COME ONE AND ALL THIS SATURDAY...THE OLD QUEENS HEAD, EXXEX ROAD, ISLINGTON....XX

New to CRAFTAHOLICS....

THE STEALTHY RABBIT 

Brighton Based THE STEALTHY RABBIT, the maker of  magical animal sculptures and more to boot will be with us this Saturday at The Old Queens Head on Essex Road....see her blog to find out more....http://thestealthyrabbit.blogspot.com/

Almendra designs...

Yet another brilliant seller down at Craftaholics this weekend..Almendra Designs.

Run by Anna who is a bookbinder, she sells gorgeous and very affordable notebooks in differing sizes...great for a great gift, or a present to yourself! x

www.isabelvince.com

Check out the amazing products by Isabel Vince...using her unique style she makes hand made homeware and accessories from 100% lambswool...See her site for more products and come down to Craftaholics this weekend (26th) at the Old Queens Head in Islington to bag yourself a real treat.....

Isabel graduated from Camberwell College of Art with a BA (Hons) Fine Art: Sculpture. She went on to study Textiles where she specialised in 3D knit. Isabel has done internships with Donna Wilson, Tait & Style and Hot House 3D Special Effects Co. She has exhibited in shows including Play with Inc and Risky Showgun and most recently contributed work to the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef exhibition at the South Bank Centre. Alongside her practice Isabel teaches at Oak Lodge School and has worked on outreach projects with both The Chisenhale Gallery, London and The Photographers’ Gallery, London. Isabel is part of the Homerton Artists Group. She lives and works in London.

little chook!!

Little Chook will be with us selling their great childrens clothing products...a great range weather for a little one of your own or a gift. A must have and ethically produced too!

FOREST CREATURES - Flock prints featuring a variety of animals and birds which are easily recognisable to little ones. The flock shapes are all cut by hand and have a lovely texture similar to fuzzy felt (anyone growing up in the 70’s should have fond memories of their fuzzy felt sets!). 

VINTAGE PATCHES - they have a large collection of genuine vintage fabrics and and use small pieces of fabric to decorate children’s tshirts. 

Where ever possible Little Chook sources 100% organic cotton tshirts which have been manufactured in a fair and equitable way with no child labour involved. Where it has not been possible to source organic cotton they use products from the American Apparel range as they manufacture all their own products in the states and treat their workforce fairly. 

The littlechook range includes: 

Babygros (0 – 12 months)
Baby T shirts
Toddler T shirts
Baby Hats
Treasure Bag Mini Totes
Baby Blankets
Greetings cards, fridge magnets and pin badges

See http://www.littlechook.bigcartel.com

or http://www.littlechook.co.uk for a sneaky first look...x

New member of the craftaholics collective!

They are the Shoreditch Sisters W.I. and will be bringing down their take on the traditional W.I stall with hoe made jams cakes and knitted goodies!! Based in East London the girls are a talented bunch always looking for like minded ladies to join them, so come down and meet them at the Old Queens Head Saturday 26th...

Come and get your limit edition prints!!!! Read on.....

Printmonger

Printmonger sell screenprints. All the prints are printed at Print Club London (www.printclublondon.com) by both / either / or Print Club London and / or Cure Studio (www.curestudio.com). The prints on the stall this saturday are (mostly) from a show shown in London, America and Japan. 

The show is called Edition / Power In Numbers and features 50 artists, each with an edition of 50 prints. 

Artists in the show include:
Alain Magallon / Alice Stallard / Camelia Dobrin / One Side Zero / Charlotte Smith / Chris Floyd / Claudia Boldt / Dan Speight / David Gibbons / Emma Vorster / Emmi / Haruka Shinji / Heejohng Chae / Ivan Mayorquin / Jake Blanchard / Jez Burrows / Jim Smith / Josephine Spencer / Luke James / Marc Stewart / Mark McClure / Maxwell Harrison / Naíma Almeida / Ornamental Conifer / Partly Civil / Peter James Field / Peter Stitson / Raymond Wong / Rose Stallard / Royal Glamsters / Sara Nesteruk / Sichi / Splendidhand / Stephen Chan / Steve Price / Steven Emmanuel / Stuart Chatman / Tom Baxter / Trisha McNally / Wayne Chisnall / Yann Brien / Austin from New / Random Boy / Ministry of Love / Baldrick Buckle

Images of printing:
http://snipurl.com/curestudio

Video of printing:
http://vimeo.com/channels/edition

With the latest hiccups at:
http://twitter.com/curestudio

All of the prints are for sale for £20... 

