The Maker + Mind Studio

Mineral by Connie Deans-Harding 2025: a stitched together angular form in translucent green material, lit from within, glyph-like marks across the surface.

The Maker + Mind Studio is dedicated to celebrating the transformative power of making. We’re committed to the proven fact that working with your hands to create something can improve your mental wellbeing, boost your confidence, and build meaningful connection.

For Herts Open Studios, we’re excited to showcase not only our own textile work but also a carefully curated collection of pieces from talented local makers whose practice reflects our values of craft, creativity, and conscious making.

Our workshops range from embroidery to weaving and more, following the thread of all things fibre and textile, designed to help people of all skill levels discover (or rediscover) their creative confidence.

The Maker + Mind Studio is home to a local makers’ gallery where visitors can purchase unique, handmade work that tells the story of the person who created it. Every piece in our gallery reflects the values of craftsmanship, and the pleasure of working slowly and thoughtfully with your hands.

For Herts Open Studios, we’re thrilled to present work from local makers whose diverse practices all share a commitment to quality, creativity, and the joy of making.

Artists will be present during Herts Open Studios to talk about their work, their creative process, and what inspires them. Contact the studio for details on when each artist will be present.

We can’t wait to share our space, our work, and our passion for making with you.

Telephone: 07535 861569

Email: connie@makerandmind.co.uk

Website: https://www.makerandmind.co.uk

Working studio: Yes

Additional information: Credit card facility, Demonstrations

Art forms: Multi-disciplinary

Venue Information

The Maker & Mind Studio
3 Baldock Street
3 Baldock Street
Ware
SG12 9DH

Directions:

Ware High Street location. 3 car parks within 3 min walk. Station 10 min walk.

Venue facilities: Suitable for groups, Easy parking, Toilets

Accessibility: Level 4 : Full access – all on one level with wide doorways and good lighting.

Opening Dates and Times

September 2026

Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

10am-3pm (Thu/Sat 10-5pm)

Special Opening Hours: Closing Party 26 Sept – contact the Studio for details