Fine Cell Work’s Open College Network (OCN) courses awarded Direct Claims Status

 Fine Cell Work stitchers can now have their OCN coursework assessed by our own moderators, reducing the wait for certification. From our popular cushions to our bespoke commissions, each Fine Cell Work piece has...

Fine Cell Work and St Marys Welwyn Church

Fine Cell Work's apprentice Sonia talks about a special commission for St Marys Welwyn Church.

The Wedding Toast cushion by James Randolph Rogers

James Randolph Rogers began working with historic wallpapers in 2007, as a Conservation Assistant in the South West of England. Two years were spent conserving, restoring wallpapers for palaces and stately homes across the country....

Human Touch - One Year On

It is hard to believe that one year has passed since we closed the doors on Human Touch - our unique exhibition of artworks designed in collaboration with eight of the world's leading contemporary artists. We welcomed hundreds, possibly...

How It's Made... Colour Theory

Originally written for Stitch Up - our bi-annual newsletter for our prison stitchers Have you ever wondered how designers and artists find the perfect colour combination? They use colour theory. Colour theory is a practical combination...

How It's Made... Linen

At Fine Cell Work, we use only the best quality yarns and cloth in our production. Linen cloth is used in some of our best selling items such as our lavender bags, our Shakespeare range and of course, our...

How It's Made... Wool

Originally written for Stitch Up - our bi-annual newsletter for our prison stitchers - below is a brief background to the history of wool. The hairy coats of many wild animals provided our ancestors with...