Craft Central

Discover Craft!

Satisfy your crafty urges...

 

Download your invitation for the Jan-Mar 2010 activities here

Read the press release for Jan-Mar 2010 CIY activities here

Craft London: Discover Craft is a fun public programme of creative activities to experience contemporary craft and design in London - everyone can take part!

‘Craft It Yourself!’ Workshops

From stencil making and applique, to millinery and pin-cushion making, come and mingle with the makers. Have a crafty Spring and try something new. No experience required!

28 JAN 6pm ‘Stitch n Bitch’ Appliqué with Emily Jo Gibbs     

Your chance to show off! Pieces made in this workshop will be exhibited in the Craft London exhibition window display in March. Learn the skills with Emily and then collect your appliqué creation at the end of March! Cost £5 (including materials and complimentary wine).

4 FEB 6pm ‘Looking Through Letters’, Make a Stencil with David Ottley*    

Get another view of letters through the craft of designing and cutting stencils in acetate, paper and brass. 

23 FEB 6pm ‘Pimp Your IKEA’ Re-vamp a Lamp with Michelle Mason*  

Put your own stamp on your home by re-inventing a plain Ikea lamp shades.

10 MAR 6pm ‘Pins n Needles’ Make a Pin Cushion with Emily Jo Gibbs*  

Tidy up, and brighten up, your work table with a new pin cushion! Choose from vintage recycled fabrics or sumptuous felt.

15 MAR 6pm  Hat Party’ Make a Fascinator with Katherine Elizabeth

Katherine will share her hat-making secrets - fashion your own fascinator!

* Cost £10. Booking required (including materials and complimentary wine)

‘Behind the Scenes’ Studio Tours

Go back to the roots of making and discover the fascinating processes.

MAR 2010   (Dates/times TBC) 

‘Behind the Scenes’ Studio Tours during Craft London: Exhibition of Emerging New TalentFree Admission.

‘Meet the Maker’ Artists Talks

Designer makers share experiences and answer questions in a relaxed atmosphere.

18 MAR 6pm Artists Talk by Craft London designer makers

Designer makers exhibiting in the Craft London: Exhibition of Emerging New Talent show work, share experiences and answer questions in a relaxed atmosphere.
Cost £5 Booking required (including complimentary wine) 

For more details or to book your place at any of the Discover Craft! events above, contact Craft Central 020 7251 0276