Hatastic at Alternative Fashion Week

We were very excited to be invited along to The Alternative Fashion Week this week by one of our regular designers at our events.

We have been a big fan of Hatastic's work for a quite a while.
Chloe's Candy Collection is a stunning collection of fun and fabulous headpieces made entirely from old and unused and vintage materials, and REAL sweets, painstakingly covered in resin.
The Candy Collection, which  launched in January 2012 has already been seen on the likes of Keisha Buchanan launching her solo career after her many years with the Sugababes.

 Seeing these stunning pieces on the catwalk at The Alternative Fashion week was a real treat.

Hatastic is currently showcasing her work at Oak Studios, Hampstead until 22nd April.
There is even a fun workshop where Chloe will teach you to make your own fascinator.

The Vaudeville Hootenanny

Our lovely friends at School For Creative Start Ups have an amazing event on this weekend.

There are stalls with great products from the students taking part in the School for Creative Start Ups year long program.
There are also some great workshops on throughout the whole weekend.

Check out the website for the event:  http://www.thevaudevillehootenanny.com/

Here Today:

Today is the day of our fab Christmas fair.

For full details on whats happening at the fair check here:

http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/2011/12/come-along-tomorrow.html

and for a full list of seller check here:  http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/p/christmas-fair-designers.html

Designer Feature Series: Meet Nancy Edwards

About Nancy Edwards:

Originally from Norwich, Norfolk, I graduated from Goldsmiths with a first class BA Honours degree in Textiles, and have lived in London ever since. I take inspiration from my surroundings and often my illustrations are direct responses to my environment. The city is my stimulus; its diversity, architecture and aesthetic. I am influenced by good design; classic pieces, clean lines and solid shapes.

My work is always hand drawn, often from photographs, and is then digitally, stylistically manipulated and printed. It is a very detailed, intricate process and, as a result, can often take weeks to complete.

Inspirations:

Having worked for Architects for many years, I am very interested in the skyline of London, its buildings and their relationship to each other. And with my background in textiles, I like to bring cloth or patterns into my work when I can.

Best Sellers:

London Skyline (Northbank): a meticulous drawing that took weeks to do. Very indicative of my style.

We Make Christmas Pop Up Shopping Experience:

Buyers can expect to see prints and cards, including a skyline from Primrose Hill (which I am making for the show).

Websites:

www.nancyedwards.co.uk

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/nancyedwards/

Come Along Tomorrow:

Just one more day until our Christmas fair.

There are lots of exciting features including:

Workshops:

For full details check here:
http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/2011/12/workshops-at-our-christmas-fair.html


Gift Wrapping Service:

For full details check here:
http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/2011/12/free-gift-wrapping-service-at-our.html


Christmas Festivities:

Fo full details check here:


http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-christmas-time.html


Sponsors:

For full details check here:


http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-christmas-time.html

Prize Draw:

There will also be a fantastic prize draw with over £500 worth of prizes. Just complete our stocker card on the day, collecting 5 stickers from around the fair to enter.
The first 50 to be completed will recieve a goody bag filled with lots of nice items for the sellers at the fair.



Personal Shopping Guide:

We have a specially printed shopping guide to help you find those special gifts. With a full layout of the fair. colour code to show where differenet products are and a full list of all the sellers. There are even a few gift suggestions incase you get stuck for ideas.
Staff will be on hand to help you find that special present for Cristmas morn.

Designer Feature Series: Meet Lok Ming Fung

About Lok Ming Fung:

I started my business in 2007, after graduating from a Ceramic Design degree. I wanted to continue making and start selling my pieces to the public, starting with ceramic boxes and expanding the range to jewellery. I also have a new range of plates of my hand drawn sketches of mushrooms, ‘Ecology’.

I love making, getting involved with all sorts of making, trawling through charity and vintage shops, finding nostalgic items.

Inspirations:

I am inspired by nature, colours and texture. I find inspirations from arts, design to fashion. I love making pieces that have bursts of detail but does not over the piece; simple but not too all over.

‘Oohhh…’ is a collection of boxes that was inspired by the Japanese Inro boxes and Russian dolls. With the elements of ‘hiding/wrapping’, enclose, open and surprise, all these elements contribute to the enjoyment of the revealing.

Best Sellers:

The bestselling box piece is the White with green colours. The jewellery pieces are also a big hit, especially the earrings. You can enter the prize draw to win a pair!

We Make Christmas Pop Up Shopping Experience:

At the We Make Christmas fair, you will see a wide range of handmade pieces and there is something for everyone! You will want to buy everything!

At the Christmas fair, I will be selling my Oohhh jewellery boxes that have insertable trays that sit inside them and my jewellery range which consists of Cufflinks, Necklace, Earrings and brooches.

The ‘Ecoclogy’ collection set of plates will be making a debut at We Make as well as some new Christmas decorations!

Website:

 www.lokmingfung.co.uk

Find us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lok-Ming-Fung-Ceramics/110723315627071

Designer Feature Series: Meet Anna Wiscombe

 About Anna Wiscombe:

Anna Wiscombe, originally from the countryside of Dorset, now lives and works in London but still draws her inspiration from the natural environment that surrounded her while growing up!

Using birds, animals and leaves in her designs, she produces a collection of decorative and functional wooden products that are full of intricate details and have their own special character.

Her love of nature and the shapes found within it are given a contemporary edge by using bright colours and stylised forms whilst always complimenting the natural beauty of the wood.

All of Anna’s work is lovingly handmade, by her, from start to finish.  Whilst pieces are replicated, no two will ever be the same, making each one an individual character for you to enjoy!

Inspirations:

I love drawing but also working in a three dimensional way so by creating decorative objects with intricate carved patterns I get to combine two of my biggest influences! 

I also love working with colour and enjoy pairing natural woods with bright, contemporary finishes - hopefully creating modern products that people enjoy as much as I do making them!

Best Sellers:

My best sellers are my range of brooches – fun, cute and with lots of different designs to enjoy, they’re definitely the things that people like the most!

We Make Christmas Pop Up Shopping Experience:

For this year’s Christmas Fair I’ll be making lots of lovely festive treats including wooden baubles & decorations, beautiful wooden wreaths and garlands as well as a fun little robin redbreast brooch!

I will also have all my ranges of decorative standing and wall birds as well as stylish wooden necklaces and brooches!

Websites:

www.annawiscombe.com

Find us on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anna-Wiscombe-Wooden-Products/158598874206384