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

It's a Love Thing......

at E17 Art House right now, where you still have time to grab a last minute special something for your sweetheart in time for Valentines Day. There are some fab new art prints and glitter-free cards. Pop into their shop and take a look, based on Stainforth Road E17, just opposite Church Hill Post Office Sorting Office.

Tel 020 8509 8211
www.e17arthouse.com

News from Mia Sabel.......

Penny Fielding is continuing her "Pop-up shops" in the terrace of Beautiful Interiors in Orford Road. You will be able to catch Mia Sabel there with a regular pop-up shop for the next couple of months, where you can see her once a week. She will also be doing a saddlery demonstration / leather design stall at Epping Forest on the first Bank Holiday in May. Be sure to check out her lovely and beautifully crafted items.


Here are some unique pieces available just for Valentines Day and Mothers Day....



As featured in Craft and Design News.....

Still got some Christmas gifts to get then pop along....

to some other great Christmas craft fairs and venues to get quality handmade items





Some fellow E17 Designers featuring exclusively at Penny Fieldings.....






Here are some more images of Bo Bangles beautiful jewellery.....
Her stall looked amazing at the E17 Designers Christmas event so be sure to check out her wares......

Christmas events.....

There are many local designers offering up their handcrafted talent just for you this coming week end. Here are just a few of them to help you with your Christmas shopping.....



At the 'Craft Fair' in Walthamstow they are offering a unique auction of a beautiful limited edition print of Lloyd Park by renowned local Royal College of Art Masters artist DAVID SULLIVAN, who is showcasing his new works at the fair.

All proceeds from the fair will go to the sick babies at Homerton University Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, who do an absolutely amazing job of looking after extremely sick babies in Hackney and from the whole of London and the surrounding areas.


This one is a bit further afield in Sloane Square which means you'll see a different array of hand crafted items....


For all those art lovers there will be a mini Christmas art trail with the Inky Cuttlefish Studios and The Blackhorse Lane Artists....




and a little fun to relieve the stress of all that Christmas shopping.....

Huge thanks.....

to everyone who came to support the E17 Designers at the Christmas markets on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th. What was possibly the coldest week end in November, which led to a mountain of snow across the country, you managed to drag yourselves away from the cosey warmth of your homes to support us.

It seems like a great time was had by all and as the event was held over 2 days it was less hectic than usual meaning everyone had a chance to look at all the great handmade items on offer on the stalls.

Many people were hanging around enjoying the atmosphere and music.
Here are some pics from Friday night to show you what you missed out on.