Start 05
Feldspar || Start A Creative Life Outside London
Welcome to the fifth episode in the Start Series. Today, Start A Creative Life Outside London.
It seems to me that creatives, creative endeavour, creative projects and workspaces have shifted to the length and breadth of the nation thanks, I presume, to the pandemic. Whilst London is a world famous centre for the full range of creative industries, it has been refreshing to see those outside London thriving.
And thriving is exactly the word to describe our guests today. Jeremy and Cath Brown are the founders of Feldspar. Based in the wilds of Dartmoor, they make ceramic pieces, made properly, to last and with an elegant and simple aesthetic to weather the trends of time. Cobalt blue, geranium red and gold flashes adorn their pieces which are admired and sold across the globe.
More than a creative triumph, it is also seems to be a triumph of living well. A family life of fresh air, tangible contentment and creative exploration and flair. That and a tree house that wouldn't look out of place on The Modern House.
We hear about life in Devon, how the business began, the joys, frustrations and potential of life outside the Big Smoke, what tempts them back (occasionally) and a glimpse into the future of Feldspar.
Image Credits: Alexandar Rhind
“Our aim at Feldspar is to be able to create everything inside and outside of the house, and the house itself. And then to be able to create experiences around that. We haven’t really started Feldspar in our minds. This is just the preamble until we really get going.”