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Open studios round-up - Christmas shopping in London
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To source gifts that that are both thoughtful and not mass produced, why not plan a visit to an artist and maker's open studio? Over the next few weekends, there is a flurry of studios open. You can meet maker's, see them at work and buy beautiful and original handcrafted art, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and woodwork for friends and family.- 0 comment
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Pullens Yards Open Studios
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Early Saturday morning I carved out a few treasured hours for myself and darted across London to Elephant & Castle for a visit to Pullens Yards Open Studios.
Getting into The Groove at The Other Art Fair, London
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The reason for my visit? The Other Art Fair at the Truman Brewery. The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, is a showcase of rising artists selected by an expert panel. The artists represent themselves ie no galleries involved. As a collector, it is a great place to source art at an affordable price.
Birds, Butterflies and Insects at Kindred Open Studios
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Kindred Studios is a vibrant community of makers and artists across a wide spectrum of creative talent - art, sculpture, fashion, photography, gilding and insect pinning to name just a few.
Design Community Reunite at London Design Festival 2021
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Spread across 10 design districts, artists, designers, makers, museums, retailers, organisations, associations emerged from the disruption of a global pandemic ready to respond to societal and global issues with creative thinking, fresh ideas and novel solutions.
Humming with Creativity at Cockpit Arts, Deptford
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There I was mesmerised by floor after floor of talented makers - weavers, jewellers, ceramicists, leather makers, cabinetmakers, artists, tailors and even a shoemaker.