the collective
Welcome to
The Collective
The Collective is the private home of Paper Fabric Story - a welcoming community for thoughtful women who value beauty, creativity, culture and meaningful connection.
Through exclusive Archive Drops, inspiring conversations, live gatherings and shared ideas, we create space to slow down, grow creatively and support one another.
If you're looking for inspiration, encouragement and a community that feels like home, we'd love to welcome you.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Archive Editions are complimentary as well as creative resources, inspiration and exclusive events.
The Thread
Regular inspiration, reflections, journal prompts and Through My Eyes essays exploring authentic, intentional and connected ways to live, create and notice the world.
Weekly Archive Drops
Exclusive heritage discoveries from the Paper Fabric Story archive, with historical insight, creative prompts and ideas to inspire your own practice.
Talks & Workshops
Monthly talks, workshops and guest conversations exploring creativity, archives, storytelling, business, hospitality and living a thoughtful creative life.
Coffee & Conversation
Relaxed online coffee mornings, Saturday socials and seasonal gatherings, with regular opportunities to meet in Manchester, London and the Lake District.
The Collective Chat
An informal daily space to celebrate wins, ask questions, share discoveries and enjoy the company of like-minded women who truly understand the creative journey.
A place to pause,
connect and
be inspired
Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of tea and join the conversation.
Whether you're seeking inspiration, friendship, creative encouragement or simply a space to breathe and think more deeply, you'll find a warm welcome here.
Come and be part of The Collective.
£20 per month
CREATIVE MENTORING & THOUGHT PARTNERSHIP
For creatives, founders and women navigating what's next.
Sometimes you don't need another course. You need space to think, a fresh perspective and someone who can help you see what you're too close to see yourself.
I offer a small number of private one-to-one sessions for creatives, business owners and women at a point of transition who want thoughtful guidance, honest conversation and practical next steps.
Drawing on over thirty years of experience across design, business, archives, creativity and personal reinvention, these sessions combine expert strategy, encouragement and deep listening.
Together we might:
• Clarify your next chapter or creative direction
• Refine a portfolio, collection or business idea
• Explore a career transition or new opportunity
• Develop confidence in your creative voice
• Untangle challenges that are keeping you stuck
• Shape a project, offer or body of work with greater clarity and purpose
• Reconnect with your creativity and sense of possibility
houghtful conversation, practical insight and a supportive space to explore what comes next.