Cure Studio can be found at www.curestudio.com and the prints from the show can all be found atwww.curestudio.bigcartel.com

With us again, the fabulous Mags Mcginnis with her lovely candles!!!

magsmcginnis

eco-friendly candles made in hackney london e8 england

Mags Mcginnis will be with us at the next craftaholics selling her must-have Natural soya wax candles in lovely vintage tea cups! Have a sneek peek at http://www.magsmcginnis.com/ They're a perfect girly gift...

It's That Time again!

Saturday 26TH September...come and join us for another fun craft-filled day!!

Same place same time: Old Queens Head, Essex Road Islington...12.00-5.00 xx

Things to see things to do....

We Make and Of Cabbages and Kings have joined together to bring you some of London’s most talented designer/makers. They are pleased to be hosting their Autumn Fair at Abney Hall, Church Street, Stoke Newington on the 5th and 6th September 10.30 to 5pm

....with Cake Decorating, Knitting Workshops, Face Painting, Tea and Cakes, Tombola and much more.

For details on the designers that will be at the fair please check out http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com

TODAY TODAY TODAY TODAY!!!!!!

You guessed it, its today...come down and see us!

Change of name for Keiko Knows... SEWSMITTEN!

The newly named Sewsmitten (formally Keiko Knows) will be at the Old Queens Head tomorrow, still with the same fantastic products...and a great new site for you to shop online:

http://www.sewsmitten.com/

New Seller\\\\\\My Little Boutique....

Online store My Little Boutique will be with us this weekend, with a fab range of gifts 

and goodies. From bags to bangles, rings to brooches all your crafty needs will be 

catered for. Have a look at all their wares at:

www.mylittleboutique.com

Laura Dawson....

Laura Dawson designs for organic living, supporting the growth of trees and quite content with being no one else but herself. No people shopping for fashion want loads of pesticides and chemicals poured into the ground with their purchase, which is an ethic Laura holds close. Her beautiful designs have been made with motion in mind, so the well executed cuts react perfectly with the body whilst being stylish and elegant.

Come down and see the treats she has on offer this Saturday at the Old Queens Head, and have a sneaky first look at her site for more info:

http://lauradawson.com

New Seller\\\\\\Mistress Vintage

Beautiful unique timepieces, individually selected mixed chains, and revamped vintage pieces,make up the fabulous designs by Mistress Vintage. We're welcoming her down as a newcomer to Craftaholics at the next fair on 29th....a must have for any vintage lover!

Take a sneaky peek at her blog and buy today online on esty:

http://mistressvintage.blogspot.com/ 

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5422990

By-Louise new products!

A close member of the Craftaholics family, by-louise will be at our next event; come check her beautifully unique approach to kitsch ceramics and homemade jewelry all set off by hand-printed images from nature...

JOIN US!!!!

Joining us in August...keiko knows...

The lovely Keiko Knows will be with us on August 29th, selling an array of fine wares including 50's inspired purses, brooches and card holders...take a look at http://keikoknows.bigcartel.com/ 

DAN HILLIER....

We are very pleased to announce artist Dan Hillier is joining us at the August fair in the Old Queen's Head , selling desirable limited edition prints, digital collages and ink paintings...he can also be found at the Sunday Up market near Brick Lane. See his site or blog for more: www.danhillier.com  www.danhillier.com/blog/

ROSIE WONDERS....

The lovely Rosie Wonders will be with us at the August fair selling her pretty jewellery and colourful whimsical cards, come down and get your own little trinket! See http://www.rosiewonders.co.uk for more......xx

With us again, the fabulous Mags Mcginnis with her lovely candles!!!

magsmcginnis

eco-friendly candles made in hackney london e8 england

Mags Mcginnis will be with us at the next craftaholics selling her must-have Natural soya wax candles in lovely vintage tea cups! Have a sneek peek at http://www.magsmcginnis.com/ They're a perfect girly gift...

 

Sweet Dreams Sweet Cheeks

           

Returning Seller for August

 'Sweet Dreams Sweet 

Cheeks'

...montage artwork with a graphic edge made from original vintage magazine, greetings cards for every occasion, hand covered notebooks and jewellery.....

*CERAMICS BY LOUISE GRAHAM*

*CERAMICS BY LOUISE GRAHAM*

We are pleased to have Louise and her beautiful ceramics back with us at August's 'Craftaholics 'selling a range of her highly covetable ceramics. She produces beautiful and original designed products, including items which transform what is generally household rubbish into simple, beautiful objects. Her website will be up and running soon (www.by-louise.co.uk) but until then you can be 

added to her mailing list by contacting Louise...louise@by-louise.co.uk

NEW DATE FOR THE NEXT CRAFTAHOLICS!!!

