Some great local events.....

Firstly is the e17 designers mothers day special, being held at The Mill on Saturday 17th March. This is a new venue and new market for the designers so expect new and special things! Perfect timing to pick up a handmade item for all kinds of special mums.




Secondly is a new arts canteen in the neighbourhood, introducing evenings of culture and Arts. From Friday 24th February is the Washing Lines exhibition with paintings by Shareef Sarhan.

Washing Lines

A miniature exhibition of paintings by Shareef Sarhan

Friday 24 February – Friday 23 March 2012

Opening times: 9.30 – 4.30pm Mon – Friday

9.30 – 2.30 Saturdays

Arts & Crusts Café and Gallery

19 Victoria Road

Walthamstow

E17 4JT

(near to the Frederick Bremer School)

Upcoming local events not to miss....

Love Wood Street Indoor Market?
Or never been to Wood Street Indoor Market?

Come along to an exciting Valentinesy day of fun in the Market, on Saturday February 11th, 10am to 5.30pm.

This is the result of a 3-month-long competition process and so we are really excited to finally open the doors on our new tenants.

There'll be all your favourite antiques and records shops, AND the *GRAND LAUNCH* of our 21 BRAND-NEW shops!

Our new shops include a Florist (just in time for Valentines!), an Artisan Bakery, a new Coffee Shop, a Film-Makers-Shop, vintage clothes, accessories and poster shops. There will also be new spaces run by Craft Guerilla, Significant Seams, exhibitions by E17 Designers and the Waltham Forest Arts Club. As well as arty happenings by The Pink Bear Club and the Wood Street Picture Palace.

For those last minute Valentines gifts, there will be a host of new shops including new crafts and gift shops. Strange Fruit greeting-card makers will even send the Valentines Card for you!

With plenty of exciting launch events, including live mural painting by Animaux Circus (thanks to them for designing the poster!), and lots of special offers, it will be a great day to visit the Market, so hope to see you there!

See the Facebook event page and the the full list of new shops on the Wood Street blog.

This coming Thursday night is also the Private View of the 'sap studios collective exhibition', 6-8pm at St Johns Arc Gallery in Old Harlow.

The exhibiting collection is from the staff and workers of Sap Studios, at the Snaresbrook Arts Project. The Project is an arts project which employs adults with learning difficulties who make and sell art and craft items. This exhibition is a chance for the staff at the Project to exhibit their artistic talents along side work from the artists at the studios. It's a wide mix of work from photography, painting, textiles and print so hopefully something for everyone.

The exhibition runs until 17th February.

2012 Waltham Forest Small Business Competition....

This is a great opportunity for small businesses in Walthamstow, as long as you have less than 50 employees. Good luck!

2012 Waltham Forest Small Business Competition

Open to ALL businesses operating in Waltham Forest with less than 50 employees.

To find out more and to register your business for a chance to win,

click here.

Mother's Day Special......

at The Mill on Saturday 17^th March at The Mill, E17; open from 1-4.30pm

A mini-market for one day to encourage you to shop local and from your community –artists, makers and designers– hand made arts and crafts ranging from bags, purses, prints, jewellery and anything that the designers wish to bring you, with prices that even younger customers can afford to buy…….for their favourite carers, be it mum, auntie, or for anyone else who deserves a special hand-made present.

Pop along to browse and explore the wonderful community centre that is open to all, relax in the child-friendly zone, shop with the E17 Designers.

The Mill is in the former St James Street Library, a building restored for use by the community, and for the community! Free entry, but raffle tickets for an E17 Designers Goody Bag (or two) will be sold in advance and on the day, with proceeds going to the upkeep of The Mill.

Mother’s Day Special
Saturday 17^th March
1-4.30pm
The Mill
7-11 Coppermill Lane,
Walthamstow, E17 7HA

Happy New Year....

to you from all of the E17 Designers.

If you're in the Wanstead area this Saturday then pop along to the January Sale Fair next to Wanstead library. Starting at 11 there's lots of bargains to be had that can't be found on the High Street. Also delicious cakes and refreshments, proceeds go to help the Snaresbrook Arts Project.

Upcoming local events....

From all of the E17 Designers we want to say a huge thanks to everyone who came along to the Christmas Fairs to support us. The weekend was buzzing and busy, we had nearly 800 people over the two days, thanks to the mulled wine and live music (we're still not sure who was the loudest either the two-man band on Friday or the 30 strong choir on Saturday!)

Some great local events:



Firstly tomorrow The Mill have a table top sale, i'm not sure if there are any tables left but another chance to get some more christmas pressies.



Next week end, for all of those Cabaraokees out there the next evening of fun and merriment, brought to you by the fabulously talented Helen Fuchs, is the Christmas Vintage Cabaroke.

