Some great exhibitions for your diaries.....

There are some great exhibitions happening this week and next so make sure to pop along to the Private Views and meet some of the local artists.....

First up this week is:




And next week there is....

Dazed and Refused

PRIVATE VIEW
Thursday 16th June, time 7 –11

Hurwendeki

299 Railway Arches Cambridge Heath Road London E2 9HA

Exhibiton runs until Sunday 10^th July

(exhibition open 7am-7pm Monday to Friday, 9am-7pm Saturday to Sunday, during Café hours)

It’s tough when your work is unloved but the artists rejected from this year’s BP Portrait Award show that even though they may be down, they’re not out, by staging their own Salon Des Refusés exhibition. Paintings will for sale on opening night from the exhibition of a total of 55 refused artists.– the same number as can be found in the BP exhibition.Entries have been sent from Chelmsford, Cambridge, Birmingam, Margate and Mexico...

www.dazedandrefused.com

Some pieces from the exhibitions......

Sizzlin Summer Ball

Yes it is that time again. Tickets are now on sale for the next Vintage Cabaraoke event taking place on the 17th June. Be sure to book yours before they sell out......

Quick thanks....

to everyone who turned up on Friday night to support the E17 Designers. We also want to say a big thanks to The Stowicks for supplying great music on the night.

In the first hour 146 people came, who had never been to an E17
Designers event before.

We had some great comments from visitors:

"I have been to the art and craft events at Lauderdale House
(Highgate) and the quality of design and making here is much better.."

"The designers have all upped their game in terms of presentation-
every stall looks great"

"The website is a great tool, all the images look lovely and it means
that they can be seen not just at events....it makes me want to come
again and again to see who is here."

"I have been coming for three years and this is the best selection
ever-"

"It's such lovely work-does everyone make a living doing this?"

I could just about get to some of the stalls to show you more of the great work being produced and the cakes had almost run out by the time I got there but here's some pics to show you what you missed out on…

One week to go.....

until the first E17 Designers event of the year. So make sure to put it in your diary as it will be filled with lots of new spring and summer goodies.

Victoria Road.......

Victoria Road are a new venture to Walthamstow, introducing upcylced vintage pieces creating unique and eclectic pieces for your home. Set up by 2 young artists who are looking to promote other artists in the area, we thought we'd repay the favour to show you some of their great work and give them the chance to tell you a little about themselves..........

Take Victoria Road and recycle history!

Victoria Road isn't only a place in Walthamstow.
It's also a design concept by two young artists living in the area.

The couple creates a quirky range of homeware, the most striking fusion of tradition and tomorrow. Their handmade Eco- products echo the beauty of vintage pieces.
Some of the pieces are interpretations of great designs from the past. Others were removed from their original context to serve a different purpose and earn their new place in the contemporary setting. Both styles could add timeless glamour to classic or modern interiors.

Victoria Road is recycling and up-cycling your way from the past into the future. The materials are reused and so is the design. All the products are created by reusing a design concept from the past. Each item is unique and threads the added dimensions of your memories in.

As a small business that relies on skilled handcraft, customization is Victoria Road's strength. Bespoke designs and unique commissions are their favourite challenge.

Just think of your loft! How many lovely pieces could be waiting to be transformed into something that you can actually use? Something truly unique that would make a great gift or you could impress your guests with.

Upcoming events:

Saturday the 11th of June

Saturday the 18th of June

Father's day Pop up shop in Beautiful Interiors (34 Orford Road, E17 9NJ)

To see the online catalogue, order or just ask a question:

www.victoriard.co.uk
info@victoriard.co.uk

To see a selection of their designs, visit Arts and Crusts Cafe on Victoria Road

Beautiful Interiors on Orford Road in the Village

Up and coming events......

Looks like May is going to be jam packed with events starting off with the E17 Designers spring market on Friday 13th at the Asian Centre, but don't let the date put you off as there's even great music being supplied on the night from the Stowicks!




Then on Saturday 14th May it's Poetry at the Waltham Forest Literature Festival...



Then the following week end is the Book-ish event, a fair of artists' prints, books, cards and stationery. Taking place at Leytonstone Library on Saturday 21st May, 12-4pm.

Another one for your diaries....

It's official the E17 Designers' Spring Market has been booked for Friday 13th May so make sure to pop along and feast on an abundance of new and brightly coloured spring and summer items. We've also got The Stowicks on the night, our local ceilidh band.

Date for your diary.....

A brand new event and date for your diary.......

Great Arteast London feature......

The E17 Designers are currently being featured in the great Arteast London Magazine.

This is a free magazine, with its main focus to showcase the best in arts and entertainment in the East London area. The magazine will be a genuine voice for East London artists and creative businesses.

To read the latest edition of the magazine click here.

To read our specific article click here.

We're very pleased to announce that....

our very own Carolyn Abbott has been nominated for an Arts Award as part of the Waltham Forest 'love your borough' awards.

Obviously we all think she should win for all of her hard work, dedication and commitment that she has put into the E17 Designers over the years. From her hard work she has helped arts and culture to be taken more seriously as a major economic driver in the borough, supporting local artists and designer makers within the local community.

So fingers crossed for Friday 8th April.

To read more click here