Winter 2008
Craft Central: The Ultimate Shopping Treat!
Thursday 27 Nov, 5 - 8pm
Friday 28 to Sunday 30 Nov, 12noon – 6pm
Admission: £2.50 per person, under 16’s free
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Step out of the cold and unearth this oasis in the city; a hot bed of cutting edge craft and design. Visitors are thoroughly spoilt this Christmas as Craft Central opens its doors with ‘Made In Clerkenwell' - a unique shopping event, offering an intriguing ‘behind the scenes' chance to explore the studios and mingle with the community of renowned designers.
Avoid the nightmare before Christmas and take advantage of this magnificent opportunity to pick up distinctive pieces of jewellery, fashion, interior products, ceramics, accessories and traditional crafts, by over 70 designers at the forefront of their disciplines. ‘Made In Clerkenwell' is brimming with talent, showcasing some of the best work around, so prepare to be tempted and to put an end to bad presents! Whether selecting a unique gift or browsing for personal pleasure, this exceptional shopping treat will be topped off by meeting the maker and discovering the studio in which they work their magic!
Further information and high quality visuals are available from Craft Central: 020 7251 0276 onshow@craftcentral.org.uk
Special Feature Exhibition: The Bright Ideas Boutique
A sextet of stylish intelligent design; bright ideas to buy!
The Bright Ideas Award Scheme offers six awards to designer-makers, enabling them to focus on developing one new product over six months from ‘bright idea' stage through to ‘ready for sale' product. Representing excellence in craft, originality and flair the selected designers are recognised as ‘ones to watch' from current UK talent.
Be amongst the first to pick up a luxury felt wool rug from Michelle Mason, a quirky sandcastle vase from Rebecca Chitty or select from Selena Rose's striking wallpaper designs. Also launching are beautifully woven fabric tea and coffee cosies from Margo Selby, celtic inspired perspex bangles from Sasha Boyo and distinctive wooden bangles from newcomer Anthony Roussel.
33-35 St John’s Square London EC1M 4DS and 21 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0DX
Made in Clerkenwell has a minimal admission fee. The admission fee supports Craft Central’s charitable aims and includes entrance to both its buildings.