About Dot Cotton Crafts
Inspired by nature, hand-crafted gift ware made specially for you.
Founded in 2015, Dot Cotton Crafts is Rachel Cotton's outlet for creativity. Coming from a long line of makers (currently five living generations of them!) Rachel has dabbled in many types of craft and is mainly self-taught. The business name came from her University days when her email address 'rachel.cotton@...' was read aloud, earning her the nickname 'Dot Cotton'! Whilst at University 'Dot' started making cards for family members as a way to save pennies and indulge in relaxing crafts, and began labelling them Dot Cotton Crafts. Little did she know this was to be her future business 10 years later.
Turning a lifelong hobby of crafting into a business, 'Dot' makes laser-cut and fused glass jewellery, hand printed cards and botanical inspired gifts. Interested in the therapeutic nature of making and creating, Dot Cotton Crafts also runs craft workshops suitable for all abilities.
Dot Cotton Crafts products can be found both in store and online at the Sheffield Makers Shop. The team is pleased to announce the launch of a BRAND NEW Etsy store too!
Watch this space for updates as our business develops!
Founded in 2015, Dot Cotton Crafts is Rachel Cotton's outlet for creativity. Coming from a long line of makers (currently five living generations of them!) Rachel has dabbled in many types of craft and is mainly self-taught. The business name came from her University days when her email address 'rachel.cotton@...' was read aloud, earning her the nickname 'Dot Cotton'! Whilst at University 'Dot' started making cards for family members as a way to save pennies and indulge in relaxing crafts, and began labelling them Dot Cotton Crafts. Little did she know this was to be her future business 10 years later.
Turning a lifelong hobby of crafting into a business, 'Dot' makes laser-cut and fused glass jewellery, hand printed cards and botanical inspired gifts. Interested in the therapeutic nature of making and creating, Dot Cotton Crafts also runs craft workshops suitable for all abilities.
Dot Cotton Crafts products can be found both in store and online at the Sheffield Makers Shop. The team is pleased to announce the launch of a BRAND NEW Etsy store too!
Watch this space for updates as our business develops!
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About the Founder
"I'm proud to be Sheffield-born-and-bread. It's the friendliest and greenest city in the UK."
Following a career supporting students in Higher Education, Rachel, embarked on a Masters course in Occupation Therapy, which further highlighted to her the importance of 'doing, making and creating' for physical and mental wellbeing. However, during her studies, Rachel experienced a great loss with the passing of her Father and difficulties with her own health. This challenge led her to apply the principals of OT to herself - so she occupied herself with the things she loved; making cards, gardening and spending time in the great outdoors. During this time, Rachel took a part-time job in one of Sheffield's most popular Florists, Moss and Clover. Surrounded by beautiful wild flowers and intricately designed terrariums, the concept of Dot Cotton Crafts started to take shape. The green city's abundant Parks and Gardens and nearby Peak District are a constant source of beauty and inspiration to Rachel, as are her incredibly supportive family and friends.
Following a career supporting students in Higher Education, Rachel, embarked on a Masters course in Occupation Therapy, which further highlighted to her the importance of 'doing, making and creating' for physical and mental wellbeing. However, during her studies, Rachel experienced a great loss with the passing of her Father and difficulties with her own health. This challenge led her to apply the principals of OT to herself - so she occupied herself with the things she loved; making cards, gardening and spending time in the great outdoors. During this time, Rachel took a part-time job in one of Sheffield's most popular Florists, Moss and Clover. Surrounded by beautiful wild flowers and intricately designed terrariums, the concept of Dot Cotton Crafts started to take shape. The green city's abundant Parks and Gardens and nearby Peak District are a constant source of beauty and inspiration to Rachel, as are her incredibly supportive family and friends.