Arts & Crafts

A wave of artistic talent takes to the shoreline this month for the Emsworth Arts Trail, which is now in its 15^th year. Words: Madeleine Barber

Artist Julia McKenzie’s work draws on the ephemeral treasures and lost stories of our coast. Here she shares her top spots for artistic inspiration. Compiled by Alison Parkes

Seasalt Cornwall and The Fishermen’s Mission have teamed up with five popular celebrities to create new totes inspired by the sea. Words: Madeleine Barber

Transform shells found on the beach into eye-catching design elements and striking table centrepieces with this simple mould-making technique. Words and photographs: Shore Cottage Studio

The latest collaboration to hit the St Ives Arts Club is a celebration of all things coastal. Here, artists Alison Dupernex and Sharon McSwiney reveal the when, where, why and how. Words: Madeleine Barber

Transform a coastal photograph into an atmospheric artwork by using this simple tracing technique. Words and photographs: Shore Cottage Studio

A new exhibition at the Porthminster Gallery in St Ives showcases paintings and ceramics inspired by the Cornish coastline

This new nautical stamp set designed by coast illustrator Andy Tuohy features major ports from all over the world

One and All, a new exhibition curated by the National Trust, celebrates the British coast through sound, poetry, video and art. Words: Gabrielle Jaffe

The Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden in St Ives continues to evoke its famous creator 40 years after her death. Words and photographs: Emma Inglis