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Collect 2022 - Inspired by Nature

Collect 2022 - Inspired by Nature

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Last week I attended the impressive Collect 2022, London. Run by the Crafts Council, it is a gathering of UK and international galleries showcasing some of the finest contemporary craft in the world to an audience of collectors and first time buyers.

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Wimbledon Art Fair Highlights

Wimbledon Art Fair Highlights

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Wimbledon Art Fair is an open studios event that takes place at Wimbledon Art Studios. Hidden in an industrial estate off Garratt Lane it is a mission to get there from where I live, but like all good treasure hunts, the prize is worth the hunt.  This community of 150 artists, makers and designers is an absolute jewel.

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Artisan Makers Return to Chelsea

Artisan Makers Return to Chelsea

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The reason for my visit on Friday was not for nostalgic reasons, but for the three day event, Handmade Chelsea in Chelsea Old Town Hall organised by Made in Britain. Given it's history, Chelsea and Chelsea Old Town Hall provided the perfect creative setting for UK artisan makers and artists to showcase their handmade interior accessories, art, glass, fashion accessories and jewellery.

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Artists at Home

Artists at Home

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Who would have known that behind West London closed doors, there is such a high standard of artistic activity taking place?

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Cockpit Arts Open Studios, Holborn

Cockpit Arts Open Studios, Holborn

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The Cockpit Arts studios open this weekend in Holborn as part of the Cockpit Summer Festival.

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From A Small Spark

From A Small Spark

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The idea behind treasure+keep came not from a sudden vision, but from a small spark that glowed gently through the early years of motherhood and grew slowly over time into a flame.

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