SKETCH favourites – London Design Festival 2011
Don’t forget to pop by to the 5ml stand and meet our product design consultant Ilsa Parry. If you are looking to sell and market a product of your own, this may be the ideal opportunity to put forward your ideas to her or just have a chat to see how you can be a part of 5ml.
Check out 5ml at http://www.5-ml.com/
Origin 2011 – buy your tickets now
Following its successful integration into the London Design Festival last year, Origin: The Contemporary Craft Fair will return to Old Spitalfields Market from 22-28 September 2011.
Origin offers a rare opportunity to see and buy a diverse range of high quality, original craft from over 200 makers in one convenient location. Disciplines range from ceramics, furniture, metalwork and glass, to fashion accessories, jewellery and knitwear.
Book your tickets now and benefit from the early bird discount!
Showcasing London’s top talent – the Designers Makers market
SKETCH is always encouraging emerging designers to get out into the world and show people who you are! The Designers Makers market is a weekly market in East London designed to showcase hot talent, unique products and a great atmosphere. A great chance to sell and be a part of a funky market. Visit the market on a Saturday to get inspired or get involved!
It’s on every Saturday 11am-5pm, Hackney.
Interested in becoming a stallholder? Email them at info@designersmakers.com
Visit the Designers Makers website for photos and more info.
The London Design Festival 2011
The London Design Festival is a city-wide celebration of design made up of over 200 events taking place over 9 days. The programme ranges from major international exhibitions to trade events, installations to talks and seminars, from product launches to receptions, private views and parties.
The majority of events are free of charge, so make the most of the opportunity to visit as many inspirational events as you can!
Visit their website to check out everything that’s going on, including portfolio reviews from Arts Thread and seminars and talks for graduates at the V&A.
Thinking about starting a business?
Thinking about starting a creative business?
Come and enjoy cream tea and network with other creative entrepreneurs!
It will be a chance to examine your business capabilities and the viability of your venture.
- Establish if having your own business is the right choice for you
- Is your idea viable, profitable and sellable?
- Professional self promotion and presentation
- Market yourself effectively
- Get ready to sell and negotiate successfully
THE REMBRANDT HOTEL, KNIGHTSBRIDGE
PRICE: £25 inc. cream tea
London Life Drawing
For those who want to dabble in life drawing…
There are loads of great workshops, events and summer schools happening at London Drawing. A few of the events include, Saturday Life Drawing, The Drawing Theatre and Life Drawing & Painting Summer School. Fabulous opportunities to improve your drawing skills!
Check out their website for all the info and to sign up.
Event – Swap Shop 2011
This weekend’s event:
The Swap Shop 2011
‘The only thing better than a new dress is a free new dress. The only thing better than a free new dress is lots of free dresses.’
Look good for less with clothes swapping! A must attend event. Buy tickets online.
Where: Tabernacle, Powis Square, London, W11 2AY
When: Saturday 14th May, 5.30pm – 11.00pm
Event – Clerkenwell Design Week
Make sure you get yourself along to the Clerkenwell Design Week from 24th-26th May!
Clerkenwell Design Week is a three day festival celebrating design in London’s creative heart. With over 150 events, a series of pop up exhibitions, installations, talks, performances, music and workshops, the festival is a showcase of cutting edge design from some of the biggest names in the industry. It’s on at various locations around Clerkenwell so get yourself down there and check it out!
Register your free entry at www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com
Wimbledon Art Studios Art Show 2011
Wimbledon Art Studios at holding a Summer Open Studios Art Show!
The Sketch Consultancy holds regular mentoring sessions with the Artists and Designers at Wimbledon. We think there is some real talent there and the show will be well worth a visit!
The dates are:
• 12th – 15th May 2011
• Thursday & Friday 2pm – 10pm
• Saturday & Sunday 11am – 6pm
Their preview evening will be on the Thursday 12th May from 6 – 10pm. A late view will be on the Friday 13th May. All are welcome and tickets not necessary.
The show attracts over 10,000 visitors annually, including gallery owners, art collectors and the general public.
If you would like a printed or email invitation then please contact Emma Campbell on +44 (0)20 8947 1183 or via their website.
Ladies Who Lunch
- Establish if having your own business is the right choice for you
- Is your idea viable, profitable and sellable?
- Professional self promotion and presentation
- Market yourself effectively
- Get ready to sell and negotiate successfully
PRICE: £25 inc. cream tea!
Creative Networking Night
FREE to attend!
LOCATION: The Leather Bottle Pub, Wimbledon. Click here for directions.
Origin 2011 – A call for applications
The Crafts Council welcomes applications from new and established contemporary craft makers working in all disciplines, including: ceramics, jewellery, glass, textiles, wood and metalwork.
This is a great opportunity for you to get your work (and you) out there! There’s only three weeks until the deadline so apply as soon as you can!
If you’re worried about creating a good impression, why not book in a quick consultation with Kirsty and make your application and portfolio dazzle! Click here to register your interest now!
Deadline: 29th March 2011
Apply online here: www.originuk.org
Liberty – Best of British
An event not to miss!
Liberty are championing home grown talent with their Best of British Design Open Call. It’s going to be bigger and better than ever before, so make sure you’re one of the designers there!
Libery says, ‘It’s going to be a great year to be British – from the excitement of Royal wedding celebrations to Olympic preparations there’ll be plenty to have us feeling patriotic and proud in 2011.’
Find out more on their Best of British event page. Spaces are limited with over 800 applicants already registered to present their wares – so be sure to sign up now and see when the dates are for this year!
Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair: Sun 20th Feb
The Urdang, The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1
Sunday 20th February
11:00-16:30 £4
Showcasing 50 traders from all over the UK & Europe with vintage & designer treasures from 1800s-1980s. Menswear & womenswear, accessories, textiles, trimmings, buttons, handbags, luggage, hosiery and more…
(10:00 admission for designers & trade £10)
Nearest tube: Angel or Farringdon. Buses: 38, 19, 55, 243, 68
TOMORROW! One Day Designers Sale: Fashion, Jewellery & Accessories 15 Feb 2011
http://www.craftcentral.org.uk/february-sale
One day shopping opportunity! Get in the mood for London Fashion Week and pick up distinctive pieces of contemporary fashion, jewellery and accessories at discount prices from over 40 UK designers…
Date: TOMORROW! Tuesday 15 Feb 2011. 12-7pm.
Venue: Craft Central, 33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS
The One Day Designers Sale is back… but think bigger, better and bolder for 2011 as it takes over two floors at Craft Central!
Avoid the high street sales and freshen up your wardrobe with this one day chance to pick up distinctive pieces of jewellery, fashion and accessories by over 40 UK designers at the cutting edge of their disciplines. Alongside sneak previews of exciting new work, each designer will be offering selected pieces at discounted prices- don’t miss last chance opportunities to snap up bargains from previous collections.
Don’t forget to visit their website for further information http://www.craftcentral.org.uk/february-sale
Gorgeous Feather Ring by Corinne Hamak..
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