Our Story
From a shared love of craft to a place called home
The story of Knock Nook began in 2022, rooted in a deep fascination with handmade creations. Ceramics, crochet, printmaking, photography — along the way, we met artists and makers from around the world who shared the same quiet passion for creating meaningful work.
Yet we noticed something that came up again and again.
Many artists, when fully devoted to their craft, simply did not have the time or energy to market their work, manage websites, or maintain social media — tasks that are now essential, but often overwhelming.
We knew there had to be another way.
In 2023, we began travelling, researching and visiting creative retail spaces across different countries — from shared maker shops to no-sell-no-fee models. More importantly, we sat down with artists and listened. We asked what they truly needed, not what the system expected of them.
In 2025, that journey found its home in the heart of Glasgow.
Knock Nook was born as a space built with artists, for artists — grounded in Scotland, yet open to the world.
From local roots to global reach.
Our Purpose
Supporting artists, gently and sustainably
Knock Nook exists to present artists’ work in a more thoughtful, accessible and respectful way — while helping makers and creatives build stable, ongoing income from what they love to do most.
We believe artists deserve more than visibility.
They deserve support, trust, and a system that works with them, not against them.
Giving Back
Although we are still at the beginning of our journey, giving back has always been part of our values.
Tree Planting
We recognise that, despite our efforts to reduce carbon emissions and minimise plastic use, we are not perfect.
To honour our commitment to the planet, Knock Nook plants 2–3 trees every year, as a small but sincere promise to protect the world we create in.
AED Programme
In our first year, we made our first donation of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to an under-resourced area, helping provide life-saving support in emergency situations.
This was our first AED, but it will not be our last.
Thoughtful choices, every day
Our Sustainability
Knock Nook is committed to growing as a responsible and environmentally conscious business.
- We actively reduce plastic use in our packaging wherever possible
- When plastic is necessary, we prioritise recycled or biodegradable materials
- We reuse undamaged delivery boxes, protective padding and simple packaging materials
As a result, all Knock Nook parcels are packed using reused materials, helping us reduce the waste of over 130 cardboard boxes every year.
Sustainability, to us, is not about perfection —
it is about making better choices, consistently.