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Creekside Artists are hosting Open Studio events over two weekends during this year’s Deptford X Festival.
Come and see us on 24-25 September 2011 & 1-2 October 2011 (12-6pm)
Many other local open studios will be open too as part of the festival’s dynamic programme so why not make a weekend of it… See you in SE8!
JOIN US AT CREEKSIDE FOR OUR OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND & FAIRCHARM FAIR
12-6pm Saturday 18th June
12-6pm Sunday 19th June
FREE ADMISSION
Faircharm Trading Estate, Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 3DX
Creekside Artists will be opening their doors to the public on 18th and 19th June as part of an annual Spring/Summer Open Studio event, giving visitors the chance to see artists and designers at work and explore their working studios at Faircharm Trading Estate in Southeast London.
Deptford-based artists and designer-makers will also be showcasing their work at the Faircharm Fair. The events aim to provide local artists and designers with a platform to exhibit and sell their work in Deptford, an area firmly establishing itself as one of the City’s most exciting artistic hubs. Visitors will have the opportunity to browse and buy furnishings, fine art, fashion and jewellery direct from local artists and artisans.
Creekside is a creative community comprising several artist cooperatives as well as craft businesses and galleries, many of whom will also be contributing to the busy programme of art and craft exhibitions happening this month in and around the area.
Faircharm Trading Estate’s new on-site caterers will be providing a special Summer BBQ on Saturday alongside their regular menu. Since their recent debut this Spring, Creekside Cafe has already secured a steady stream of regulars who enjoy breakfast, lunch and coffee meetings six days a week. The cafe serves Fairtrade tea, delicious homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, cakes and good coffee.
A studio space at Creekside Artists is coming available soon! If you’re interested, please download the waiting list form at www.creeksideartists.co.uk and email sofie.pink@creeksideartists.co.uk to arrange a viewing.
Whole space 250 sq ft = £250 per month (inc. bills)
Half space 125 sq ft = £125 per month (inc. bills)
Creekside Artists have been commissioned by Lewisham Council to provide a gift wrapping service at this year’s Deptford Christmas Fair! Come to our market stall in Douglas Way, 11am-3pm on Saturday 11th December, to get your Christmas shopping wrapped in traditional brown paper and festive ribbons…
Last weekend over 30 local artists and designers showed and sold their art and craft wares at the first ever ‘Faircharm Fair’. Items on display ranged from handmade clothing, jewellery, toys, decorations and homewares to original paintings, limited edition prints and pop-up cards. Visitors commented on the friendly community vibe and took full advantage of the opportunity to buy direct from the artists, snapping up pieces of craft and art at bargain prices.
Mason’s Catering kept exhibitors and visitors warm and happy in their cafe with fantastic homemade soups, rolls, cakes, coffees and mulled wine. Faircharm-based business now can’t wait for the more permanent cafe Mason’s will be opening soon on-site!
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(Photographs by Andrew Montague-Cook)
If you were there, we’d love to know what you thought so feel free to leave us a comment!
This weekend, over 30 artists and designers will be setting out their stalls in a large indoor space within Faircharm Trading Estate, Creekside, Deptford SE8 3DX.
Faircharm Fair is open to the public on
Saturday 4th December (11am-7pm)
and Sunday 5th December (11am-5pm)
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Exhibitors include:
ARCH materials
Naoko Miyazaki
Kaori Homma
Paola Minekov
Ruth Solomons
Lisa McKendrick
Minna Georgieva
Kitty Helms
Hervé Boscher – HB jewellery
Caroline Underwood
Creekside Artists – Creek Boutique
Siobhan Keane
Sharon Mangion
Vicky Scott
Sarah Gooch
Crafty Bitches
Karen Grout
Sue Jarman
Carlos
Shaun Barnett
Wendy Boorer
Mimi Soan
Daniela Fox
Will Hammond Designs
Katie New
London Kills Me
Project: Living
Satvinder Bahra
Charas Designerwear
Cor Blimey Arts
Deco 22
Über-shy
AVIT clothing
Mason’s Catering café
A varied selection of art and craft will be on show and for sale including paintings, drawings, prints, textiles, handmade books, corseted eveningwear, jewellery, recycled accessories and upcycled furniture. It will be a great opportunity to buy original, one-off or limited edition pieces direct from local artists and designers.
