Design blog featuring arts, crafts, fashion and culture
The thing I love the most about Alice Brisland’s illustrations is their narrative quality. The stories they tell, the make-believe places they conjure and their wonderfully evocative characters.
It begins with the story. Everything follows from there. Alice explains, ‘I work in layers. I work straight onto canvas with[.....]
For this collection, it’s all in the name. Pretty Disturbia – pretty garments that are slightly disturbing. This is something for the confident consumer with a penchant for uniqueness and oddity. Skinny vests, daring hem lines and 80s cropped tops are mixed with burlesque glamour and subverted fabrics. Weeping vintage[.....]
The Ministry of Craft is now in session. Anyone based in or around Manchester can indulge themselves in a range of crafty workshops, led by some of the city’s talented makers. Specialising in ‘make and take’ courses lasting from one to four weeks, sessions will take place at the Friends Meeting House in[.....]
Just before Christmas I blogged about a new concept in fashion retailing. Connected Generation is more than an online clothing store. It’s a community based on fashion, music and art, where the customer decides which garments are sold.
Since its launch customers have been voting on the garments that they want[.....]
The Wholly Cow SS09 collection is now online. Designed and manufactured in the north of England, the range includes reversible apron tops, tulip shaped minis, knee skimming a-line skirts and organic cotton tees.
With its bold patterns and contrasting colours, this is a young and daring collection.
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The Urbis Skill Swap event is now called Handmade Social. There’s a new demo each fortnight which is a great way to learn great skills from a professional at a really low cost, as well as having a go before buying all the kit or committing to a course.
This Sunday’s event[.....]
Wow. Wish I was in Glasgow this week. Handmade Haven promises to be a very stylish affair. Lots of great handmade products to spend your money on. Clothing, accessories, jewellery, art – yep, they have all the best stuff.
And fancy learning how to knit, sew, crochet or embroider? Go along[.....]
Thank you to Claire, owner of Miso Funky and seasoned crafter, for this practical advice on selling at craft shows.
Seeing as it’s now well and truly craft fair season, I thought I’d share my top tips for getting prepared for market with you. I’ve been going to markets and craft fairs as a stall-holder[.....]
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