Design blog featuring arts, crafts, fashion and culture
The summer copy of Nude is out now and the theme is clear – ‘Look on the bright side’. Though the editors fully recognise we’re in a recession and that many people are experiencing genuine hardship, they’re keen to point out some positives. This issue is brimming with the work of independent[.....]
Craftaholics is promising a fun-filled extravaganza on June 27th. Expect an afternoon of handmade craft and ethical products, from designer clothing to jewellery to dolls and everything in between. There’ll be homemade treats to nibble, booze and music – all under the roof of Islington’s hippest venue.
And if you’re a[.....]
The next six week course to be held at Urbis, Introducton to Surface Pattern and Decoration, is now open for bookings. The course will introduce you to ways of creating 2D patterns of your own, for use on textiles or other decorative surfaces. The course content includes:
- selecting appealing images/shapes of your[.....]
What do Luxe Deluxe, The Mymble’s Daughter and Belle & Boo have in common? According to the Etsy by Numbers blog, they’re currently the top three Etsy sellers in the UK, in the Handmade category. I had a quick peak at their Etsy stores to see what it is that sets them[.....]
Debbie Bryan makes hand cast collectible brooches and cufflinks. Using her own nostalgic imagery and textile keepsakes, she casts them in resin, both preserving and upcycling them. The results are beautiful.
You can buy direct from Debbie’s studio in The Lace Market, Nottingham or online at www.debbiebryan.co.uk.
Debbie is also a co-organiser[.....]
It’s all about the markets right now. If you’re in the vicinity of Norwich this Saturday, pay a visit to Clutter City’s Spring Soiree. The market will feature the regular talents of local crafters / artists selling unique items including clothes, jewellery, badges, paper goods, prints, paintings, comics, vintage accessories and zines.[.....]
The Button Willow Bazaar is an old fashioned summer fete with a wonderful array of stalls offering handmade and vintage fayre. For your entertainment – tea, cake, sherry, tombola, portable photo booth, mystic corner, the Reverend RPM Standish, buy a kiss from a miss and much more! Intrigued? Come along and see[.....]
Vintage crockery company Dormouse and The Teapot are to hold a series of craft and writing workshops throughout June and August at their space – Kitschen at Woodend Mill, Lancashire.
Within the ambiance of an old fashioned parlour, workshop attendees will take part in the three hour sessions led by expert crafters and[.....]
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