Design funky logo & website for Swallows & Artisans, a new modern arts & craft workshop in a stunning location

Swallows & Artisans

Gather Create Connect also to incorporate the location of Coniston

We are a new & exciting craft venue providing art, craft, photography workshops for anyone interested in learning a new skill. Aiming to introduce fun, new and modern crafts ie. calligraphy, paper cutting, macramé, terrariums, wire sculpture, willow weaving, photography but also celebrating the heritage of the Lake District (herdwick sheep, outdoors etc). The location is what sets us apart from our competitors. We are located in a studio on an elevated position above Coniston, Lake District, UK (Unesco World Heritage Site) - we have amazing views over Lake Coniston and the surrounding hills. Our target audience is diverse - we want to appeal to young and old but it is likely they will be primarily women with creative ambitions !

Like the colour themes of Finding Home or Arthur Cottam branding in attached photos below but not tied to this.

The studio is located where the Arthur Ransome book - Swallows and Amazons - was based hence the name we have chosen. We are open to the logo reflecting the flags/swallows associated with the original book/film but we don't want anything too twee/girly (have done a v rough idea but not committed to this). The setting of the workshop is our USP and the Lake District heritage is important to us. Possibly add location wording into logo ie. Coniston and maybe define what we do (craft venue/workshop) - expert opinions welcome! In terms of colours we like the autumn/summer colour palettes (see Finding Home & Arthur Cottam - branding done by Braizen) as a starting point but remain open. We have included photos of the views/building to give you an idea of the building we're working with. Drawn to circular logo designs with a modern feel. Aiming to use branded enamel mugs with inspiring quotes for refreshments (see picture). I like the simplicity of the Haute Chefs logo. Would like option of logo with and without a picture.

Clean/simple/bright, very visual with less focus on blocks of text. Maybe have simple/clean illustrations to support the overall brand look ie. paintbrush, camera, wool/knitting needles, sewing machine etc which can be tiled in the background on some pages and throughout the branding? Optimize site for desktop/mobile & tablet. Not sure about blogging.

1. Homepage - local, big visual of a craft workshop in progress with happy vibe and short introduction of what we do.
2. About - how Swallows & Artisans came about and the history of the location. Selection of pictures reflecting us and the location (views etc).
3. Workshops - needs to be modular as we will start with only a few courses and slowly build them up. Each course will need a description of course, the tutor (link through to tutors page) with gallery of pictures of product. Late availability section/tab.
4. Book - facility for booking on a course - list of upcoming courses. Ability to search for courses by type/tutor and date/calendar. Ability to take online payment or use gift voucher.
5. Drop us a line - location map with contact details (phone, address & email).
Links to Facebook and Instagram
Purchase Gift vouchers