Mother's day gifts......

Hi,

We're going to be featuring at an art, design and craft fair on Saturday 2nd April, just before Mother's Day. So we've been beavering away creating some lovely mother's day gifts, mainly silk scarves which I have to admit I have been getting addicted to painting. I get really free and experiment with colour and technique which I rarely do on canvas so it feels really refreshing. As soon as I have some pics i'll upload to see what you think.

Anyway here are the details so if you're in the area pop along, it sounds like a great little quirky venue with lots of great artists and designer makers.

Music at Wanstead Park......

After a bit of a blustery start, trying to erect a gazebo in very windy conditions we finally put everything together for a really good day on Saturday. We had a great position where we could hear all the music from the stage and surrounded by the shenanigans of all the kids events, providing some great entertainment! It really was a great day so a very big thank you to the residents of Aldersbrook who put it all together.

The main stage - all the acts were great and I couldn't believe how young some of them were and amazingly talented. I wish I had a musical bone in my body but it was never to be!



Here's our stall basking in the lovely sunshine.....

And a few of the others including Louise who had some great hand made ceramics which I couldn't resist....

Some fellow E17 Designers, Sarie of Fused and Fired who did a great job organising the art and craft section and still had the energy to host her own stall of sophisticated jewellery.....

Gail from Gail's Windy Day with her usual colourful array of gorgeous goodies....


New comer Hamlila Patel who creates some lovely canvas artworks using mixed media and creative embroidery.....


A local artisan who did some hand lathing and created some beautiful bowls.....


And what British event could happen without the classic Punch and Judy show and Morris dancers......

Craft markets.....

Hello,

Just a quick post to let you know about a few more craft markets that we'll be involved with, so if you're in any of the areas make sure to pop along as there's always a stall to tickle your fancy.

This Saturday, 29th May, Methodist Church, Derby Road, South Woodford 10 am - 3 pm

Including “Vintage Plates and Cupcakes” serving tea, coffee and cakes on beautiful vintage china
All proceeds to go to the NSPCC and Woodland Trust.





Hornchurch Arts Festival
Fairkytes Art Fair on Saturday 19th June 10am - 4pm

The annual Hornchurch Festival is now in its fourth year, and runs from the start of June to the end of October, with a programme including art, theatre, music and sport events. We'll be taking over Fairkytes Arts Centre in Hornchurch along with a host of other artists and entertainers. I'll post more details closer to the time.



MUSIC IN WANSTEAD PARK 

On Saturday 17th July 2010 , 2.00pm - 11.00pm



This sounds like a great day out with lots of music and fun in the Park aimed at the whole family.

Taking place at The Temple Garden, Wanstead Park

Price: All-day tickets £7.00. Concessions £4.00. Under-4's free.


The evening concert takes off at 8.45pm and includes legendary veteran blues rockers NINE BELOW ZERO.

Afternoon music includes, on the main stage, a mix of pop, Indie Rock, Folk, Blues and 30's Swing performed by Akayzia, Rattle on the Stovepipe, Bleech, Iroko Theatre Company, Dr Blue and the Prescription, & Wanstead High School Big Band. In the acoustic tent is a mix of modern & classical, string & sax , Indian sitar and tabla.


Fun and frolics on the day include an urban climbing wall, pony rides, It's a Knock-Out Tournament, football shoot -out, eggathon, green art tent, live owls and snakes, Pedal Power gadgets, Morris dancing, puppets, swing-boats, drama workshops, stilt walkers and jugglers and therapy and community stalls.


There's going to be a barbecue, the Star of India, Caribbean and veggie stalls providing refreshments along with beer and wine to get everyone in the swing.


Sponsored by Redbridge Arts Council, Area 1 Committee and the City of London, and organised by the Aldersbrook Families Association

Enquiries: 020 8989 4898 www.aldersbrook.info



I also wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who came along to support us at the E17 Designers Craft Market earlier this month. It was a really great turn out making it a great night, just over 500 people, it's busiest one yet!! I couldn't believe how quickly the evening flew by, so thanks again for all the supporters of the E17 Designers for making it such a success.

Here are a few pics from the night:

Hope to see you at some of the events,

Kirsten