About - Tara Collette

I’m Tara Collette (she/her), a banner maker based in Manchester. 

In 2017, I created my first ever banner, since then I have created banners for an array of clients such as The National Trust, Wool and The Gang and Camden Town Brewery.

Studio Space

Why handmade banners?

My love for traditional crafts stands strong throughout my work, before making banners full-time I was working as a neon sign assembler and created stained-glass pieces in my spare time. 

I find there is so much beauty in traditional handmade crafts, each and every one of my banners has its own unique charm and character, no two are ever completely the same.

With 8 years experience behind me in banner making, you can be confident in knowing you’ll be getting a high-quality handmade banner.

I pride myself in having returning customers (Nell’s Pizza in Manchester have over 40 handcrafted banners by me in their venues!).

Let’s grab a coffee or jump on a zoom meeting to chat about your signage idea! If you’re eager to place an order right away please head over to my order form. 

Photo credit: Stella Photography

Exhibitions, Awards & Residencies

Cel Del Nord Artist Residency (Sept 2023)

Solo Exhibition, HOME Manchester (Jan 2023)

Contemporary Glass Society - ISGNE Award (Aug 2022)

1st Prize Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival (2020)

British Textile Biennial (2020)

Commission Highlights

The National Trust

The National Trust

27 Banners for The National Trust venues across the UK.
Wool and The Gang

Wool and The Gang

3m banner from a existing logo for a Wool and The Gang photoshoot.
Nell's Pizza

Nell's Pizza

A series of 11 banners designed and created for Nell's Pizza.
Uskee's Clothing

Uskee's Clothing

Created a series of 3 banners for Uskees Clothing campaign and photoshoot.
Fred Aldous

Fred Aldous

Created a series of designs, banners and shop window displays as their artist in residence.