I’m so glad you’re here
Let’s get creative! I’ve been a maker my whole life, and I know it to be nourishing, soul-energising and down-right-connecting to self, community, our ancestors and future generations.
Stitching, crafting, sewing, quilting, natural-dye, loom weaving, story-telling, book-binding… it doesn’t really matter what you do, it matters how it makes you feel.
I love everything. Thank you for your beautiful fabrics and threads which truly inspire me.
~ gratefully, Deborah
online shop for maker kits & tools
online craft courses
free resources & tutorials
I believe in doing our creative making in a way that feels like coming ‘home’, not having to follow a pattern or the rules that seem to inhibit us, but slipping into that gentle quiet tender Self, the memories of childhood when we made fairy houses, mud pies and lots of mistakes along the journey of becoming our own unique selves.
I look back on the workshop I did with you, and it is really the best one I have been to.
- Alison
Mindful thoughts for makers
book written by me (Ellie Beck)
25 essays on how you can bring ritual into your creativity, honour the mistakes & embrace the process.
This beautiful little book will fit into your crafting bag, sit on your bedside table or studio desk for moments of inspiration, reminders to slow down and be more mindful in your making.
I was so honoured to write this book, to share my words and thoughts with you - and feel humbled by the love from readers throughout the world.
I sell hand signed (and beautifully gift-wrapped) copies in my online shop, or you can buy from regular online bookstores, your local book shop, art gallery & museum shops (even the Tate gallery in London!).
Published in 2019 by UK Publisher Leaping Hare Press. Illustrated by Hardback, 160 Pages. Size: 110 mm x 135 mm / 4.331 in x 5.315 in
“Mindful Thoughts for Makers is a lovingly-crafted little book celebrating the meditative beauty and nature of making. In it, Ellie Beck reveals why creating with our hands is uplifting, rewarding and soothing for the mind, body, and soul.
Honouring rituals, noticing the internal quiet, creating time, and finding your flow are all explored in this charmingly-illustrated collection of reflections.
The importance of making mistakes, respecting your creativity, appreciating dirty hands, and noticing the mundane moments, together form a meaningful tool every maker will cherish”.
Your beautiful little book arrived safe and sound today. Just at the right time for me to sit down with a cup of tea and enjoy your gift. The wrapping and decoration was truely delightful and most appreciated.
~ Lesley
Your book really puts the finger on all the great things about making. I never really thought of it so clearly before and you are so right ! It always "felt right" to make, and I always felt at the right place (making chocolates for example), but I couldn't really say why. Your book comforted me in pursuing being creative.
~ Thanks, Isabelle
My fabrics have arrived and I am so pleased. The colours are beautiful and am looking forward to starting on a project, just spending a bit more time getting acquainted with them.
~ Estelle
stop the hustle, uncertainty & fear of not being enough;
learn how to build, evolve & grow your creative business by doing heart-&-soul-nourishing work, that leaves space for the beautiful simple slow moments.
more time for petal play, or writing words, or playing with yarn or fabric, or working with clay, or drawing, or holding hands & laughing with your children…..
Let’s begin today!
web design with intention & purpose
A website is more than a few pretty pictures and some well-written text.
It is your way to grow your business, share your message and create an income from your passion, your skills, your experience.
From gathering inspiration to launching your site, my main goal is to create something together that truly represents you, while also understanding the ‘internet rules’.
Your website is unique to you, so I build a design from scratch that fits with your ethos, your style & your branding. During the process we’ll communicate regularly, & handcraft a website that makes you feel like ‘home’, while also creating a space to convert visitors to subscribers & loyal customers.
I enjoy your courses so much, and have such joy creating. It makes me quite emotional to reflect on how much it has changed my life already discovering crafts that make my heart sing, and you have indirectly played a very large part in that, so thank you!
~ Jen
1-on-1 creative coaching & mentoring Guiding, encouraging & inspiring a new map for your Self, your creative practice & your business
I work with seed & seedling, as well as already growing businesses, and help you flourish, bloom & set your seeds sailing to the breeze. (I like gardening & flower metaphors).
It doesn’t matter your project, your creative business, or what stage you’re at. Let’s chat - because I am here to show you the path, the next steps & the process to get to the flourishing business you desire.
We’ll begin with an Intensive clarity session, where I delve into your business, offering insights, ideas & solutions.
We can cover things such as:
social media
newsletters & communications
new products & services (testing or generating ideas, pricing-challenges, etc)
workshop planning, pricing & preparation
online course development
collaborations
business analytics & financials
photography & styling
more
Want to chat, ask a question or need some more info? Send me an email and I'll get back to you as soon as possible - maybe 2-3 days at most.
Here’s what to expect when you work with me
Discover Questionnaire
Once you book your first session you’ll receive a questionnaire to make you think deeply about your business & your creative work. It’s designed to challenge you to get clear on your inner desires & gives insight into the way forward, while also focusing on what matters to start or evolve your business.
Exploration Session - via zoom
We’ll start with a zoom session to get clear on what you really want. Our conversation will be determined by what work you want to do, but this will be the space where I get to tap into your inner whisper by listening deeply to you.
Support & Encouragement
When you work with me you get my complete support, from follow-up emails or messages to continually seeking to find the right solutions or resources for you. When I’m in the garden I’ll be pondering your business to give you the best of my creative brain.
Coaching, guidance & mentoring
My goal is to do the work that you don’t want to do (ie design & build a website, create templates, etc), and provide you with the skills, tools & support to do the work you need to do in your business.
I am challenging and will push you in directions I know you can go, and that will benefit your business. A bit of tough love. But I’m also nurturing and nourishing - I know how hard this is, and how big it is stepping deeper into your creative business. I’m here as your guide.
Resources, ideas & magic-making
During our time together I’ll seek, provide, create or make the worksheets, tools or resources you need. I’m an ideas person and will give you the best ways of stepping deeper into yourself and higher into your business.
This might be actual worksheets or printable tips, or it might be a video recorded just for you to show you how. Or perhaps it’ll be links to things to inspire, excite or uplift you.
After each session I send follow-up notes and action plan, as well as weekly to-do lists, ideas and things you don’t need to worry about.
What you need & what you don’t need
I think it’s important to take things off our to-do lists as well, so I get clear on what is & what isn’t working in your business and your life. I’ll give you permission to stop posting on facebook or instagram, or provide ways to bring the joy back to those spaces.
You’ll receive clear actionable tips, insights & advice from me that works for you as a person, a creative soul & a business owner. Sometimes I’m challenging and will push you in new directions, but always when I know you’re ready.
I’m dedicated to you succeeding - whatever that word means to you
When you work with me, on any level, I give you my all. I’ll be pondering, troubleshooting, idea-ing and planning about your business while I’m in my garden, at my dye pots, or stitching. Once we begin our work together I’m committed to helping you shine in the best way that I can offer.
This is why I only work with clients who I truly feel aligned and connected with, so that we can create some magic together.
Hello, you’re here! I’m so glad to see you. I’ve made tea and cake to share, and I’m ready to dive deep into the soul-nourishing but sometimes hard work of making your business thrive, grow and flourish.
I’m Ellie - a textile artist, creative maker, published author & photographer. I’ve been sharing my little world to the big internet world for about 13 years now. I’ve used my blog, Instagram and my website, as well as a dedication to staying true to my own personal brand, to share my work with the world.
I have an international audience, a beautiful loyal and dedicated group of people who allow me to continue doing what I love from my kitchen table in my forest home.
I am energised by sharing what I’ve learnt (the long hard way) with you - so that you can flourish and share your unique story with the world.
