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Open Studios at Craft Central
The event
http://craftcentral.org.uk/madeinclerkenwell
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Made in Clerkenwell is spread across 2 buildings:
21 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0DX
33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS
Thurs 7 May, 5-8pm / Fri 8 May, 12noon - 8pm / Sat 9 & Sun 10 May, 12-5pm
Admission £3 each (under 16’s free) / Jump the queue and book online at http://craftcentral.org.uk/
2 buildings. Over 100 designers. The ultimate shopping treat!
We’re all set to open our doors for you to explore our 2 fascinating Victorian studio buildings in the heart of London’s
historic Clerkenwell. Both venues are located within convenient strolling distance - start your visit in Clerkenwell Green
and find St John’s Square just 2 minutes away.
Our bi-annual Made in Clerkenwell: Open Studios will take place in May, during London Craft Week, a brand new annual event
putting craftsmanship centre stage of the world’s creative capital.
Avoid the high street and opt for handmade! Shop for ready-to-wear fashion, jewellery, accessories, ceramics,
printmaking, illustration and interior products by over 100 selected UK designer-makers. Choose a gift, commission a
unique piece, find a bespoke design service or just browse... Whether you can spare an hour or a whole day, mingle with
the makers in the studios where they work their magic. One ticket allows unlimited access over 4 days, including
Thursday’s launch event and Friday’s late night shopping.
As well as showcasing designers who have studios at Craft Central, we cherry-pick members of our national Network of
makers to Pop Up in our exhibition spaces.
Interiors
Made in Clerkenwell: Summer Open Studios 2015 is the ideal shopping destination for your home. If you’re looking for
designer homewares, you’ll find beautifully crafted ceramics by Olivia and Sally McGill, Helen Beard, Ikuko
Iwamoto, Alison Brent, and Remy Dubibé; colourful textiles by Gauche Design, Sophie Richardson and Kopé;
tapestries by Tina Francis, Christabel Balfour and Lee Borthwick alongside mixed homewares by Kreis Design,
Ali Miller, Rose de Borman and Laura Felicity.
Buy something for the little ones from Hokolo and Pygmy Cloud or get them crafting with a fun starter kit from Tina
Francis. For those looking for something a little more grown-up there will be an array of fine art available from the
delicate hand woven textile art of Ali Holloway and the quirky cast paper leaves of Lana Foster to the sleek
photography of Veronica Bailey.
Have something in particular in mind? Made in Clerkenwell is the perfect opportunity to meet the artists and commission
them to make your very own personalised statement piece. Commission a handpainted fresco from Sarah Hocombe, a
bespoke engagement ring from Amanda Li Hope, an enamelled silver vessel from Elizabeth Peers or have your home
immortalised in a personalised illustration by Postcode Prints.
Fashion
Just a stone’s throw from the London Jewellery Quarter, our Clerkenwell studios are famous for great jewellery design adorn yourself with creations from the likes of Alma Sophia, Frances Wadsworth-Jones, Jeanne Marell,
Mandana Oskoui, Mark Nuell, Bola Lyon and Mirka Janeckova.
Milliners to the stars Katherine Elizabeth, UglyLovely and La dame au béret will be on hand with modern and
vintage-inspired hats while Kuku Big Bag, Lydia Riley and Natthakur showcase tempting leather bags and
accessories.
NEW! Demonstrations
To celebrate the first annual London Craft Week, Craft Central will host a special demonstration schedule during Made in
Clerkenwell: Summer Open Studios 2015. Throughout the four day event a hand-picked group of alumni from the
prestigious Crafted programme will demonstrate their specialist craft skills through a series of interactive
demonstrations and talks.
Demonstrations and talks are free to attend and will take place in the Showcase, located in Craft Central’s main building
overlooking St John’s Square in Clerkenwell. Milliner Katherine Elizabeth, jeweller and silversmith Angela Cork,
weaver and textile artist Ptolemy Mann, ceramicist Helen Beard, woven textile designer Margo Selby and milliner
Bailey Tomlin will showcase their exceptional skills to the public.
For the latest demo times and to plan your visit, see the website here: http://craftcentral.org.uk/summer2015
Notes to the Editor
Please contact Claire Murray at Craft Central with any enquiries: 020 7251 0276
[email protected] / [email protected]
CRAFT CENTRAL www.craftcentral.org.uk
At the cutting edge of craft for 30 years, Craft Central (CC) actively promotes, nurtures and strengthens the future of
UK craft and design. Designer-makers flourish through insightful support, affordable studio spaces, accessible exhibition
facilities and valuable opportunities. We understand designer makers, connecting over 650 through our growing dynamic
national Network. We build relationships within our creative community and reach out to diverse audiences. CC is a
destination for innovative craft and design, showcasing stimulating exhibitions, talks and ‘meet the maker’ experiences.
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LONDON CRAFT WEEK www.londoncraftweek.com
London Craft Week is a new annual event which showcases exceptional craftsmanship through a journey-of-discovery
programme featuring hidden workshops, lesser known makers and highly specialised skills alongside famous shops,
galleries and luxury brands.
Founded on the ethos of making, London Craft Week aims to introduce the talent, people and techniques behind
beautifully made things to a wider audience. They will be able to experience craft not just as static branded objects in
smart shops but understand the context of how they were made, why they are special and even have a try themselves.
London Craft Week is independent, not-for-profit and supported by founding partner Vacheron Constantin and strategic
partners Arts Council England as well as the Mayor of London, the Crafts Council, Walpole and the Heritage Crafts
Association.
For press enquiries about London Craft Week 2015 please contact Claire Owen or Georgina Inglis at
[email protected] / [email protected] / www.gongmuse.com
For latest press releases http://www.londoncraftweek.com/about#sthash.PucJkWx1.qBLvFa9w.dpbs
Many thanks to our generous sponsors and media partners
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