London Design Festival 2012 - Craft Central

Press ReleaseLondon Design Festival 2012Celebrating the diversity of UK contemporary craft and design,Craft Central brings you 3 intriguing events (17-25 Sept)One Day Designers Sale: Interior Productshttp://www.craftcentral.org.uk/september-saleTreat your home! Distinctive contemporary craft for the home at discount prices…Date: Monday 17 Sept 2012, 12noon – 7pmVenue: Craft Central, 33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DSFREE ADMISSIONThe One Day Designers Sale is back… but think bigger, better and bolder for London Design Festival 2012. For oneday only, find distinctive contemporary craft for the home by over 30 UK designers cherry picked to help spruce upyour pad!Delve through the tempting interior products on sale, including: Design K’s vibrant furniture; Charlene Mullen’sunmistakable cushions; IKUKO Iwamoto’s intricate ceramics; Loughlion Design’s ingenious kitchen solutions; andKate Clarke’s colourful homeware to brighten any kitchen. Celebrate London and bring the city indoors with LondonKills Me’s distinctive prints and Michelle Mason’s famous cushions.Lighten up with HAM’s quirky ‘hammade’ printed products; Sarah Bonallo’s inventive upholstery; NamikoMurakoshi’s adorable Hairy Babes ceramics; Haidee Drew’s playful interior products; and bring a smile to breakfasttime with Takae Mizutani’s My Egg & Soldiers tableware.As well as sneak previews of exciting new work, snap up bargains from previous collections. Make the most of theextraordinary discounts on offer (with selected items up to 50% off retail prices) and make your house the envy ofthe street!This exceptional shopping treat is topped off by meeting the maker in person – come and meet…Alice Bree, Alison Brent, DesignK, Charlene Mullen, Chris Edwards, Daniel Spring, Deryn Relph, Gina Pierce Design,Haidée Drew, Helen Foot Design, Henna Craft, IKUKO Iwamoto Ceramics, Jane Sleator Ceramics, Jayna’s Designs,Scamp Baby Gifts, HAM, kate clarke London, The Intricate Project, Linda Gifford, Lok Ming Fung Ceramics, RALLIDesign, martin Horgan, Suitcase Susie, Michelle Mason, Namiko Murakoshi, Nancy Straughan Printed Textiles,LondonKillsMe, Loughlion Design, Chairs By Sarah Bonallo, Stewart Martin Johnson, Takae Mizutani, TinaVlassopulos, and Tracey Bush.

Inspired by LondonCollective exhibition by seven London based designersDates: 18-23 Sept 2012Opening times: http://craftcentral.org.uk/calendarVenue: The Showcase, Craft Central, 33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DSFREE ADMISSIONUnited in their passion for all things London, an eclectic group of 7 designer makers join forces for the London DesignFestival. This London themed exhibition will showcase the diversity of art, fashion, interior products and jewelleryinspired by our capital.Exhibitors include:Bronagh Kennedy – Distinctive limited edition digital prints inspired by London’s landmark buildings.London Kills Me – Prints, cards, wall hangings and interior textiles inspired by the history and architecture of Londonand its changing urban landscape, using traditional artisan printing methods.Vic Lee – Limited edition screen prints of London’s neighbourhoods and streetscapes.Rosemary Lucas – River Thames themed contemporary jewellery, including sterling silver cuffs.Michelle Mason - Interior products inspired by London’s bus destinations, its skyline, landmarks and iconic transport.Sarah Eyton – Bold fashion accessories, including cuffs depicting London’s skyline.Amy Keeper – A new collection of contemporary jewellery inspired by vintage London market traders tokens fromSmithfield and Spitalfields Markets.For more information and images, please contact: Bronagh Kennedy bronagh.kennedy@btinternet.com 07747635762Rob BraybrooksHand cut wood relief designsDates: 17-23 Sept 2012Opening times: http://craftcentral.org.uk/calendarVenue: The Corner ShopCraft Central, 21 Clerkenwell Green, EC1R 0DXFREE ADMISSIONDesigner maker, Rob Braybrooks brings a slice of Cornwall toClerkenwell for the London Design Festival with his hand cut wood reliefwall hung designs and art pieces.Inspired by the back-lit silhouettes and lines created in natural and urbanlandscapes, he produces delicate light birch wood hand cut relief upondark painted frame boards.For more information and images, please contact: Rob Braybrooks rbraybrooks@hotmail.co.uk 07724105531

Notes to the Editor…For One Day Designers Sale: Interior Products& Craft Central enquiriesPlease contact Sarah Hewett or Tess Bygge at Craft Central with any enquiries: 020 7251 0276sarah.hewett@craftcentral.org.uk tess.bygge@craftcentral.org.uk onshow@craftcentral.org.ukCraft Central www.craftcentral.org.ukAt the cutting edge of craft for 30 years, Craft Central (CC) is an oasis in the city - actively promoting, nurturing andstrengthening the future of UK craft and design. Designer makers flourish through insightful support, affordable studiospaces, accessible exhibition facilities and valuable opportunities. We understand designer makers, connecting over600 through our growing dynamic national Network. We build relationships within our creative community and reachout to diverse audiences. CC is a destination for innovative craft and design, showcasing stimulating exhibitions, talksand ‘meet the maker’ experiences.Special Services for Industry and Press…Media and buyers industry are invited to use Craft Central as a resource. Craft Central’s current Networkincludes a portfolio of 650 cutting edge designers producing work in a vast array of disciplines (including; fashion,textiles, accessories, jewellery and interior products). Craft Central can help you source new products, maker’sprofiles, accessories for shoots, news stories and more. In order to bring talented designers and tradeprofessionals together Craft Central offers a range of special service for industry and press visitors…Designer Introductions… Bringing talented designers and trade professionals together.To maximise your time, Craft Central can arrange a day of meetings providing the chance to view and discuss work bydesigners selected to match your requirements. International buyers already utilise this service and find it an essentialtool when sourcing new products. These meetings take place at Craft Centrals offices in London EC1M. View aselection of Craft Central designers in the online Designer Maker Gallery and just let us know if you would like toorganize an appointment!www.craftcentral.org.uk/designermakergalleryKeeping you in touch… Keep up to date with the hottest design talent!Throughout the year Craft Central organises an exciting programme of exhibitions and events to promote new work bycontemporary designers. Press releases are circulated regularly, but if you have a specific request please get in touch!To view the latest press releases visit www.craftcentral.org.uk/press-areaTo join our mailing list visit www.craftcentral.org.uk/press-mailing-listInspired by LondonCollective exhibition by seven London based designersFor more information and images, please contact: Bronagh Kennedy bronagh.kennedy@btinternet.com 07747635762Rob BraybrooksHand cut wood relief designsFor more information and images, please contact: Rob Braybrooks rbraybrooks@hotmail.co.uk 07724105531