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If you saw our photo yesterday with our army of giant ducks, a two-metre gonk and a hefty pickle pot all sharing the same floor space, you’ll know the studio is bursting with activity right now. The Ducks We’re building eight identical ducks for the Ay Up Me Duck Trail in Amber Valley. Once they leave us, each one will be transformed by a different artist, giving the flock its final character. As ever, we design the trail, create the sculptures, coordinate the artists, install everything and...

A new study from King’s College London has revealed that viewing original artworks doesn’t just make us smile — it can actually change what’s happening inside our bodies. Researchers found that spending just 30 minutes with real art (not reproductions) reduced cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone) by 22% , and lowered key inflammation markers (IL-6 and TNF-α) by 30% and 28%  respectively. That’s a genuine, measurable wellbeing boost — all from engaging with art. At Making Trails , we’ve...

One of the questions we get asked most often is: “How long does it take to produce a trail?” And the honest answer is… it depends. (Yes,...