There will also be artist representatives from several arts organisations and charities including Creekside Artists and Cor Blimey Arts (artist-led cooperatives with studios based in Faircharm Trading Estate) and London Youth Support Trust (a locally based charity helping disadvantaged young people who were previously unemployed to build sustainable businesses).
FAIRCHARM FAIR is coordinated by Creekside Artists and coincides with several other events along Creekside, including Open Studios at Creekside Artists, Cor Blimey Arts and Cockpit Arts and exhibitions at Core Gallery and APT Gallery. It is also part of a wider local event titled ‘GIFTED: A weekend of art and design in Deptford.’
Drawing activities, music and a pop-up café will add to the festive atmosphere, and Creekside Artists will be serving mulled wine in their studios throughout the weekend. Admission is free and all are welcome! At the weekend, it’s possible to park within Faircharm Trading Estate but the area is also very well connected with good bus, rail and DLR transport links.
For more information, check out www.creeksideartists.co.uk
Creekside Artists invite their friends & neighbours to attend a festive celebration of creativity in Deptford!
Creekside Artists have organised an art and craft fair during the first weekend in December, to coincide with Open Studio events happening all along Creekside. The purpose of the project is to raise the profile of visual arts and crafts in Deptford and to provide an opportunity for artists to showcase and sell their work. It is also a seasonal opportunity for members of the public to buy direct from local artists and designers.
Over 30 artists will be setting out their stalls in a large space within Faircharm Trading Estate, Creekside, Deptford SE8 3DX. A wide selection of art and craft will be on show and for sale including paintings, drawings, prints, textiles, handmade books, corseted eveningwear, jewellery, recycled accessories and upcycled furniture.
There will also be artist representatives from several arts organisations and charities including Creekside Artists and Cor Blimey Arts (artist-led cooperatives with studios based in Faircharm Trading Estate), Cooltan Arts (a charity promoting positive mental health & wellbeing through arts education) and London Youth Support Trust (a charity helping disadvantaged young people who were previously unemployed to build sustainable businesses).
Faircharm Fair is open to the public on
Saturday 4th December (11am-7pm)
Sunday 5th December (11am-5pm)
Drawing activities, music and a pop-up café will add to the festive atmosphere, and Creekside Artists will be serving mulled wine in their studios throughout the weekend. Admission is free and all are welcome!
Follow Creekside Artists on facebook and twitter for updates.
Over 30 artists & designers are participating in the Faircharm Fair. Here’s just a small selection to whet your appetite…
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Creekside Artists are organising an art and craft fair during the first weekend in December, to coincide with Open Studio events happening all along Creekside. The purpose of the project is to raise the profile of visual arts and crafts in Deptford and to provide a networking opportunity for artists, as well as the chance to showcase and sell their work.
The fair will be held in a 5000 sq ft room in Faircharm Trading Estate, Creekside, Deptford SE8 3DX on 4th and 5th December 2010. Drawing activities and music will add to the fair’s festive atmosphere and there will be a ‘pop-up cafe’ on site throughout the event. RSVP and invite your friends via the ‘Creekside Artists’ facebook page.
Note to exhibitors: All pitches are now taken. If you’d like to be added to the reserve waiting list, in case a spot unexpectedly becomes available, please contact cazunderwood (a) gmail.com with details of what you’d like to show, and an image of your work. Thanks!
The second day of the Portrait Patrol had the Creekers Necole Schmitz, Victoria Trinder, Dave Ravenwood, Marleon Hefer, Emma Louise Fenton and Siobhan Keane take cover under one of the arches next door to Arch Materials.
The day was a very productive one, with collaborative drawings taking place all day, exploring viewpoints and ownership.
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For The Big Draw 2010, Creekside Artists set up a portable portrait studio on a stall at Depford Market. Artists Victoria Trinder, Necole Schmitz, Marleon Hefer, David Ravenwood & Caroline Underwood were on hand encouraging members of the public to draw – and be drawn by – each other!
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Tomorrow, to mark the last day of Deptford X festival, our ‘pop-up portrait studio’ will relocate to ARCHgallery, Resolution Way, Deptford, London SE8 4NT.