NEW DATE FOR THE NEXT CRAFTAHOLICS!!!

HEY THERE CRAFTY PEOPLE...THE LAST FAIR AT THE OLD QUEENS HEAD WAS A GREAT DAY AND SO WE WILL BE DOWN THERE AGAIN 

ON SATURDAY THE 29 AUGUST...UPDATES WILL FOLLOW OF ALL THE LOVELY HANDMADE GOODIES THAT WILL BE ON OFFER...

FOR ANY SELLERS THAT WANT TO SNAP UP A STALL FOR JUST £10, EMAIL 

SARAH THE EVENT ORGANISER AT 

SARAHKEEN@LIVE .COM AND ATTACH SOME PICS AND A BRIEF EXPLAINATION OF WHAT YOU'LL BE SELLING...XXX

Latest Sellers...

New sellers Mr Wingate Prints, Andrea Garland and Rosielee Clothing.

 

Andrea Garland an aromatherapist tired of the chemically laden, mass produced cosmetics and their unadventurous packaging, decided to produce her very own natural range based around her love of all things vintage. She uses antique tins, pill boxes and compacts as packaging to provide a wonderful way to be totally ethical and individual! See her site for more: 

http://andreagarland.co.uk/

Mr Wingate Prints create an amazing selection of Men's T-shirts, sweats and wallpaper. All designed with unique graphic prints using raised printing methods, inner city architectural designs and repeat geometric motifs...a great purchase for all you male craftaholics! See his website for a sneak preview...

www.wingateprint.com

If you have a love for all things 1940's and 50's Rosielee Clothing could be just the ticket. All her items are beautifully handmade, and although each piece is limited edition she can make any size for you! Come down on th 27th and sample the delights of her nostalgic clothing and hats...

www.rosieleeclothing.co.uk

NEXT WEEKEND!!!! Final Update....

Come join us Craftaholics for an all out-fun-filled craft extravaganza!!! 12.00-5.00, Saturday 27th June, The Old Queen's Head, 44 Essex Road, N1 8LN.

An afternoon of handmade craft and ethical products from designer clothing to jewellery to dolls and everything in between. There's homemade treats to nibble, booze to down and music to savour all under the roof of Islington's hippest venue. All this and much much more for FREE!!!

Keep thee eyelids peeled for further announcements....

12.00-5.00, Saturday 27th June, The Old Queen's Head, 44 Essex Road, N1 8LN (www.theoldqueenshead.com)

Craftaholic treats....

Also joining us on the 27th at the Old Queens Head with be the delicious Anima Cupcakes...their girly little cupcakes are a real treat so pop down and try them for yourself! 

www.joe-wilson.com

How To Find Us....

WALK FROM ANGEL TUBE IN AROUND 8 MINS.....

*Bobby Dazzler*

These amazing little characters have been dreamed up by Rosie and Fumie while studying illustration at Camberwell College of Arts and the rest is history. Each one is unique and has it's own story and personality, with the vast array on offer we think everyone should own one! The dolls are made by hand right here in London with reclaimed fabrics and buttons and filled with secret beads! Make sure you come down on Saturday 27th and get yourself a Bobby Dazzler friend...have a look at their website to see a bigger range and other products...www.theworldofbobbydazzler.co.uk

*CERAMICS BY LOUISE GRAHAM*

We are pleased to announce Louise will be with us at  'Craftaholics 'selling a range of her highly covetable ceramics. She produces beautiful and original designed products, including items which transform what is generally household rubbish into simple, beautiful objects. Her website will be up and running soon (www.by-louise.co.uk) but until then you can be 

added to her mailing list by contacting Louise...louise@by-louise.co.uk

'Craftaholics' seller... uncommonly beautiful recycled accessories

uncommonly beautiful recycled accessories

'One off' accessory pieces demonstrate an imaginative approach to transforming waste into something covetable and unique. Using found furniture and recycled materials, clock parts, suitcases and scrap leather and broken jewellery pieces. The label creates beautiful products from the overlooked and forgotten.

 

Shop online at:

uncommonlybeautifulrecycledaccessories.bigcartel.com/

New Seller at Craftaholics Sat 27th June!!! Emma Fergason

Highly original embroidery based accessories, a must see for all you craft lovers! Check out all the lovely stuff on her site... 

www.emmaferguson.co.uk/