We Make London at The Thames Festival:

We are excited to announce that we are going to be at this years Thames Festival.


The Thames Festival takes part on the 10th and 11th of September from 12pm - 10pm both days.
We have an exciting line up of over 40 designer makers selling their beautiful, unique handmade products.
Over the two days we also have a special workshop area that will host 7 workshops and craft activities.




We will be forming part of The Craft Trail. This is a brand new concept for the Thames Festival.


It is bringing together some of London's most loved craft organisations including Craft Guerrilla , Sannapanda and Friends, Of Cabbages and Kings, Crafty Fox Market,  and or course We Make London and will be sponsored by Etsy and School of Creative Start ups.


The Craft Trails aim is to encourage the visitors of the Thames Festival to buy locally sourced, handmade goods. Last year over 800,000 people visited the festival which stretches along the banks of the Thames and includes a full and varied programme of activities. Each collective will have their own area along the route where they will run a craft market alongside workshop and arts activities.


We are extremely proud to be part of this and are really excited to be working with our crafty friends.
There will be lots of exciting things going on within the Craft Trail.....maps, tote bags, prize draws, loyalty stamps, and much more


That's just a taster from us for now, so make sure you check back over the next few weeks as we will be letting you know about each part of the Craft Trail and about our own sellers and workshops.


Cheerio for now!

Logo Design by Sanna King

Here Today:

Come and see at and our fabulous 80 designer/ makers at our Christmas Craft Wonderland at Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Road 11am - 5pm

There are some exciting things happening throughout the day.

Browse and buy from over 80 fantastic designer/ makers. Find some unique Christmas presents. To have a sneaky peak who will be there check out our list here http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/p/summer-fair-exhibitors.html

Panto Time:

The theme for the fair is pantomime, we have heard rumours that Sow White and Peter Pan will be paying a visit with some other panto friends. We are running a fancy dress competition. Arrive in fancy dress and you will be given free entry. You will also have your picture taken by our lovely photographer Sibell Barrowclough. Check out details of the fancy dress competition here: http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/2010/11/panto-season-is-coming-to-townfancy.html

Choir:

We have a lovely choir The Jubilee Singers, they will be preforming at 11.30 til 12.00 and 12.30 til 1.00. They will be collecting money for charity.

Cafe:




To escape from the cold on saturday we are sure you will be tempted by the yummy menu on offer from our cafe at the town hall. Mince pies, yule log, festive sandwiches, and mulled wine, plus lots more. The cafe will be open all day.

Workshops:






Throughout the day we have 3 fun, festive workshops.
Check out the full schedule here:

http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/2010/11/fun-workshops-at-we-make-london.html

Sponsors:



Our Main sponsors, Etsy.com will be there with an amazing raffle. Win yourself a £100 shopping spree. £100 worth of Moo products and a bag of handmade goodies from well know artist Rob Ryan
More info here: http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/2010/12/etsy-are-coming-to-town.html

So its going to be a fun packed, festive day.

See you there today

We Make London

Wear Me Designer Feature:

About Wear Me:
Born in Ghana, West Africa, I came to live in the East End of London in 1985, where I've spent most of my adult life. Since then I've managed to fit in a fair bit a travelling, which I feel is really important as a designer. One of my favourite places is Santa Julia beach in Corsica, beautiful.

My path in this business has been a bit of a random journey to say the least, although I tried my hand at a few regular jobs, design was always at the heart of my intentions. I work with medium weight leather hides to make art nouveau style bags and statement jewellery. I suppose I developed a love of leather from my mum who was obsessed with the quality, feel and smell (aren't we all).

Inspirations:
I was always going to do what I do, one way or another. I chose bags initially because I wanted my creations to be useful, however sometimes we just want beautiful things that please us, which is why I began designing jewellery. The jewellery is made from vegetable tanned leather which is then molded to create challenging forms that deceive the eye. My designs are inspired by nature and emotion as well as people who represent feelings of boldness and freedom. Quite often however, my creations are spontaneous and random, which I also love.

Signature Piece:

The Ivy garland was my molded leather launch piece, it captured my emotion at the time which was one independence and excitement. It still sparks these feelings every time I see it.

We Make Christmas:
I'll be bringing a selection of my molded pieces, long elegant chains and leather pendants, along with earrings and bracelets in the Ivy range and the new Masai collection. In addition will be my classic leather purses and bags, including the Mrs Cooper Star and the Winter Rose collection. You'll also be able to buy beautifully packaged gift sets and receive complimentary seasonal treats.

Ivy Pendant

Masai earrings

Jewellery packaging

Websites:

www.wear-me.co.uk

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