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The Art Workers Guild

The Art Workers Guild

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The Art Workers Guild was set up by an eminent group of architects and designers in 1884 by well known names within the Art and Craft movement of the time including Gerald Horsley, WR Lethaby and Mervyns McCartne

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Open studios round-up - Christmas shopping in London

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.

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1970s vibe at Decorex 2022

1970s vibe at Decorex 2022

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Last week, I attended Decorex in The Grand Hall of Olympia, London. Decorex is where the good and the great of the interior design world come together to ogle at  the latest furnishings and to spot new trends. Big branded companies exhibit alongside smaller businesses providing a broad, eclectic mix of interior styles.

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Challenging Mindsets at London Design Festival 2022

Challenging Mindsets at London Design Festival 2022

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London Design Festival is a coming together of the global design community.  Think furniture, lighting, architecture, materials and craft.  A rich programme of installations, displays, events, talks and open studios challenge mindsets offering design solutions to tackle some of the problems facing our world. Sustainable thinking is at its heart.

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Fresh Thinking at New Designers

Fresh Thinking at New Designers

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New Designers does exactly as it describes - it is an exhibition for new designers to exhibit their final year coursework to potential employers, press, trend spotters and the public.  

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Festival Vibes at Handmade Oxford

Festival Vibes at Handmade Oxford

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Throughout the four days there were stalls selling jewellery, woodwork, artwork, glass, blankets, scarves, art. The beautiful list of desirable pieces goes on . . .

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