April 11

April 11 is a new shop, studio, and community space in Durham celebrating makers from across the North of England and Scotland.

Open now: www.April-11.com
Opening soon: Cottage 1, Fowlers Yard, Durham

04/09/2026

New Product Spotlight 👀
Introducing the large woven shopper from Senyu - an everyday household product made by skilled artisans in Nagaland, India.

While it can take three full days to make just one bag, women often weave these bags in their spare moments - waiting at their vegetable stalls, or as they sit and chat with friends.

These eye-catching shoppers are made using colourful reclaimed plastic and strapping which create a sturdy, almost cord-like woven structure. Made by weaving or hand-knotting these strips of recycled plastic, we love how these beautiful yet functional bags showcase traditional making skills adapted for the modern day 💚

We have two colours and styles available only at April 11 - online and in store now ✨

03/09/2026

🌸Flower Fridays are back at April 11! 🌸
After a summer break, we’re excited to welcome back Barmoor Blooms and her locally grown, seasonal bouquets.
Come and pick up a bunch this weekend 💐 🌺🌷

Available from Friday at April 11 this week’s bouquets will include dahlias, snapdragons, phlox and lisianthus 💐

28/08/2026

Are you in the back-to-school spirit yet? Or still hanging onto that summer feeling for as long as possible 🏝️🍹⛱️🌞
With September on the horizon, however you are feeling we are here and excited to share our latest workshop schedule with you! Join us from September to learn a new skill, connect with others and get creative 🎨🧵✂️
Discover our full programme, running right up to Christmas, via the link in bio — or pop into store and chat with us if you have any questions ❤️
Come rain or shine, we hope to see you soon! ✨

24/08/2026

Introducing our makers: meet Sophia, founder of Function & Form
Sophia designs and creates pieces that are functional yet beautiful 💚 All her brushes and dustpans are handmade in small batches from her studio in North Yorkshire.
Function & Form is a sustainable practise that uses traditional brush making techniques to create natural, utilitarian objects that bring joy to the everyday,
Durable & hard wearing, we love the subtle yet rich colours she uses to hand bind the brushes, and how they can be displayed like a piece of art on the wall whilst still serving a very practical purpose in the home 🧹
Discover and shop our edit from Sophia via the link in our bio ⬆️ or in store now 💫
Miranda Warmington

15/08/2026

We’ve made it two-thirds of the way through… only 2.5 weeks to go, folks! 🎉🎉🎉 After a week off, we’re back next week with more summer holiday sessions. We still have a few spaces left on our Wednesday crafting sessions, as well as our second collograph printing session with Laura from Wild North 🌞 Click the link in our bio to discover more and book your kid’s space ❤️

14/08/2026

We’ve made it two-thirds of the way through… only 2.5 weeks to go, folks! 🎉🎉🎉 After a week off, we’re back next week with more summer holiday sessions. We still have a few spaces left on our Wednesday crafting sessions, as well as our second collograph printing session with Laura from Wild North 🌞  Click the link in our bio to discover more and book your kid’s space ❤️

08/08/2026

We received a mega delivery from Ceramics by Kat this week – think signature bud vases, classic mugs, cereal bowls galore… it’s our biggest order yet! 🎉
For those of you who are new here, we thought this was the perfect opportunity to reintroduce Katharine Tyrrell-Lewis, founder of Ceramics by Kat.
Based in North Yorkshire, Kat creates beautiful, functional stoneware pottery that’s all about bringing joy to everyday rituals — think your morning coffee, but happier.
Whilst studying Fine Art and Art History at Newcastle University, Kat discovered pottery as a hobby before launching Ceramics by Kat.
Inspired by the countryside and infused with colour, each piece she makes is unique and handmade with care.
Pop into our shop at Fowlers Yard, or click the link in our bio to discover our edit and snap up one of her distinctive ceramic pieces ✨

02/08/2026

Here at April 11, we 🧡 summer—especially long, sunny days and eating outdoors with friends and family☀️⛱️🍉
Here are a few of our favourite pieces from our makers to help make entertaining at home extra special. ✨
Tap the link in our bio to browse the full collection and shop now. ⬆️

23/07/2026

Whether you’re getting holiday ready or treating yourself to a little something special 🥰 we’ve got lots of lovely summer finds waiting for you at April 11 this week☀️
Swipe to discover our summer edit, then shop your favourites online or in store.
☀️ 1. Senyü Handwoven Striped Bag – our ultimate summer holiday pick. We will be using for beach days, market strolls and everything in between.
🫖 2. Emily Conroy Ceramics Tea Set – feeling a bit fancy? This would be the perfect way to enjoy your favourite brew in the sunshine!
🌸 3. Paper Lilies – forever flowers that would make a beautiful centrepiece for summer entertaining.
🎒 4. Senyü Handwoven Wash Bag – our second holiday essential! This versatile bag doubles as an evening clutch and is perfect for keeping your essentials safe whilst on the beach.
🕯️ 5. Florrie & Wren - Colourful Candles & Handmade Ceramics Ceramic Tealight Holder – we’ll be dotting these around our table for summer evenings outdoors.
📖 6. Wild North 🌞 Hand-Bound Notebooks – we like to travel with a notebook for sketching, inspiration and making endless lists 😅

Shop the full edit online or pop into the shop to browse in person, open every day and ready to welcome you 💛

15/07/2026

Looking for something creative to do this summer? Join us at April 11 for our children’s programme of workshops, from weekly crafting sessions to painting and collograph printing 🎨🫟🧶 it’s a chance for little makers to get creative, make new friends, and spend time together in a welcoming, relaxed space. Every workshop includes home-baked snacks, too 🍪

Book your place now using the link in the bio ⬆️

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Durham

Website

http://www.april-11.com/

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