Cobbett & Fenning
makers and menders
Weaving and Woodcraft
We hand make and mend a wide range of items, mainly in wood and yarn, in our studio at
22 Tolbooth Street, Forres IV36 1PH Scotland.
We would like to thank everyone for their interest in, and support of, our new venture. After a whirlwind first seven months, we will be taking a wee break to rest and replenish. Our 2026 opening hours reflect my need for more weaving time, with the added flexibility of a later Thursday opening time.
We will re-open on Wednesday 4th February 2026
OPENING HOURS 2026
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm
We conceived of Cobbett & Fenning (our grandmothers’ surnames) as a shared adventure of exploration into creativity, be that in the design and making of something new, or the mending and rejuvenation of an old, tired or broken item.
We like the things we make to be both beautiful and useful, using natural, sustainably produced and re-usable materials.
Unique creations and sympathetic repairs
All of our creations are one-off pieces, as we continue to explore and develop our own skills and creative imaginings in the Cobbett & Fenning Studio, often sharing our ideas over coffee or a walk. We endeavour to use local, natural materials and utilise or re-purpose every last bit of wood or yarn in imaginative ways.
We love to find and mend interesting items that hold a history, or suggest a story.
We like to bring things back into use through sympathetic repair and a bit of tlc.
You can see some of our work on our projects page.
“I’m just delighted to have a loved family item beautifully restored to where I can now use it daily without worry of damaging it further.”
-Ellie, about her mended bag, handmade in the 1960s by her aunt.
We accept commissions, so please do get in touch.