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Manchester Craft and Design Centre is launching an intriguing and fascinating new exhibition, called Threadbare, on July 3.
Textile artist Debbie Smyth was awarded the inaugural Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair award back in October, when she was chosen from 140 other designer-makers. Her prize was the chance to exhibit her work at MCAD[.....]
This September Angel will be transformed into an eclectic hotbed of creativity for three days as Fashion Diversity pops-up.
Now in its third year, Fashion Diversity returns with a new edge, new partner and a new and exciting venue! Several designers will join the showcase with catwalk shows and pop-up boutique spanning the[.....]
Don’t forget about the We Make London Summer Spectacular Art and Craft Summer Fair this Saturday (26th) at Chelsea Town Hall. It’s open from 11 ’till 5 and there will be over 80 wonderful designers in attendance. Their main sponsors, Etsy, will also be there to run a special raffle.
We Make London was[.....]
Here’s a great little idea for a half-time treat during the World Cup – Doodle Bread! Doodle Bread is a cool ‘make your own bread that doesn’t look like anyone else’s in the world, ever’ kit. It makes bread with shapes running through every slice.
The colour from Doodle Bread mixes come from powdered[.....]
Jade Stoller is a jewellery and props designer. Here’s what she has to say about her work: “Humour and wit play a key role in my designs as I mock people’s behaviour and vanity. I utilise humour as a universal language to provide an insight into my work. I enjoy subverting stereotypes and[.....]
Well aren’t these pretty. Vintage inspired jewellery made from modern and vintage elements and inspired by fantasy, romance and England.
The charm-laden jewels and clever styling conjure up afternoon tea parties and long summer afternoons.
Muted and pastel florals feature widely and are mixed with butterflies, birds and other tempting trinkets and[.....]
I say old chap, do you know where I can find a totally spiffing greetings card? Yes actually, www.papercuts.org.uk
If you’re ever short of ideas or time on getting a card, make sure you have a look at Paper Cuts. They have a card for virtually every occasion – if your friend’s mother’s sister’s dog just[.....]
This month sees the launch of The New Goodbye, an enhanced book app for the iPhone incorporating a novel by Neil Ayres and featuring photography by Nicole Heiniger and illustrations by Johanna Basford. Intrigued, I caught up with Neil to ask a few questions.
This is such an interesting concept and an exciting[.....]
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