ARTY TYPES
Oh, hey! Say hey to a super cool creative community in Saltburn. Elysia Fryer talks studios, sustainability and surfing with Sophie McIntosh, the brains behind the business Like many seaside towns we’re lucky enough to have here in the North East, Saltburn is effortlessly cool. But there’s something oh-so refreshing about the creative community here. It’s not a huge network, but with likeminded individuals doing what they love most - in a place where they can bounce off one another it seems the only way is up. “As a region - and country - we’ve been through some very strange times recently,” says Sophie. “But in a small town like Saltburn, people really value that sense of community, so as we build ourselves back up again, we’ve got a huge support network. It’s so refreshing to see.” hey ho & co is the business you’ll see in the centre of town, but it was born out of Sophie’s first creative baby, hey ho print co - a social enterprise providing workshops and studio space in Saltburn. “We started out as a print studio, hosting workshops and offering a creative space for artists and designers to flourish and grow,” explains Sophie. “Then we got the opportunity to take on the shop in the old Station Buildings. It’s only small, but it’s a gorgeous space and just fits in perfectly with what we’re all about. “Print is our bread and butter, but it’s really exciting to be able to offer something a little different. It’s been great to branch out into homeware. hey ho & co is lifestyle store really - a hub for all things cool and creative.” Sophie is a trained graphic designer who’s
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