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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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Pullens Yards Open Studios

Pullens Yards Open Studios

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Early Saturday morning I carved out a few treasured hours for myself and darted across London to Elephant & Castle for a visit to Pullens Yards Open Studios.

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Getting into The Groove at The Other Art Fair, London

Getting into The Groove at The Other Art Fair, London

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The reason for my visit? The Other Art Fair at the Truman Brewery. The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, is a showcase of rising artists selected by an expert panel.  The artists represent themselves ie no galleries involved. As a collector, it is a great place to source art at an affordable price. 

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Birds, Butterflies and Insects at Kindred Open Studios

Birds, Butterflies and Insects at Kindred Open Studios

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Kindred Studios is a vibrant community of makers and artists across a wide spectrum of creative talent - art, sculpture, fashion, photography, gilding and insect pinning to name just a few.

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Design Community Reunite at London Design Festival 2021

Design Community Reunite at London Design Festival 2021

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Spread across 10 design districts, artists, designers, makers, museums, retailers, organisations, associations emerged from the disruption of a global pandemic ready to respond to societal and global issues with creative thinking, fresh ideas and novel solutions.

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Humming with Creativity at Cockpit Arts, Deptford

Humming with Creativity at Cockpit Arts, Deptford

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There I was mesmerised by floor after floor of talented makers - weavers, jewellers, ceramicists, leather makers, cabinetmakers, artists, tailors and even a shoemaker.

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