenienced a couple of times when our water source from mines beck froze, meaning we couldn’t use our stone cutting equipment, and a couple of days the snow caused us a few issues with deliveries and despatch, but overall it was… Continue Reading
Coniston stonecraft workshops are perched on the slopes of ‘Coniston Old Man’ on each side of us run ‘becks’ taking the mountain rain to Coniston water. Church beck powers the small hydro electric station that provides all our power needs, and mines beck is used to cool all our cutting and polishing machines (removing our… Continue Reading
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