Chris Fleming is a designer and maker of striking contemporary furniture.  Chris offers a service creating individually designed hand-made furniture to order.  He welcomes special commissions and if required can make furniture in alternative timbers.  Chris specialises in individual items and groups of pieces designed to meet customer's needs. 

BESST Statement - I use FAO certified timber from members who are committed to sustainable forest management.  I use water-based and natural wood finishes, and local timber where possible.  All my wood waste is recycled locally.  And I cycle to work.

Earthwise crafts is based in Brassington, Derbyshire.  Chrissie Tiedeman, a textile artist, runs textile workshops in traditional and modern crafts. We also sell a range of simple craft kits using natural and recycled products.

BESST Statement: The ethos of my work is to make traditional crafts accessible to all.  In my work I use natural and recycled products also sourcing ethically traded goods.  As part of my business plan I donate 10% of the profits to charity.

Rookes Pottery was established in 1977, we use a combination of hand and machine techniques to produce fine terracotta and glazed pots. For the garden we make pots and planters and a unique range of wall pots.  The kitchen ware collection includes pots for storing potatoes, bread crocks and chicken bricks that miraculously self-baste and tenderise the meat. Our shop opening hours are -weekdays 9.30 to 4.30. Sat.10 to 4. Sun.11 to 4.

BESST Statement – As a family business, Rookes pottery sources local iron bearing clay to create practical long-lasting products.  We minimise waste using recycled paper and bags for our packaging.  We also reduce our indirect carbon dioxide emissions through energy efficiency, running a twin track kiln, using natural light within the public shop and drying the pots in the open air before firing where possible.

Using traditional methods of prodding and hooking and locker hooking I design rugs, cushions, bags and pictures using recycled fabrics and thick handspun dyed wool concentrating on texture and colour. I sell my products at craft fairs and I also run half and full day workshops with lunch and plenty of tea or coffee.

BESST Statement: In my business I use recycled materials whenever possible, clothes, fabric, trimmings, buttons and beads.  The fleece is locally grown and dyes bought from another Peak District supplier.  We shop locally for fresh food and environmentally friendly products.  We recycle our waste and are keen composters.

Red Bull Gallery is near Longnor in the Staffordshire Moorlands.  You can browse Tony's watercolours, Trompe L’oeil, oil paintings and ceramics on the website or at the gallery.