Special Events
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Of Cabbages & Kings*
34b Kersley Road N16 0HN
PV:Fri 4 Dec 7-9pm
Special Directions: Just off Church Street
Nearest bus Route/s: 73,476, 393
Nearest Train Station/s: Stoke Newington Train Station
Sannapanda
Sannapanda is a range of handmade products for you, your home and your travels.
Sanna King
mail@sannapanda.co.uk
£1-£100
Lost Values Ltd.
Exploring endangered values in our society through pushing the boundaries between craft and technology.
Elena Corchero
077 6584 4672
elena@lostvalues.com
£10-£120
Special Event Lost Values Ltd. will showcase a hands-on workshop on smart textile technologies and how to make a basic electronic circuit, the result is a plush toy made of felt and smart materials which eyes light up when the ears touch. For all ages and no previous expertise is required. Contact the studio directly for details.
2
The Chocolate Factory*
Farleigh Place N16 7SX
Special Directions: Stoke Newington Rd - Turn into Farleigh Rd, then left turn into Farleigh Place
Nearest bus Route/s: 76,149, 243, 67
Nearest Train Station/s: Dalston Kingsland BR
Christmas Open Studios at the Chocolate Factory for 25 artists / designer makers. First weekend only.
Helen Rawlinson
020 7503 5839
helen_rawlinson@yahoo.co.uk
£2-£200
Special Event Helen Rawlinson offers a great design your own bag opportunity aimed towards children. Draw and submit ideas during the weekend and Helen will print your image onto a cotton bag before Christmas. Great present idea for kids. £15 plus P&P.
4
AIGA
Glebe Road Studio
18 Glebe Road E8 4BD
Nearest bus Route/s: 242 149 67 243
Nearest Train Station/s: Dalston Kingsland
Selection of unique porcelain sculptures; mixture of traditional and modern ceramic tableware and colourful jewellery.
Aiga Sattler
078 5072 9777
aiga@aigaceramics.co.uk
£5-£850
Special Event AIGA will be offering clay throwing demonstrations and a chance for everyone to make and decorate their own ceramic tiles. Contact the studio for session times.
12
Workshop
77A Lauriston Road E9 7HA
Special Directions: On the NE corner of the Lauriston Road/Victoria park Road roundabout.
Nearest bus Route/s: 277 26 425 388
Nearest Train Station/s: Mile End & Bethnal Green
Thrown functional domestic stoneware pottery; semi matt & shiny glazes, mainly blue, green & white.
Caroline Bousfield Gregory
020 8986 9585
caro@carolinebousfield.co.uk £5-£100
Special Event Caroline Bousfield Gregory offers free 30 minute lessons / experiences throwing on the potters wheel. Advance booking necessary, contact studio.
14
Love My Dog*
Studio 27, Sara Lane Studios
60 Stanway Street N1 6RE
Handmade design-led accessories for dogs and cats by Lilly Shahravesh, the UK’s leading pet couturier.
Lilly Shahravesh
020 7739 4237
info@lovemydog.biz
£25-£170
Special Event Love my Dog will hold workshop demonstrations throughout the open studio : recycling old clothes to make personalized accessories and toys for your dog.
23
Fabrications
7 Broadway Market, Hackney E8 4PH
Nearest bus Route/s: 394 236 26 55 254 106
Nearest Train Station/s: Bethnal Green (Central line)
Alongside her recycled homewares, Barley will be showing her brand new ‘Rethink Rubbish’ craft kits.
Barley Massey
020 7275 8043
barley@fabrications1.co.uk
50p-£500
Special Event Barley and the other crafters at Fabrications hope to inspire you to make your own Christmas gifts. There will be a special display of DIY festive gifts and decorations with ad hoc demos. The popular ‘not another rubbish Xmas, sustainable gift wrapping service’ is back again (also being offered at Hidden Art’s design fair) and take the opportunity to book into one of Fabrications’ festive craft classes (10% discount for open studios visitors).