Mother’ s Day Special at The Mill, St James, E17

Mother’s Day Special, Saturday 17 March at The Mill, E17, 1-4.30pm

A unique opportunity to browse and buy handmade arts and crafts from the local community of artists, makers and designers, in the cheerful setting of E17’s friendliest social space, The Mill, James Street.

Whoever cares for you – mum, auntie, nan or anyone else – here’s a chance to say a special thank-you. With bags, purses, jewellery, prints, and homewares, E17 Designers has all the right gift ideas – and at prices that even younger customers can afford.

Take the chance too to sample the relaxed atmosphere and inspirational spaces of The Mill, a community centre that is open to all and truly child-friendly. Browse, explore – and shop!

Visit: http://themill-coppermill.org/ or www.e17designers.co.uk for more info.

Wood Street Indoor Market

Wood Street Indoor Market will be opening the doors to a range of new tenants with a launch event on Saturday 11 February. The market will feature 21 new shops, plus the cool old ones, and the launch is an all-day event.

The new shops include a florist, a bakery, a coffee shop, vintage clothes, a poster shop, plus a variety of crafts and arty coolness.

The launch event is on Saturday 11 February from 10am-5.30pm.

girlwithbeads products can be found for sale in the 'Significant Seams' shop (opposite the cafe)

For more info visit: www.woodstreetmarket.com

Happy Tie Hoody Customer!

Just thought I'd share these pics sent from one very satisfied customer.

Californian chef, skater & self-confessed comic book geek, Jake, wears a bespoke Tie Hoody commissioned by his lovely girlfriend Tanya for Christmas.

The brief was 'Green Lantern colours' so we chose a bright green school tie over a black jumper.

If you would like to commission your own bespoke creation please get in touch:

girl@girlwithbeads.co.uk

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What to make your own xmas decorations?

Festive workshops: Why don't you (Re) Design Xmas?

Festive workshops: Why don't you (Re) Design Xmas?

17 December 2011 at Fabrications in Hackney.

Rebecca Alderman (aka GirlwithBeads) and Barley Massey have got together to share some upcycled festive decoration ideas which feature in the book 'Why don't you (Re) Design Christmas? by Re Design.

"This book is very much in the 'Flat Broke' tradition,. But now the motivations are environmental as well as a wish to save money and make something personal. And the involvement of practising designers adds that touch of professional panache" (Barbara Chandler, Evening Standard)

Bring along your old plastic bags (think festive) and transform them into a Christmas wreath with Rebecca and pom pom snowball and chain decorations with Barley. To create a party atmosphere both the workshops will run at the same time and participants will swap tables at half time! We think this activity is suitable for adults and children from 8 years old (if accompanied by an adult)

There are 2 time slots to choose from: 12 - 1.30pm or 2 - 3.30pm.

Price: £20. Includes use of tool, materials and refreshments. BOOKING REQUIRED

(Parent or guardian accompanying a child come free but seating around workshop tables will be prioritised to workshop participants but feel free to stand behind or relax in seating nearby!)

Book signing also available!!

To book or for further info please call: +44 (0) 207 2758043

Fabrications, 7 Broadway Market, Hackney, London E8 4PH.

http://fabrications1.co.uk/

Duckie Christmas Market

10th - 30th December

Week nights 6pm – 9.30pm / Weekends 2pm – 9.30pm

Free Entry

The Barbican foyers are transformed into an indie Christmas gift market with 60 homespun stalls showcasing cult crafters, artisans, designers, hawkers, butches, bakers and candlestick makers.

Dodge the chain stores and do your Christmas present shopping at Duckie for original homemade housewares, kit, jewels, potions, cards, curios & nosh.

Barbican, Silk Street, London EC2

Closed on 12, 19, 24, 25 & 26 Dec

Plus: Crafty workshops at weekends - create your own Christmas cards, wrapping paper, decorations and fairy lights.

Plus 2: Free Duckie Christmas Party on Friday 16 December 9.30pm till 1am

Plus 3: Spectacular new Christmas show in the theatre

barbican.org.uk/duckie

duckie.co.uk

girlwithbeads will have a stall on 10th, 14th & 18th December!