James Patterson – paper maker
14th March 2019 | ALUMNI | AWARD WINNERS
Winner of the 2019 HCA Maker of the Year
James is the owner and operator of Somerset-based Two Rivers Paper, which manufactures handmade paper for artists, printers and designers. Based in a 400 year old water mill, it is the only commercial business of its kind in the UK and one of only a handful in Europe.
James won the award in recognition of the quality of his work, for his role in developing the skills of others, both within his own business and beyond, and for the innovations which are enabling him to keep the craft alive.
Photo: Julie Crawshaw, HCA Executive Director, and James Patterson, HCA Maker of the Year winner 2019