Who We Are
GRAFT provide welcoming affordable workspaces rooted in heritage skills and contemporary arts practices. Bringing together dedicated creatives, artists, makers, designers and educators. Sharing experiences and accessible opportunities to the community and the Islands Future Creatives.
Meet the team
Emma Souter
An experienced arts practitioner, educator, curator and studio provider. Emma steers the vision behind GRAFT. Driven to improve the working lives of Artists, championing respect, increased engagement and opportunity. Big-picture thinking through simple actions and small changes.
Co Founder & Creative Director
Gareth Rees
Co Founder & Director of Training
A focused and approachable internationally respected traditional upholsterer and educator. A passionate ambassador for heritage crafts, helping people develop new skills, renew passion or strive for excellence. Connecting crafts people with clarity and care.
Launching in early 2026. We want to bring different skill sets and perspectives together, united by purposeful work, thoughtful design, playful expression and creative connections. If you would like a workspace, have skills to share or want to work with us in the future as a cobaborator or freelancer, send your Expressions of Interest to graftstudiosiow@gmail.com. Now is your chance to join us as we begin our journey and help shape what is to come.