Hidden Art is running Open Studios for the 12th year in 2005, offering members of the public access to London’s designer-maker community and an opportunity to buy unique design in the run up to Christmas.
Designer-makers from across London will be opening their studio doors over two weekends, November 26-27 and December 3-4, (opening times: Saturday Nov 26, Dec 3, 10am-6pm; Sunday Nov 27, Dec 4, 12pm-5pm) allowing the public insight into how ceramics, furniture, lighting, textiles and all kinds of contemporary interior products are designed and made.
There are 80 participants in nearly 50 venues with something for everyone!
Experience the heat and magic of live glassblowing at the London Glassblowing Workshop
Explore the design oasis of Broadway Market which this year includes 17 participants from Hidden Art Cornwall
Discover new talents such as Fly-Pitcher, Joe Pipal, Juice, Love my Dog and newcomers at the London Printworks Trust
Meet famous names including Aline Johnson, Cressida Bell, Digitile:Dominic Crinson, Ella Doran, Kate Malone and Liz Emtage
Find a local potter’s workshop such as Lizzie Houghton and Sue Whimster
Visit Muswell Hill’s design cluster, new to Hidden Art Open Studios
Learn about the hidden gems in your neighbourhood by taking one of our walking tours
Hidden Art designer-makers make up a significant part of London's design industry. The first Hidden Art Open Studios took place in 1994 under the banner of Hidden Art of Hackney. The proliferation of small studios around areas of east London lead to the development of the creative zones for which London is renowned.
The Hidden Art Open Studios map will be available from early November, detailing venues and designer-makers participating in the event. Members of the public can request a map by contacting Hidden Art, phone: 020 7729 3800, email: victoria@hiddenart.co.uk, or download a map and listings from www.hiddenart.com/openstudios.
Hidden Art is a membership organisation that supports and promotes designer-makers, while offering companies and members of the public access to original design. Hidden Art is the trading name of the not-for-profit support organisation Mazorca Projects. Visit www.hiddenart.com for further information.
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For additional details please contact Louise or David at PR-Girl, email: info@pr-girl.com, tel: +44 (0)1273 722469, website: www.pr-girl.com
For more information about Hidden Art, contact Yasmine Chinwala,
email: yasmine@hiddenart.co.uk, tel: +44 (0)20 7729 3800, website: www.hiddenart.com
Hidden Art is supported by: Creative London, European Regional Development Fund, Fusion East, London Development Agency, Phoenix Fund, UBS Investment Bank.
