About

SASA Works is the artistic vision of Craig Bamford, an artist, architect, designer and master craftsman. Craig creates collections and spaces with a unique sense of style that resonate healing qualities through a meeting of the spiritual and the elemental. Each piece is formed through a relationship with materials that are locally sourced, reclaimed and reimagined to bring their own unique story. This fusing of traditional craftsmanship, artistry and attention to detail create a holistic sustainability. Sacred places throughout the world continue to inspire the visions of the practice.

Craig Bamford was raised in Kenya, where the influence of the wild landscape and a focus on the handmade informed his founding philosophy, drawing him to pursue studies in metalwork, jewelry, carpentry and architecture. Craig’s artistic vision draws on these disciplines to explore the poetics of space, with an emphasis on writing, drawing and painting as part of his process.He is passionate about the quest for creating that perfect sense of place and home – in harmony with the elements and those that will inhabit the spaces. Craig is a master craftsman; he makes SASA’s unique pieces alongside directing small teams of artisans to execute the practice's soulful concepts in close collaboration with artist Isik Sayarer.

“there is something about working with elemental materials that puts you in contact with all dimensions of time and memory.”
— Craig

Processes in wood, metal, fire and spirit

“The work screams with craftsmanship.”
—Nathalie Wilson, World of Interiors

“Superb detailing, the love shines through more strongly the deeper you look. The best Open House I’ve seen in 4 years!”
— Salis Studio visitor

Films

The processes behind crafting the Elementals

Workshops

Craig and Isik also present seasonal talks and teachings on ecological architecture, making and journeys to the sacred.

Sign up to our newsletter to hear about upcoming exhibitions and studio openings