Tickets are already going so be quick as you really don't want to miss out on their birthday party I am sure. They are available here http://www.wegottickets.com/event/145100

For those of you who can't make it don't worry as they have lots of ideas to bring to fruition over the next year including: first foray into the wonderful world of the web, more special themed nights and of course, if you want to have a night all to yourself, you can book Vintage Cabaraoke for your private/corporate function. Another great night of entertainment is the next world music night at the Walthamstow Cricket club on the 17^th December.

Only a few weeks left......

until the E17 Designers' Christmas markets. Starting off on Friday 25th November, running onto Saturday 26th November, with a hall packed full of great ideas for Christmas gifts and indulgences!

Great local events......

Firstly there's a new street photography exhibition starting next Tuesday followed by a photography workshop on the 19th November.....

Mill on the Street

A Street Photography project at The Mill.

7-11 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, London E17 7HA

An exhibition of Street Photography by local photographers, Including Imraan Ismail,Rachel L’Anson, Wendy Le Ber (Padmayogini) Nathaniel Legall and Fabien Ho.

Street Photography is growing in popularity and at its heart Street Photography is about the well captured moment on the streets. “ You never know what you are going to photograph when you set out, that is one of the challenges of Street photography. You are looking for the decisive or elusive moment when something happens or strikes you on the street. There can be humour, pathos, banality, beauty and ugliness in everyday encounters on the street”

Open Tuesday 8^th November –Friday 2^nd December

Tues, Wed, Thur: 10am-9pm
Friday: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-9pm
Sun: TBA
Tel: 020 85213211e

A Street Photography Workshop on Saturday 19^th November 10.30 -2.30pm Lead by Wendy le Ber

The workshop will include looking at the exhibition at The Mill and well known Street Photographers work.

Discussing the themes, styles, ethics and subject matter of Street Photography.

Getting started, choosing the subjects we will be working with on the photo shoot.

A photo shoot around Walthamstow Market lead by Wendy.

Looking through our photographs at The Mill and choosing work for inclusion in the exhibition.

Free to attend For bookings contact The Mill

Work chosen from the Street photography workshop will go on show as part of the exhibition

From Tuesday 22^nd of November- Friday 2^nd December.

Wendy Le Ber ( Padmayogini), one of the e17 designers, is a local artist and photographer who has been taking part in the year long Street Photography Now project organised by the Photographers Gallery and was part of the Fringes Images from the Street exhibition in Brixton earlier in the year. “ I am drawn to the vitality and action on the streets whether that is in the faces and fashion of the people I see around me, street markets or protests and parades happening in London.”www.padmayogini.co.uk www.padmayogini.blogspot.com

Why not pop along to The Second Friday Society for monthly evenings of cocktails, craft and good company starting next Friday 11th November......


For more info go to the create place

Dates for your diaries.......

E17 Designers’ Market – twice as good at Christmas

Two fairs, twice the delights at the E17 Designers’ Market this November. Fancy a hand stitched leather watch strap in your own choice of colour? A print from a local artist, which can be framed at your local frame shop? A set of ceramic mugs with your favourite hand-drawn dog? Jewellery for all pockets, mixed in with upcycled clothes, bags, bits and bobs for all shapes sizes and ages?
Just £1 could buy you a funky badge, £10 a hand stamped “awesomestow” leather key-ring from Sabel, £15 a pair of silver earrings with semi precious gems and £20 a limited edition Illustrated Ape tee and a couple of issues of the magazine… Whatever your budget you will find presents for the people you love (and something for yourself). Buy these products and you also buy into the story of how they were made.

Also featuring the ‘The E17 Neighbourhood Quilt’ on display from the E17 Art Trail 2011, Suzie’s Kitchen for cakes, the Round Hearth for speciality jams and chutneys, and French~Made for gorgeous gift packed macaroons.

FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER, 7-10PM
Different designers each day. Music from fiddler and guitarist Andy Green and Tom Lynch. Entry £2 – includes a drink and the chance to win E17 Designers’ goody bags! (Keep your ticket for £1 entry on Saturday.)

SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER, 2-6PM
Second seasonal market featuring choir The Singing Room.
Entry £2 – includes a drink and the chance to win a goody bag!

VENUE
Asian Centre, 18a Orford Road, Wathamstow, London E17 9LN

Nearly here.....

It's almost time for the next E17 Designers event so share the love and let everyone know about our market at the Leytonstone Art Trail, follow here on Facebook, and of course all the other great art offerings in the area.

We need bums on seats people! There will be shellac spinning music from Auntie Maureen and real voices from The Singing Room, oh yes..plus the usual gorgeous hand made goodies including cakes of course.

So head on over to Leytonstone, check out some great art then come along to the library for some great entertainment all for only £1 entry (which includes a free drink and a raffle ticket for some lovely goodie bags). Plus in the evening is the art trails closing party from 7.30pm, click here for more details.