MADE IN CLERKENWELL OPEN STUDIOS AT CRAFT CENTRAL

LOCATION Made in Clerkenwell is spread across 2 buildings: 21 Clerkenwell Green EC1R 0DX AND 33-35 St Johns Square EC1M 4DS OPENING TIMES Thurs 15 May, 5-8pm / Fri 16 May, 12noon - 8pm / Sat 17 & Sun 18 May, 12-5pm ADMISSION 3 each (under 16s free) / Jump the queue and book online at http://craftcentral.org.uk/ CONTACT onshow@craftcentral.org.uk / 02072510276

2 BUILDINGS; 100 DESIGNERS; THE ULTIMATE SHOPPING TREAT!

Were all set to open our doors for you to explore Craft Centrals 2 fascinating Victorian studio buildings in the heart of creative Clerkenwell, crammed full of craft and design delights. Both venues are located within convenient strolling distance start your visit in Clerkenwell Green and find St Johns Square just 2 minutes away. Avoid the high street and opt for handmade! Shop for ready-to-buy fashion, jewellery, accessories, ceramics, print-making, illustration and interior products by 100 selected UK designer-makers. Choose a gift, commission a unique piece, find a bespoke design service or just browse... Whether you can spare an hour or a whole day, mingle with the makers in the studios where they work their magic. One ticket allows unlimited access over 4 days, including Thursdays launch event and Fridays late night shopping. You can even buy your ticket online in advance and jump the queues!

As well as showcasing designers who have studios at Craft Central, we cherry-pick members of our national Network of makers to Pop Up in our exhibition spaces. Exhibitors to be announced soon! Heres a sneaky peek at whats in store from our resident designers...

FASHION
Were famous for great jewellery design - adorn yourself with the likes of Sophie Thomas, Sarah Herriot, Amy Keeper, Jessica De Lotz, Kate Hodgson, Corinne Hamak and Mark Nuell. Continuing the fashion theme, milliner to the stars Katherine Elizabeth is on hand with vintage-inspired hats (worn by the likes of Dita Von Teese, Fearne Cotton and Alexa Chung); dress for summer with breath-taking garments from Yelena Loguiiko and cover up with Kate Jones gorgeous knitwear.

INTERIORS
Once youve decorated yourself, why not focus on your home? Covetable interior products include: Ikuko Iwamotos intricate ceramics; letterpress printing by Turnbull Grey, Apple & Pear and Marby & Elm; Janet Stahelin Edmondsons hand-embossed porcelain vessels; beautiful fresco painting by Sarah Hocombe; and spot your favourite London street in Vic Lees unmistakable prints.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION: SPOTLIGHT ON CRAFT CENTRAL FEATURING STUDIO ROSO

To celebrate Made in Clerkenwell and Clerkenwell Design Week, we present new work by Craft Central Network member, Studio Roso, in our Showcase gallery this May. Fresh from Design Days Dubai, where the creative partnership of Sophie Nielsen and Rolf Knudsen exhibited with the Crafts Council, our special exhibition Spotlight on Craft Central, featuring Studio Roso will mark the European launch of their highly anticipated new sculptural lighting piece that promises to radiate the ephemeral nature of our environment. Alongside this truly remarkable design spectacle, find out more about Craft Central, our services and the diverse national community designer-makers that we support to create exceptional craft and design and grow thriving creative businesses.

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Please contact Claire Murray at Craft Central with any enquiries: 020 7251 0276 claire.murray@craftcentral.org.uk / onshow@craftcentral.org.uk CRAFT CENTRAL www.craftcentral.org.uk At the cutting edge of craft for 30 years, Craft Central (CC) actively promotes, nurtures and strengthens the future of UK craft and design. Designer-makers flourish through insightful support, affordable studio spaces, accessible exhibition facilities and valuable opportunities. We understand designer makers, connecting over 700 through our growing dynamic national Network. We build relationships within our creative community and reach out to diverse audiences. CC is a destination for innovative craft and design, showcasing stimulating exhibitions, talks and meet the maker experiences. For latest press releases www.craftcentral.org.uk/press-area Read our blog http://craftcentraluk.blogspot.co.uk/ Follow us on Twitter: @CraftCentralUK #MadeInClerkenwell http://twitter.com/craftcentralUK Find us on Facebook: CraftCentralUK https://www.facebook.com/craftcentraluk Join our mailing list www.craftcentral.org.uk/press-mailing-list View a selection of Craft Central designers in the online Designer Maker Gallery www.craftcentral.org.uk/designermakergallery EXHIBITION FACILITIES Supporting UK craft and design from our Clerkenwell base for over 30 years, we launched our new galleries this year. Craft Central has long housed studios, exhibition spaces and business advice for designer makers, but 2013 saw an exciting expansion of our gallery facilities, enabling us to grow our exhibition programme. Our London galleries are available to hire at very affordable rates http://craftcentral.org.uk/exhibition-facilities

Many thanks to our generous funders, sponsors and media partners

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