The Victoria Road Festival......

Want to get into the Jubilee spirit and have no where to celebrate. Then come along to the Victoria Road festival this Sunday from 12 noon until 10pm. There's loads of entertainment for the whole family including live E17 bands, street dancers, street zumba, tug o war, irish dancers, creative kids activities and bouncy castle (from 12-4.30). There'll even be a swap shop and a cake making contest. It's a charity event in aid of Studio 3 arts so make sure to enter the charity raffle and help raise some money.

Thanks to all....

who came along to our Spring Fair and made it another enjoyable evening. As you can see from the photos below, there were some great designers showcasing their work. With a host of new designers and new work from established designers showing us their amazing handcrafted talents. 

Local ceilidh band, The Stowicks were playing on the night with their beautiful and relaxing folk music. Also taking the stage was Jerome Anderson and his dance partner showing us their Jive and Lindy Hop moves, in a fast and fun packed performance. Jerome's world of swing is a six week introduction to jive course taking place at x7eaven studios on the Lea Bridge Road, the routines looked amazing and strangely achievable so if you're interested then go to www.jeromelanderson.com or call on 07931 507760. 

Can't wait for the next event.....

Pictures from our Spring Market

It's that time of year....

for the E17 Designers Spring Fair. So come along to the Asian Centre in Orford Road for our annual event bringing you established and new designers, all drawn from the local area with a mix of art and designer craft- prices for all pockets and designs for all occasions-snap up some lovely gifts for the year-for men, women and children of all ages-birthdays, weddings, or a treat for you…it’s always worth a visit- £2 entry: for first drink free, music and Suzie’s Kitchen for speciality cakes, jams and chutneys- she’s already dreaming up seasonal recipes!

Then following the E17 Designers event The Mill are hosting Animalympics......

Animalympics! Children's Art Exhibition at The Mill

15th May - 16th June 2012

Guinea Pig Roller-Blading, Hare Hurdles, and the Slow Race for snails? 

These are just a few of the fun sports that children from across Waltham Forest dreamt up for the Animalympics Art Competition set by E17 Art House Picture Framers and Gallery.

Children were given the opportunity to create pictures of their own fun Olympic games - for ANIMALS, in the art competition last autumn. 

An exhibition of all these wonderful entries is being held at The Mill from Tuesday 15th May - Saturday 16th June 2012.

Friday at The Mill.....

Pop along to The Mill this Friday from 12pm - 6pm to create your very own upcycled clothes and accessories, giving unwanted and unloved items a new life. There'll also be delicious homemade cakes and handmade items to buy.

Make Yourself at Home with the E17 Designers.....

Make Yourself at Home 

This is an exciting programme of five interwoven art interventions, exhibitions and performances taking place inside and out along Fore Street, Edmonton (A1010) from 27th April until the 27th May. Follow the route planner below to discover the artistic talents along the route. Featuring our very own Carolyn Abbott....

The E17 Designers will also be featuring at the Vestry House throughout April with handmade, one off and affordable pieces. This will just be a selection of items so to see more of the designers and their hand crafted wares then pop along to.......

E17 Designers Spring Fair.....springing you something special.....for just £2 you get entry to the fair, a free drink plus entry into a prize draw. With live music from The Stowicks, the local ceilidh band, and a fast and fun packed Jive and Lindy Hop performance from local dance teacher Jerome Anderson and partner. 

Friday May 11th, 7-10pm.

A great new opportunity for those softies out there......

calling all artists and creatives who work in textiles in Walthamstow to be part a 'soft' exhibition. So if you work in any soft medium from knitting to quilting make sure you submit your work in person at either The Mill of The Significant Seams Hub in Wood Street Market. You've got until the 7th June to submit.

For more info visit their websites....

http://themill-coppermill.org

http://www.significantseams.org.uk

For those of you who haven't heard of The Mill, it's a great new community centre in Walthamstow that keeps offering interesting and great entertainment for the local community. Last night saw a contemporary dance piece, where you got the chance to work with a professional choreographer and his dancers. With many different activities every week make sure to keep checking their website for other unique and fun opportunities on your doorstep!

April events......

E17 Designers showcase at the Vestry House Museum

Come and see work displayed by a selection of our local community of designer-makers- we will be on display for the month of April, from Wednesday 4th. Items will be for sale!

Explore our museum of local heritage and the beautiful garden....
Vestry House Museum
, Vestry Road, 
Walthamstow, E17 9NH

Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm

Entry is free.

The Museum is only a 7-minute walk from Walthamstow Central (rail/tube/bus) which is on the end of the Victoria line. Alternatively it is a 10 minute walk from Queen's Road station- Disabled access to the ground floor.

https://www.facebook.com/events/167936929993975/

Exhibitions at The Mill

Artist Gillian Lawrence exhibits her recycled and refreshed textiles " RAGWORKS". Running from 3rd - 28th April 2012.

Photographers Chris Dransfield and Jon Stephenson celebrate 125 years of East End tradition. Walthamstow's famous mile long market and the traders.

The Mill, Coppermill Lane. E17
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday, Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

Inspired little fingers - sea life printing workshop

Then on the 11th April is a one day children's printing workshop aimed at primary school children to get creatively messy at the Brentwood Road Gallery in Romford.

Mothers day special this Saturday..........

A unique opportunity to browse and buy handmade arts and crafts from the local community of artists, makers and designers, in the cheerful setting of E17’s friendliest social space, The Mill.

Whoever cares for you – mum, auntie, nan or anyone else – here’s a chance to say a special thank-you. With bags, purses, jewellery, prints, and homewares, E17 Designers has all the right gift ideas – and at prices that even younger customers can afford. Take the chance too to sample the relaxed atmosphere and inspirational spaces of The Mill, a community centre that is open to all and truly child-friendly.

Browse, explore - and shop!

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.

For more information, please visit www.e17designers.co.uk

When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 13:00 - 16:30

Where: The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 7HA

Original army cabaret.......

is coming to town on Friday 16th March, upstairs at Ye Olde Rose & Crown Theatre Pub. Offering a magnificent cabaret night of fantastical proportions.......