Category: Archive
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Collective: A Maker’s Exhibition, Meet Charles Dedman
Earlier this week I attended the preview night of Collective: A Maker’s Exhibition, which was a celebration of the designer-makers’ work who were part of the Craft Council’s Hot House Scheme, and made up the Southern Cohort. This cohort brought together creatives right across the Southern counties, giving them the necessary guidance in starting their…
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A Love of Furniture: Meet María del Mar Gómez
As I sat down to do some research for possible blog posts, I turned to my copy of Modern British Furniture: Design Since 1945, and, can you guess what I noticed? There were only two female names listed in the contents page, both of which featured alongside their male design counterpart: Sylvia Reid (with John…
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LINLEY Summer School 2016: Meet Carmel Allen & Rosie Salt
In August 2016, the design company with the most regal of reputations opened the doors of its first initiative for young furniture makers. The LINLEY Summer School invited eight designer-makers-in-training for five days of practical workshops, lectures and field trips; as well as marking the 30th anniversary of David Linley’s business. The program gave the students…
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Beautiful Waste: Lessons from Dr Lynn Jones
As I was busy stressing in the workshop with a deadline just one week away, I was pleased to be interrupted by Rycotewood’s newest tutor, (or maybe longest standing employee?) Lynn Jones. She briefly mentioned to me that she was having a talk after our lunch break with third year students, and suggested I came…
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Young Furniture Maker’s Exhibition 2016
Last week I got the opportunity to visit the Young Furniture Maker’s Exhibition at Austin Friar’s, London, hosted by The Furniture Maker’s Company. As my first experience at the venue, I tried to not be overwhelmed by its traditional décor, and was in fact humbled by the friendliness of its exhibitors. I was glad to…
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London Design Fair 2016
Towards the end of September, the Truman brewery on Brick Lane played host to the first of its new hybrid event, London Design Fair. A fusion of Super Brands and Tent, this event spanned three floors, showcasing designers’ work from across the country. I had the opportunity to work as a steward on this event,…
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